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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber recorded the 1,000th hit of his career on a classic "Schwarbomb" home run against the New York Yankees. Though Schwarber was unable to reach this milestone in front of the Phillies home crowd, the home run was caught by a Phillies fan in attendance at Yankee Stadium.
Paul Goldschmidt wishes he had played it differently during the Yankees' game against the Phillies. Instead of attempting an off-balance throw to home plate, he believes he should have gone for the out at first base.
NEW YORK — As the Yankees changed back into their street clothes in a quiet clubhouse following Friday night’s ugly loss to the Phillies, many walked over to Scott Effross’ locker. Some of Effross’ teammates patted the reliever on the back, muttering words of encouragement.
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting closer to the MLB trade deadline, and so far, they have yet to make a splash. They have some clear needs despite being on
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After Aaron Nola had a successful live BP session, he's optimistic about making a rehab appearance in AAA for his rib injury.
NEW YORK– It hasn’t been easy for the Yankees since the All-Star break. They split the first six games, and left Toronto on Wednesday with a bad taste in their mouths because they didn’t gain any ground on the first-place Blue Jays in the American League East race.
Still, other options for the rotation’s fifth spot could arise before Nola’s return. Top prospect Andrew Painter looked like his old self in his Thursday start, allowing one hit — a two-run homer — in six innings. He threw 76 pitches as he also walked three and struck out four.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has thrown 56 pitches as he ramps up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib.