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Philadelphia Phillies players and coaches greet Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Maton, center, in the dugout after Maton scored on Odubel Herrera's second-inning sacrifice fly during a baseball game, Sunday, June 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Wheeler blanks Mets over 7 innings, Phils win 4-2 for split

By Jerry Beach Jun. 27, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias tosses the ball in the air before being taken out of the game during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Betts homer in front of 52,078 leads Dodgers over Phillies

By Joe Reedy Jun. 16, 2021 01:50 AM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler, left, talks with a teammate after getting pulled during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Wheeler fans 12, Phils beat Red Sox 6-2 to end 4-game skid

By Kevin Cooney May. 23, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake McGee, right, and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Posey hits 2 HRs, Giants rally past Phillies late, win 10-7

By Kevin Cooney Apr. 20, 2021 10:38 PM EDT

New York Mets' Jonathan Villar (1) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Stroman pitches Mets past Phils 4-0 for doubleheader sweep

By Mike Fitzpatrick Apr. 13, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Pablo Sandoval watches his two-run home run during the seventh inning of the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Washington. The Braves won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 07, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Phillies' goal to end 9-year postseason drought

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 17, 2021 10:30 AM EDT

New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez hits a home run during the third inning of a spring baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, March 1, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Gary Sánchez impressing Yankees after miserable 2020

Mar. 07, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:47 AM EST

FILE - In this April 19, 2019, file photo, Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski talks before the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Dombrowski as president of baseball operations, according to two people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Dombrowski hired as Phils' president of baseball operations

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 10, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) reacts at first after his single during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Washington. Also seen is Nationals first base coach Bob Henley at right. The Nationals won 15-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Despite virus-related obstacles, baseball reaches postseason

By Noah Trister Sep. 28, 2020 03:15 AM EDT

San Diego Padres center fielder Wil Myers, center, keeps his distance as other members of the Padres walk into the stands for a team meeting after their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants was postponed Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in San Diego, after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres pause after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 02:07 AM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Robbie Erlin pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th

By Charles Odum Aug. 23, 2020 12:34 AM EDT

In his first regular season appearance, New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cole wins 19th in row, beats Phils 6-3 in pinstripes debut

By Ronald Blum Aug. 04, 2020 01:08 AM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez pitches during an intrasquad baseball game Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Girardi back in Bronx for exhibition ahead of Phillies debut

By Ronald Blum Jul. 20, 2020 09:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting hitting his 53rd home run of the season during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, in New York. Alonso at the plate. Jacob deGrom on the mound. And a healthy Yoenis Céspedes pegged conveniently for designated hitter. There’s no question the New York Mets have reasons to believe this pandemic-shortened season is perfect for them -- even without injured starter Noah Syndergaard. All they need to do is pick right up where they left off last year.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Mets `amped' for delayed season with Céspedes potential DH

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jul. 15, 2020 07:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper stretches during a spring training baseball game, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Proven winner Joe Girardi gives Phillies hope for success

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 14, 2020 01:00 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola jogs the outfield during baseball practice at Citizens Bank Park, Monday, July 6, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Aaron Nola clears virus protocol, arrives to Phillies camp

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 06, 2020 08:27 PM EDT

In this June 6, 2019, file photo, Harvard-Westlake's Pete Crow-Armstrong poses for a photo, location not known. Crow-Armstrong and the New York Mets agreed Thursday, June 25, 2020, to a minor league contract with a $3,359,000 signing bonus, the slot value for the 19th overall pick in the amateur draft. (Hans Gutknecht/The Orange County Register via AP, File)
True Hollywood story for Mets' top draft pick, son of actors

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jun. 25, 2020 07:04 PM EDT