Ben Frederickson: Even NL fundamentalists have to admit Pujols and Cardinals have made DH a hit I know it’s impolite to say, ‘I told you so.’ St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Sep 5, 2022
Giants unload bench, bullpen in quintessential September win over Phillies SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants and Phillies combined for 23 hits Saturday. And in a preview of what’s to come for the remainder of September, that only equaled the number of players used by San Francisco. Tribune News Service · Sep 4, 2022
What History Tells Us About Aaron Judge’s Pursuit of 61 Home Runs Let’s look at how his season compares to the other players who were on similar homer paces entering September. Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2022
Bryce Harper returns with a bang, driving in two as the Phillies beat the Pirates PHILADELPHIA — In the bottom of the first inning, en route to a 7-4 Phillies win on Friday, DH Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate and into a situation that seemed tailor-made for him. The bases were loaded, there were no outs, and the entire ballpark was on its… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 27, 2022
Bryce Harper will return to Phillies on Friday vs. Pirates PHILADELPHIA — Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Bryce Harper will be activated Friday after missing two months with a broken left thumb. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 2022
Marcus Hayes: 10 reasons to keep faith in the Phillies, who are primed for a late-summer run The Phillies have lots of reasons to worry. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 23, 2022
How Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele has kept hitters guessing by altering the movement on his fastball WASHINGTON — Three weeks later, Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele laughs at how close he came to making history. Chicago Tribune · Aug 17, 2022
Edmundo Sosa leads Phillies’ revived offense to 4-3 victory over Reds CINCINNATI — A few hours before the start of every series, the Phillies hold scouting meetings. The pitchers go over how to attack opposing hitters; the hitters review opposing pitchers. It’s a good time to bring up new topics or raise concerns. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 16, 2022
Phillies star Bryce Harper takes ‘huge’ step as he nears return from his fractured right thumb NEW YORK — If Bryce Harper’s work goes well on Sunday, he will take batting practice on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Harper hasn’t taken batting practice on the field since he was hit by a Blake Snell pitch on June… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 14, 2022
Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber may miss Mets series because of strained calf As if scoring runs against Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom wasn’t going to be challenging enough this weekend, the Phillies will have to face the twin New York Mets aces without Kyle Schwarber. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 12, 2022
Michael Cunningham: As Braves chase Mets, Phillies creep up from behind I never wavered in my belief that the Braves would figure things out even as they stumbled through the season’s first two months. They would get sorted out and make the postseason one way or another. I’ll end up being right about that. But it turns out I was wrong… Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022
Judge’s Home Run Chase Isn’t Enough to Keep Yankees From Falling Here’s where all 30 teams stand as we near the trade deadline. Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022
Seranthony Domínguez saves the day for the Phillies after a five-run Pirates rally PITTSBURGH — Before the Phillies game against the Pirates on Thursday night, interim manager Rob Thomson told his players to not take their 40-58 opponents for granted. “Get the lead,” he told them. “Step on the gas pedal.” The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 29, 2022
Rob Thomson’s patience pays off as Phillies take series against Braves with 7-2 win PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a steady hand. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 27, 2022 Aaron Nola struggles in first start in nine days as Phillies fall to Braves, 6-3 Despite their warts, the Phillies believe they can be a tough playoff team. It isn’t a delusional notion. They have two frontline starting pitchers, and well, anything can -- and often does -- happen in a short series.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2022 All-Stars Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber see parallels in their careers Schwarber, speaking as a baseball fan, called the Cubs’ rebuild “shocking.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 24, 2022 Phillies waste solid Zack Wheeler outing in 10th-inning collapse against Cubs PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies swept the Marlins in Miami just before the All-Star break, they were playing pristine baseball. They committed no errors during that series. In their first game, they gutted out a 2-1 win despite an uncharacteristically shaky performance from closer Seranthony Domínguez. That didn’t feel like…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022 Cubs open second half with 15-2 win against Phillies Reminders of the approaching trade deadline didn’t seem to weigh on the Cubs on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2022 The Bryce Harper Show remains off the national stage, and that’s bad for baseball LOS ANGELES — There’s a locker with Bryce Harper’s name on it this week in the National League All-Star clubhouse.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2022 Betting outcry over Home Run Derby is much ado about nothing, but MLB has some cleaning up to do MLB might've dodged controversy this time around but won't always be so lucky.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022 Juan Soto wins Home Run Derby Soto won the Derby held off Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez 19-18 in the final.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2022 Juan Soto defeats Julio Rodríguez in thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium It was almost like a passing of the torch, from one of baseball's most decorated Dominican stars, a 42-year-old future Hall of Famer in the twilight of his career, to a pair of the game's most prolific, young Dominican sluggers.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Juan Soto overcomes JRod, contract talk to win HR Derby Washington Nationals star Juan Soto won his first Home Run Derby
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022 Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw preparing for All-Star first he’s pretty sure he doesn’t deserve “I probably shouldn’t even be here, honestly,” Kershaw said before taking in the Home Run Derby.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2022 Sports bettors went wild for Albert Pujols after his improbably upset of Kyle Schwarber at the Home Run Derby Another incredible moment for the Future Hall of Famer