PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies filled their biggest need quickly. Right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Phillies agreed to a $118 million, five-year contract, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gabe Kapler took the fall for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was fired Thursday, nearly two weeks after a disappointing finish to a season of big expectations highlighted by Bryce Harper’s arrival. Kapler…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After a season that fell well short of expectations, Bryce Harper can’t wait for another go-round in Philadelphia. Manager Gabe Kapler might not get that chance. Harper got two hits and a…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper is doing what he can to help the Philadelphia Phillies end a string of seven straight losing seasons. Harper hit one of three Philadelphia home runs, and Zach Eflin pitched…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals’ ace Stephen Strasburg turned in another vintage outing in what has been one the finest seasons of his career. Strasburg was dominant in his final regular-season start and the Nationals…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dave Martinez’s words were drenched with emotion as he stood in a booze-soaked clubhouse, Washington Nationals players celebrating all around after clinching an NL wild card exactly four months after they woke…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Eaton is rounding into form while the Washington Nationals inch closer to an NL wild card. Eaton hit his career-high 15th homer during his second three-hit game in three days, and…
NEW YORK (AP) — The resilient New York Yankees powered their way to the club’s first AL East title since 2012, routing the Los Angeles Angels 9-1 Thursday night behind three RBIs each from old…
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was pumped to join a very exclusive club. He’s even more thrilled about the chance to properly celebrate a division title. Acuña became the second-youngest player in baseball history…
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves has become only the third player in baseball history to hit 40 homers while 21 years old or younger. The other two were Eddie Mathews…