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Marcus Hayes: Trading Rhys Hoskins, Phillies World Series goat (not really), would be dumb

PHILADELPHIA — A Phillies slugger committed 51 errors in his first six seasons playing first base in the majors. He also hit 148 home runs in his first 2,887 plate appearances.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 11, 2022

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto win Silver Slugger awards

PHILADELPHIA — Before the Phillies made an autumn run to the World Series, they survived a summer without Bryce Harper. And now, the players who most helped them overcome losing their best hitter are reaping the rewards.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 11, 2022

Vaccine advocate, on science, truth, and why he’s not a fan of the latest COVID boosters

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia’s most prominent immunization expert isn’t planning to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot, and doesn’t think most others need to either.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 10, 2022

Maj Toure: Why Black Guns—and Libertarianism—Matter

Gun control is 'the most racist practice in America,' says the Philadelphia native and community leader.

Reason · Nov 9, 2022

6 Pa. election takeaways: Shapiro’s ascendency, Fetterman’s plan, Trump’s bad night

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro underscored his status as a potential national Democratic star.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 9, 2022

David Murphy: Phillies in position for major free-agent move at shortstop after parting with Jean Segura

PHILADELPHIA — Does it mean what it looks like it means?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 9, 2022

Why the AP called Pennsylvania Senate for John Fetterman

Pennsylvania Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was winning the outstanding in-person and absentee votes in Philadelphia and in a suburban county

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Josh Shapiro wins in the high-stakes Pennsylvania governor’s race

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro won his bid Tuesday for governor in swing-state Pennsylvania, where he pledged to fend off Republican “extremists” who he said threatened to roll back rights for voting, gay marriage and access to abortion.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 9, 2022

Flyers best Blues, 5-1, as backup goalie Felix Sandström earns his first NHL win

PHILADELPHIA — For the last 11 games, starting goaltender Carter Hart had stolen the show and outright stolen games for a Flyers team that struggled to get out of their own zone and reduce their opponents’ chances against.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 9, 2022

Why we won’t know every result on election night

Echoing 2020, Trump and his allies are baselessly asserting foul play if results aren’t tallied hours after polls close. GOP lawmakers have led efforts to prevent officials from counting ballots sooner

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022