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Former National League MVP Ryan Braun was suspended without pay for the rest of the season and the postseason Monday, the first penalty from baseball's investigation of players reportedly tied to a Florida clinic accused of distributing performance-enhancing drugs.
Matt Harvey struck out 10 in seven overpowering innings, and David Wright and Juan Lagares each hit a home run upheld by video review to lead the New York Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Jimmy Rollins hit a leadoff homer, and Chase Utley had a two-run shot in the ninth for the Phillies. They put the potential tying run on second with two outs before Bobby Parnell retired Darin Ruf on a game-ending liner to second.
Michael Young hit a three-run homer, Utley had a two-run drive and Brown a solo shot as the Phillies (49-48) won for the ninth time in 12 games to move over .500 for only the second time this season.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander reliever Mike Adams still feels discomfort in his pitching shoulder and might be headed for season-ending surgery.
With a 48-48 record, the Phillies get back to work after the all-star break on Friday night as they open a nine-game road trip with the first of three in New York against the Mets.
Jerry Seinfeld doesn't think people should boo at All-Star games, and takes a shot at Philadelphia.
Germantown Academy product Tommy Coyle is making himself know in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
A four-day break allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to stay at .500 longer than they have all season.
The time surrounding the MLB All-Star game is always the most quiet sports time of the year. Sam Hinkie is just fine with keeping it that way. Thankfully, DeSean Jackson noticed the need for news and said something awesome (stupid).
Second half bold predictions include a big half for Prince Fielder, and a return to Earth for Yasiel Puig.
94WIP poll shows that Cliff Lee is more popular than Cole Hamels.
Mariano Rivera reported for work an inning early, and walked off to a fitting tribute.
Ben Revere's surgery requires two screws to repair a fracture in his right foot.
Former St. Joe's pitching star AJ Holland is moving up the ranks in the Atlanta Braves minor league system.
Though the team's recent run to get back to .500 may change the organizational stance from "seller" to "buyer," one name that might be part of either discussion is third baseman Michael Young.
Yoenis Cespedes won baseball's Home Run Derby on Monday night, becoming the first player left out of the All-Star game to take home the crown.
The Phillies and Eagles are two of the 50 most valuable sports franchises in the world, according to Forbes magazine.
Centerfielder Ben Revere will have surgery on a broken right ankle Tuesday at the Rothman Institute, and will miss between six and eight weeks.
Some guys have all the luck, and a little skill, too.
Michael Young hit an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning to lift Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, giving the Phillies a split of a day-night doubleheader Saturday.
Alexei Ramirez hit a tiebreaking double in the 11th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader Saturday.
The Phillies will look to ride their recent wave of strong play into the MLB All-Star break as they open a weekend series with the Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park.
Kyle Kendrick outpitched All-Star Jordan Zimmermann, pinch-hitter Kevin Frandsen hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 Thursday night.
