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Edmundo Sosa leads Phillies’ revived offense to 4-3 victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — A few hours before the start of every series, the Phillies hold scouting meetings. The pitchers go over how to attack opposing hitters; the hitters review opposing pitchers. It’s a good time to bring up new topics or raise concerns.

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Phillies star Bryce Harper takes ‘huge’ step as he nears return from his fractured right thumb

NEW YORK — If Bryce Harper’s work goes well on Sunday, he will take batting practice on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Harper hasn’t taken batting practice on the field since he was hit by a Blake Snell pitch on June…

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Phillies persist in extra innings to beat Mets and Max Scherzer to open a key series at Citi Field

The Phillies and Mets stayed tied, 1-1, from the second inning until the 10th inning, but it was a sac fly that won it for the Phillies, 2-1, in the end. With rookie shortstop Bryson Stott, the automatic runner, at third, Alec Bohm hit a fly ball to right fielder…

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Phillies release veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius

PHILADELPHIA — Didi Gregorius’ days with the Phillies are over.

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Aaron Nola struggles in first start in nine days as Phillies fall to Braves, 6-3

Despite their warts, the Phillies believe they can be a tough playoff team. It isn’t a delusional notion. They have two frontline starting pitchers, and well, anything can -- and often does -- happen in a short series.

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Phillies SS Bryson Stott got a 2-run double thanks to one of the most bizarre bounces of the MLB season

What a bizarre play!

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Phillies win against the Braves thanks to Bryson Stott’s late home run

PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott pointed out to the bullpen, as is the Phillies’ custom when one of them hits a home run. But he might as well have pointed to the owners’ box. Or the general manager’s suite.

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Drew Smyly deals against Phillies as Cubs record first three-game sweep of season

Strong starting pitching was a theme for the Cubs through the three-game series at Philadelphia.

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Zach Eflin makes early exit from Phillies’ sweep-spoiling 9-3 loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Until a few days ago, the Phillies didn’t know for sure if Zach Eflin would be able to pitch Sunday.

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Ozzie Albies on 60-Day Injured List

The red-hot Atlanta Braves will be without a key cog to their offense.

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Phillies win 9th straight as Thomson’s magical run continues

PHILADELPHIA — Matt Vierling hadn’t played second base in a game before. Not in high school. Not in Little League. Never. But there he was, playing second base for nine innings of a major league game Saturday.

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Young fan who went viral gets to meet Bryson Stott, Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Last Sunday, Phillies shortstop Bryson Stott stepped up to the plate with the game and a series sweep of the Angels on the line. The Phillies were losing, 7-6, and down to their final out. Stott saw five pitches and worked his way to a 3-2 count.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week 10 Pickups

Player additions from the waiver wire to bolster your fantasy baseball roster.

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Bryson Stott leads the way as Phillies dominate Brewers, 10-0, for sixth straight win

MILWAUKEE — Bryson Stott can admit the truth now. He put too much pressure on himself at the beginning of the season. Not only did he make the team out of spring training, but he was the Phillies’ opening-day third baseman. It was a lot for a rookie who had…

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Marcus Hayes: Dave Dombrowski exterminates Phillies’ dysfunction

PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies got rid of Joe Girardi before breakfast on Friday morning, they found themselves. They scored 26 runs in three games, their second-highest run total in three straight games this season. Except this time they did it without their starting second baseman, their starting shortstop, and…

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Joe Girardi struggled to trust the Phillies’ young players. Will Rob Thomson be any different?

Part of the problem with rebuilding a team primarily through free agency is that it tends to leave a shortfall in homegrown talent. And because the expectation to win grows in lockstep with a skyrocketing payroll, it can be difficult to show patience with the few young players who are…

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Fantasy Notebook: Bryce Harper Gets Hot, Takes Shot at Joe Girardi

Phillies slugger hints that new manager means more opportunities for Bryson Stott and other younger players.

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Mind-readers think Bryce Harper took shot at Joe Girardi after Phillies’ stunning walk-off win

All of a sudden, the Phillies are firing on all cylinders. But why?

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Harper sparks Phillies rally for 9-7 win over Angels

PHILADELPHIA — With two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate. It was a pivotal moment in the Phillies’ eventual 9-7 win: the bases were loaded, the Phillies were down 6-2, and Harper had a chance to tie it up.

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J.T. Realmuto-sparked offensive outburst powers Phillies past Angels for their third straight win

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ offensive onslaught against the Angels on Friday carried into the first inning of their game on Saturday night. Kyle Schwarber led off with a double, Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos walked, and J.T. Realmuto hit a double of his own to drive in two runs. Then,…

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Phillies rout Angels, 10-0, and hit five homers in interim manager Rob Thomson’s first game

PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott stutter-stepped across home plate. He gave a two-handed high-five two Alec Bohm and elbow-bashed with Kyle Schwarber. Then, as Stott walked down into the dugout, he was met by Rhys Hoskins, arms aloft and jumping up and down.

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Phillies gave up the go-ahead run after three players astonishingly missed a throw from J.T. Realmuto

What are the Phillies doing?!

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Phillies bounce back from awful loss, beat Mets in Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — With back-to-back rainouts, the Phillies had plenty of time to mull over a historic defeat at the hands of the Mets on Thursday, but they were quick to turn things around on Sunday in Game 1 of their doubleheader against New York. The Phillies offense did a good…

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Phillies place Didi Gregorius on the 10-day IL, call up shortstop Bryson Stott

PHILADELPHIA — In the bottom of the seventh inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers, outfielder Kyle Schwarber collided with shortstop Didi Gregorius while the two were trying to field a pop fly. Gregorius was checked out by a team trainer but remained in the game.

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Phillies take down Athletics, 4-2, with Nick Castellanos’ first home run for the team

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper had something to say. So, after being presented with the National League MVP award in a pregame ceremony Saturday, he stepped to a podium and made brief remarks, including eight words that may serve as the keynote to the Phillies’ season.

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