Munetaka Murakami of Japan reacts after strike out thrown by Italy’s starting pitcher Ryan Castellani during the first inning of the quarterfinal game between Italy and Japan at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai) Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Japan’s…
Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos blamed fans for creating a challenging environment. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Getty Images One more loss and it’s over. Not just the NLDS but this era of Phillies baseball. One more loss and it’s time for a reboot, and we’ll say bye-bye to Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suarez and J.T. Realmuto,…
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cristopher Sanchez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The second round of the MLB postseason kicks off today, with all eight remaining teams in action. The four best…
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts congratulates the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber after the National League defeated the American League to win the MLB All-Star Game in July. (Photo by Jamie Squire) Getty Images It’s street tacos vs. cheese steaks. It’s West-Coast glitz vs. East-Coast grit. And it’s Shohei vs. Schwarbombs. The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off…
It’s already over and it hasn’t even begun — at least that’s the vibe we’re catching. The small-market, small-budget Cincinnati Reds, who eked their way into the postseason with a mere 83 wins, will battle one of the most powerful empires in the baseball universe: the Los Angeles Dodgers. And nobody — not the experts,…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Getty Images Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw has decided that it’s…
Walker Buehler was an ace. Not so long ago. And now? Far from one. But the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t sign Buehler to be Zack Wheeler’s replacement. They signed the veteran right-hander to give them competitive outings when they expand to a six-man rotation later this month. The question is: Can Buehler do that? Phillies president…