Phillies performance vs weather: how wind plays a role in the science of home runs

Strong wind gusts help slow baseballs as they head into the outfield. The wind adds extra air, and air resistance, which is what slows balls a bit more than usual.

Phillies performance vs weather: how wind direction affects home runs
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Strong wind gusts help slow baseballs as they head into the outfield. The wind adds extra air, and air resistance, which is what slows balls a bit more than usual.

Phillies Opening Day: Lineups, first pitch, and everything else you need to know

The Philadelphia Phillies will play game one of a 162 game marathon season Friday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park against division rival Atlanta Braves. 

Phillies fans waiting one extra sleep for opening day at Citizens Bank Park
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The Phillies had to postpone Opening Day, due to weather, but that didn't stop fans from turning out in South Philly in excitement for the new season.

Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox to throw out first pitch at Phillies game this weekend

Newly retired Eagles Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox will help the Philadelphia Phillies kick off their season by throwing out first pitches this weekend. 

Timeline of the Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara fallout

Here is a timeline of everything we know about Shohei Ohtani allegedly being a victim of "massive theft" and the Dodger star's longtime translator getting fired for allegations of illegal sports betting.

MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani amid Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal

MLB is investigating Shohei Ohtani after a pair of bombshell reports linked his longtime translator and friend Ippei Mizuhara of possibly being involved in an illegal betting scandal.

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara fired by Dodgers amid allegations of 'massive theft'

A bombshell LA Times report reveals Ippei Mizuhara may have been taking advantage of Shohei Ohtani. Mizuhara is accused of possibly being linked to a "massive theft" of Ohtani's money.