Phillies sweep Rangers with Wheeler's strong outing and Sosa's homer
Zack Wheeler (10-5) had six or more strikeouts for the 19th straight start this season.
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Zack Wheeler (10-5) had six or more strikeouts for the 19th straight start this season.
The Phillies are 30-13 when scoring at least two runs in road games.
The NL East-leading Phillies started their only nine-game road trip of the season by ending a 10-game losing streak at the home of the Rangers.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired pitcher Daniel Robert from the Texas Rangers, adding organizational bullpen depth.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Ranger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
Bobby Brink scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period, Samuel Ersson made 24 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped an eight-game losing streak Thursday night.
It marks the Rangers' first World Series in their more than 60-year history.
Kelce was spotted dancing to "Shake It Off" by his rumored girlfriend, Taylor Swift at Globe Life Field in Texas.
Adolis García homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached the World Series with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
The Rangers are riding a wave of confidence in a series that has defied the odds with the road team winning all six games so far.
Pat Corrales was hired as the Phillies manager in 1982, going 89-73 in his only full season with the team.
UP NEXT: It's a battle of left-handers as the Rangers and Phillies conclude the season-opening series on Sunday night. Martin Perez gets the start for Texas against Bailey Falter of Philadelphia.
The Flyers are well out of the playoff race and will be sellers leading into Friday's deadline.
CBS TV sports anchors in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, and Philadelphia pick their MLB MVP so far and look at trade deadline rumors.
Some MLB teams are already looking to next season and beyond, but even their fans have something to be hopeful about.
Bartolo Colon, one of baseball's most popular players, took a perfect game into the 8th inning on Sunday as he continues his stellar start to the season.
The Angels made a big splash this off-season adding a big, young talent to their team.
This was Philadelphia's 15th loss in 18 games.
The Rangers hope to represent the AL in the World Series and they'll look for some help from another young outfielder.
There's just one more week to go in the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season, so pay attention very closely to what's going on in MLB this week.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
The young third baseman has prodigious power, but needs to cut down on the strikeouts to stick in the majors.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to decades behind bars for a 2024 shooting near the Dominican festival in Allentown.
Outrage is growing after a school crossing guard was attacked on the job in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 23-year-old woman was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, Bucks County officials announced Thursday.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.
The higher gas prices are hitting drivers and businesses in the Philadelphia region hard.
Larry Cottrell is taking over crossing guard duties at an intersection in Darby Borough, Pennsylvania, after the previous guard was assaulted on the job and then resigned. "If he comes at me like that, I'm going to defend myself," Cottrell said about the suspect.
Philadelphia will host six NCAA Tournament games this weekend, including two on Friday.