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Phillies fall to Brewers, 1-0, as Kyle Schwarber loses his cool in ninth

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber slammed his bat to the dirt. He spiked his helmet. He turned to home-plate umpire Angel Hernandez and gestured with both arms in all directions.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 25, 2022

Despite an improved Zach Wheeler outing, Phillies fall to Brewers, 5-3

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler has not looked like Zack Wheeler of late. In his first two outings of the regular season he was unable to pitch past the fifth inning. His velocity was down, which isn’t ideal for a power pitcher who relies primarily on his fastball. The Zack Wheeler…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24, 2022

Ten years (already?) of Bryce Harper: From teen phenom to ‘I grew up watching you play’

PHILADELPHIA — Chad Tracy heard it has been almost exactly 10 years since Bryce Harper’s first major league game. So, the former Washington Nationals infielder did what people do nowadays long after they witness history.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 23, 2022

Phillies put a complete effort together in 10-3 win over Marlins

MIAMI — It might have been the red uniforms, it might have been the fact that they were facing a lefty, or it might have been something else entirely. But regardless of the reasons why, Saturday was the day that the Phillies lineup began to look the way it first…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 17, 2022

Dick Allen, the Phillies’ first Black star, didn’t let the boos and racism stop him from becoming an icon

PHILADELPHIA — Dick Allen’s obligations — the speeches, the ceremony, the news conference — were complete two summers ago, allowing him to finally find a quiet place to sit at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies retired his number in September of 2020, five decades after he kissed the dirt at…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 16, 2022

Marlins offense comes to life in rout of Phillies

MIAMI — It started with a Jorge Soler double. The left fielder worked his way to a 3-1 count in the first Miami Marlins at-bat of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday before lining a low Zach Eflin sinker into left field in order to get to second…

Miami Herald · Apr 16, 2022

Jackie Robinson’s legacy: ‘He changed a country,’ and is still relevant 75 years later

PHILADELPHIA — When Jackie Robinson stepped out on to Ebbets Field in 1947 in the alabaster Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, “American apartheid flashed into view like wicked lightning,” in the words of author Roger Kahn. A tempest of change had arrived and its impact would be felt across America extending way…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 15, 2022

Miami Marlins hold on to beat Philadelphia Phillies in home opener

MIAMI — As she was interviewed on the team broadcast during the third inning on Thursday, Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng was asked if she was excited that the home opener had finally arrived.

Miami Herald · Apr 15, 2022

Marcus Hayes: Can Alec Bohm really overcome his ‘Hate this place’ misstep? Others have.

To be fair, Alec Bohm just spoke for thousands of Philadelphia athletes who came before him.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2022

Pete Alonso drives in 5, powers Mets to series win in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — It wasn’t the cleanest baseball game the Mets will play this year, but they at least overcame their bullpen headache, managing to leave their first road trip of the year on a high note.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022