Bryce Harper’s Legend Grows as He Sends the Phillies to the World Series His pennant-clinching home run goes on the short list of greatest homers hit by the greatest of players. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Bryce Harper, superhero, blasts the Phillies to the World Series This is what superheroes do. They come to the rescue. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 23, 2022
Phillies come back twice to take commanding 3-1 lead over Padres in NLCS PHILADELPHIA — Elation. Disaster. Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022
Padres fall flat in Game 3 against Phillies, again trail NLCS PHILADELPHIA — The San Diego Padres took advantage of what the Philadelphia Phillies handed them but managed nothing else in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022
The Padres Strike Back to Set Stage for Epic Postseason Series Things looked bleak in San Diego during the top of the second inning in yesterday’s NLCS Game 2 between the Padres and Phillies. San Diego had Blake Snell on the mound facing a Philadelphia lineup that was soft-contacting its way to a 2–0 series lead. Even the sun gods were… Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022
Another comeback carries Padres past Phillies; NLCS tied at a game apiece SAN DIEGO — It was always about the payoff in the playoffs. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Michael Cunningham: Underdog Phillies immediately show Braves this won’t be easy ATLANTA — The Phillies ended their postseason drought at 10 years only because MLB added an extra wild card this year. They were the lowest seed to make it through the wild-card round. The Phillies are up against the Braves in the National League Division Series. The defending World Series… Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
David Murphy: Defense? Situational hitting? The Phillies’ best self has arrived at the right time. ATLANTA — They haven’t gotten hot yet. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 12, 2022
Surprise! The Phillies Can Do No Wrong The team known for its bad bullpen and bad defense is playing mistake-free baseball. How long can this continue? Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Phillies steal a win from Braves in NLDS with aces Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola on deck. Ya gotta believe. ATLANTA — The Phillies slid into the playoffs like mice into a hole, but now that they’re there, they’re roaring like lions. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 11, 2022
Mark Bradley: The Braves lose Game 1. Time to fret? Nope. ATLANTA — Apologies in advance. As a professional pundit, it’s sometimes my duty to step to the microphone and – after saying, “Can you hear me OK?” – proclaim the crushingly obvious. So, without further ado … Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022
Even Nick Castellanos was in disbelief after his stunning 9th-inning catch to shut down Braves rally The Nick Castellanos game!!! USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022
Phillies hang on to beat Braves 7-6 in Game 1 of the NLDS ATLANTA — After stroking a single to left field for his third hit in as many at-bats Tuesday and the one that broke open Game 1 of this National League division series, Nick Castellanos whipped his right hand in the air and brought it down across the script “Phillies” logo… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 11, 2022
Ben Frederickson: Cardinals went from too optimistic on Ryan Helsley's finger, to too slow to react ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals should have consulted a cynic. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Oct 8, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 8, 2022 An epic Game 1 win by the Phillies was postseason torment at its best ST. LOUIS — Playoff baseball is like watching a loved one defuse a bomb. It is not something that you enjoy. It is something that you endure. Every pitch is a tick on a timer that is counting down to some unknown number, every swing a snip at a tangle…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 29, 2022 Phillies fall to the Cubs again after Aaron Nola’s woeful fifth inning CHICAGO — In the top of the third inning on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber took off from second base to third base, setting himself up to score on a sacrifice fly. He jokingly tipped his cap to the dugout, and touched home plate when Bryce Harper popped up to left…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 22, 2022 Here’s 12 thoughts on a flagging playoff push as the Phillies try to ‘stay in the fight’ Here’s the thing about possessing a playoff spot rather than chasing one: It’s unnecessary to always keep one eye on the out-of-town scores.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2022 NBA fans crushed Robert Sarver’s terrible statement about selling the Suns and Mercury He really tried to play the victim.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 21, 2022 Pumpkin Watch: Three MLB Stars in Danger of a Steep Decline Can these former All-Stars figure things out before their careers take a scary turn?
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 3, 2022 Phillies’ woes out west continue in blowout against former manager Gabe Kapler’s Giants SAN FRANCISCO — It was only one game, they were sure to say, and of course, they were correct.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 2, 2022 Phillies’ playoff push: Biggest questions, X factor and what to expect from Bryce Harper Pardon the skepticism, but well, the Phillies have been here before.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 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 24, 2022 Phillies nearly blow the save, until Jean Segura, Bryson Stott and Nick Maton save the day in 7-6 victory PHILADELPHIA —The Phillies seemed like they were headed for a deflating loss — at the hands of yet another blown save — until rookie Bryson Stott stepped up to the plate. With Jean Segura on first base and no outs, Stott saw two pitches, then promptly launched the third —…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 23, 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 Syndergaard, Castellanos lead Phillies to 4-1 win over Reds PHILADELPHIA — After a 4-hour, 26-minute marathon against the New York Mets on Sunday night, which the Phillies lost in soul-crushing manner in the ninth inning, they needed an unexciting game. And they got one on Monday night, in a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park.