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Flyers turn to Russian teen sensation Matvei Michkov to lift them into the playoffs
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Matvei Michkov’s first dose of culture shock in American hockey hit the teen sensation when he skated in the opening days of Philadelphia Flyers’ training camp. Flyers fans were already dressed in his No. 39 jersey. Lots of them. Kids. Adults. The Flyers...
Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs' 10-4 win over the Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cody Bellinger tripled, singled twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night. Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer of the season and Bryce Harper hit his 30th for the Phillies, who clinched their first NL...
Phillies know 1st NL East title since 2011 only small step toward World Series championship
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It had probably been a minute since a businessman worth $4.1 billion dropped an F-bomb on live television. How many, though, had as good a reason as Phillies owner John Middleton to teeter on the profane after clinching the NL East championship? Manager Rob...
Schwarber and Realmuto homer as Phillies top Cubs 6-2 to clinch 1st NL East title since 2011
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Aaron Nola struck out seven to help the Philadelphia Phillies clinch their first NL East title since 2011 with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Carlos Estévez retired Michael Busch on a flyball to...
Philadelphia Phillies clinch 1st NL East title since 2011
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner shouted for his booze-soaked Phillies teammates to clear a path — the clouds of smoke formed from puffs of his celebratory cigar certainly opened a hole — as he rode into the clubhouse on a platform truck also stacked with cases of beer. Hoodie...
Phillies clinch 3rd straight playoff berth and close in on NL East title
NEW YORK (AP) — After the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night, they shook hands on the field and walked back toward the dugout as though it were any other regular-season victory. Moments later, manager Rob Thomson gathered his players...
Harper and Wheeler lead Phillies to 5-1 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning to back up the strong pitching of Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Tuesday night in a matchup of division leaders. Nick Castellanos added a solo shot and...
Bryce Harper, Cal Stevenson lift NL East-leading Phillies to 6-4 comeback win over Mets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper homered twice, Cal Stevenson hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the seventh inning and made a run-saving, highlight-reel catch in the eighth, and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies rallied to cool off the New York Mets with a 6-4 victory on Saturday. ...
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta was suspended for three games and fined Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.” Rays manager Kevin...
Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night. ...