Phillies Reach Deal With Slugging Outfielder Nick Castellanos, Reports Say
Castellanos, 30, is the second big bat the Phillies have added this week after reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper implored management to add another big bat.
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Castellanos, 30, is the second big bat the Phillies have added this week after reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper implored management to add another big bat.
Schwarber helps solve a lot of the Phillies' lineup problems ultimately, that is what his signing is intended to do.
To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Scott Moss was designated for assignment.
The reigning NL MVP said Monday it would be a "downer" if the Phillies didn't sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber.
Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the fourth inning, and Derek Jeter's Miami Marlins closed their 11th losing season in 12 years with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
That'll do it for the Phils.
Philadelphia, which dropped 4 1/2 games back in the standings with its third straight loss, can be eliminated from postseason contention with one loss or one Atlanta win.
The loss eliminated Philadelphia from contention for an NL wild card.
Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia's playoff hopes took a hit Sunday with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ranger Suarez pitched a four-hit shutout, Bryce Harper homered and the Philadelphia Phillies kept up their playoff push, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The Phillies bullpen tied a major league record with its 34th blown save, but Philadelphia still won its fourth straight and eighth in 10 games.
The Phillies finish their home schedule with three more against the 95-loss Pirates before ending the regular season with six on the road, beginning Tuesday with the first of a three-game set in Atlanta.
A trio of Phillies pups are about to become four-legged heroes. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Archie Bradley and his fiancée donated three of their Labrador puppies Thursday.
Harper jogged off the field to his increasing chants from Phillies fans of "MVP!"
The Phillies entered three games behind Atlanta in the NL East and are chasing three teams for the second NL wild-card spot.
"Be nice to people because not a lot of people in this world are nice," 10-year-old Aaron said about giving the foul ball to 7-year-old Emma.
Jean Segura had his first multi-homer game in almost five years and Aaron Nola snapped a nine-start winless streak, leading the surging Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-3 Saturday.
Minor league players in the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies farm systems are wearing teal wristbands Saturday to protest pay that they say is insufficient.
Wheeler (14-9) allowed a run and struck out six over five-plus innings, walking one and plunking two on 93 pitches.
The Phillies and Temple Health are teaming up to get more students vaccinated.
J.T. Realmuto led off the eighth inning with his 15th homer of the season in a topsy-turvy final two innings for a club clinging to playoff aspirations.
Patrick Wisdom and Alfonso Rivas hit back-to-back homers for the Chicago Cubs in a 6-3 win over a Philadelphia Phillies team running out of time to make a serious run in the NL playoff race.
Garrett Hampson homered twice and knocked in all five runs as the Colorado Rockies dealt another blow to the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff hopes with a 5-4 victory Sunday.
Philadelphia fell 4 ½ games behind first-place Atlanta in the NL East.
It was Kennedy's third blown save of the season and second since the Phillies got him from Texas in a trade on July 30.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
With love-themed cupcakes, macarons and chocolate-covered strawberries, Sweet T's in Haddonfield, New Jersey is ready to help you celebrate Valentine's Day with your boo or Galentine's Day with your pals. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Crews were responding to the 9400 block of Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia on Friday morning after a high-speed crash heavily damaged a Kia SUV and killed its driver. Brandon Goldner reports from the scene.
A SpaceX Dragon rocket took off just after 5 a.m. Friday en route to the International Space Station. Two NASA astronauts and two international astronauts are aboard. Josh Sanders has the latest information on the launch from the Pulse Desk.
A train car that was burning on Thursday may have rekindled, leading fire crews to respond to the tracks along the Schuylkill River on Friday morning. The Falls Bridge and Kelly Drive were closed. Josh Sanders reports from the Pulse Desk.
A good day for additional snow melt and getting the last-minute shopping done for your Valentine. Bill Kelly has the forecast.