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Soto, 26, is hands down this winter’s most highly sought-after free agent, valued as much for his elite baseball skills as for his birth date. And in an age of swing-for-the-fences baseball, Soto struck out just 16.7% of the time, while the league whiffed at a 22.2% clip this season. Free agency is “going to be exciting,” Soto told reporters moments after the Yankees lost Game 5 of the World Series, ending the baseball season. The AL champion Yankees had the second-highest MLB payroll, at $309.8 million for their 40-man roster, according to Baseball Prospectus. There's no telling when Soto or other any free agents will come to terms with their 2025 teams.

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☆ There’s plenty of precedent for World Series woes, but no fun in seeing Aaron Judge struggle
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

When Aaron Judge digs into the batter’s box, he brings along a portrait of greatness. AdvertisementThat’s why it’s painful to watch Judge struggle in the World Series. No team has ever recovered from a three-games-to-none deficit to win the World Series. Dave Winfield chats with Aaron Judge before Game 2 of the 2024 World Series. “But it’s hard to do that in a short series.”(Top photo of Aaron Judge in Game 1 of the World Series: Maddie Meyer / Getty Images)

Persons: Aaron Judge, Michael Jordan, Mike, Judge, ”, Jim Palmer, “, it’s, Suzyn Waldman, John Sterling, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Babe Ruth, There’s, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Mike Schmidt, ” Schmidt, Jack Flaherty, Blake Treinen, Aaron Boone, ” Boone, Tom Verducci, Aaron, Yoshinobu, Boone, he’s, Dave Winfield, Michael Owens, Palmer, —, Winfield, ” Palmer, we’ve, David Wright, Bryce Harper, “ Will, Maddie Meyer Organizations: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, of Famer, ABC, Baseball, of Fame, Yankee, Brooklyn, American League, Dodgers, Yankees, Fox, Toronto, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles Locations: Jordan, Winfield, Cooperstown

☆ The Hater’s Guide to the 2024 World Series
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Grant Brisbee | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementPlease note that this isn’t the same as the worst World Series matchup possible. In the actual 2024 World Series, there will be several future Hall of Famers playing, most of them in their absolute prime, doing unreal things to and with baseballs. It’s a very good World Series if you like to watch excellent players and displays of baseball ability. Been there, done thatThis World Series is a Simpsons episode from Season 43 where Homer gets a new job. But even though it has the potential to be the best World Series, it’s guaranteed to be the most annoying World Series possible.

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☆ Francisco Lindor hits grand slam to send New York Mets to NLCS for first time since 2015
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Francisco Lindor wrote another chapter in the New York Mets’ remarkable season on Wednesday night, hitting a go-ahead grand slam to clinch the National League Division Series (NLDS) with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4. Since then, the Mets have gone 72-42 and Lindor has staked an NL MVP claim. Francisco Lindor follows through on his grand slam home run in the sixth inning. “I want to win it all, and ours will be a team that will forever be remembered,” said Lindor after the game, per MLB.com. But the job is not done.”The Mets will now travel to either Los Angeles or San Diego to begin the best-of-seven NLCS on Sunday.

Persons: CNN — Francisco Lindor, Lindor, Carlos Estévez’s, “, Pete Alonso, ”, ” Lindor, Francisco Lindor, Frank Franklin II, Mark Vientos, Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Edwin Diaz Organizations: CNN, New York Mets, National League Division, Philadelphia Phillies, Mets, National League, Citi Field, Citi, Fox Sports, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, AP Locations: Puerto Rican, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego

☆ Philadelphia Phillies clinch first NL East title since 2011 with 6-2 win over Chicago Cubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —When the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League (NL) East for the fifth year in a row in 2011, they probably did not expect to have to wait too much longer for their next division title. Fast-forward to Monday night and the Phillies have clinched their first NL East crown in 13 years with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. Only the Los Angeles Dodgers (93-63) have a better record in MLB this season than the Phillies (93-64). “This is what you work for all year,” two-time NL MVP Bryce Harper told NBC Sports Philadelphia from a raucous locker room. To be able to win your division, it’s hard to do in baseball.

Persons: Rob Thomson’s, ”, Bryce Harper, “ I’ve, “ We’ve, we’ve, Kyle Schwarber, We’re, We’ve, Rob Thomson, Matt Slocum, Schwarber, JT Realmuto’s, Ryan Howard, Nick Castellanos ’, Trea Turner, Luis Vázquez, Harper, Castellanos, Michael Busch Organizations: CNN, Philadelphia Phillies, National League, Phillies, NL East, Chicago Cubs, Citizens Bank, The Atlanta Braves, Atlanta, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Cubs Locations: Philadelphia

☆ MLB: ‘Jump on the wagon,’ says Phillies star Bryce Harper as baseball fever hits UK – with a little help from Rob McElhenney
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

London Stadium, London CNN —As the sun descended in east London, so did tens of thousands of baseball fans as America’s pastime once again made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to England’s capital. The seven-time All-Star’s Great British love-in continued throughout the weekend, and in the opening game of the series, Harper played the starring role. If these international events are put on to attract new fans, Harper was certainly doing his best to persuade them to follow baseball. Kaitlin Olson (far left), McElhenney (second from right), former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley (far right) and Harper participate in opening ceremonies. The wait is now on to see which two teams will do battle in the next edition of the London Series.

Persons: Rob McElhenney, Kirsty Wigglesworth, Bryce Harper, Harper, Ryan Pierse, ” Harper, West Ham –, Mary DeCicco, ”, Freddie Mercury, Winston Churchill, King Henry VIII, Alex Bierens de Haan, Kaitlin Olson, Chase Utley, McElhenney, Olson, Vera Nieuwenhuis Organizations: London, London CNN —, Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Premier League soccer, West Ham, Phillies, Mets, UK Phillies, Spice, Philly, Arsenal, Tottenham, Premier League, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Baseball, Britain, King’s Guard, Wrexham AFC Locations: London, British, Philadelphia, Chelsea, West, America, New York

Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the team's opening at first base. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesHoskins missed the entire 2023 season because of a torn ACL in his left knee. He had a $12 million, one-year contract last season and was the second-longest tenured Phillies player behind Aaron Nola, who recently agreed to a $172 million, seven-year contract to stay in Philadelphia. Hoskins hit .246 with 30 home runs and 79 RBIs in 2022. In his first full season, Hoskins hit 34 homers, and then he led the National League with 116 walks in 2019.

Persons: Rhys Hoskins, Hoskins, Rowdy Tellez, Carlos Santana, Tellez, Santana, Jake Bauers, Aaron Nola, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Steve Megargee, ___ Organizations: Milwaukee Brewers, Associated Press, Milwaukee, NL Central, Arizona, Brewers, Pittsburgh, New York Yankees, Philadelphia, Phillies, NL, National League, Atlanta, AP Locations: Philadelphia

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have decided two-time Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper is the team's first baseman of the future, which means the franchise also is moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the front office and manager Rob Thomson came to the conclusion Harper was the best option at first base. Political Cartoons View All 1237 ImagesDombrowski said he's informed Hoskins — now a free agent — about the team's plan. During the recently-completed playoffs, Harper credited Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson for easing his transition to the infield. “I feel good at first base,” Harper said in October.

Persons: Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, Dave Dombrowski, Rob Thomson, Harper, Hoskins, ” Dombrowski, “ He’s, ” Harper, Tommy John, Dombrowski, he's, Hoskins —, Kyle Schwarber, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Bobby Dickerson, Bobby, ” Organizations: The Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies, AP, NL, Arizona Diamondbacks Locations: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult. “Everyone appreciates the challenges associated with major league players playing in a tournament that is in the middle of our season,” Manfred said before Fridays' World Series opener. The 31-year-old has long been an advocate of MLB taking a break during the season to let major leaguers play in the Olympics. “Casey Wasserman has been supportive of getting baseball back in the Olympics, which we appreciate,” Manfred said.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Rob Manfred, ” Manfred, “, Harper, ” Harper, they’ll, ” Casey Wasserman, “ Casey Wasserman, — I’m, ” Organizations: Angeles Olympics, Major League Baseball, Baseball, Olympics, MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball, U.S, Philadelphia Phillies, Team USA, NHL, USA, Los Angeles Games Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Japan

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner had the moment that could have pushed the Phillies toward the World Series waiting for him. Harper, though, lined a 2-1 fastball to center to end the scoring threat, the inning — and Philadelphia's last, best chance to return to the World Series. The Diamondbacks used a walk-off Game 3 single and a tying two-run homer late in a Game 4 win that wiped out an 0-2 NLCS hole. Castellanos struck out — one of 11 in the NLCS — and, after a walk to Brandon Marsh, Thomson let the light-hitting Rojas take his cuts. The Phillies have not won a World Series since 2008.

Persons: — Trea Turner, —, Turner, Kevin Ginkel, Bryce Harper, Harper, Nick Castellanos, Johan Rojas, Philly Rob, Rob Thomson, Alec Bohm, Castellanos, Brandon Marsh, Thomson, Rojas, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Suárez, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Phillies, Arizona’s, Diamondbacks, MLB Locations: Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corbin Carroll went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced to the World Series for the first time in 22 years Tuesday night by stunning the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series. Arizona plays the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field. In their only other World Series, the Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in a seven-game thriller in 2001. Political Cartoons View All 1218 ImagesBryce Harper and the rest of the Phillies are forced to ponder this offseason how they let a second straight trip to the World Series slip away. Philadelphia returned home one win from a pennant but couldn't close it out.

Persons: — Corbin Carroll, Brandon Pfaadt, Bryce Harper, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona, Texas Rangers, Life, Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, National League, Phillies Locations: Philadelphia

☆ Kyle Schwarber sets HR mark, Phillies down D-backs in Game 5
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 22 - PHOENIX -- Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and J.T. Schwarber snapped the string leading off the sixth inning with his fifth home run of the series, increasing the Phillies' lead to 3-0. He broke the record for most home runs in NLCS history with his 11th, a solo blast that went 461 feet to right field. Harper and Schwarber are tied with Jayson Werth with the most home runs in Phillies postseason history with 11. Realmuto hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning after reliever Luis Frias entered the game.

Persons: Bryce Harper, Mark J, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Zac Gallen, Schwarber, Albert Pujols, Reggie Jackson's, Harper, Jayson Werth, Alek Thomas, Realmuto, Luis Frias, Javier Morales Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase, National League, Chase Field, Phillies, Thomson Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, Philadelphia . Arizona, Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmulto homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 NL Championship Series lead. Political Cartoons View All 1211 ImagesRealmuto added a two-run homer in the eighth against Luis Frías for 6-1 lead. Umpires ruled Harper couldn’t have avoided the collision because Marte’s throw drew Moreno down the third-base line. RARE THEFTHarper’s steal of home was the first in Phillies’ postseason history and just the 22nd in MLB postseason history.

Persons: — Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Realmulto, ” Schwarber, ” Bryson Stott, Harper, Gabriel Moreno, Zac Gallen, Schwarber’s, roughed, Gallen, Luis Frías, Wheeler, “, Rob Thomson, Alek Thomas, Thomas, Schwarber, Moreno, Ketel Marte, Harper couldn’t, Houston's Jose Altuve, It’s, Randy Arozarena, Torey Lovullo, Pavin Smith, Tommy Pham, Smith, Chase, Michael Phelps, Aaron Nola, Merrill Kelly, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia, Chase, Phillies, ” Phillies, Diamondbacks, Umpires, MLB, Tampa, NEXT Locations: Philadelphia, Arizona, Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte capped a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single in the ninth inning, rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday and close to 2-1 the NL Championship Series. On the verge of falling behind 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, Arizona tied the score on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s RBI double. Gurriel opened the ninth with a leadoff walk off Craig Kimbrel, stole second and took third on Pavin Smith's infield single. Gurriel was thrown out at the plate by shortstop Trea Turner on Emmanuel Rivera’s hard-hit grounder as the Phillies played the infield in. Bryce Harper had put the Phillies ahead in the seventh when he scored on Ryan Thompson's wild pitch.

Persons: — Ketel Marte, Brandon Pfaadt, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Gurriel, Craig Kimbrel, Trea Turner, Emmanuel Rivera’s, Geraldo Perdomo, Marte —, Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper, Ryan Organizations: PHOENIX, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies, Diamondbacks Locations: Arizona

Now the Diamondbacks turn to the rookie right-hander for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series in an effort to slow the homer-happy Philadelphia Phillies, who have built a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven playoff thanks to six homers. “Yesterday was a really frustrating outcome,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday, a day after Philadelphia's 10-0 rout at Citizens Bank Park. We knew they were a hot team,” Lovullo said. “They’re built to slug.”The good news for the D-backs is Pfaadt is coming off one of his best outings this year. “Grinding out at-bats, having mature at-bats, driving up pitch counts, catching popups, picking up the baseball," Lovullo said.

Persons: — Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt, ”, Torey Lovullo, We've, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, ” Lovullo, “ They’re, MVPs Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Pfaadt, “, ” Pfaadt, he'll, yanking, Lovullo, “ We've Organizations: PHOENIX, Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Bank, didn't, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL, Dodgers, Phillies Locations: Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Arizona

Realmuto had two hits and three RBIs as Philadelphia improved to 7-1 in the playoffs, moving closer to a second straight World Series appearance. The Texas Rangers also hold a 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the ALCS headed into Wednesday’s game. The one in May when Turner hit a grand slam for the United States that lifted them into the tournament’s semifinals. Nola, eligible for free agency after the World Series, has only fattened the numbers for his impending contract. Against Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker and the Diamondbacks, Nola again was spotless.

Persons: — Kyle Schwarber, Merrill Kelly, Trea Turner, Realmuto, Aaron Nola, Kelly, Turner, ” Kelly, Phillies diehards, Rob Thomson, Nola, Phillie, Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker, Bryce Harper, Carroll, Alec Bohm, Gabriel Moreno, Joe Mantiply, Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, Schwarber, Stott, Brandon Pfaadt, Suárez, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase Field, The Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Citizens Bank, Team USA, ”, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami, Braves, Diamondbacks, MLB, NEXT Locations: Philadelphia, Philly, United States, Miami, Arizona, Nola, Texas

The Philadelphia Phillies slugger said it would be a dream to play for Team USA when baseball returns for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. He would be 10 years into the contract and 35 years old, should he get the chance to play for Team USA in LA. The WBC is operated by MLB and takes place during spring training, meaning players do not need to miss regular season games to participate. Cricket, flag football, softball, lacrosse and squash also were confirmed Monday by the International Olympic Committee to be held at the Los Angeles Games. Phillies manager Rob Thomson, raised in Corunna, Ontario, was part of the Canadian squad that competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles when baseball was a demonstration sport.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Harper, texted, ” Harper, “, they’ll, it’s, Rob Thomson, ”, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Olympics, The Philadelphia Phillies, Team USA, Los Angeles Games, Major League Baseball, NHL, USA, Baseball, MLB, Phillies, Arizona, WBC, Winter, Cricket, International Olympic Committee, IOC, Canadian, Venezuela, Dodger Locations: Japan, LA, Mumbai, India, Corunna , Ontario, Los Angeles

☆ Insider Today: Big banks' cloudy forecast
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementIn today's big story, we're looking at why strong earnings results from some big banks weren't necessarily the big win markets were hoping for. The big storyTrouble brewingAdvertisementAdvertisementOn the surface, earnings season got off to a great start. And that could spell trouble for the broader market hoping for a banner earnings season to help it finish the year on a positive. AdvertisementAdvertisement"This may be the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades," he said in a press release announcing the bank's earnings. One market veteran predicts stocks will rally for the final stretch of the year due to a strong earnings season.

Persons: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Wells, Jamie Dimon, Dimon, Julian Restrepo, Emmalyse Brownstein, Mark Mason, JPMorgan's, Teresa Heitsenrether, Goldman Sachs, Jane Fraser, Fraser, Michael Siluk, there's, Walter Isaacson, Justin Sullivan, Tim Mosenfelder, Elon, Tyler Le, Noah Webster, He's, Naomi Osaka, Angela Lansbury, Sue Bird, Oscar Wilde, Bryce Harper, Dan DeFrancesco, Naga Siu, Hallam Bullock, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Tech, JPMorgan, Citigroup, AP, Citi, Barclays, Suisse, New York Department of Labor, Getty, Wedbush Securities, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft, Consumers, PETA, Dairy Summit Locations: Ukraine, Israel, Chicago, New York City, San Diego, London, New York

Harper, who also walked, scored twice and knocked in two runs, hit his 10th homer in two postseasons with the Phillies. The Diamondbacks were simply the latest team to unravel under the red storm of 45,396 towel-waving, deliriously-cheering fans at Citizens Bank Park. “Schwarber starting the game off right there was huge for us.”Those runs proved crucial for the Phillies. GOING DEEPSchwarber's fourth leadoff homer in the postseason moved him past Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter for most in baseball history. Castellanos' five homers in his last three postseason game — he hit two in consecutive games against Atlanta — made him the second player to hit those marks.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Harper, “ I’ve, ”, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, José Alvarado, Craig Kimbrel, Schwarber, Zac Gallen's, “, ” Harper, “ There’s, —, Castellanos, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift —, Jason Kelce, Travis, Jason, Trea Turner, Realmuto, “ Gallen, he’s, “ Schwarber, Geraldo Perdomo, Seranthony Domínguez, Alvarado, Emmanuel Rivera, Jimmy Rollins, Derek Jeter, Louis, Kolten Wong, Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria, Willie Aikens, Atlanta —, Reggie Jackson, Merrill Kelly, RHP Aaron Nola, Nola, ” Nola, I’ve Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phillies, National League, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Brewers, Dodgers, The Diamondbacks, Citizens Bank, Philadelphia, Bros, Chiefs, Eagles, Gallen, NL, St, Kansas, Atlanta, New York Yankees, NEXT Arizona Locations: Arizona, South Jersey, Tampa, Philadelphia

Kelly felt the postseason electricity of the crowd, the energy in the city, and relished it. In many ways, the Diamondbacks are hoping to blaze the same trail as the Phillies, who were also a No. The D-backs are 5-0 this postseason, sweeping two games from Milwaukee before winning three straight against the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers. Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker — who grew up in suburban Philadelphia — said watching the Phillies make it deep in the postseason for a second straight year is impressive. Repeating the success, establishing a presence in the postseason.”Philadelphia won the season series from the Diamondbacks 4-3.

Persons: — Merrill Kelly, Reid, Kelly, ” Kelly, Diamondbacks haven't, Christian Walker —, Philadelphia —, ” Walker, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Zach Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Harper, Castellanos, “, “ We've, It's, ”, Torey Lovullo, Zac Gallen, they’re, they’ll, Corbin Carroll, Catcher Gabriel Moreno Organizations: PHOENIX, Citizens Bank, Philadelphia, Houston, Phillies, Diamondbacks, Braves, Astros, Milwaukee, Los Angeles Dodgers, ” Philadelphia, Brewers, Dodgers Locations: The Arizona, Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper has manhandled postseason pressure with the ease of one of his swings -- bat tucked behind his helmet, short ground step, then, whack! Maybe a hyped Harper will bellow, “ This is my house!” standing on second base after a go-ahead double. He hit three homers and batted .462 in a four-game NL Division Series win over Atlanta that moved the Phillies on the cusp of a second straight World Series trip. Inside the jubilant clubhouse, the Phillies had their fun, spraying Harper with beer and gleefully yelling, “Attaboy, Harper! Trea Turner became the first Phillies player with four hits in a postseason game when he went 4 for 4 in Game 4.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Harper, Bryson Stott, Red, ”, Stott, Tommy John, “, ” Harper, Philly, “ Attaboy, Orlando Arcia, Harper ”, Arcia, Michael Harris, I’m, ” Stott, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, It’s, Rob Thomson, ” Castellanos, it’s, LeBron James, Tiger, you’re Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Liberty Bell, Phillies, NL, Atlanta, Arizona, Philly, Harper, ” Braves, Braves, MLB, Washington Nationals Locations: Vegas, Philadelphia

☆ Phillies use power display to take 2-1 NLDS lead on Braves
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

October 12 - PHILADELPHIA -- A historic power display has the Philadelphia Phillies on the brink of a return to the National League Championship Series. Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh also homered and Aaron Nola (2-0) struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings as the Phillies captured Game 3 for a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. They beat the Braves in the NLDS in four games last year, going 2-0 against them in Philadelphia, en route to a World Series trip. Arcia had mocked him during the Braves' celebration after Game 2 ended, which got back to Harper in the Philadelphia clubhouse. An offensive juggernaut all year, the Braves have been held to seven runs and two home runs over three games.

Persons: Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, Rob Thomson, Harper, Castellanos, Orlando Arcia, Arcia, Ozzie Albies, Brian Snitker, Nola, Matt Strahm, Seranthony Dominguez, Orion Kerkering, Michael Lorenzen, Ronald Acuna Jr, Albies, Bryce Elder, Marsh, Elder, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Realmuto, Michael Tonkin, Brad Hand, Marcell Ozuna, Kevin Pillar, Ozuna, Turner, AJ Smith, Smith, Adam Zielonka Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, National League, Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia, NL, Braves, Atlanta, York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Thomson Locations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia

☆ MLB roundup: D-backs complete sweep of Dodgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The D-backs continued their improbable yet impressive run through the playoffs. They began with a two-game sweep in the best-of-three wild-card series against the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers before knocking out the NL West champion Dodgers. The Dodgers' two biggest stars, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, combined to go 0-for-8 in Game 3 and finished the series 1-for-21 as a duo. Both struck out while representing the tying run in the eighth inning against Arizona reliever Kevin Ginkel. Astros 3, Twins 2Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead, two-run homer and Houston held on to beat Minnesota in Minneapolis and clinch the teams' American League Division Series.

Persons: Paul Sewald, Jose Herrera, Matt Kartozian, Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, Gabriel Moreno, Lance Lynn, Joe Mantiply, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Kevin Ginkel, Jose Abreu, Michael Brantley, Chas McCormick, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, Castellanos Organizations: Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chase, The Arizona Diamondbacks, National League, NL Central, Milwaukee Brewers, NL West, Dodgers, Arizona, Astros, Houston, Minnesota, American League, AL, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Twins, Phillies, Braves, Philadelphia, Thomson Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia

The most valuable of all the Phillies, Harper insisted he was fine. Harper hit two homers in Game 3 and stared down Arcia each time as he trotted around second base. After Game 4, the Phillies had their fun, spraying Harper with beer and gleefully yelling, “Attaboy, Harper! A night after he hit two homers in Game 3, Castellanos became the first Phillies slugger, heck, any slugger in baseball history, to drill multiple homers in consecutive playoff games. Castellanos continued to wave his arms toward the crowd as he headed to right field in the seventh with the Phillies up 3-1.

Persons: — Bryce, —, Harper, “ Atta Boy Harper, ”, Nick Castellanos, “, ” Harper, “ We’ve, Matt Strahm, Vaughn Grissom, Matt Olson, Olson's, Trea Turner, Orlando Arcia, attaboy, “ Attaboy, ” Castellanos, Johan Rojas, Ronald Acuña Jr, Brian Snitker, Castellanos, Spencer Strider, Strider, Rob Thomson, Suárez, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, Castellanos socked, Liam, ” Turner, Philadelphia —, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia Phillies, Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Bank, National League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Braves, Harper, NL East, Philadelphia, ” Braves, Orioles, Dodgers, Brewers, Citizens Bank, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia, Atlanta

☆ Braves look to bounce back, even series with Phillies
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

After winning a league-best 104 games in the regular season, the Braves find themselves on the precipice of elimination in the National League Division Series at the hands of the Phillies, in Philadelphia. The Braves must win Game 4 on Thursday night to bring the best-of-five series back to Atlanta for a winner-take-all showdown on Saturday. The hype around "Red October" in Philadelphia is back after the Phillies overcame a difficult loss in Game 2. Turns out, that was just what the Phillies needed as the series shifted home. Strider allowed a Harper home run in Game 1, a 3-0 Phillies win.

Persons: They'll, NL Cy Young, Spencer Strider, Ranger Suarez, Max Fried, Brian Snitker, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Castellanos, Bryce, there's, Harper, Orlando Arcia, Atta, Arcia, wasn't, Brandon Marsh, Strider, Suarez, Adam Zielonka Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Braves, National League, Phillies, NL Cy, Atlanta, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Thomson Locations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, Atlanta

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