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Bryson Stott starts nine-run first inning, as Phillies leave Cincinnati with 14-3 blowout of Reds

CINCINNATI — For 44 minutes Sunday, before the finale of another series that didn’t go as planned, the Phillies idled in a rain delay. How fitting. Because extra time to stew over the previous day’s 13-run humiliation never hurt anyone.

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Missed opportunities sink Phillies to 4-9 with 6-2 loss to Reds

CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber got a good pitch (94-mph fastball) in a desirable location (over the heart of the plate) in the perfect situation (bases loaded).

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies, J.T. Realmuto right at home in opener at Citizens Bank Park, topping Reds, 5-2

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park on Friday with a different lineup than most expected. Infielder Kody Clemens, who was activated earlier that day, was in the eight hole. Bench outfielder Jake Cave was in the seven hole. Instead of batting second and third, Bryce Harper and…

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MLB pitch clock proving to be a mental and physical game-changer

LOS ANGELES — It was the third inning Saturday and Clayton Kershaw needed a moment to collect himself.

Los Angeles Times

How Bryce Harper planted the flag in Philly and got his friends to follow: ‘Cool to see guys picking the Phillies again’

PHILADELPHIA — John Middleton wanted to be the one to tell Bryce Harper. So, shortly after lunchtime in Philadelphia on the first Monday in December, once Trea Turner had accepted the Phillies’ $300 million offer, the owner reached for his phone and called the star slugger at home in Las…

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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.

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Umpire ejects Realmuto after bizarre game ball exchange

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J

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Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto Ejected by Umpire for Silliest Reason Ever

The catcher’s day ended early due to a strange situation.

Sports Illustrated

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

Ump Show starting early this year.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Marcus Hayes: Rhys Hoskins’ knee injury means Nick Castellanos needs to start earning that $100 million contract

CLEARWATER, Fla. — This would be a good time for Nick Castellanos to start earning that $100 million.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto, and Kyle Schwarber look back on WBC experience with pride

MIAMI — Here’s the thing about playing in the World Baseball Classic: There isn’t much time to reflect on it. One day, you’re hitting a home run against Japan in the championship game in front of 36,000 fans; the next, you’re back in Phillies camp, getting four at-bats in a…

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Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

White Sox Star Tim Anderson Proving He’s a Bargain at the WBC

The World Baseball Classic has become the perfect showcase for Anderson’s many talents.

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Team USA Is So Money, It’s ‘Ridiculous’

Take a good look at the Americans’ WBC roster, folks. There has never been a team like this, at least not by net worth.

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Baseball Classic 2023: Here’s Team USA’s complete roster and schedule

Meet the All-Stars who will play for the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

An MLB Player’s Career May Now Be Defined by How He Handles One Age-Old Pitch

The best bats today come with good swing decisions behind them. Take the most recent postseason as an example: The World Series came down to it.

Tribune News Service

Catcher Andrew Knapp had a nomadic upbringing, but he's looking for a home in Detroit

LAKELAND, Fla. — Up until last year, Andrew Knapp enjoyed a fairly stable baseball life. He’d spent the first eight seasons catching for one organization — the Phillies. Drafted in 2013, he debuted in 2017 and was J.T. Realmuto’s back-up catcher from 2019-2021.

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Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…

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Phillies, Trea Turner agree on 11-year, $300 million contract, source says

SAN DIEGO — The Phillies got their man.

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David Murphy: Bryce Harper’s comments are just one reason to think the Phillies will go big in free agency

PHILADELPHIA — The offseason was less than an hour old when the annual lobbying campaign began. Somebody asked Bryce Harper if he wanted to send a message to the fans about the Phillies’ determination to repeat as National League champs. Instead, he responded with a message that seemed intended for…

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Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto win Silver Slugger awards

PHILADELPHIA — Before the Phillies made an autumn run to the World Series, they survived a summer without Bryce Harper. And now, the players who most helped them overcome losing their best hitter are reaping the rewards.

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Astros end Phillies’ wild run to the World Series with 4-1 win in Game 6

HOUSTON — Zack Wheeler had more to give.

Sports Illustrated

Dusty Baker Is One Win From Elusive World Series Title

The only thing missing from his résumé is a championship as a manager, and he is one win away from changing that tonight.

Sports Illustrated

The Glorious Garrett Stubbs, Phillies Backup Catcher and Hype Man

He is J.T. Realmuto’s understudy, and he has the “best job in the entire world.”

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