Harper, Schwarber homer to lift Phillies over Nationals 8-5
The Phillies, who entered play a half-game behind the Padres, and three-and-a-half games ahead of the Brewers, have a tiebreaker advantage on both teams.
The Phillies, who entered play a half-game behind the Padres, and three-and-a-half games ahead of the Brewers, have a tiebreaker advantage on both teams.
Hoskins, Realmuto homer to power Phillies past Nationals 5-3
Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto hit solo homers and Noah Syndergaard pitched well enough into the seventh inning to keep the Philadelphia Phillies in playoff position with a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto hit solo homers and Noah Syndergaard pitched well enough into the seventh inning to keep the Philadelphia Phillies in playoff position with a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
MLB adopts first pitch clock, defensive shifts limits, larger bases for 2023 season
Major League Baseball has adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound sport.
Major League Baseball has adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound sport.
Hoskins' big error leads to Phillies' 6-5 loss to Marlins
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins’ two-base error allowed Miami to tie the game in the ninth and Brian Anderson’s followed with an RBI single that sent the Marlins past Philadelphia 6-5.
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins’ two-base error allowed Miami to tie the game in the ninth and Brian Anderson’s followed with an RBI single that sent the Marlins past Philadelphia 6-5.
Sosa, Segura, Falter power Phillies past Marlins 4-3
The Phillies haven't made the playoffs since 2011, the longest drought in the National League and the second-longest in the MLB behind Seattle's 21 seasons.
The Phillies haven't made the playoffs since 2011, the longest drought in the National League and the second-longest in the MLB behind Seattle's 21 seasons.
Harper, Phillies get gift in 9th, send Miami to 8th loss in row
Bryce Harper got a gift double in the ninth inning when Miami left fielder Brian Anderson slipped chasing a flyball, then hustled home on Jean Segura's single to send the Philadelphia Phillies over the Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night.
Bryce Harper got a gift double in the ninth inning when Miami left fielder Brian Anderson slipped chasing a flyball, then hustled home on Jean Segura's single to send the Philadelphia Phillies over the Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night.
Flores hits game-ending, 2-run homer, Giants sweep Phillies
The wild card-contending Phillies lost for the sixth time in seven games, wrapping up their weeklong trip to Arizona and San Francisco. Monday will mark the club’s first Labor Day off in 24 years, since 1998.
The wild card-contending Phillies lost for the sixth time in seven games, wrapping up their weeklong trip to Arizona and San Francisco. Monday will mark the club’s first Labor Day off in 24 years, since 1998.
Pederson, Giants walk past skidding Phillies 5-4
Joc Pederson drove in three runs, drawing a bases-loaded walk that broke a sixth-inning tie and sending the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4.
Joc Pederson drove in three runs, drawing a bases-loaded walk that broke a sixth-inning tie and sending the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4.
MLB: Umpire Ángel Hernández blew calls, losing World Series job
MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández sued the league in 2017, alleging he was discriminated against because he had not worked the World Series since 2005.
MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández sued the league in 2017, alleging he was discriminated against because he had not worked the World Series since 2005.
Lee Thomas, architect of the 1993 Phillies, dies at 86
Lee Thomas, an All-Star player who eventually became the architect of the 1993 NL champion Philadelphia Phillies, has died.
Lee Thomas, an All-Star player who eventually became the architect of the 1993 NL champion Philadelphia Phillies, has died.
Exhibition games start Feb. 24 as MLB hopes for normal spring training
All 30 teams are scheduled to play Feb. 25 as games start in Florida, the commissioner’s office said Wednesday.
All 30 teams are scheduled to play Feb. 25 as games start in Florida, the commissioner’s office said Wednesday.
Pirates for 3! Yes! Triples lead Pirates past Phillies 5-0
The Phillies still hold the second NL wild card as they head out for a six-game trip that includes three in Arizona and three in San Francisco.
The Phillies still hold the second NL wild card as they head out for a six-game trip that includes three in Arizona and three in San Francisco.
Gibson, Castellanos lead Phillies to sixth straight victory
The Phillies (72-55) are second in the NL wild-card standings with the franchise's best record since 2011 when it won the last of its five straight NL East titles.
The Phillies (72-55) are second in the NL wild-card standings with the franchise's best record since 2011 when it won the last of its five straight NL East titles.
Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bryce Harper back in Phillies' lineup after 52-game absence
Bryce Harper is back in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing 52 games with a broken left thumb.
Bryce Harper is back in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing 52 games with a broken left thumb.
On this day in history, August 26, 1939, baseball broadcast on TV for first time
The first MLB game was broadcast on Aug. 26, 1939, launching what's now the multi-billion dollar industry of televised sports.
The first MLB game was broadcast on Aug. 26, 1939, launching what's now the multi-billion dollar industry of televised sports.
Nola tosses 11-strikeout, 5-hit shutout as Phils sweep Reds
With the win, the Phillies increased their lead to 2 1/2 games over idle San Diego in the race for the NL's second wild-card spot.
With the win, the Phillies increased their lead to 2 1/2 games over idle San Diego in the race for the NL's second wild-card spot.
Harper will return Friday, 2 months after broken thumb
Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, just two months after having his left thumb broken by a pitch.
Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, just two months after having his left thumb broken by a pitch.
Realmuto homers as Phillies top lowly Reds 7-5
J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5.
J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5.
Phillies' Harper homers twice in Triple-A rehab game
Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat, then went opposite field for a three-run shot in the eighth inning for Philadelphia's Triple-A team Tuesday night as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.
Harper homered to right-center field in his first at-bat, then went opposite field for a three-run shot in the eighth inning for Philadelphia's Triple-A team Tuesday night as part of his rehabilitation assignment from a broken left thumb.