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How the Phillies are shaking things up with Austin Hays and Carlos Estevez
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Everything the Philadelphia Phillies wished to accomplish prior to the trade deadline, they did. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski added a much-needed right-handed bat for the outfield in Austin Hays. One day later, the Phillies landed one of the top closers in baseball in Carlos Estevez. A right-handed bat and a closer in consecutive days is exactly what the team that holds the best record in baseball needed. If this is it for the Phillies at the trade deadline, Dombrowski deserves his flowers. The Phillies gave up Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache to acquire Hays, but Dominguez wasn't...
Phillies vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 29
Juan Soto and the New York Yankees take the field on Monday at Citizens Bank Park against Zack Wheeler, who is the named starter for the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch will be at 6:40 PM ET for the first game of a three-game series. The Phillies are -149 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Yankees (+126). Philadelphia is a 1.5-run favorite (at +136 odds). A 9-run total has been set in the matchup.
Arrests made after man shot in the chest during West Philadelphia robbery, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man was shot in the chest during a robbery in West Philadelphia Saturday night, according to police.Police said two 16-year-old boys were robbing a 26-year-old man on the 1200 block of North 41st Street and shot him in the chest. The 26-year-old, who has a license to carry a firearm, also shot at the two boys. At around 9:10 p.m., police responded to the area in West Philadelphia and rushed the 26-year-old and one of the 16-year-olds, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.Both the 26-year-old and the 16-year-old are listed in critical condition, according to police. The second 16-year-old involved in the robbery wasn't injured and was arrested by authorities at the hospital. Investigators recovered two weapons and said they've made arrests in the case.
What's more Philly: Historic homer or diss track
Axios Philly is introducing a new game for you readers.The big picture: Our city can be wild, hilarious, impressive and inexplicably weird — and we want to celebrate that.How it works: We'll choose two of the most Philly moments over the last week. Then we'll need your help to decide:What's more Philly?The battle: Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos' penchant for hitting home runs during historic events, most recently when President Biden dropped out of the presidential race.Or, Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, channeling his inner Kendrick Lamar with a diss track on his new album "Begr8" aimed at former Steelers wideout Antonio Brown.Vote below:
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
Woman killed, person in custody following shooting in Kensington, police say
A person is in custody after Philadelphia police said they fatally shot a woman in Kensington early Friday morning. According to police, the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Kensington Ave around 5:54 a.m. The woman - identified as "Jane Doe" and approximately 30 years old - was shot...
Award-Winning Property Made from Old Barn Ruins Hit Market in Romansville
An esteemed architectural masterpiece hit the market in Romansville. The Norman Gaffney House has won multiple awards, including an AIA Honor. The property is looking for new owners to call the unique abode their home, writes Tiffani Sherman for Realtor.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows display epic views of a nearby horse farm...
All-Star OF Gets Honest About His Trade To Phillies
Hot stove season is heating up in the MLB as a few teams have already made moves a week ahead of the trade deadline in an effort to tighten up rosters and strengthen their foundations ahead of the postseason. One former All-Star was recently traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, and...
Phillies leave Guardians thunderstruck with their brand of baseball in 8-0 win
PHILADELPHIA -- On Friday, the Guardians introduced the Phillies to their style of baseball. On Saturday, the Phillies returned the favor. The Guardians eked out a 3-1 win Friday night with nine singles, a squeeze bunt, two stolen bases and excellent pitching from Ben Lively and the bullpen. If you...
Trea Turner admits to pressing defensively as Phillies lose 4th straight series
PHILADELPHIA - Phillies shortstop Trea Turner’s offense has come back in a big way this season as he is batting .326, made the All-Star team and should be in the mix for a batting title a year after struggling offensively for most of the 2023 season - his first in Philadelphia after signing an 11-year, $300-million contract.
From Pennsylvania to Paris: Temple University student tackles Olympics coverage
PARIS, France — The 2024 Olympic Summer Games are in full swing and for one college student from Mechanicsburg, it's time to be a part of something that once felt like only a dream. Natalie Koranda is a senior communications major at Temple University and earned an opportunity to...
The Philadelphia Flyers bet the house with the Travis Konecny contract extension
Over the last couple of days, I haven’t been able to sit down and dedicate myself to long-form writing. Danny Briere seemed to take that as an invitation to do all of the things he knew I’d abhor. It all starts with the Travis Konecny contract extension. Now,...
Angels trade closer Estévez to Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies beefed up their bullpen Saturday, acquiring former All-Star closer Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect George Klassen and lefty Samuel Aldegheri, the teams announced. Estévez, an All-Star in 2023, is enjoying the best season of his eight-year career. The...
SOUTH PHILLY SHOCKER! Wells Fargo to Remove Their Name From South Philadelphia Arena
Massive changes are coming to one of the biggest and most popular venues in the City of Philadelphia. In fact, it’s getting a brand new name. It was announced Wednesday evening that Wells Fargo would be taking their name off the sports arena next year when their current contract expires.
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