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Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays

Jul. 26, 2024 19:41 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache in a deal between the East Division leaders in both leagues. The starting...

Max Kepler's infield single in the 9th gives Twins a 5-4, walk-off win over the NL-leading Phillies

Jul. 24, 2024 17:23 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Trevor Larnach was hit by a pitch by Philadelphia left-hander Gregory Soto...

Castellanos has big hit in ninth, Wheeler throws 7 strong innings to lead Phillies past Twins 3-0

Jul. 24, 2024 00:08 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Tuesday night. After a scoreless duel between Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and Twins rookie Simeon Woods Richardson, Philadelphia...

Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from Harper's early 2-run homer to finish 7 innings

Jul. 23, 2024 00:54 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper's two-run homer in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night. Ober (9-5) threw only 83 pitches and retired 17 of his last 18 batters,...

Tyler Phillips tosses six scoreless innings and Phillies avoid sweep with 6-0 win over Pirates

Jul. 21, 2024 17:13 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Tyler Phillips gave up four hits in six innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Phillips (2-0) struck out three and walked one. It was the right-hander’s third game and...

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto activated from IL, to return from knee surgery against Pirates

Jul. 20, 2024 17:34 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The three-time All-Star was placed on the IL on June 11, retroactive to June 10, and had meniscectomy surgery on his right knee on June 12. Realmuto will play...

Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweep

Jul. 11, 2024 22:58 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit a home run and an RBI triple, Trea Turner launched his sixth longball in nine games and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 victory Thursday night. Aaron Nola (11-4) struck out nine in...

Phillies' Zack Wheeler will skip a start and use All-Star break to recover from nagging back issues

Jul. 11, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler will skip his scheduled start on Sunday and use the upcoming All-Star break to recover from nagging back issues. Wheeler, a two-time NL All-Star, left his last start, a 10-1 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday, after five...

Tarik Skubal strikes out 7 in 7 scoreless innings, Tigers beat Phillies 4-1

Jun. 25, 2024 21:32 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out seven batters in seven scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Tuesday night. “He's a dude,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “He hit 100, but he also did a much better job of mixing in his other...

Christopher Sánchez works 7 scoreless innings as Phillies beat Diamondbacks 4-1

Jun. 23, 2024 14:59 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez tossed seven scoreless innings a day after the Phillies gave him a new contract, Bryce Harper doubled and singled, and NL-best Philadelphia beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Sunday. David Dahl hit a two-run single, and Bryson Stott and...