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2024 MLB Power Rankings: Are Phillies, Yankees back?

The Phillies had a big week ... and so did the Yankees, Astros and Padres. So, who's the best team in baseball? Here is Ben Verlander's latest top 10.

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Inside an emerging pitching trend and how it could shake up MLB's playoff race

It’s been a banner year for relievers-turned-starters. Now, as their innings mount, their ability to hold up down the stretch will impact the road to and through October.

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Phillies, Rays' benches clear after Nick Castellanos is hit by 96-mph sinker

The Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies' benches cleared on Tuesday night after Nick Castellanos was plunked by a pitch during the game.

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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber sets MLB record with 14th leadoff HR

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to left elbow discomfort

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Predicting Yankees-Orioles, Braves-Mets, who'll sign Juan Soto

The FOX Sports MLB staff answer five burning questions, including where Juan Soto will sign, the AL East winner, the NL wild-card race, NL ROY and pitching X-factors.

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2024 MLB Power Rankings: Who's really the best team in baseball?

Six teams stand within one game of each other atop the MLB standings. So, which club stands above the rest in this logjam? Here is Ben Verlander's latest top 10.

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Which MLB player would you start a franchise with for the next 5 years?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the three triple crown contenders, the best player to build a franchise around, several title contenders across the league and more.

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Phillies' Weston Wilson becomes first rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle

Weston Wilson became the first rookie to hit for the cycle in Phillies history on Thursday in their victory over the Washington Nationals.

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Yankees AL's best? Phillies NL's best? MLB's top pitcher? 5 burning questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on a riveting Phillies-Dodgers series, a gap between the Yankees and Orioles, the Red Sox's legitimacy, the Astros' X-factor and baseball's best pitcher.

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Longest losing streaks in North American sports history: White Sox avoid MLB record

The White Sox lost their 21st consecutive game, tying the American League record and nearing the MLB mark. Here's a look at the longest losing streaks of all time.

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MLB trade deadline regrets? New World Series favorites? 5 burning questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on which clubs didn't do enough at the deadline, most improved contenders, the best pitching staff in the American League and more.

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Xavier Edwards becomes second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle

Miami’s Xavier Edwards became the second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle Sunday in a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

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2024 MLB trade deadline: Ranking 40 players who could make the most impact

While there might be players more likely to get traded, these are the top difference-makers who could shape the deadline.

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2024 MLB trade deadline: Biggest needs, player fits for top contenders

With the MLB trade deadline just days away, here is each contender’s biggest need — and one possible target who could fill the void.

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Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and Jim Leyland were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

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MLB playoff watch: X-factors for every contender

One player for each team whose contribution in the second half might determine his club's postseason fate.

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How Ohtani, Skenes dazzled but AL triumphed: 5 takeaways from MLB All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani and Paul Skenes stole the show early before Juan Soto, another star rookie and an unlikely hero put the American League back on top. Here's what we learned.

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Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star, Cristopher Sánchez replaces Chris Sale

Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Atlanta's Chris Sale.

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Adolis García, Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson headline 2024 Home Run Derby

Adolis García has committed to the Home Run Derby as the seventh slugger to join the eight-man field for All-Star festivities on July 15.

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Shohei Ohtani! Juan Soto! Francisco Lindor? Home Run Derby wish list

Gunnar Henderson is in the Home Run Derby and Aaron Judge is out. If everyone else is fair game, who would make for the most entertaining contest? Deesha Thosar makes her picks.

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Phillies turn rare 1-3-5 triple play against Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night turned a rare 1-3-5 triple against the Detroit Tigers. It was a rare feat not seen since 1929, according to researchers.

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Phillies manager Rob Thomson's screaming match with umpire leads to ejection in bizarre scene

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was tossed from Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, but home plate umpire Mike Estabrook was yelling right back in his face.

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Bryce Harper wants MLB in-season tournament in London

The Phillies and Mets are playing just two games in London this weekend, but two-time MVP Bryce Harper wants to see more games played overseas.

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Dornoch wins 156th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

Dornoch won the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday afternoon at Saratoga Race Course in New York due to renovations at Belmont Park.

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Bryce Harper busts out Euro-style celebration after long home run in London Series

Bryce Harper is taking in the moment of playing in London. After belting his 15th home run of the year, he pulled off the Euro-style soccer celebration.

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Phillies' weakness? Cardinals contenders? Mariners blockbuster trade? 5 burning MLB questions

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the Phillies' roster needs ahead of the deadline, Cody Bellinger's contract situation, the Mariners' search for an impact bat, and more.

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Phillies, Giants' benches clear after sequence of close pitches nearly hit Phillies' Bryce Harper

Tempers flared during a game between the Giants and the Phillies after a couple of pitches from Kyle Harrison came within inches of hitting Bryce Harper.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Roundtable: How his ACL injury changes Braves' fortunes, NL landscape

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s season is over, but is the Braves'? FOX Sports MLB experts Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar weigh in on how Acuña's injury impacts the NL pennant race.

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Three reasons why the Phillies are the best team in baseball

We're 50 games into the season and no team has been as well-rounded — or dominant — as the Phillies. Deesha Thosar explores three reasons why.

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Phillies' Bryce Harper steps up to the plate for high schooler's promposal: 'You’re the GOAT'

Phillies slugger and seven-time MLB All-Star Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate to give one high school senior at moment they likely won't forget anytime soon.

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Phillies' Trea Turner impersonator allegedly scams elderly fan out of hefty sum: 'I should've known better'

The 70-year-old victim appeared to be under the impression the two-time MLB All-Star was directly communicating with her on social media.