Mets beat Phillies 5-3 to clinch top NL wild card
The New York Mets clinched a playoff spot Saturday, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 to secure the top National League wild card. The defending NL champions will host San Francisco or St. Louis on Wednesday night at Citi Field, with the winner advancing to face the Chicago Cubs.
The New York Mets clinched a playoff spot Saturday, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 to secure the top National League wild card. The defending NL champions will host San Francisco or St. Louis on Wednesday night at Citi Field, with the winner advancing to face the Chicago Cubs.
Phillies vets call team meeting after 12-2 loss to Atlanta
Ryan Howard and A.J. Ellis called a team meeting after the Phillies lost for the fourth time in five games, falling 12-2 to the surging Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
Ryan Howard and A.J. Ellis called a team meeting after the Phillies lost for the fourth time in five games, falling 12-2 to the surging Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
Phillies wilt after delay, Braves win 7-6
Mid-game rain washed away a promising start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
Mid-game rain washed away a promising start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
Cabrera, Reyes help Mets rout Phils 17-0 in home finale
The Mets produced the largest shutout victory in their 55-season history and the team's highest-scoring game at Citi Field. Asdrubal Cabrera hit a seventh-inning grand slam, Jose Reyes had four RBIs with a two-run double and a pair of bases-loaded walks, and Curtis Granderson reached 30 home runs for the first time since 2012.
The Mets produced the largest shutout victory in their 55-season history and the team's highest-scoring game at Citi Field. Asdrubal Cabrera hit a seventh-inning grand slam, Jose Reyes had four RBIs with a two-run double and a pair of bases-loaded walks, and Curtis Granderson reached 30 home runs for the first time since 2012.
Mets rally from 10 down, come up short in 10-8 loss to Phils
Mets manager Terry Collins recalled Jim Leyland telling him that, in a blowout, he should remove his starters in favor of bench players. After all, the backups are the ones with something to play for. Collins heeded the advice, and it almost paid historic dividends.
Mets manager Terry Collins recalled Jim Leyland telling him that, in a blowout, he should remove his starters in favor of bench players. After all, the backups are the ones with something to play for. Collins heeded the advice, and it almost paid historic dividends.
Conforto, Robles, Mets top Phils, stay atop wild-card race
Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer that capped a six-run rally in the fifth inning, Hansel Robles gave a big boost from the bullpen and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 10-5 Friday night to stay atop the NL wild-card race.
Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer that capped a six-run rally in the fifth inning, Hansel Robles gave a big boost from the bullpen and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 10-5 Friday night to stay atop the NL wild-card race.
Herrera helps Phillies hold off White Sox, 7-6
Odubel Herrera clapped his hands together and yelled toward the dugout as he ran to first base after yet another big hit. The speedy center fielder is having fun again, and he's helping his team win games, too.
Odubel Herrera clapped his hands together and yelled toward the dugout as he ran to first base after yet another big hit. The speedy center fielder is having fun again, and he's helping his team win games, too.
Phillies blow eighth-inning lead, fail to sweep Marlins
With the Phillies leading by two runs in the eighth and closing in on a three game-sweep of the Miami Marlins, Hector Neris allowed a two-run homer to Christian Yelich and a go-ahead infield single to J.T. Realmuto as the Marlins rallied for a 5-4 victory Sunday.
With the Phillies leading by two runs in the eighth and closing in on a three game-sweep of the Miami Marlins, Hector Neris allowed a two-run homer to Christian Yelich and a go-ahead infield single to J.T. Realmuto as the Marlins rallied for a 5-4 victory Sunday.
Hellickson's 3-hitter leads Phillies over Marlins 8-0
Jeremy Hellickson pitched a three-hitter and A.J. Ellis backed him with a three-run double to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the fading Miami Marlins 8-0 Saturday night.
Jeremy Hellickson pitched a three-hitter and A.J. Ellis backed him with a three-run double to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the fading Miami Marlins 8-0 Saturday night.
Food drive before Phillies' game offered special deals
Lots of folks spent their Sunday morning helping out the hungry at Citizens Bank Park and had the opportunity to get free Phillies tickets, and meet Mike Schmidt and the Phillie Phanatic.
Lots of folks spent their Sunday morning helping out the hungry at Citizens Bank Park and had the opportunity to get free Phillies tickets, and meet Mike Schmidt and the Phillie Phanatic.
Ozuna homers, Marlins beat Braves 7-5 after benches empty
Jose Fernandez insisted the Atlanta Braves crossed a line by throwing two pitches near his head. The Marlins' ace said winning the game following a bench-clearing fracas was the best revenge.
Jose Fernandez insisted the Atlanta Braves crossed a line by throwing two pitches near his head. The Marlins' ace said winning the game following a bench-clearing fracas was the best revenge.
Phillies announce 2017 season schedule
Already looking forward to next season? The Phillies announced their 2017 schedule is out.
Already looking forward to next season? The Phillies announced their 2017 schedule is out.
Rodriguez homers in 9th, lifts Pirates over Phillies 5-3
Sean Rodriguez had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Sean Rodriguez had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Morgan throws well vs Nationals, Phillies don't provide much support
Adam Morgan gave the Philadelphia Phillies another quality start, but the NL East-leading Washington Nationals defeated the Phillies 3-2 on Sunday.
Adam Morgan gave the Philadelphia Phillies another quality start, but the NL East-leading Washington Nationals defeated the Phillies 3-2 on Sunday.
Eickhoff shines, Phillies fall 3-0 to Nationals
Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff matched Nationals ace Max Scherzer and struck out Bryce Harper swinging three straight times. When Eickhoff left, Harper struck back against Philadelphia's bullpen. Harper hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Phillies on Saturday night.
Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff matched Nationals ace Max Scherzer and struck out Bryce Harper swinging three straight times. When Eickhoff left, Harper struck back against Philadelphia's bullpen. Harper hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Phillies on Saturday night.
Turner's HR gives Nationals 5-4 victory over Phillies
Trea Turner hit his second home run of the game with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Friday night, a solo shot that gave the Nationals a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Trea Turner hit his second home run of the game with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Friday night, a solo shot that gave the Nationals a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies blanked 6-0 by Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies ran out of runs after scoring 10 in the first two games of a series against the Miami Marlins. Andrew Cashner struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings to win his first game for the Marlins, 6-0 over the Phillies on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Phillies ran out of runs after scoring 10 in the first two games of a series against the Miami Marlins. Andrew Cashner struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings to win his first game for the Marlins, 6-0 over the Phillies on Wednesday night.
Morgan ends losing streak, Phillies top reeling Marlins 4-3
Adam Morgan snapped his major league-worst streak of nine consecutive losses, Odubel Herrera scored three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton's return by beating the reeling Marlins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Adam Morgan snapped his major league-worst streak of nine consecutive losses, Odubel Herrera scored three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton's return by beating the reeling Marlins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Galvis helps Phillies beat sliding Marlins 6-2
Freddy Galvis hit a two-run homer to snap a streak of 18 consecutive scoreless innings for the Phillies, who stopped a six-game slide with a 6-2 victory over the fading Miami Marlins on Monday.
Freddy Galvis hit a two-run homer to snap a streak of 18 consecutive scoreless innings for the Phillies, who stopped a six-game slide with a 6-2 victory over the fading Miami Marlins on Monday.
Phillies waste Thompson's solid start in 2-0 loss to Braves
Phillies manager Pete Mackanin enjoyed watching Jake Thompson pitch on Sunday. That was about it. Thompson pitched seven effective innings, but Philadelphia managed just five hits in a 2-0 loss to Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves.
Phillies manager Pete Mackanin enjoyed watching Jake Thompson pitch on Sunday. That was about it. Thompson pitched seven effective innings, but Philadelphia managed just five hits in a 2-0 loss to Julio Teheran and the Atlanta Braves.