Philadelphia, PA

PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday, Garrett Stubbs made Jewish history — of sorts. When the Oakland Athletics routed his first-place Philadelphia Phillies 18-3, Stubbs, the backup catcher, was on the mound in the ninth when Zack Gelof hit a grand slam. It was, according to the Jewish Baseball Museum,...

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs makes ‘history’ — and embraces his role as a Jewish ballplayer

The Phillies began the first half of this season with a clunker at home and they ended it with a clunker at home. Fortunately for them, the 62-32 record in the 94 games in between will get it done. Still, they were rolled Sunday by an Athletics team that closed...

Phillies Observations: A Great First Half with a Comically Bad Finish

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The Philadelphia Phillies will have eight All-Stars but one won’t make the trip after a decision on Saturday.

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Replaced in Last-Minute Change

Atlanta, GA

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The Atlanta Braves didn't get the opportunity to send as many players to the 2024 MLB All-Star game as they did a season ago. However, the team had three of their players make the cut during the initial roster announcements. First-time Braves pitchers Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez were the...

Braves get All-Star revenge on Phillies with latest roster replacement

The Philadelphia Phillies are well-represented in the MLB All-Star Game, with eight players on the National League squad. That ties the league record, joining the 2023 Atlanta Braves as the only teams with eight All-Stars over the last decade. Philadelphia also has five pitchers in the game, which stands alone as the most ever.

Despite their best effort, Phillies fans failed to ruin the MLB All-Star Game

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3 on Sunday. Butler had six RBIs. Rooker tied his career high with five RBIs for Oakland, which entered with the fourth-fewest...

Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics’ 8 homers in 18-3 rout of Phillies

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3 on Sunday.Butler had six RBIs. Rooker tied his career high with five RBIs for Oakland, which entered with the fourth-fewest wins in baseball and trailing Seattle by 16 games in the AL West. The Athletics' eight home runs were estimated at a combined 3,340 feet.Zack Gelof hit a grand slam off Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs in the ninth inning.Trea Turner homered for the Phillies. Philadelphia began play with the most wins in...

Philadelphia Phillies allow 8 home runs in 18-3 loss to Oakland Athletics

Alameda, CA

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New this morning in Episode 109 , topics include: Reports of vehicle thefts increased in May, but remain below last year’s peak; the largest affordable housing bond in California history is headed to the ballot in November; school’s out, but the district remains busy; free music this summer at South Shore; 90 is the new 60; Bryan Woo lands on the injured list; an intriguing Gold Coast property hits the market; and great onion rings in a surprising place. Plus weekend events. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1978056/15325729-june-28-2024-episode-109.mp3.

Alameda PostCast for June 28, 2024

Sporting News

The Philadelphia Phillies have lost interest in dealing for a player they have been closely monitoring.

Phillies reportedly have 'zero interest' in trading for All-Star center fielder

Larry Brown Sports

Bryce Harper has become the latest MLB player to offer his own suggestion on how to improve umpiring standards in Major League Baseball. Speaking at All-Star Game media day Monday, Harper suggested that umpires who grade out as the best should be entitled to higher pay. In addition, he argued those umpires should get more...
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Bryce Harper shares his idea to improve umpiring

On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies surprised the baseball world when they announced that they had released veteran utilityman Whit Merrifield. After all, Merrifield was one of the Philllies’ biggest free agent signings this past offseason. They had fully expected him to provide a significant impact to the lineup off the bench given his versatility and the fact that he was coming off a revitalized All-Star season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023.

4 Phillies players who could be ruthlessly dismissed after Whit Merrifield release

Oakland, CA

The Oakland Athletics rout the Philadelphia Phillies 18-3.

Athletics Rout Phillies 18-3

The Philadelphia Phillies have made calls on the Chicago Cubs star outfielder ahead of the deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies Have Made Calls on Former MVP

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Never, repeat never, hassle The Hoff … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,004 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was the 1970s, and we had some some of history’s most cherished snacks available at the corner grocery. Do you remember?. Twinkies: Seriously,...

DAILY DIRT: Twinkies, Teaberry gum, Clark Bars, Chuckles and Goo Goo Clusters

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

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With the best record in Major League Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be very active at the trade deadline to try and assert themselves as World Series favorites. There aren't too many holes on the Phillies roster. They have one of the best starting rotations in baseball led...

What Phillies want at MLB trade deadline

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The Philadelphia Phillies continue to look impressive throughout the season as they are holding the best record in Major League Baseball with a 61-32 record. The Athletic's Matt Gelb is reporting that the team has decided to release utility man Whit Merrifield from their roster and allow him to be a free agent. He has struggled offensively as he has appeared in 53 games and had recorded a .572 OPS with three home runs, 11 RBIs, and 21 runs scored while stealing 11 bases on 12 attempts.

MLB News: Philadelphia Phillies Release 3x All-Star Ahead of MLB All-Star Break

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DAILY DIRT: Phillies look like best team in MLB at All-Star Break

Will the Cardinals win the NL Central? Don’t fret, it doesn’t matter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily...

DAILY DIRT: Phillies look like best team in MLB at All-Star Break

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