Category: Philadelphia

Shocking News: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber Step Down from Leadership Roles with the Phillies

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In an unexpected turn of events, Philadelphia Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have both announced they are stepping down from their unofficial leadership roles on the team. The announcement has sent shockwaves through the baseball community and raised questions about the future dynamics within the Phillies clubhouse.   ### A Surprising Decision   Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have been the cornerstone of the Phillies’ leadership since joining the team. Harper, who signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in 2019, has been a vocal leader and a key…

SPORTS Nationals bring road losing streak into matchup with the Phillies…Read more.

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Washington Nationals (20-24, third in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (33-14, first in the NL East)   Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT   PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (4-0, 1.94 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (5-2, 3.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) LINE Phillies -250, Nationals +203; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals travel to the Philadelphia Phillies looking to end a four-game road skid. Philadelphia is 33-14 overall and 18-8 at home. The Phillies have gone 12-0 in games when they…

Sad news: three Philadelphia Phillies players will miss the next match against Washington due to…Read more.

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In a significant setback for the Philadelphia Phillies, it has been confirmed that three key players will be absent from the next match against the Washington Nationals. The absence of these players is a major blow to the team’s chances in this crucial game. Here’s a detailed look at the situation and what it means for the Phillies moving forward.   **Injury Strikes Key Players**   The first of the three players sidelined is star outfielder Bryce Harper. Harper, a former MVP, has been dealing with a nagging shoulder injury…

Breaking news: Two star players of the Phillies have been suspended for betting…Read more.

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In a shocking turn of events, the Philadelphia Phillies have been hit with a major controversy as two of their star players have been suspended for betting on games. The suspensions were handed down by Major League Baseball (MLB) following an intensive investigation into allegations of gambling activities by the players.   The players in question, whose identities have not been disclosed pending official confirmation, are reported to have placed bets on several games throughout the current season. The investigation revealed that the bets were not limited to MLB games,…

Sad News:1 Dead, 3 Injured in Southwest Philadelphia Shooting…Read more.

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An 18-year-old has died, and three others were injured in a shooting that occurred Saturday evening in southwest Philadelphia, as reported by multiple sources. PHILADELPHIA — The shooting of four people in a southwest Philadelphia neighborhood included one fatality. The victim is a teen, according to reports. The shooting took place around 6:30 p.m. on the 1000 block of South 51st Street, as reported by NBC Philadelphia and other media outlets. The 18-year-old victim was shot in the face and later died at the hospital. Among the injured, two were…

Just In:15-year-old boy injured after shooting outside Philadelphia church police say…Read More.

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A 15-year-old boy was shot outside a church in West Philadelphia late Friday night, prompting an investigation by police. Officers on patrol heard gunfire and quickly responded to the 5000 block of Spruce St. just before midnight. Upon arrival, they found the teenager with a gunshot wound to his leg and transported him to the hospital, where he is now reported to be in stable condition. At the scene, officers saw several people running away and were able to catch two of them, police said. Both suspects, believed to be…

Breaking News:South Philadelphia High School went into lockdown after ammunition was discovered on the…

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On Thursday morning, South Philadelphia High School went into lockdown briefly after a 17-year-old student allegedly brought live ammunition into the building. A school safety officer examined the student’s backpack after a metal detector at the entrance triggered an alert. Inside, a 9mm magazine with one live round was found, but no firearm was located, according to officials from the School District of Philadelphia. “We’re thankful that the ammunition wasn’t accompanied by a firearm, but it’s still a prohibited item on any School District of Philadelphia property,” said Christina Clark,…

Sad News:Authorities confirmed one person dead and two others wounded in a shooting incident within Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood, as reported by…

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One man died and two other people were injured after a shooting in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood Friday evening. Police responded to the 5400 block of Chester Avenue around 5:25 p.m. and said a 20-year-old, a 33-year-old and a 15-year-old were shot. The 20-year-old man had gunshot wounds to his neck and back and was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center by a private car. He was pronounced dead right before 6 p.m., police said. A 33-year-old man was shot twice in his leg and police said he…

BREAKING NEWS:The Philadelphia Gas Commission greenlights $19 million for additional fossil fuel infrastructure.

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The Philadelphia Gas Commission approved $19.3 million for new natural gas hookups and related infrastructure this week as part of Philadelphia Gas Works’ $194.3 million capital budget for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year. The move raised the ire of climate activists who say it’s in conflict with the city achieving its climate goals, which includes net zero carbon emissions by 2050. “March was the hottest March on record and the last 10 months were all the hottest 10 months on record,” said Mitch Chanin, a member of the climate justice…