Nationals handle Phillies 7-2, reduce magic number to 3

Nationals handle Phillies 7-2, reduce magic number to 3

WASHINGTON (AP) - Patrick Corbin pitched six effective innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night to strengthen their playoff positioning.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Patrick Corbin pitched six effective innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night to strengthen their playoff positioning.

Drops, sloppy play doom Eagles in 27-24 loss against Lions

Drops, sloppy play doom Eagles in 27-24 loss against Lions

Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown pass to Marvin Jones, Jamal Agnew returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score and the Detroit Lions held on for a 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown pass to Marvin Jones, Jamal Agnew returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score and the Detroit Lions held on for a 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Indians move into tie for 2nd wild card, beat Phillies 10-1

Indians move into tie for 2nd wild card, beat Phillies 10-1

Rookie Oscar Mercado hit a three-run homer, Yaisel Puig drove a three-run double and the Cleveland Indians moved into a tie for the second AL wild card with a 10-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night.

Rookie Oscar Mercado hit a three-run homer, Yaisel Puig drove a three-run double and the Cleveland Indians moved into a tie for the second AL wild card with a 10-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night.

Eagles’ DeSean Jackson donates $30K to youth football team

Eagles’ DeSean Jackson donates $30K to youth football team

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has come to the aid of a youth football team — donating $30,000 for critical funding needed to save the organization's 2019 season, the DeSean Jackson foundation announced Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has come to the aid of a youth football team — donating $30,000 for critical funding needed to save the organization's 2019 season, the DeSean Jackson foundation announced Friday.

Harper's 3-run blast sends Phillies to 9-4 win over Indians

Harper's 3-run blast sends Phillies to 9-4 win over Indians

Bryce Harper connected for a three-run homer that Philadelphia desperately needed and the Phillies avoided sliding any deeper in the NL wild-card standings with a 9-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.

Bryce Harper connected for a three-run homer that Philadelphia desperately needed and the Phillies avoided sliding any deeper in the NL wild-card standings with a 9-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.

Matt Lombardo's upset picks of the week
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Matt Lombardo's upset picks of the week

NJ.com's Matt Lombardo joins FOX 29's College Game Day Kick-Off Show with his upset picks of the week.

NJ.com's Matt Lombardo joins FOX 29's College Game Day Kick-Off Show with his upset picks of the week.

Indians beat Phillies 5-2, remain 2nd in AL wild card

Indians beat Phillies 5-2, remain 2nd in AL wild card

CLEVELAND (AP) - Carlos Carrasco got his first save in five years, and the Cleveland Indians beat Philadelphia 5-2 Friday night to maintain position for the second AL wild card and damage the Phillies' playoff chances.

CLEVELAND (AP) - Carlos Carrasco got his first save in five years, and the Cleveland Indians beat Philadelphia 5-2 Friday night to maintain position for the second AL wild card and damage the Phillies' playoff chances.

Watch: Adorable dance-off with Gritty and his mini me

Watch: Adorable dance-off with Gritty and his mini me

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty met his match at the team's preseason game against the Bruins Thursday night.

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty met his match at the team's preseason game against the Bruins Thursday night.

New England Patriots release wide receiver Antonio Brown after 2nd accusation

New England Patriots release wide receiver Antonio Brown after 2nd accusation

Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to have tired of the receiver's conduct.

Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to have tired of the receiver's conduct.

Pederson confirms DeSean Jackson will miss Eagles game against Detroit

Pederson confirms DeSean Jackson will miss Eagles game against Detroit

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Friday that wide reciever DeSean Jackson will miss Sunday afternoon's game against the Detroit Lions due to a nagging abdominal injury.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Friday that wide reciever DeSean Jackson will miss Sunday afternoon's game against the Detroit Lions due to a nagging abdominal injury.

Eagles team up with Goose Island for Birds themed beer

Eagles team up with Goose Island for Birds themed beer

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they are teaming up with Goose Island brewery to create a Birds themed beer.

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they are teaming up with Goose Island brewery to create a Birds themed beer.

Acuña hits 40th HR, Braves clinch tie for first in NL East

Acuña hits 40th HR, Braves clinch tie for first in NL East

Ronald Acuña Jr. became the second-youngest player in baseball history to hit 40 homers in a season, Freddie Freeman also drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves clinched at least a tie for first place in the NL East with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Ronald Acuña Jr. became the second-youngest player in baseball history to hit 40 homers in a season, Freddie Freeman also drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves clinched at least a tie for first place in the NL East with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Harper, Eflin power Phillies to 4-1 win over Braves

Harper, Eflin power Phillies to 4-1 win over Braves

Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven smooth innings and the Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game over the Atlanta Braves, beating the NL East leaders 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer, Zach Eflin pitched seven smooth innings and the Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game over the Atlanta Braves, beating the NL East leaders 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Philllies lose outfielder Corey Dickerson to broken left foot

Philllies lose outfielder Corey Dickerson to broken left foot

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after team doctors found a fracture in his left foot.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Corey Dickerson will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after team doctors found a fracture in his left foot.

Pirates' pitcher Felipe Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation of child charges

Pirates' pitcher Felipe Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation of child charges

Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.