Major League Baseball announced the 20 finalists for the prestigious Hank Aaron Award on Monday afternoon. The distinction is given to the best offensive player in each league. First given out in 1999, the award is meant to preserve the legacy of the late Hank Aaron. In 23 major league seasons, Aaron hit 715 home […]
Read MoreThe Milwaukee Brewers have officially clinched the National League’s top seed, making it tough for the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans, who were hoping for the top NL seed. The Brewers secured home-field advantage throughout the postseason after the Phillies fell to Minnesota Twins on Saturday night, dashing Philadelphia’s hopes of overtaking Milwaukee in the final […]
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies aren’t just playing for a playoff spot; they’re solidifying their status as a top contender in the National League in their push toward October. With a commanding six-game lead in the NL East and an impressive 82-59 record, the Phillies’ postseason push is all but a foregone conclusion. This team, which blends […]
Read MorePhillies 4, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 10) — The Texas Rangers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4–2, in front of a crowd of 32,444. That puts the Rangers on the wrong end of a three-game sweep. The Phillies, meanwhile, had a big contribution in the form of a game-tying home run by Edmundo Sosa. […]
Read MorePhillies 9, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 8) — The Texas Rangers tried to wake up their bats, but there wasn’t a stick of dynamite in sight as they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 9–1, Friday. On the other side, a three-run home run by Trea Turner helped lift the Phillies to the lopsided victory. […]
Read MoreManny Machado, a Few Others on Pace for 3000 Hits With San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado joining the 2000 Hit Club Monday night, speculation as to whether he’ll join the more exclusive 3000 Hit Club is natural. There are 33 members of this club, and when it comes to Hall of Fame voting, […]
Read MorePhillies 7, Mets 6 A walk-off single by Nick Castellanos with two outs in the bottom of the ninth gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 7–6 win over the New York Mets, evening the best-of-five NL Division Series at one game apiece. The single capped off a see-saw battle at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, a […]
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies continue to struggle. This is the sixth series in a row that the Phillies have lost dating back to before the All-Star Break. This team continues to find different ways to lose. The most recent loss came on Saturday night against the Seattle Mariners. The Phillies were up 5–0 heading into the […]
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