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Fox Sports
15 minutes ago
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Phillies look to sweep 3-game series over the Red Sox
Associated Press Boston Red Sox (54-49, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (58-43, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (6-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (8-5, 4.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 129 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -155, Red Sox +130; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Boston Red Sox. Philadelphia has a 58-43 record overall and a 33-18 record in home games. The Phillies have a 26-13 record in games when they did not allow a home run. Boston has a 22-29 record on the road and a 54-49 record overall. Red Sox hitters are batting a collective .253, the ninth-best team batting average in MLB play. The teams match up Wednesday for the third time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner leads the Phillies with a .288 batting average, and has 19 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs, 32 walks and 41 RBIs. Bryce Harper is 15 for 39 with four home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games. Ceddanne Rafaela has a .271 batting average to lead the Red Sox, and has 21 doubles, two triples and 14 home runs. Roman Anthony is 9 for 34 with two RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 5-5, .244 batting average, 3.58 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Red Sox: 6-4, .227 batting average, 2.38 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs INJURIES: Phillies: Joe Ross: 15-Day IL (back), Alec Bohm: 10-Day IL (ribcage), Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle) Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (acl), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (knee), Liam Hendriks: 60-Day IL (hip), Zack Kelly: 15-Day IL (oblique), Justin Slaten: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Luis Guerrero: 15-Day IL (elbow), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended Item 1 of 2
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Philles select Pittsburgh native in 19th round of MLB Draft
The Pittsburgh community came together this week to celebrate a local athlete getting ready to live out his baseball dreams. They held a block party on Thursday in Highland Park for Robert Phelps, 21, a Pittsburgh Allderdice graduate who grew up playing baseball in the 14th Ward Baseball Association. This past Monday, the Philies selected him in the 19th round of the MLB Draft. Advertisement 'I've been playing in the city league since I was seven years old and to be 21 now and still have the connections and the friends that are still coming out to support me, it's unbelievable,' Phelps told Channel 11. Phelps told us he was heading to Philadelphia on Friday to sign his contract and then go to play rookie ball in Florida. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Newsweek
16 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Phillies Owner Says Club Doesn't 'Need Any Motivation' To Retain All-Star Game MVP
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to capture the National League West for the second straight season and continue their march to the postseason, but they also have to look at the future with their star Kyle Schwarber. Schwarber is a free agent at the end of the year, and Phillies owner John Middleton isn't hiding his intention to keep him around, per a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 19: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park on... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 19: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park on July 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More Photo bySchwarber just won the All-Star Game MVP last week after going 3-for-3 in his swings during the first-ever swing-off to decide the contest. The Phillies slugger has also mashed three home runs this season and has hit 30-plus in six of his last seven seasons, including leading the National League in 2022. The three-time All-Star has earned a contract extension, and Middleton wants to be the one to give it to him. "He's a great person in the clubhouse," Middleton told Nightengale. "We love him. We want to keep him. We don't need any motivation whatsoever." If Schwarber were to hit the market, he would be the most sought-after designated hitter this offseason and would certainly get paid handsomely for his power at the plate. The Phillies should be looking to solidify an agreement early with Schwarber to avoid letting him slip away. While the Phillies have their eyes set on October, the Phillies brass and Schwarber's team should be in the background talking about a contract to keep the slugger in the City of Brotherly Love. More MLB: A's Reportedly Shopping Starting Pitchers As Deadline Hot Stove Heats Up
Newsweek
19 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Phillies Boss Breaks Silence on Alec Bohm Trade Replacement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a stunning walk-off win on Monday, courtesy of an extra-innings catcher's interference by the Boston Red Sox. The win helped the Phillies maintain their narrow hold on first place in the National League East division. But if they hope to hold onto that lead, they'll need some reinforcement at the trade deadline. Even after signing free agent reliever David Robertson, the Phillies seem most likely to target additional bullpen help as the priority. But it also seems likely they will explore some offensive upgrades, particularly after a harsh injury to third baseman Alec Bohm underscored questions about the bottom of the batting order. "Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has a fractured left rib and was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday," according to The Associated Press. "Bohm is hitting .278 with eight home runs and 42 RBI in 92 games this season." ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies steps on the field for warmups prior to batting practice before facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 08, 2025 in... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies steps on the field for warmups prior to batting practice before facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Cox/Getty After an All-Star breakout gave way to a brutal slump and a benching in the playoffs last year, Bohm has been the center of trade speculation for the Phillies. And now that he's been ruled out for a crucial stretch of the season, fans might expect that speculation to manifest in a viable replacement. But, speaking out on seeking a trade replacement for Bohm, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski declared the injury hasn't changed his outlook. "Dombrowski said Bohm's injury doesn't change how he views the team's need for a bat, possibly because he already knew the Phils needed one," Todd Zolecki reported for Dombrowski could be counting on Bohm to return after a brief stint on the injured list, or he could feel confident that Otto Kemp is a serviceable replacement at the hot corner. But it seems most likely that with or without a healthy Bohm, the Phillies' front office has been scouring the market for an affordable offensive upgrade. More MLB: Emmanuel Clase Trade? Why Deal To Phillies Makes Sense For Both Sides
Fox Sports
a day ago
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- Fox Sports
Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox play in game 2 of series
Associated Press Boston Red Sox (54-48, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (57-43, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Richard Fitts (1-3, 4.28 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (8-2, 2.43 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 122 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -202, Red Sox +167; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies play the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead. Philadelphia is 57-43 overall and 32-18 at home. The Phillies have a 37-8 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Boston has gone 22-28 in road games and 54-48 overall. The Red Sox have a 25-8 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Tuesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Bryce Harper has 22 doubles and 13 home runs for the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber is 9 for 40 with two doubles and five home runs over the last 10 games. Ceddanne Rafaela has 21 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 48 RBIs while hitting .270 for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez is 11 for 35 with two doubles, two triples and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 4-6, .240 batting average, 3.82 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs Red Sox: 7-3, .243 batting average, 2.15 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs INJURIES: Phillies: Alec Bohm: 10-Day IL (ribcage), Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle) Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (acl), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (knee), Liam Hendriks: 60-Day IL (hip), Zack Kelly: 15-Day IL (oblique), Justin Slaten: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Luis Guerrero: 15-Day IL (elbow), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended Item 1 of 1
