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Bryce Harper breaks homer drought, Kyle Schwarber goes deep twice in Phillies’ doubleheader sweep of the Padres

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper circled the bases, nice and slowly for a change.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Paul Sullivan: The MLB All-Star Game — with generic uniforms and a slew of new faces — has morphed from ‘Who’s who’ to ‘Who’s that?’

CHICAGO — Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez was asked about his approach during his ninth-inning at-bat against Craig Kimbrel in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

Chicago Tribune

David Murphy: After All-Star snub, Phillies stars have some making up to do in second half

Nick Castellanos will be dancing on his own at the All-Star Game in Seattle next week. No Bryce Harper. No Trea Turner. No Kyle Schwarber. No Aaron Nola. No Zack Wheeler.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Bryce Harper’s single helps Phillies top Cubs, 3-1, to sweep series

CHICAGO — It wasn’t a home run. But it didn’t matter.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Astros Have a New Slugger to Pick Up

Rookie Yainer Diaz is swinging a hot bat, and he should remain in the lineup for a while.

Sports Illustrated

Delayed Delivery: MLB Pitcher Called for Three Pitch Clock Violations in One Inning

The pitch clock claimed another victim, as the Phillies relief pitcher had a tough time keeping pace.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies Announcer Rightfully Crushed Ump Over ‘Joke’ of a Pitch Clock Violation Call

This was a total mess.

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Marcus Hayes: Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Craig Kimbrel deliver a ‘huge win’ for Phillies as division matchups loom

PHILADELPHIA — Trailing by two runs with two out in the ninth, Kyle Schwarber and Garrett Stubbs leaned on the dugout railing and mused.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Taijuan Walker gets back on track, while Bryson Stott delivers pinch-homer in 2-1 win over Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker stood on the top step of the dugout and waited. He had put a runner on first base with one out in the sixth inning of a scoreless game Sunday, and Domínguez bailed him out.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nick Castellanos homers twice, Cristian Pache adds another as Phillies top Rockies

PHILADELPHIA — Entering Saturday’s game against the Rockies, Nick Castellanos had not hit a home run since Aug. 27, 2022. Cristian Pache had only four in his career. The Phillies have not hit many home runs in general, but it’s safe to say few expected a home run from Pache…

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Phillies finally get first win behind Matt Strahm start, beating Yankees, 4-1

NEW YORK — A few hours before game time, Brandon Marsh took stock of the energy around the Phillies clubhouse. They were 0-and-4 to start the season, but he wasn’t too concerned.

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MLB star J.T. Realmuto ejected after miscommunication as fans left furious with umpire

JT Realmuto was on the receiving end of one of the most bizarre ejections in baseball after angering umpire Randy Rosenberg in what appeared to be a simple miscommunication

Daily Mirror

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto baffled by ejection from spring game: 'It was a soft way to get thrown out'

DUNEDIN, Fla. — J.T. Realmuto couldn't believe his ears.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Umpire ejects Realmuto after bizarre game ball exchange

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J

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J.T. Realmuto got tossed for moving his glove from the umpire in the most ridiculous MLB ejection

Ump Show starting early this year.

Los Angeles Times

Will Dodgers pick a closer, center fielder? Five spring-training storylines to watch.

Exactly four months removed from their calamitous elimination in last year's postseason, the Dodgers will begin a new trek that they hope will end differently come this October.

Sports Illustrated

Tigers, Phillies Agree to Five-Player Trade, per Report

The reigning NL champions are reportedly adding an All-Star closer and the son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens to their roster.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Don’t step on the shovel again: Phillies bullpen must be seen to be believed

PHILADELPHIA — Relievers in the hot stove and oven mitts in hell. Some things are just easier to sell. Six weeks from now, the Phillies equipment truck will begin the long drive south to Clearwater, Fla. Following closely in the rearview mirror will be a storyline that’s as predictable as…

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Six Questions That Will Decide Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame Fate

He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies agree to one-year, $10 million deal with closer Craig Kimbrel, source says

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first big move at the helm of the Boston Red Sox in 2015 was a blockbuster offseason trade for All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Phillies Sign Eight-Time All-Star Craig Kimbrel

The 14-year veteran spent the 2022 season with the Dodgers.

Sports Illustrated

MLB’s Top 25 Free Agents Still Available, With Signing Predictions

After a flurry of huge signings this month, here is an updated list of the best remaining players on the market.

Los Angeles Times

Craig Kimbrel off Dodgers' NLDS roster; Blake Treinen, Dustin May, Miguel Vargas are on

LOS ANGELES — On the morning of their postseason opener Tuesday, the Dodgers released a 26-man National League Division Series roster that contained few surprises.

Los Angeles Times

Amid October pitching questions, Dodgers find ‘right lanes’ in win over Cardinals

LOS ANGELES — It was a straightforward game conducted with a straightforward pitching plan.

Los Angeles Times

Inconsistent Craig Kimbrel will no longer serve as the Dodgers’ closer

LOS ANGELES — Craig Kimbrel is no longer the Dodgers closer.

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