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Lively strikes out 6, Guardians top struggling Phillies 3-1 in interleague showdown of MLB’s best
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball. The Phillies returned home for the first time since the All-Star...
USA TODAY Names Philadelphia ‘Most Walkable City to Visit’ for Second Consecutive Year
In Philadelphia, only 2.4 miles separate Penn’s Landing and the Schuylkill River Trail, with the ability to walk from one end of Center City to the other in just 50 minutes. For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia has been voted the “Most Walkable City to Visit” in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest.
Phillies pay steep but worthwhile price to land former All-Star closer
The Philadelphia Phillies paid a steep price to acquire former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. However, the return should be well worth it. BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels are finalizing a significant deal that will send top pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri to the Angels, sources tell ESPN.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 27, 2024 In Estevez, the Phillies get arguably one of the best available closer on the trade market, filling a significant hole for an otherwise solid bullpen. In exchange, they gave up two ascending pitching prospects to the Angels.L.A....
Hundreds of cyclists protested in Center City for protected bike lanes
Hundreds of bike riders took to the streets of Center City Friday evening to demand safer, concrete-protected bike lanes after multiple traffic-related deaths that occurred over a week ago. The cyclists gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art around 6 p.m. and rode to City Hall, affecting traffic in the...
Phillies considering relief target that Rob Thomson specifically would love
The Philadelphia Phillies have a few pressing needs ahead of the trade deadline. Potentially their biggest need was a right-handed outfielder. They had looked through all the potential options before landing on a deal with the Baltimore Orioles that would send Austin Hays to Philadelphia for a package of reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache.
Avenue of the Arts Set to Spend $100M on New Beautification Project Starting in 2025
Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project, resulting in a series of streetscape improvements starting next year that will eventually extend 10 blocks along South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue. Avenue of the Arts will be undergoing a $100 million beautification project,...
Why Phillies won’t trade for an 'impact' player at the deadline
The MLB trade deadline is only days away on July 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET. There were some deals on Friday, including one involving the Philadelphia Phillies. The club solved its outfield platoon situation with Brandon Marsh, acquiring Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for reliever Seranthony Domínguez and reserve outfielder Cristian Pache.
What did the Phillies see in trade acquisition Austin Hays?
The Phillies and Orioles completed an intriguing trade Friday that saw Baltimore land Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache in exchange for Austin Hays, which represented something of a lengthy pursuit for Phils president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. The executive revealed an interesting tidbit to reporters (including The Athletic’s Matt Gelb and The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber) regarding the team's long-standing admiration of Hays.
Chester County Police Search for Man Accused of Lewd Acts and Philadelphia Pilot Dies in Wisconsin Crash
Residents of Chester County have been on high alert as police seek a man involved in a series of suspicious activities. According to reports by NBC Philadelphia, the unidentified individual was seen knocking on windows and doors, and exposing himself during the overnight hours between July 17 and July 18. The occurrences took place in the area of Paoli Pike and Fairview Road.
Phillies fill need with trade for hard-throwing Angels closer
The Phillies are acquiring right-hander Carlos Estevez from the Angels, as initially reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan added the note that the Phillies are sending pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri to Anaheim in return for Estevez. Both teams have since announced the trade.
Phillies place All-Star lefty on injured list
The Phillies announced that left-hander Ranger Suarez has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to lower back soreness. The placement is retroactive to July 24. Left-hander Kolby Allard has been called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Suarez’s spot on the active roster. Suarez’s back has...
Is Weston Wilson a viable outfield option or a temporary stopgap?
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a rough go of it recently. Now sporting a 3-7 record in their last 10 games dating back to the series before the All-Star break, this is a Phillies team whose offense is in quite a slump right now. When you combine that with the disastrous turn taken by key members of the bullpen, you arrive at a flat Phillies team that has started to lose winnable baseball games in a frustrating fashion.
3 doomsday trades that would ruin the Phillies deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies' trade deadlines plans, on the surface, are fairly simple. Dave Dombrowski already swung a trade for Baltimore Orioles leftfielder Austin Mays, who figures to operate in a platoon with Brandon Marsh. Philadelphia could use another outfield bat, while the top priority is strengthening the back end of the bullpen.
Judge In PnB Rock's Murder Case Deems Alleged Teen Shooter Not Fit To Stand Trial
Fans are absolutely outraged over this decision. On July 23, 2024, the murder trial for the late PnB Rock began. The Philadelphia artist was fatally shot at a Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles in South Los Angeles, California on September 12, 2022. The belief is the killer is a 17-year-old male and that he was instructed by his father, Freddie Trone. According to previous news reports, Freddie was also the getaway driver and a fugitive at the time of the crime. Additionally, the alleged teenage murderer was recently done serving jail time. Finally, Shauntel Trone, Freddie's 38-year-old wife, was also an arrested suspect. But it seems her involvement is still up in the air.
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