The Baseball Report: A.L. Playoff Field Is Set, Betts Leads MVP Race
We now officially know the five teams competing for the pennant in the A.L., and one of them is sporting a likely MVP winner.
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We now officially know the five teams competing for the pennant in the A.L., and one of them is sporting a likely MVP winner.
Jorge Alfaro hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the New York Mets 5-2 on Tuesday night to boost their faint playoff hopes.
It's been a rough season in Baltimore with the team already tying the franchise record for most losses since 1954. They could surpass that mark and others by year end.
Cesar Hernandez hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the fifth, seven relievers combined on seven shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 5-4 Saturday night for their second straight win over the Marlins following a five-game losing streak.
Philadelphia has seven games remaining against the Braves.
Juan Soto hit a solo home run in the 10th inning, his second of the game, to lead the Washington Nationals to a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday night.
Even after Jacob deGrom was scratched on a rainy afternoon, the Phillies stumbled again when Vince Velasquez wasted a two-run lead in a 6-4 loss to the New York Mets that was as dismal for Philadelphia as Sunday's weather.
Rhys Hoskins led off the sixth with his 29th homer and Hernandez singled in a run later in the inning, the first of his three RBIs.
One of the hottest pitchers in baseball was at his best early on, yet the Cubs' high-powered hitters didn't get discouraged.
Hendricks (11-10) allowed one run on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks.
With college football back in full force and MLB division races heating up, SportsLine offers its top weekend picks.
Rhys Hoskins and Carlos Santana hit back-to-back home runs, Maikel Franco and Wilson Ramos each had two-run shots and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.
The Philadelphia Phillies insist they haven't lost confidence as they stumble through their worst stretch of the season so far.
"Beverly Hills Hotel really making me pay for that World Series win ????????," Verlander said. "Thanks for the great lunch as always!"
With college football returning and MLB division races continuing, SportsLine offers its top weekend picks.
Pinch-hitter Andrew Stevenson's sacrifice fly in the eighth cut the Phillies lead to 7-6.
Andrew Stevenson and Wilmer Difo hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run sixth inning and Washington rallied past the Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night, hours after the Nationals traded Daniel Murphy and Matt Adams.
The Cubs' Yu Darvish, Indians' Trevor Bauer, and Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale all find themselves on the DL nursing various maladies.
Jason Vargas never talks to fans from the on-deck circle, just like major league teams never line up after a game and shake hands.
Jacob deGrom didn't take any chances of being lifted after a rain delay. Then, the New York Mets ace finished off one of his best performances of the year.
It's business as usual for Freddy Galvis when he faces his former team.
Aaron Nola pitched six scoreless innings, Maikel Franco and Cesar Hernandez homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday night.
With MLB division races getting interesting, at least in the National League, SportsLine offers its top weekend picks.
With his 246th career win, Bartolo Colon finally moved past Dennis Martinez for the most victories all time by a Latin American-born pitcher, an impressive feat for a special pitcher.
The Red Sox swept the Yankees to take control in the AL East, as other division races, particularly in the NL, stay competitive.
Consumers' Checkbook shopped several chains to see which grocery stores come out on top in price and quality, and found switching from a traditional chain could save you thousands.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Expect to see more clouds than sun on Monday with high temperatures in the 30s throughout the day before a warmup starts tomorrow.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
The Eagles will begin their quest for a second-straight Super Bowl vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear before a federal judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking.
Expect to see more clouds than sun on Monday with high temperatures in the 30s throughout the day before a warmup starts tomorrow.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The Mass in Philadelphia was celebrated entirely in Spanish and focused on prayer, reflection and solidarity amid ongoing uncertainty in Venezuela.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating after racist and antisemitic graffiti was found on the outside of Roxborough High School.
Venezuelans in Philadelphia unite in prayer following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Owen Tippett and Nick Seeler each had a goal and an assist to lead the Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Oilers.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
Flames erupted at an abandoned building in Camden Saturday night.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
Frank Cairone, the Brewers' No. 26 prospect and a South Jersey native, was injured in a serious crash Saturday night, the team announced.
The Eagles will begin their quest for a second-straight Super Bowl vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
The Eagles ended the regular season with a loss to the Commanders, ruining their chances of earning the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wrap up their regular season at home Sunday against the Washington Commanders, with Tanner McKee getting the start at quarterback.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 130-119 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Temperatures will feel like freezing on Monday, but a warmup is on the way with highs climbing back into the 50s midweek. But with that warmer air comes a chance for weekend rain.
A celebration of life will honor Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook on Monday, nearly two weeks after the 34-year-old was killed while working at the Wilmington DMV. A public visitation and memorial will be held inside the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center, followed by a private internment ceremony.
Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles lined up Monday morning to join the funeral procession for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook. Snook, who was shot and killed while on duty at the Wilmington DMV in December, will be honored during a celebration of life at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center.
The weekly grocery haul is a top-line budget item for many families, and a new report might convince you to switch where you shop to get the most bang for your buck. Consumers' Checkbook shopped several big chains to see which grocery stores come out on top in price and quality, and found switching from a traditional chain could save you significantly over the course of a year.
Monday, Jan. 5 marks Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's last day on Capitol Hill after five years years, following her resignation from Congress in November. Greene's departure comes after a public split with President Trump and growing rift with GOP leadership.