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LeMahieu has career-high 6 RBIs, Yanks beat Phils 6-5 for 3-game sweep and 5-game winning streak
PHILADELPHIA — DJ LeMahieu had a career-high six RBIs with a grand slam and two-run double, Nestor Cortes got his first road win this year and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to five with a 6-5 victory that completed a three-game sweep of the slumping Philadelphia Phillies. Giancarlo Stanton added a pair of hits for New York, which rebounded from a 10-23 slide with its best stretch since eight consecutive wins from May 9 to June 6. Weston Wilson homered and Nick Castellanos had three RBIs for the Phillies, who have lost four in a row and 11 of 15.
New Jersey kid continues to light it up in the baseball world
I told you a few weeks ago that Tyler Phillips made his major league debut for the Phillies. Fast forward a few weeks and he’s now thrown his first complete-game shutout of his career. He did that Saturday against the team with the best record in the American League...
The Philadelphia Film Society Announces Dates for 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival Featuring 100+ Films Over 11 Days
Who is ready to put some fall events on their calendar? Well, if you love movies then you’ll be excited to hear that the Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) recently announced their 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival will take place October 17-27th. That’s right get ready for over 100 films over...
Asking Eric: Am I being petty when I consider sending my excellent performance review to horrible former boss?
Dear Eric: I worked in an office where I was bullied and harassed by a known predator who targeted me for attacks. This employer handled the situation like all enablers of abusers: deny, blame, ignore, and marginalize the victim. I was 59 when this happened and had never faced anything...
Man killed in 'execution-type' shooting while walking to evening prayers at mosque: Police
A 43-year-old man on his way to evening prayers at a Philadelphia mosque Tuesday was shot multiple times and killed in what police called an "execution-type homicide." A suspect remains at large, police said. A motive is not yet known. Police responded to reports of gunfire and a shooting on the 1500 block of Germantown Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. ET, authorities said. The victim was found lying in the parking lot of the mosque suffering from multiple gunshot wounds -- including several to his chest and torso and at least one to his head, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. Police rushed the victim to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, he said.
Philadelphia man sentenced to 23 years for sex trafficking
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. A Philadelphia man was sentenced today for sex trafficking multiple victims, including a minor. Kevin L. Smith, 29, was sentenced to 23 years’ imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release. On Dec. 2,...
Phillies trade Soto to Baltimore and acquire Banks from White Sox
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies traded left-hander Gregory Soto to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday and acquired lefty Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox in separate deals completed just before baseball's trade deadline. Soto had a 4.42 ERA in 95 2/3 innings over 112 games for the Phillies since being acquired in a trade with Detroit prior to the 2023 season. This season, the 29-year-old reliever has a 4.08 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 20 walks in 35 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old Banks had a 4.13 ERA in 41 games for the White Sox. He struck out 55 and walked 15 in 48 innings.
Jason Kelce's outfits as a spectator at the Paris Olympics have made quite the impression
Jason Kelce isn’t competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but he still has all eyes on him. The retired NFL player traveled to the City of Light to support Team USA alongside his wife, Kylie Kelce. Jason Kelce and his wife have been photographed cheering for Team USA athletes at multiple events and social media users have noticed that the former Philadelphia Eagles player has been showing off his unique style with his outfits.
Eagles GM Howard Roseman Wants Legend To Return To Team In New Role
One former Philadelphia Eagles legend and fan-favorite decided to hang up his cleats this offseason. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce developed into one of the very best at his position after being selected by Philadelphia in the sixth round of the 2011 National Football League Draft. Kelce shined with the Eagles and earned seven Pro Bowl nods, was named an All-Pro six times, and helped lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl.
PnB Rock’s Fiancée Gives Harrowing Trial Testimony About Rapper’s Final Moments and How He Tried to Save Her – Report
PnB Rock's fiancée Stephanie Sibounheuang took the stand at the trial for the men accused of setting up the rapper's murder and gave a harrowing description of the Philadelphia artist's final moments. PnB Rock's Fiancée Testifies at Murder Trial. On Tuesday (July 30), Sibounheuang testified during the fifth...
Phillies quick hits: Post All-Star break free fall continues after sweep from Yankees
The trade deadline came, the trade deadline went — the Phillies still struggled. Thanks in large part to utter domination in the season's first half, the Phillies are still well ahead of the competition in the National League, but the competition is no longer submitting to their whims. The...
Four Philadelphia Men Charged in Connection with Atlantic City Shooting
Four Philadelphia men have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Atlantic City. Police found a 31-year old Linwood man with a gunshot wound an investigated. It turns out the victim and others were involved in an argument in a bar that turned violent. All four suspects have been charged with aggravated assault and other offenses.
Did You See Phillies Brandon Marsh Visiting Stone Harbor, New Jersey?
One of the staples of the Philadelphia Phillies over the last two seasons has been the blend of veterans and younger players that comprise the roster. The team that has made two deep postseason runs in October has some of the best locker-room chemistry in all of Major League Baseball.
Phillies waste ample opportunities to seal deal against Yankees in extra-inning loss
With apologies to Franklin P. Adams, who penned a famous 1910 ode about the Cubs double play combination postulating that the saddest words were Tinkers to Evers to Chance, they are not. The saddest words in baseball were uttered by Phillies manager Rob Thomson late Tuesday night in the postgame...
Spadaro: Checking in on the Eagles' 2024 Draft picks
The moment isn't too big for them. The top of the 2024 Eagles NFL Draft Class has acquitted itself nicely thus far in Training Camp, staying focused, absorbing every bit of the volumes of information thrown at them and dedicating themselves to the playbook. There are steps to be taken,...
Chisholm's second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight win
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 on Tuesday night for their first four-game winning streak since early June. Chisholm had...
Breaking Poverty Cycles by Empowering Youth
Economic mobility is a critical issue in Philadelphia, but one organization is trying to break the cycle of generational poverty by investing in young people's educational and career successes. Sean Vereen, President of Heights Philadelphia, talks with host Candace Kelley about connecting young people to career opportunities through advising and career pathways, starting from middle school through high school and beyond. heights.org.
Do the Phillies need bring back 'Dancing On My Own' to snap out of their slump?
PHILADELPHIA — The season's second half has been a bit of a grind so far for the Philadelphia Phillies. Tuesday night's 7-6 loss to the New York Yankees in 12 innings clinched the fifth straight series loss for the Phillies, who are 3-8 since the All-Star Break. The team's two best hitters, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, are a combined 15-for-95 at the plate over that span.
Forget Bar Crawls, Have You Ever Been on a Book Crawl? The South Philly Book Crawl is Taking Place This Weekend
If you enjoy history, a nice stroll, and books then you may want to check out The South Philly Book Crawl happening August 3rd and 4th. Organized by Pier Players Theatre Company, the crawl will make stops at several bookstores along the South Street corridor and will double as a history tour.
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