After 11-year playoff drought, Phillies fans descend on St. Louis
The Phillies Red October is officially underway, with the team taking on the St. Louis Cardinals for the best of three. Game one is in the books, with the Phillies making a phenomenal ninth-inning comeback to beat the Cardinals 6-3.
The Phillies Red October is officially underway, with the team taking on the St. Louis Cardinals for the best of three. Game one is in the books, with the Phillies making a phenomenal ninth-inning comeback to beat the Cardinals 6-3.
Phillies score 6 in the 9th to down Cardinals in opening game of Wild Card series
Philadelphia scored six times in the ninth inning off the stingy St. Louis bullpen, highlighted by a bases-loaded single by Jean Segura, and the Phillies beat the NL Central champion Cardinals 6-3 on Friday in the opening game of their National League wild-card series.
Philadelphia scored six times in the ninth inning off the stingy St. Louis bullpen, highlighted by a bases-loaded single by Jean Segura, and the Phillies beat the NL Central champion Cardinals 6-3 on Friday in the opening game of their National League wild-card series.
'This is a special thing': Phillies, Cardinals meet in playoffs; first time since 2011
More than a decade ago, the talented trio of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright helped power the St. Louis Cardinals past the Philadelphia Phillies in the divisional round of the playoffs, and to a World Series title.
More than a decade ago, the talented trio of Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright helped power the St. Louis Cardinals past the Philadelphia Phillies in the divisional round of the playoffs, and to a World Series title.
'This is a special thing': Phillies, Cardinals meet in playoffs; first time since 2011
The Philadelphia Phillies are in St. Louis, Missouri preparing to face the Cardinals in their first post-season game in 11 years.
The Philadelphia Phillies are in St. Louis, Missouri preparing to face the Cardinals in their first post-season game in 11 years.
Valdez fans 10 as Astros beat Phillies 3-2 in finale
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in five shutout innings to lead the Houston Astros to 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular-season finale.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in five shutout innings to lead the Houston Astros to 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the regular-season finale.
How much is Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball worth?
Looking back at some of the biggest home run balls in history may give us an idea of how much Judge's record-breaking blast is actually worth.
Looking back at some of the biggest home run balls in history may give us an idea of how much Judge's record-breaking blast is actually worth.
MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday
The postseason, expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season, begins Friday with a newly created wild-card round. All four series are best two of three, three days in a row, no breaks, with the higher seed hosting every game.
The postseason, expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season, begins Friday with a newly created wild-card round. All four series are best two of three, three days in a row, no breaks, with the higher seed hosting every game.
Who caught Aaron Judge's 62nd home run? Dallas baseball fan must make $2M decision
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge broke the American League home run record at Globe Life Field in Arlington. But what about that historic souvenir that sailed into the stands? Cory Youmans made the catch of a lifetime.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge broke the American League home run record at Globe Life Field in Arlington. But what about that historic souvenir that sailed into the stands? Cory Youmans made the catch of a lifetime.
MLB playoffs bracket set; Wild Card round starts Friday
The MLB post-season matchups were finally set, right before the last day of the regular season.
The MLB post-season matchups were finally set, right before the last day of the regular season.
Verlander, bullpen keep Phillies hitless until 9th in 10-0 win
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth inning in a 10-0 win Tuesday night.
Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth inning in a 10-0 win Tuesday night.
Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.
Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.
Schwarber, Wheeler lift Phils over Nats 8-1 in rainy game
The six-inning win helped Philadelphia take three of four from the worst-in-the-majors Nationals to improve to 86-73 after getting to town on a five-game losing streak.
The six-inning win helped Philadelphia take three of four from the worst-in-the-majors Nationals to improve to 86-73 after getting to town on a five-game losing streak.
Schwarber hits 2 of Phils' 5 HRs to salvage split with Nats
Kyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought.
Kyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought.
Kyle Gibson rocked; Phils drop 6th of 7 in 13-4 loss to Nats
Philadelphia began Saturday a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the third wild-card berth in the National League.
Philadelphia began Saturday a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the third wild-card berth in the National League.
Hoskins homers, Phillies end skid in 5-1 win over Nationals
Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.
Philadelphia (84-72) snapped a five-game losing streak that included getting swept three games by the Chicago Cubs and moved a full game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL wild card.
Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0
Seeking their first playoff berth since 2011, the Phillies have lost the first three games of a season-ending 10-game trip and 10 of 13 overall since peaking at a season-best 80-62.
Seeking their first playoff berth since 2011, the Phillies have lost the first three games of a season-ending 10-game trip and 10 of 13 overall since peaking at a season-best 80-62.
Aaron Judge hits 61st home run; ties Roger Maris for AL season record
All rise! Slugger Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has tied the American League home run record with his 61st bomb of the season, matching the late great Roger Maris' 1961 mark.
All rise! Slugger Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has tied the American League home run record with his 61st bomb of the season, matching the late great Roger Maris' 1961 mark.
Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Sunday in a game that took over six hours to complete because of a two-hour rain delay.
Ronald Acuña singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, outlasting the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Sunday in a game that took over six hours to complete because of a two-hour rain delay.
Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit
Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Philadelphia (83-68), which began the day a half-game ahead of San Diego for the second NL wild card and 2 1/2 games ahead of Milwaukee for the final spot.
Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Philadelphia (83-68), which began the day a half-game ahead of San Diego for the second NL wild card and 2 1/2 games ahead of Milwaukee for the final spot.
Rhys Hoskins homers as Nola, Phillies beat Braves 9-1
Philadelphia improved to 10-9 in September and calmed concerns brought on by a five-game losing streak that preceded their current win streak.
Philadelphia improved to 10-9 in September and calmed concerns brought on by a five-game losing streak that preceded their current win streak.