Phillies finalize opening day roster

Monday is opening day so Sunday, the Phillies announced they’ve finalized their opening day roster for the 2017 regular season.

Former Phillie Rueben Amaro Sr. dies at 81

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the passing of former Gold Glove Shortstop  Ruben Amaro Sr. Amaro Sr. passed away at the age of 81 in Miami, Florida Friday  after a lengthy illness according to the team.

Spring training: Phillies-Yankees split 2

At Clearwater on Sunday, Maikel Franco connected twice for Philadelphia, including an inside-the-park homer . Adam Morgan pitched two scoreless innings, and Brock Stassi hit a game-ending single.

Phillies trade for RHP Buchholz

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired pitcher Clay Buchholz from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a minor league second Basement.

Mike Schmidt: Jinx won't affect Cubs, Indians

Schmidt: "It's that time of year, late October, and World Series talk is in the air. There's one theme in this Cubs-Indians matchup that I'm familiar with: the significance of well-known jinxes..."

End of season for Phillies, End of era with Ryan Howard

Ryan Howard will likely play for the last time in the regular season in the uniform he has worn for so long. The Phillies aren't expected to bring Howard back. In Sunday’s season-ending game, he’s expected to get big ovations from home fans.

Mets beat Phillies 5-3 to clinch top NL wild card

The New York Mets clinched a playoff spot Saturday, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 to secure the top National League wild card. The defending NL champions will host San Francisco or St. Louis on Wednesday night at Citi Field, with the winner advancing to face the Chicago Cubs.

Cabrera, Reyes help Mets rout Phils 17-0 in home finale

The Mets produced the largest shutout victory in their 55-season history and the team's highest-scoring game at Citi Field. Asdrubal Cabrera hit a seventh-inning grand slam, Jose Reyes had four RBIs with a two-run double and a pair of bases-loaded walks, and Curtis Granderson reached 30 home runs for the first time since 2012. 

Mets rally from 10 down, come up short in 10-8 loss to Phils

Mets manager Terry Collins recalled Jim Leyland telling him that, in a blowout, he should remove his starters in favor of bench players. After all, the backups are the ones with something to play for. Collins heeded the advice, and it almost paid historic dividends.

Conforto, Robles, Mets top Phils, stay atop wild-card race

Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer that capped a six-run rally in the fifth inning, Hansel Robles gave a big boost from the bullpen and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 10-5 Friday night to stay atop the NL wild-card race.

Herrera helps Phillies hold off White Sox, 7-6

Odubel Herrera clapped his hands together and yelled toward the dugout as he ran to first base after yet another big hit. The speedy center fielder is having fun again, and he's helping his team win games, too.  

Phillies blow eighth-inning lead, fail to sweep Marlins

With the Phillies leading by two runs in the eighth and closing in on a three game-sweep of the Miami Marlins, Hector Neris allowed a two-run homer to Christian Yelich and a go-ahead infield single to J.T. Realmuto as the Marlins rallied for a 5-4 victory Sunday.