Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hitter in the National League this season, remember this:In a most remarkable October full of huge momentum swings, the pivotal blow that decided last year’s World Series was delivered by, yep, the NL DH.OK, that clang resonating off the right field foul screen at Minute Maid Park — courtesy of Howie Kendrick’s home run in Game 7 for the visiting Washington Nationals — probably won’t drown out the wailing of longtime National League fans over the plan to play this virus-delayed season with a (gasp!) DH in both circuits.And it certainly won’t quell the debate that’s raged since April 6, 1973, when Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees stepped to the plate at Fenway Park as Major League Baseball’s first DH (and drew a bases-loaded walk from Luis Tiant).To many NL fans, the simple scribble of “DH” on the lineup... [More]

Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hitter in the National League this season, remember this:In a most remarkable October full of huge momentum swings, the pivotal blow that decided last year’s World Series was delivered by, yep, the NL DH.OK, that clang resonating off the right field foul screen at Minute Maid Park — courtesy of Howie Kendrick’s home run in Game 7 for the visiting Washington Nationals — probably won’t drown out the wailing of longtime National League fans over the plan to play this virus-delayed season with a (gasp!) DH in both circuits.And it certainly won’t quell the debate that’s raged since April 6, 1973, when Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees stepped to the plate at Fenway Park as Major League Baseball’s first DH (and drew a bases-loaded walk from Luis Tiant).To many NL fans, the scribble of “DH” on the lineup card... [More]

Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hitter in the National League this season, remember this:In a most remarkable October full of huge momentum swings, the pivotal blow that decided last year’s World Series was delivered by, yep, the NL DH.OK, that clang resonating off the right field foul screen at Minute Maid Park — courtesy of Howie Kendrick’s home run in Game 7 for the visiting Washington Nationals — probably won’t drown out the wailing of longtime National League fans over the plan to play this virus-delayed season with a (gasp!) DH in both circuits.And it certainly won’t quell the debate that’s raged since April 6, 1973, when Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees stepped to the plate at Fenway Park as Major League Baseball’s first DH (and drew a bases-loaded walk from Luis Tiant).To many NL fans, the scribble of “DH” on the lineup card... [More]

Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hitter in the National League this season, remember this:In a most remarkable October full of huge momentum swings, the pivotal blow that decided last year’s World Series was delivered by, yep, the NL DH.OK, that clang resonating off the right field foul screen at Minute Maid Park — courtesy of Howie Kendrick’s home run in Game 7 for the visiting Washington Nationals — probably won’t drown out the wailing of longtime National League fans over the plan to play this virus-delayed season (gasp!) with a DH in both circuits.And it certainly won’t quell the debate that’s raged since April 6, 1973, when Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees stepped to the plate at Fenway Park as Major League Baseball’s first DH (and drew a bases-loaded walk from Luis Tiant).To many NL fans, the scribble of “DH” on the lineup card... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___St. Louis CardinalsManager: Mike Shildt (third season). 2019: 91-71, first place, lost to Nationals in NLCS.Training Town: Jupiter, Florida.Park: Roger Dean Stadium.First Workout: Feb. 12/17. He's Here: LHP Matthew Liberatore, C Matt Wieters, LHP Kwang-Hyun Kim.He's Outta Here: OF Marcell Ozuna, RF Jose Martinez, LF Randy Arozarena, RHP Dominic Leone.Going campin': The Cardinals return largely intact after getting swept in the NLCS by World Series champion Washington. The biggest competition throughout the spring will be in the outfield, where only Dexter Fowler has a position locked up — mostly because of his contract. Center fielder Harrison Bader probably has another spot under control, and that leaves Tyler O'Neill, Lane Thomas and top prospect Dylan Carlson competing for the last... [More]

A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___Atlanta Braves Manager: Brian Snitker (fifth season). 2019: 97-65, first place, lost to Cardinals in Division Series.Training Town: North Port, Florida.Park: CoolToday Park. First Workout: Feb. 13/18. He's Here: LF Marcell Ozuna, C Travis d'Arnaud, LHP Cole Hamels, LHP Will Smith, RHP F�lix Hern�ndez.He's Outta Here: 3B Josh Donaldson, LHP Dallas Keuchel, RHP Julio Teheran, C Brian McCann, OF Matt Joyce, RHP Anthony Swarzak, RHP Josh Tomlin, LHP Jerry Blevins, OF Billy Hamilton, C Francisco Cervelli. Going campin': The Braves are coming off their second straight NL East title, led by one of baseball's brightest young stars. In his first full season in the big leagues, 22-year-old OF Ronald Acu�a Jr. hit 41 homers, led the league with 127 runs and tallied 37 stolen bases to become the second-youngest... [More]

Marlins first. Jon Berti flies out to deep left center field to Brad Miller. Miguel Rojas hit by pitch. Starlin Castro doubles to deep left field. Miguel Rojas scores. Austin Dean strikes out swinging. Isan Diaz flies out to left field to Brad Miller.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 1, Phillies 0.Phillies first. Cesar Hernandez doubles to deep left field. Scott Kingery lines out to right field to Lewis Brinson. Bryce Harper triples to deep center field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Rhys Hoskins out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Lewis Brinson. Bryce Harper scores. Brad Miller singles to shortstop. Andrew Knapp grounds out to first base to Austin Dean.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 2, Marlins 1.Marlins second. Harold Ramirez homers to center field. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Maikel Franco to Rhys Hoskins. Tyler Heineman singles to right field. Pablo Lopez strikes out on a foul bunt. Jon Berti grounds out to shortstop, Scott Kingery to Rhys... [More]

Phillies first. Cesar Hernandez grounds out to first base to Matt Adams. Logan Morrison walks. Jean Segura singles to third base. Logan Morrison to second. Brad Miller homers to center field. Jean Segura scores. Logan Morrison scores. Scott Kingery strikes out swinging. Adam Haseley called out on strikes.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 3, Nationals 0.Nationals third. Yan Gomes homers to left field. Max Scherzer strikes out swinging. Trea Turner doubles to deep left field. Adam Eaton walks. Anthony Rendon flies out to center field to Scott Kingery. Juan Soto strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 3, Nationals 1.Phillies fourth. Brad Miller homers to center field. Scott Kingery strikes out swinging. Adam Haseley pops out to third base to Anthony Rendon. Maikel Franco flies out to left field to Juan Soto.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 4, Nationals 1.Nationals fourth. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to shallow infield. Matt Adams singles to... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner strikes out swinging. Adam Eaton homers to right field. Anthony Rendon grounds out to shortstop, Scott Kingery to Rhys Hoskins. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick singles to right center field. Juan Soto out at home.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Phillies 0.Nationals second. Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to deep right field to Bryce Harper. Victor Robles grounds out to shallow infield, Zach Eflin to Rhys Hoskins. Yan Gomes homers to center field. Patrick Corbin grounds out to shortstop, Jean Segura to Rhys Hoskins.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 2, Phillies 0.Nationals third. Trea Turner homers to center field. Adam Eaton singles to right field. Anthony Rendon walks. Adam Eaton to second. Juan Soto walks. Anthony Rendon to second. Adam Eaton to third. Howie Kendrick grounds out to shallow infield. Juan Soto to second. Anthony Rendon to third. Adam Eaton out at home. Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out to first base, Rhys Hoskins to Zach Eflin.1... [More]

Braves third. Tyler Flowers singles to third base. Mike Soroka out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Scott Kingery to Cesar Hernandez. Tyler Flowers to second. Ronald Acuna Jr. homers to left field. Tyler Flowers scores. Ozzie Albies singles to right field. Freddie Freeman flies out to left field to Brad Miller. Adam Duvall singles to third base. Ozzie Albies to second. Adeiny Hechavarria strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Braves 2, Phillies 0.Phillies fifth. Jean Segura grounds out to first base to Freddie Freeman. Scott Kingery triples to deep center field. Adam Haseley doubles to deep right field. Scott Kingery scores. Aaron Nola singles to left center field. Adam Haseley to third. Cesar Hernandez reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Aaron Nola out at second. Adam Haseley scores. J.T. Realmuto grounds out to shortstop, Adeiny Hechavarria to Freddie Freeman.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 2, Braves 2.Braves fifth. Matt Joyce pinch-hitting... [More]

Mets third. Todd Frazier singles to left center field. Steven Matz out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Rhys Hoskins to Cesar Hernandez. Todd Frazier to second. Jeff McNeil singles to center field. Todd Frazier scores. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Jeff McNeil caught stealing second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Phillies 0.Mets fourth. Michael Conforto homers to right field. Wilson Ramos grounds out to third base, Maikel Franco to Rhys Hoskins. Robinson Cano grounds out to first base to Rhys Hoskins. Amed Rosario singles to shallow right field. Brandon Nimmo strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Phillies 0.Phillies fifth. Jose Pirela flies out to deep right field to Michael Conforto. Zach Eflin flies out to right field to Michael Conforto. Jean Segura doubles to deep left field. J.T. Realmuto doubles to deep left center field. Jean Segura scores. Sean Rodriguez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer to keep up his power resurgence, Gleyber Torres added his 34th home run and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 Wednesday night to move 43 games over .500 for the first time since 2009.Judge is hitting .317 with eight homers and 12 RBIs in his last 15 games. He connected off Lance Lynn (14-10) in the third inning to become the fifth Yankees player with 20 homers this season.Torres homered in the fourth, tying Gary Sánchez for the team lead and joining Joe DiMaggio as the only Yankees to hit 34 homers at age 22 or younger. The home run was the 200th off the Rangers this season.New York improved to 92-49, including 11-2 when using Chad Green as an opener.Green pitched two innings and Luis Cessa (2-1) followed with three. Cory Gearrin allowed a ninth-inning homer to Rougned Odor.Lynn dropped to 0-4 in his last six starts. Texas matched its season worst of five games under .500 at 68-73.DODGERS 7, ROCKIES 3LOS ANGELES (AP)... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer to keep up his power resurgence, Gleyber Torres added his 34th home run and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 Wednesday night to move 43 games over .500 for the first time since 2009.Judge is hitting .317 with eight homers and 12 RBIs in his last 15 games. He connected off Lance Lynn (14-10) in the third inning to become the fifth Yankees player with 20 homers this season.Torres homered in the fourth, tying Gary Sánchez for the team lead and joining Joe DiMaggio as the only Yankees to hit 34 homers at age 22 or younger. The home run was the 200th off the Rangers this season.New York improved to 92-49, including 11-2 when using Chad Green as an opener.Green pitched two innings and Luis Cessa (2-1) followed with three. Cory Gearrin allowed a ninth-inning homer to Rougned Odor.Lynn dropped to 0-4 in his last six starts. Texas matched its season worst of five games under .500 at 68-73.RED SOX 6, TWINS 2BOSTON (AP) — Mookie... [More]

Reds first. Josh VanMeter called out on strikes. Joey Votto homers to center field. Aristides Aquino strikes out swinging. Tucker Barnhart walks. Freddy Galvis strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 1, Phillies 0.Reds second. Phillip Ervin strikes out swinging. Brian O'Grady triples to deep center field. Trevor Bauer walks. Alex Blandino called out on strikes. Josh VanMeter singles to right center field. Trevor Bauer to third. Brian O'Grady scores. Joey Votto doubles to deep right field. Josh VanMeter to third. Trevor Bauer scores. Aristides Aquino doubles to deep left field. Joey Votto scores. Josh VanMeter scores. Tucker Barnhart grounds out to shortstop, Jean Segura to Rhys Hoskins.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 5, Phillies 0.Phillies fifth. Cesar Hernandez doubles to deep right field. Adam Haseley strikes out swinging. Logan Morrison pinch-hitting for Aaron Nola. Logan Morrison homers to right field. Cesar Hernandez scores. Corey Dickerson singles to... [More]

Reds first. Josh VanMeter singles to deep right field. Joey Votto walks. Josh VanMeter to second. Freddy Galvis lines out to deep center field to Adam Haseley. Josh VanMeter to third. Aristides Aquino singles to left field. Joey Votto to second. Josh VanMeter scores. Tucker Barnhart strikes out swinging. Nick Senzel strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Reds 1, Phillies 0.Phillies third. Adam Haseley doubles to deep right field. Vince Velasquez out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield to Joey Votto. Adam Haseley to third. Corey Dickerson singles to shallow infield. J.T. Realmuto out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Aristides Aquino. Adam Haseley scores. Bryce Harper strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 1, Reds 1.Phillies fourth. Rhys Hoskins called out on strikes. Jean Segura pinch-hitting for Brad Miller. Jean Segura doubles to deep center field. Cesar Hernandez singles to center field. Jean Segura scores. Scott Kingery walks.... [More]

Phillies fifth. Adam Haseley singles to right center field. Aaron Nola out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Zack Wheeler to Pete Alonso. Adam Haseley to second. Corey Dickerson singles to right field. Adam Haseley to third. J.T. Realmuto out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Michael Conforto. Adam Haseley scores. Bryce Harper walks. Corey Dickerson to second. Rhys Hoskins singles to left field. Bryce Harper to second. Corey Dickerson out at home.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Mets 0.Mets seventh. J.D. Davis walks. Joe Panik singles to right field. J.D. Davis to second. Amed Rosario pops out to shortstop to Jean Segura. Todd Frazier hit by pitch. Joe Panik to second. J.D. Davis to third. Wilson Ramos pinch-hitting for Rene Rivera. Wilson Ramos singles to center field. Todd Frazier to second. Joe Panik to third. J.D. Davis scores. Rajai Davis lines out to shortstop to Jean Segura. Jeff McNeil pops out to shallow left field to Scott Kingery.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

Phillies second. Rhys Hoskins triples to deep right field. Jean Segura strikes out swinging. Cesar Hernandez singles to left field. Rhys Hoskins scores. Scott Kingery singles to left center field. Cesar Hernandez to second. Adam Haseley doubles to deep right field. Scott Kingery to third. Cesar Hernandez scores. Vince Velasquez strikes out swinging. Corey Dickerson strikes out swinging.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 2, Pirates 0.Phillies third. J.T. Realmuto strikes out swinging. Bryce Harper singles to shortstop. Rhys Hoskins doubles to deep left field. Bryce Harper scores. Jean Segura grounds out to shallow infield, Mitch Keller to Josh Bell. Rhys Hoskins to third. Cesar Hernandez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 3, Pirates 0.Pirates fourth. Starling Marte singles to center field. Josh Bell homers to center field. Starling Marte scores. Colin Moran strikes out swinging. Jose Osuna flies out to right field to Bryce Harper. Adam Frazier strikes... [More]

Pirates first. Kevin Newman triples to right center field. Bryan Reynolds homers to center field. Kevin Newman scores. Starling Marte doubles to right center field. Josh Bell strikes out swinging. Jose Osuna strikes out swinging. Colin Moran grounds out to shortstop, Jean Segura to Rhys Hoskins.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Pirates 2, Phillies 0.Phillies second. Jean Segura grounds out to second base, Josh Bell to Steven Brault. Corey Dickerson doubles to deep left field. Cesar Hernandez lines out to right field to Jose Osuna. Sean Rodriguez hit by pitch. Adam Haseley singles to left field. Sean Rodriguez to third. Corey Dickerson scores. Drew Smyly grounds out to shortstop, Kevin Newman to Josh Bell.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 2, Phillies 1.Phillies third. Rhys Hoskins singles to center field. J.T. Realmuto grounds out to shortstop. Rhys Hoskins out at second. Bryce Harper singles to right field. Jean Segura walks. Bryce Harper to second. Corey Dickerson singles... [More]

Phillies fourth. J.T. Realmuto singles to center field. Corey Dickerson strikes out swinging. Jean Segura strikes out swinging. Brad Miller homers to center field. J.T. Realmuto scores. Scott Kingery lines out to shallow center field to Adam Frazier.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 2, Pirates 0.Pirates fifth. Colin Moran called out on strikes. Jacob Stallings flies out to deep left field to Corey Dickerson. Adam Frazier doubles to deep right field. Joe Musgrove singles to deep left field. Adam Frazier scores. Kevin Newman grounds out to shallow infield, Jason Vargas to Rhys Hoskins.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 2, Pirates 1.Pirates seventh. Melky Cabrera singles to left field. Colin Moran doubles to deep left field. Melky Cabrera scores. Jacob Stallings walks. Adam Frazier out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Rhys Hoskins to Cesar Hernandez. Jacob Stallings to second. Erik Gonzalez to third. Josh Bell pinch-hitting for Joe Musgrove. Josh Bell is intentionally... [More]

Aug. 251922 — In one of the wildest games ever played, the Cubs beat the Phillies 26-23. The Cubs led 25-6 in the fourth inning, but held on as the game ended with the Phillies leaving the bases loaded.1934 — Detroit's Schoolboy Rowe won his 16th consecutive game with a 4-2 triumph over the Washington Senators. Rowe singled in the winning run in the ninth inning.1952 — Detroit's Virgil Trucks pitched his second no-hitter of the season, a 1-0 gem over New York at Yankee Stadium. The Tigers committed two errors and Trucks walked one batter and struck out eight. It was the last victory of the season for Trucks, who finished with a 5-19 record.1967 — Dean Chance of Minnesota pitched his second no-hitter of the month, defeating the Indians 2-1. Chance pitched an abbreviated five perfect innings against Boston on Aug. 6 for a 2-0 victory.1972 — Philadelphia Ken Reynolds tied a National League record with his 12th consecutive loss, 6-1 to Cincinnati, from the beginning of the season.1979 — California's... [More]