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Three reasons why Brewers' William Contreras is the best catcher in baseball

William Contreras doesn't draw the headlines, but for the better part of a year, he's quietly been MLB's best catcher. Here's why.

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Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Rizzo and an M's ace top Ben Verlander's MLB Team of the Week

Familiar faces from the Dodgers and Yankees make Ben Verlander's latest Team of the Week, as do some dominant Mariners and A's pitchers.

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Ohio lawmakers co-sponsor resolution to put Pete Rose in Hall of Fame

Two Ohio lawmakers are taking matters into their own hands and trying to get Pete Rose, MLB's all-time hit king, into the Hall of Fame.

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Trea Turner, Juan Soto headline Ben Verlander's Team of the Week

Trea Turner is back, Juan Soto is inevitable, the Blue Jays have an ace and the Orioles are loaded. Check out Ben Verlander's latest Team of the Week!

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MLB Buy or Sell: Braves fine sans Strider? Trout staying put? Phillies in trouble?

Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at a young hitter making the leap to stardom, Mike Trout’s future in Anaheim, whether there's a new worst team in baseball and more.

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Phillies' Bryce Harper flips upside down trying to catch ball in dugout

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper's hustle was on full display Saturday when he did a cartwheel into the camera well while trying to catch a foul ball.

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Mets pitcher ejected for throwing behind Rhys Hoskins after earlier benches-clearing incident

Mets reliever Yohan Ramirez was ejected Saturday for throwing behind Rhys Hoskins, one day after Hoskins slid hard into Jeff McNeil and benches cleared.

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Braves manager Brian Snitker's family skips opening day trip to Philadelphia due to 'hostile crowd'

Philadelphia might be the City of Brotherly Love, but Braves skipper Brian Snitker made sure his family and some friends weren't inside the Phillies' ballpark for opening day.

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Tensions boil in Mets-Brewers opening day game after Rhys Hoskins' slide into Jeff McNeil

Benches cleared during the New York Mets-Milwaukee Brewers game Friday afternoon after Rhys Hoskins slid into Jeff McNeill hard in the eighth inning.

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Opening day oopsies: Unforgettable MLB gaffes from games throughout history

Opening day is one of the most exciting days in Major League Baseball on an annual basis. All 30 MLB teams had been scheduled to play March 28, but expected rain postponed two games.

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Phillies' Nick Castellanos gives hilarious explanation of MLB players: 'Milk or wine'

Nick Castellanos, the veteran Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, gave an interesting take on MLB players during a recent interview, saying there are two types — milk or wine

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Phillies' Zack Wheeler makes MLB history with 3-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Phillies made it worth Zack Wheeler's while to miss free agency next year, inking him to a three-year contract extension worth $126 million.

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Phillies end long-standing $1 hot dog nights after fans threw them on field last season

Philadelphia Phillies fans are not happy after the organization announced Thursday it won't be having dollar hot dog nights this season.

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José DeLeón, MLB veteran pitcher who led NL in strikeouts in 1989, dead at 63

DeLeón played 13 seasons in the majors

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Billy Wagner misses out on Baseball Hall of Fame election by excruciatingly close margin

Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star and one of the best relievers of his era, missed out on being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by only a few votes.

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Cubs great Ryne Sandberg reveals cancer diagnosis

Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg announced he was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer over the weekend. He asked for prayers as he goes into battle.

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Mets great Bud Harrelson dead at 79

New York Mets great Bud Harrelson, who was a part of the 1969 World Series team, has died, the team said Thursday. He was 79. He reportedly battled Alzheimer's diease.

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Aaron Nola inks 7-year deal to stay with Phillies

Aaron Nola could have been one of the pitchers on the move in the offseason, but the Philadelphia Phillies star is staying put. He inked a new 7-year deal Sunday.

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Diamondbacks win first pennant since 2001 with Game 7 victory over Phillies, will face Rangers in World Series

The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to their first World Series since 2001 after taking down the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 7 of the NLCS.

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Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt appears to read Bible before taking mound in Game 7 of NLCS

Brandon Pfaadt is a rookie who was tabbed as the starting pitcher for Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, so surely, his nerves were running high.

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Diamondbacks force Game 7 after giving Phillies taste of own medicine in NLCS Game 6

The Arizona Diamondbacks have forced a win-or-go-home scenario in the NLCS after they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on the road Monday night.

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Phillies one win away from second-straight pennant after Game 5 win

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the long ball plenty and got great pitching to cruise to a Game 5 win on Saturday over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen on two wild NLCS home wins: 'I'm glad we could defend the pool'

The Arizona Diamondbacks appeared to be motivated by the Philadelphia Phillies' plans to jump in the outfield pool at Chase Field to celebrate moving on to the World Series.

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Phillies meltdown in the 8th inning, Diamondbacks rally to bring NLCS to tie

Philadelphia Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel was called upon in the 8th inning. But, he failed to hold the lead, giving up a two-run homer to Alek Thomas.

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Diamondbacks walk it off to avoid 3-0 deficit against Phillies in NLCS

The Arizona Diamondbacks won Thursday to avoid a 3-0 deficit in the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Phillies great Lenny Dykstra dishes on Bryce Harper's greatness, says Aaron Nola could pitch on 1993 team

Lenny Dykstra knows what it's like to play for the Phillies. The former centerfielder discussed how a pair of current Phillies stars would fit on some historic teams.

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All 3 Philadelphia sports complex parking lots filled for 1st time ever with events at all venues: report

For the first time ever, all three parking lots at the Philadelphia sports complex were filled as games were being played at each venue the same night.

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Phillies bullpen relishes fan getting leveled by security following big win

A Philadelphia Phillies fan celebrated the team's big NLCS win Tuesday by running onto the field. He was promptly leveled by security, and the Phillies bullpen loved it.

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Phillies power past D'Backs in NLCS Game 2 behind Kyle Schwarber homers, Aaron Nola pitching

The Philadelphia Phillies got home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner and solid pitching from Aaron Nola in Game 2's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Phillies use home run ball to take NLCS Game 1 over Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies had Citizens Bank Park rocking yet again by using the long ball to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night.

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Braves' Orlando Arcia trolls Phillies fans during elimination game after shot at Bryce Harper

Orlando Arcia suddenly seemed to embrace his role as the top villain in Philadelphia, trolling Phillies fans before getting eliminated.