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After a career-high strikeout rate and a frustrating season at the plate, Realmuto asked the team if he could try its biomechanics lab.
Matt Gelb58
Before the Phillies rained 1,287 feet of home runs on Chase Field, they used their wits and their legs to take back control of this series.
Tyler Kepner33
It's time to stop complaining about the teams that aren't in the LCS and learn lessons from the teams — like Philly and Houston — that are.
Jayson Stark1245
The ejection occurred in the third inning after Harper appeared to hold up on a pitch down and inside on a full count.
The Athletic Staff328
There are specific adjustments each star hitter can make to reach a better place. Long offers a scouting report on his five big hitters.
Matt Gelb99
It was the first cycle by a Phillie since 2004. But the team again felt the vacant fifth starter spot as it blew a four-run lead.
Matt Gelb57
The Phillies — a team with the highest payroll in club history and designed to score copious amounts of runs — rank 23rd in runs scored.
Matt Gelb60
"The bullpen's just better," Aaron Nola said. "Better than it ever has been. It's definitely the best bullpen of the teams I've been on."
Matt Gelb42
Get good starting pitching. Everything else falls into place. The Phillies, 16-19 through 35 games, have proven it is easier said than done.
Matt Gelb44
"As a catcher, your job is to slow down the pitcher," Realmuto said after after an 11-7 Opening Day loss to the Rangers. "And you can't."
Matt Gelb124
Ken Rosenthal with the latest on Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer's relationship, and more from San Diego.
Ken Rosenthal134
The Cardinals first baseman won his first MVP award on Thursday, with Padres third baseman Manny Machado finishing second.
Ken Rosenthal106
For weeks, the moments never seemed too big. The Phillies crashed the World Series. They will have months to ponder what could have been.
Matt Gelb160
The Astros defeated the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series to win their second title in franchise history.
Andy McCullough236
"We’ve faced adversity all year," Nick Castellanos said. "What's a better storybook ending than if we can go there and win this in Game 7?”
Matt Gelb134
The Astros hold on to defeat the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5, moving them to one win away from winning the World Series.
Andy McCullough115
The Phillies are two wins from a World Series title. They feel a certain invincibility whenever they take the field at Citizens Bank Park.
Realmuto is not any catcher. He is the most durable, most athletic, best baserunner and best thrower. And now, hero of a World Series game.
Ken Rosenthal41
Who are we to say what's impossible? Well, this was Verlander's record in games where his team gave him a lead of five runs or more: 99-0!
Jayson Stark132
The Philadelphia Phillies scored six unanswered runs to take Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros 6-5 in extras.
Andy McCullough152
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