Category: Philadelphia Phillies

Pat Corrales, Manager of Three Major League Teams, Dies at 82

The first big league manager of Mexican descent and a former catcher, he led teams in Texas, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen Throws No-Hitter Against Nationals

Michael Lorenzen dominated Washington in his second start for Philadelphia after being acquired at the trading deadline.
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame

Fred McGriff played for six franchises and Scott Rolen played for four, but consistent production, and lots of determination, got them into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Mets, the Most Expensive Team in Baseball, Lose Again

For the Mets, another dispiriting defeat felt like more of the same. “Hopefully,” one Met said, “there’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
Yankees Game Postponed Because of Smoke From Wildfires

A night after having teams play through adverse conditions, Major League Baseball pulled the plug on two games. A W.N.B.A. game in Brooklyn was also postponed.
Tim McCarver, 81, All-Star Catcher in Hall of Fame as Broadcaster, Dies

The New York Times – Sports:
He played with four teams over four decades and won two World Series titles, then took his baseball smarts and gift of gab into the TV booth.
Curt Simmons, Last of the Phillies’ Whiz Kids, Dies at 93

The New York Times – Sports:
A three-time All Star pitcher, he helped Philadelphia win the pennant in 1950 and was with the Cardinals when they won the 1964 World Series.
MLB Teams Spend More Than $2 Billion on Free Agents

The New York Times – Sports:
Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron Judge and San Diego splurged on Xander Bogaerts.
Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction

The New York Times – Sports:
A pitch clock, a ban on infield shifts and the enlargement of bases could alter the value of some players, giving executives something new to exploit.
Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series

The New York Times – Sports:
A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
Houston Astros Win World Series

The New York Times – Sports:
Dogged by criticism that they could not win without sign-stealing, Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to complete a nearly perfect postseason.
Here’s a Curveball: What About Pressly for Series M.V.P.?

The New York Times – Sports:
No player has enhanced his team’s chances of winning the World Series more than Ryan Presley, whose hellacious breaking pitches have Houston on the cusp of a title.