Latest Alec Bohm News

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies' NL East clinch

Sep. 23, 2024 11:10 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Zack Wheeler that sailed just over the glove of leaping right fielder Nick Castellanos, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Sunday night to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East at Citi Field. ...

Edwin Díaz dominant closer again for Mets, 18 months after freak injury

Sep. 23, 2024 00:42 AM EDT

Edwin Díaz had longed for this, and so had the New York Mets. Ever since he tore up a knee during a postgame celebration of a Puerto Rico win at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the New York Mets closer had been coddled. He missed an entire season and had to rebuild his skill and...

Phillies clinch 3rd straight playoff berth and close in on NL East title

Sep. 21, 2024 01:26 AM EDT

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...

Phillies rout Mets 12-2 behind Bohm to punch playoff ticket and near NL East crown

Sep. 21, 2024 00:56 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec Bohm had four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their third straight playoff berth in style by blowing out the New York Mets 12-2 on Friday night. Nick Castellanos had three hits and two RBIs, J.T....

It was unique debut season for 212 MLB players during pandemic-altered 2020

Sep. 20, 2024 11:21 AM EDT

There were 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020 season that was delayed until late July and shortened to 60 games because of the pandemic. It was certainly the most unique season in which to begin a big league career. All players were constantly being tested for...

Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'

Sep. 20, 2024 11:11 AM EDT

Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck and Tarik Skubal made their big league debuts pitching in empty ballparks. No family members were there to share the moment when Ryan Mountcastle and Brent Rooker got their first hits. They were among 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020...

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

Sep. 18, 2024 23:58 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Bauers' hit off Phillies closer...

Realmuto's walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3

Sep. 15, 2024 22:33 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a game-ending single off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied late for the second straight day to beat the Mets 2-1 on Sunday and win two of three from New York. Tyrone Taylor homered in the...

Phillies place All-Star 3rd baseman Alec Bohm in 10-day injured list with left hand strain

Sep. 06, 2024 18:11 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star third baseman Alex Bohm on the 10-day injured list Friday because of a left hand strain. Bohm hurt his hand while taking a swing in the Phillies’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 29. He remained with the club, hoping...

Phillies All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm sits out with hand injury against Braves

Aug. 30, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — All-Star Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm did not start Friday night against Atlanta a day after he injured his left hand during an at-bat. Bohm is batting .280 with 13 home runs and 89 RBIs for the Phillies and leads the National League with 44...