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Eight is enough: Sosa's three homers, Schwarber's pair help Phillies set record, earn bye

Edmundo Sosa belted three home runs to outshine Kyle Schwarber’s pair, powering the Phillies to a franchise-record eight-homer night in …

'I hate robotic teams,' says Flyers coach Rick Tocchet, while explaining how to unleash Tyson Foerster, Noah Cates, others

Rick Tocchet is giving the Flyers more freedom to improvise, pushing young players like Noah Cates, Tyson Foerster, and Bobby …

Dark clouds over South Philly: Injuries, errors and a rain delay doom Phillies in extra-inning loss

A bruised J.T. Realmuto, a bullpen collapse, and a ninth-inning rain delay combined for a nightmare finish as the Phillies …

Phillies Nuggets: Trea Turner closer to return as clock ticks toward playoffs

Trea Turner faced live pitching for the first time since his hamstring injury, but his timing remains a work in …

Bernie Parent was a slice — or two — of life for everyone he met

On Pattison's Anthony SanFilippo shares his memories of the late Bernie Parent.

Nick at Nite: Castellanos simmering while Phillies shine isn't helping

As the Phillies roll into October, Nick Castellanos is stewing over his platoon role and a frosty rapport with Rob …

The Old Man Column: Uber Eats, fake Uecker, farewell Kershaw, and MLB pulling a CYA

From Dodger Stadium’s “convenient” concession gimmick to the Brewers’ cringey clubhouse stunt and Clayton Kershaw’s retirement news, baseball delivered a …

Phillies finally run out of gas in L.A., lose to Dodgers

After clinching the NL East and battling through two dramatic wins, the Phillies had nothing left in a 5-0 loss …

Rob Thomson drops dad joke while laying out Phillies’ pitching plan; hints at postseason roles

Rob Thomson cracked a “Walker-Buehler piggyback” joke while revealing how the Phillies are lining up their playoff rotation.

Marchan madness! Phillies backup catcher is Hollywood hero with late homer to sink Dodgers

Rafael Marchan’s ninth-inning homer turned Dodger Stadium into a Philly stage, fueling a dramatic 9-6 comeback win.

Strahm’s $7.5M strikeout: Phillies reliever locks In 2026 option with clutch division-clinching inning

Matt Strahm’s flawless frame in the Phillies’ division-clinching win not only quieted Dodgers bats, it triggered a $7.5 million vesting …

Carter Hart turns the page — and the Flyers are better off without him

Carter Hart won’t be returning to Philadelphia, and his decision for a fresh start spares the Flyers a potential messy …

Beer bong billionaire! Phillies’ Middleton chugs with team, hails Dombrowski’s deadline 'masterclass'

After watching his team clinch the NL East, Phillies owner John Middleton celebrated with a beer bong and praised Dave …

All the clips you need from the Phillies' NL East clinching celebration

Here are some of the best clips as the Phillies celebrated their NL East title.

Bryce Harper all over crazy win as Phillies clinch NL East title

Even though Bryce Harper has a flair for the dramatic, he doesn't often show a ton of emotion on his …

Phillies closing in on key reinforcements as Turner, Bohm and Sosa near return

With the playoffs fast approaching, the Phillies are poised to get healthy at just the right time as Trea Turner, …

The anti-Tush Push rhetoric seems a bit coordinated, doesn't it?

Following Sunday's Eagles-Chiefs game, many people had something to say about the Tush Push.

Carson Wentz throwing passes to Justin Jefferson this week is the universe writing a comedic episode of the NFL soap opera for Eagles fans

Five years after Eagles fans dream of the pairing died with a bad Howie Roseman draft pick, Carson Wentz will …

Flyers deal Fedotov to Blue Jackets, clear goalie logjam ahead of camp

The Flyers traded goalie Ivan Fedotov to Columbus for a 2026 draft pick, tightening their crease competition and fueling speculation …

The Old Man Column: Phillies' Buehler’s day off the mark when it comes to robo-umps

New Phillies pitcher Walker Buehler took aim at baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike system, but his call for veteran pitchers to earn …

From four-gettable to unhittable: Luzardo retires 22 straight as Phillies complete sweep of Mets

Jesús Luzardo shook off a nightmare first inning and went on a historic run, retiring 22 consecutive Mets in a …

Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa reflects on baseball’s healing role after 9/11

Larry Bowa, the beloved Phillies figure, recalls the one game where winning didn’t matter — baseball’s emotional return six days …

Former Flyers goalie Carter Hart eligible to return to NHL in December after league discipline

Despite being acquitted in a 2025 trial, former Flyers goaltender Carter Hart must wait until December before he can play …

Flyers Rookie Camp opens without Luchanko, spotlight shifts to Bump and Bonk

The Flyers launched rookie camp Thursday without top pick Jett Luchanko, sidelined by a lingering groin injury, while other prospects …

Max impact: Kepler's turn to power Phillies to another victory over the Mets

After a rocky first half, Max Kepler has caught fire at the plate, helping fuel the Phillies’ late-season push with …

Bader up: Phillies’ new leadoff spark is igniting late-season push

Harrison Bader’s hot streak has vaulted him into the Phillies’ leadoff role, reshaping the outfield and energizing the clubhouse when …

Jones, Hilferty 'very confident' Flyers will be a better team this year

With bold words and decisive moves, Keith Jones and Dan Hilferty, along with GM Danny Briere, are reviving the fearless …

Cloud nine: Otto Kemp's birthday bash a special footnote on historic night for Phillies

Rookie Otto Kemp homered on his birthday, but Kyle Schwarber’s 50th blast of the season stole the spotlight in a …

Fifty Shades of Great: Kyle Schwarber finally reaches home run milestone in Phillies rout of Mets

Kyle Schwarber crushed his long-awaited 50th homer Tuesday night, joining Ryan Howard as the only Phillies to ever reach the …

Pitch perfect: Phillies off-speed the Mets into silence in shutout win

After getting shelled in New York two weeks ago, the Phillies kept Mets hitters guessing in a shutout win at …

Hamstrung but not hung up: Turner eyes October return

Trea Turner’s hamstring injury is less severe than initially feared, and the Phillies expect him to return in time for …

Eagles trade for Tank Bigsby to bolster special teams, running back depth

The Eagles acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jaguars, adding a proven kick returner and backfield option amid early-season …

Bryce Breaker: Harper moves into leadoff spot for Phillies as injuries mount

With multiple starters sidelined, Bryce Harper is sliding into the leadoff spot for the Phillies for the first time in …

Spit Happens: Jalen Carter ejected; Eagles endure injuries, weather delay; find a way to beat Cowboys

Injuries, ejections, penalties, and even a weather delay couldn’t derail the Eagles as they edged Dallas to start the 2025 …

Report: Eagles' Howie Roseman swung big in pursuit of Micah Parsons

Eagles GM Howie Roseman reportedly made a serious push to land Cowboys star Micah Parsons before Dallas dealt him to …

The Old Man Column: NHL’s summer slumber leaves prospects in limbo - including Flyers' Jett Luchanko

The NHL’s long offseason pause has created last-minute chaos, leaving teams like the Flyers uncertain about top prospects' future.

FanDuel bails out SEPTA: Express train service restored for Eagles opener

Sportsbook giant FanDuel is stepping up with an $80,000 sponsorship to reinstate SEPTA’s Broad Street Line Express service—complete with free …

One month after the MLB trade deadline, who is getting the best return on their acquisitions?

A month after the trade deadline, the Phillies’ smaller but smarter moves have delivered a big payoff, but has it …

Phillies’ October bullpen hinges on Orion Kerkering’s return to form

As the Phillies solidify their playoff pitching staff, concerns grow over Orion Kerkering’s late-season struggles in high-leverage situations.

Phillies take flier on Walker Buehler, add local lefty Tim Mayza to bolster pitching depth

In a pair of late-season moves, the Phillies added veteran arms Walker Buehler and Tim Mayza to strengthen their pitching …

Thomson on decision to pull Castellanos for defensive purposes in the ninth: 'Check your ego at the door and let's go'

Nick Castellanos’ defensive gem in the Phillies’ 2-1 win over Atlanta was overshadowed by his visible frustration after Rob Thomson …

SanFilippo: What I'm hearing about the Flyers as the start of training camp nears

An update on Tyson Foerster, what the Phantoms goaltending situation looks like, and if Carter Hart could really re-sign in …

Kyle Schwarber's four-homer night at Citizens Bank Park was almost even more historic

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber etched his name into baseball history with a four-homer, nine-RBI game, and had a shot at …

The Old Man Column: Ballpark noise, Bryce Harper's cleats and unwritten rules - do any of them matter?

Between blaring music at Citi Field, outrage over Bryce Harper’s footwear, and tennis tantrums, some sports distractions just aren’t worth …

Phillies swept in Queens as bats vanish against Mets rookie

Philadelphia’s offense disappeared in a 6-0 loss, completing an ugly sweep at Citi Field and tightening the NL East race.

Phillies’ outfield rotation remains unsettled as Thomson seeks hot hands down the stretch

Rob Thomson continues to shuffle the Phillies’ crowded outfield mix as Brandon Marsh’s struggles open more opportunities for Harrison Bader, …

Phillies’ Citi Field curse hits 9 straight losses in gut-wrenching Mets walk-off

The Phillies watched another game at Citi Field slip away, extending their losing streak there to nine games and shrinking …

Phillies cut Joe Ross, sideline Jordan Romano as bullpen shuffle brings in local product Lou Trivino

After disastrous outings - and seasons - from Joe Ross and Jordan Romano, the Phillies revamped their bullpen by releasing …

Citi Field gremlins strike again as Phillies crumble in 13-3 loss to Mets

The Phillies unraveled after a bizarre balk and stadium glare delay, suffering their eighth straight loss at Citi Field in …

Swagger and spark: Harrison Bader is bringing a new edge to Phillies

Harrison Bader’s throwback style and gritty energy have injected swagger into the Phillies’ lineup, earning praise from manager Rob Thomson …
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