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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper delivered a historic performance, hitting two home runs exceeding 440 feet in the same game, marking the first time a Phillies player has achieved this feat since Statcast began tracking in 2015. Harper’s first blast traveled a Statcast-projected 440 feet into the second deck in right-center field in the sixth […]
In a dominant performance, Cristopher Sánchez tied a career high with 12 strikeouts over 6.1 innings, allowing two runs and six hits. Despite his impressive outing, the bullpen secured the victory, with J.T. Realmuto delivering a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning. The Phillies have now won three consecutive games, improving their record to […]
By Luke Brown | SportsTalkPhilly.com James Franklin was very adamant during his August 2 press conference that “no one cares about preseason rankings.” In fact, he said “I’m not going to frame the preseason rankings and put it in my basement in the man cave. No one cares. No one cares.” It’s hard to argue […]
The Philadelphia Phillies came out swinging in Sunday’s 11–9 (unnecessary) thriller against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The game exploded in the second inning, when Alec Bohm made his return from the injured list, launching a three-run homer to put the Phillies ahead 6–0. The early offensive barrage set the tone for a high-scoring […]
The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a surprising move by snagging wide receiver John Metchie III from the Houston Texans, giving their receiving corps an unexpected boost. In exchange, the Eagles sent tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick to Houston, picking up Metchie and a 2026 sixth-rounder in return. Full trade: 🏈Texans receive: […]
Phillies vs. Nationals: Matchup and Stakes The Philadelphia Phillies look to bounce back Friday night after dropping three straight games, including a narrow 3–2 loss in Thursday’s opener against the Washington Nationals. Facing them on the mound is MacKenzie Gore, who has struggled this season and will need to find his form if the Nationals […]
The Philadelphia Phillies fell 3–2 to the Washington Nationals on Thursday night at Nationals Park, squandering multiple scoring opportunities despite a strong start from Jesus Luzardo. Philadelphia outhit Washington 10–6 but went just 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position, opening the door for a late Nationals rally. The loss was softened by the New York […]
Just days after undergoing right meniscus surgery, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson showed up at Thursday’s joint practice with the Cleveland Browns—walking under his own power, chatting with teammates, and… carrying a cooler. Landon Dickerson had the post-practice beers ready 🍻 (🎥: @ReinerOlivia)pic.twitter.com/FMTvsGWB6B — theScore (@theScore) August 14, 2025 Not a rehab cooler. […]
Phillies vs. Nationals: Matchup and Stakes The Philadelphia Phillies (69–51) travel to Nationals Park to open a four-game series against the Washington Nationals (48–72). It’s a prime opportunity for the Phillies to rebound after a recent two-game skid and extend their lead in the NL East over the woeful New York Mets. Probable Starting Pitchers […]
Surprise, Philly sports fans — the Wells Fargo Center just pulled an early switcheroo. As of today (August 14, 2025), the home of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Philadelphia Wings has officially been renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena — more than two weeks before the originally planned September 1 rollout. The early debut has been […]