Report: MLB All-Star Game to no longer decide World Series home-field advantage
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game deciding home-field advantage in the World Series, a move made in 2003 by then-commissioner Bud Selig and team owners in an effort to draw interest to the Midsummer Classic, is reportedly no more.
Read more Sixers-Raptors: Game 18 Preview
/The Philadelphia 76ers (4-13) will look for their first road win of the season as they take on the No. 2 Eastern Conference-ranked Toronto Raptors (10-6) Monday evening at the Air Canada Centre.
Read more Report: Phillies ‘interested’ in acquiring Twins 2B Brian Dozier
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly “interested” in acquiring perennial Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier.
Read more Former Phillies outfielder Cedric Hunter suspended 50 games for amphetamines
Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cedric Hunter was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday for testing positive for amphetamine.
Read more Game 17 Preview: Joel Embiid returns as Sixers look to defeat LeBron James, Cavaliers
/The Philadelphia 76ers (4-12) will look to snap their two-game losing skid as they take on forward LeBron James and the Eastern Conference-best Cleveland Cavaliers (12-2) in a Sunday matinee at the Wells Fargo Center.
Read more Sixers, Joel Embiid extend home win streak to four games in victory over Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers (4-10) snapped their five-game skid to the Miami Heat (4-9) with a 101-94 victory Monday evening at the Wells Fargo Center.
Read more Game 14 Preview: Sixers look for 4th straight home win against Whiteside, Heat
/The Philadelphia 76ers (3-10) and center Joel Embiid will square off against the Miami Heat (4-8) Monday evening at the Wells Fargo Center, their first of four meetings of the 2016-17 regular season.
Read more Phillies add LHP Elniery Garcia to 40-man roster
The Philadelphia Phillies have added Dominican southpaw Elniery Garcia to their 40-man roster, protecting him from next month’s Rule 5 draft.
Read more Phillies prospect Dylan Cozens’ teammate on fight: ‘It just happened and it’s over with now’
Just over 24 hours have passed since the reported scuffle between Dominican Winter League teammates Dylan Cozens and Boog Powell, respective prospects of the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners organizations.
Read more Report: No. 6-ranked Phillies prospect Dylan Cozens involved in fight at Dominican Winter League
A fight occurred between Philadelphia Phillies No. 6-ranked prospect Dylan Cozens and Seattle Mariners No. 20-ranked prospect Boog Powell at the Dominican Winter League, according to La Voz del Fanático’s Arving Gonzalez.
Read more Phillies acquire veteran RHP Pat Neshek from Astros
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Friday that they have acquired 10-year veteran RHP Pat Neshek from the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Read more Former Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence impersonates ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ talent show dance
By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Hunter Pence dressing as Napoleon Dynamite for Halloween is perhaps the most suiting…
Read more Angels designate former Phillies LHP Brett Oberholtzer for assignment
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Friday that they have designated LHP Brett Oberholtzer for assignment. The move clears a 40-man roster spot for RHP Abel De Los Santos, who was claimed from the Cincinnati Reds in a corresponding move.
Read more Phillies No. 4-ranked prospect Jorge Alfaro triples in Venezuela winter ball season debut
Catcher Jorge Alfaro, the Philadelphia Phillies’ fourth-ranked prospect by MLBPipeline.com, tripled in his Venezuelan Winter League season debut with the Tiburones de La Guaira (7-8) in a matchup against the Caribes de Anzoategui (8-9) on Thursday.
Read more Cubs manager Joe Maddon recalls 2008 World Series, Phillies fans before rain-affected Game 2 against Indians
Forecasted weather conditions pushed up the second game of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians by one hour. Having previously managed a World Series contest affected by rain, Joe Maddon recalled Game 5 against the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.
Read more Sixers waive forward Elton Brand following retirement
Three days after forward Elton Brand announced his intent to retire, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially requested waivers on the 17-year veteran.
Read more Former Phillies catcher Todd Pratt interviews for Lakewood BlueClaws manager
Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Todd Pratt reportedly interviewed with the organization’s Single-A affiliate, the Lakewood BlueClaws, for a coaching position with the team on Wednesday, according to Zach Gelb.
Read more Mets, Phillies remember Jose Fernandez in Citi Field blowout
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Mets 17, Phillies 0 ❖ Attendance: 35,093…
Read more Asher, Gilmartin square off as Phillies look to rebound against Mets
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor FLUSHING, N.Y. — Making his fourth start of the…
Read more Mets slug past Jeremy Hellickson, Phillies, remain atop National League Wild Card
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Mets 10, Phillies 5 ❖ Attendance: 37,873 FLUSHING,…
Read more Phillies, Adam Morgan aim to play spoiler against Wild Card-contending Mets
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor FLUSHING, N.Y. — The Philadelphia Phillies' (69-83) final road…
Read more Phillies oppose James Shields, White Sox in final interleague series of season
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (67-83) will begin their…
Read more Phillies tab Alec Asher for 10th career start, eye sweep of Marlins
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies (67-82) rookie right-hander Alec Asher…
Read more Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson goes the distance in rout of Marlins
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Phillies 8, Marlins 0 ❖ Attendance: 24,597 PHILADELPHIA…
Read more Morgan starts as Phillies face Stanton, Wild Card-hopeful Marlins
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Adam Morgan and the Philadelphia Phillies…
Read more Rookies Jake Thompson, Steven Brault square off as Phillies look to regain series lead over Pirates
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Rookies RHP Jake Thompson of the Philadelphia…
Read more Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro set for first major league start opposite RHP Ivan Nova, Pirates
Frank Klose/Sports Talk Philly By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — Another prospect acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies…
Read more Phillies open 2nd-to-last homestand of season as Quinn makes home debut against Cole, Pirates
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies (63-80) — who have…
Read more Phillies go for first road series sweep of Marlins since 2010 behind Jeremy Hellickson
Embed from Getty Images By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor MIAMI — As they play their 70th road game…
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