WASHINGTON — Kyle Schwarber watched it go. It felt like a fitting reaction. The Phillies went nearly 49 games — or 1,848 plate appearances (but who’s counting?) — without bashing a three-run homer. For a team that’s built to slug, it was downright impossible to believe. So, when Schwarber teed […]
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Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington Nationals, 4-2
WASHINGTON — For much of this season, it’s felt like the Phillies aren’t in sync. When their pitching shines, their offense struggles. When their offense shines, their pitching struggles. And of course, there’s always a possibility that their defense will cost them. After a five-game losing streak, one that dropped […]
Philadelphia Phillies reflect on Rob Thomson’s year as manager
WASHINGTON — Saturday marked exactly one year since Rob Thomson was named interim manager of the Phillies. If you’re going by record, it may seem like not much has changed. The Phillies were 22-29 and 12 games back leading up to Joe Girardi’s firing and Thomson’s promotion from bench coach. […]
Inside Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter’s return from injury
The text messages fly back and forth every few days. Occasionally, like Thursday morning, they turn into a phone call. Sometimes the topic is baseball. Mostly, though, it’s about life. How’s the family? How’s the dog? You get the idea. “Just being a friend,” Brian Kaplan said the other day. […]
Philadelphia Phillies lose to Washington Nationals; skid reaches five
WASHINGTON — The Phillies built a reputation last October — and in much of the second half of last season — for come-from-behind wins. They were resilient. In the playoffs, it seemed no opponent’s lead was safe. Rallies felt inevitable. But for most of 2023, that energy has been sapped. […]