The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies enter the final week of the regular season immersed in a classic wrestling for the NL East title, knowing that the wild card will be insufficient for the second to finish. They will start a crucial three-game series starting Tuesday. Atlanta leads the division by a two-and-a-half game … Read more
PHILADELPHIA – Phillies starter Hans Crouse allowed a Cole Tucker home run on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s postseason aspirations took a hit in Sunday’s 6-0 shutout of Max Kranick and the Pirates from Pittsburgh. The Phillies, who had won five games in a row, started the game 1.5 games behind Atlanta in … Read more
The Venezuelan Ronald Torreyes comes to bat to the rhythm of the melody of “La Bamba”, performed by Los Lobos. It is a suitable choice. After the heroic deeds of the utility infielder on Thursday night, the home crowd had little reason to stop dancing. Torreyes hit a three-run home run to left field with … Read more
NEW YORK – Jeff McNeil broke the tie with a home run in the seventh inning and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Sunday, jeopardizing their chances of reaching the postseason. The Phillies, who blew a two-run lead, trailed two games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East and 3.5 … Read more
NEW YORK – Minor league players from the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies development systems wore teal armbands Saturday to protest underpayment they say is insufficient. LaLiga, Liga MX, Bundesliga, MLS, MLB, UFC and thousands of live events, exclusive original series and much more, all in HD. Subscribe here At least 10 players from … Read more
Bryce harper did not play in the postseason in 2015, the year he was Most valuable Player (Mvp) of the National League. There are other recent examples of players taking home the accolade despite their team failing to qualify: Mike Trout (2016 and 2019), Giancarlo Stanton (2017), Albert Pujols (2008), Ryan Howard (2006), Barry Bonds … Read more
Only three players from the Philadelphia Phillies have cut .300 / .400 / .500 since 1900 (minimum 500 plate appearances): Ryan Howard (2006), Chuck Klein (1929-30, 1932-33) and Lefty O’Doul (1929-30). 180 OPS + of Bryce harper He is the third tallest by a Phillies player since 1900. Only Mike Schmidt (198 OPS + in … Read more
PHILADELPHIA – Bryce Harper continued to hear the chorus in Philadelphia calling for his election as the MVP of the season. Harper doubled to start a seven-run attack that tied the game in the fourth inning. In the sixth, he produced the lead run and in the seventh he hit a three-run homer that ensured … Read more
MIAMI – Miguel Rojas added two hits and three RBIs to a seven-run attack in the sixth, and the Miami Marlins crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3 on Friday night, who saw a six-game winning streak snapped. The Phillies began the day two games behind Atlanta, the leader of the NL East. But the loss marked … Read more
The gardener Bryce harper said he is willing to play behind the plate to replace his friend JT Realmuto who went on the disabled list in the MLB; Harper can do it according to him. Do youBryce harper could you see some time as a receiver? Probably not, but according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, … Read more
