The Latest Breaking News from Nick Castellanos

Bryce Harper’s Injury Casts Shadow Over Phillies’ 2023 Plans

The star outfielder will miss the first half of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 24, 2022

Phillies' Bryce Harper undergoes Tommy John surgery that reportedly went ‘very well’

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper underwent “successful” Tommy John surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to a team press release. In the release, the Phillies said that Harper is expected to return as designated hitter by the 2023 All-Star break, and could return…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 24, 2022

Bryce Harper Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, per Report

The Phillies’ star dealt with an injured right elbow last season that limited him to DH duties.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2022

Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies for 3-2 lead

Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the victory that long eluded him, and rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run for a 3-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

Astros shut down Phillies again in 3-2 victory, head back to Houston one win from World Series title

PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies took their positions and made a few warmup throws before the sixth inning Thursday night, Nick Castellanos squatted in right field, alone with his thoughts.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 4, 2022

Three Thoughts as Astros Outlast Phillies in World Series Game 5

Justin Verlander gutted out his first Fall Classic win to put Houston one win away from the title.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2022

Combined No-Hitters Are Stupid

Last night, in the Astros’ 5–0 win over the Phillies in Game 4, a team had no hits in a World Series game for just the second time in history. Except, it didn’t feel like history, at least not in the type of history that will go down in World…

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2022

Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 victory to even the World Series at 2 games apiece

PHILADELPHIA — As Cristian Javier walked off the mound for the final time Wednesday night, he kissed his hand and looked skyward. In that moment, with the Houston Astros right-hander in complete control of Game 4 of the World Series, it was difficult to say which of his feats was…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 3, 2022

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2022

Phillies have a blast against Astros’ Lance McCullers in World Series Game 3 victory

Rhys Hoskins, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber homered in the first five innings, 1,950 feet of long balls that powered Philadelphia to a 7-0 victory and a 2-1 Series lead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022