Category: Philadelphia Phillies

Atlanta Braves

With chance to pad division lead, Phillies take on Braves

With two swings of the bat, the Philadelphia Phillies turned around their series opener against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies will aim to extend their lead in the National League East on Friday when they continue their four-game home series

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Atlanta Braves

Pair of late blasts lead Phillies past Braves

Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer and Nick Castellanos added a go-ahead two-run shot as the host Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. In the opener of an important four-game series between the

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MLB

Phillies bring back RHP Yunior Marte to bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Yunior Marte from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Michael Mercado to the same affiliate. Marte, 29, had 22 relief appearances for the Phillies earlier this season and had a 7.13 ERA in 24 innings.

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Atlanta Braves

Braves face critical division matchup with Phillies

The Atlanta Braves have a sparkling opportunity to wreak havoc on the National League East race this weekend in Philadelphia, beginning with Thursday’s game against the first-place Phillies. Philadelphia enters the four-game series with a five-game lead in the division.

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Houston Astros

Nick Castellanos, Phillies chase sweep of Astros

Nick Castellanos never has to wonder whether he has the full support of his manager. Philadelphia Phillies skipper Rob Thomson has penciled Castellanos into the lineup every game this season, and that certainly will be the case again Wednesday when

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