Bullpen Coughs up Lead in 8th as Phillies’ Winning Streak Halted at Nine

Phillies' Decision on Superstar Could Have Serious Fallout

The Philadelphia Phillies could rue their decision to not prioritize signing Kyle Schwarber to a contract extension. The 32-year-old designated hitter is in the final year of a four-year, $79 million contract. In his first three seasons with Philadelphia, Schwarber hit a total of 131 home runs, the third-most in MLB over that span. He is also tied for third during those seasons in runs scored (318) and walks (318), and sixth in RBIs (302). And t…

Phillies' Quest for Bullpen Help May Lead to $87 Million In-State Solution

The Philadelphia Phillies need bullpen help especially after Jose Alvarado's suspension, and their former rivals across the state could have the solution.

Philadelphia Phillies Ace Doesn't Hold Back When Speaking of A's Sacramento Ballpark

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler had plenty to say about the mounds where the A's play at Sutter Health Park.

Former Statesville Greyhound’s first Major League hit produces runs, leads to win

Statesville native helps Oakland A’s pick up much-needed win.

MacIver, 28, stars in MLB debut as A's snap skid

Willie MacIver hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning of his major league debut Sunday. Minutes later, the 28-year-old catcher threw out a runner trying to steal second for the final out that ended the Athletics' 11-game losing streak.

Bullpen coughs up lead in 8th as Phillies’ winning streak halted at nine

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Willie MacIver had a tiebreaking single for his first big league hit in a two-run, eighth-inning rally, then capped his debut by throwing out a runner attempting to steal for the final out as the Athletics beat Philadelphia 5-4 Sunday to stop an 11-game slide and the Phillies’ nine-game winning streak. A’s manager Mark Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar were ejected in the seventh inning by plate umpire Roberto Ort…