Latest Kyle Schwarber News

Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to brilliant bullpen in Game 1 NLDS win

Oct. 05, 2024 21:59 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kodai Senga slapped the dugout railing in a raw display of emotion, a most unexpected Game 1 starter pumping his fist during an eighth-inning comeback that — have you followed these New York Mets? — should really have been expected by now. New York has...

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hits a leadoff homer in Game 1 NLDS loss to the Mets

Oct. 05, 2024 21:42 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber extended his playoff record with his fifth career leadoff homer, launching the third pitch of Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Mets into the second deck at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. Schwarber had two hits, but...

Phillies waste splendid outing from ace Zack Wheeler as bats go cold in Game 1 loss to Mets

Oct. 05, 2024 21:18 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler touched 99 mph as he threw all 11 of his pitches for strikes in the first inning Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies' ace offering a tantalizing peek at his dominant playoff outing ahead. Wheeler kept wheeling and dealing from there in the NL...

Phillies hope time off in MLB playoffs leads to increased odds for World Series title

Oct. 01, 2024 16:27 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper snagged a one-hopper on an infield drill, earning a “nice play, Harp!” from manager Rob Thomson. A two-time NL MVP, Harper later chucked a baseball from first base into the left field seats. “That won’t get it done,” infield coach Bobby...

Nola earns 14th victory as NL East champion Phillies beat the Nationals 6-3 in regular-season finale

Sep. 29, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Weston Wilson each drove in two runs, Aaron Nola earned his 14th victory and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies avoided a series sweep and closed out the regular season with a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Philadelphia...

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs' 10-4 win over the Phillies

Sep. 24, 2024 22:02 PM EDT

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

Sep. 24, 2024 12:58 PM EDT

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

Sep. 23, 2024 22:58 PM EDT

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

Sep. 23, 2024 22:52 PM EDT

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...

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez

Sep. 21, 2024 22:17 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea won his fourth straight decision, Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Saturday to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East title. Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel...