
Phillies Must Address Historically Bad Mess to Boost Playoff Hopes
USA Today insider Bob Nightengale notes Philadelphia’s OPS among center fielders as the worst in franchise history, hurting its playoff hopes

Aaron Nola finally reveals how long latest injury will keep him away from Phillies
The injury bug has bitten Aaron Nola hard after he avoided the IL for eight years.

Kepler, Marsh and sizzling Phillies stay hot in Miami
Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh are hotter than they’ve been all season for a Phillies team that has, at times, been desperate for offense from both positions.

Trea Turner hits leadoff homer to help Phillies to a win over the…
MIAMI (AP) – Trea Turner hit a leadoff homer and added two singles as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2…

Steelers sign safety DeShon Elliott to 3-year, $15.5 million contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a new contract with one of their core defensive players, but it wasn’t the decorated All-Pro outside linebacker. Strong safety DeShon Elliott agreed to a three-year, $15.5 million contract, per a league source. Elliott’s new contract includes $9.21 million in guaranteed salary. The Steelers are

Why did Dave Roberts pull Shohei Ohtani so early in his Dodgers pitching debut?
The superstar’s return to the mound was short-lived, but that’s not a bad thing.

Deadspin | Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani dominate initial All-Star Game vote
Deadspin | Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani dominate initial All-Star Game vote

Taylor Swift Just Matched a Career Record — But That’s Not Even the Biggest Surprise
Taylor Swift is once again the queen of the Billboard 200, as several of her full-lengths return to the ranking of the most consumed albums in America….

Dodgers give up hope on star rookie as Shohei Ohtani returns to mound
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has some good news and some bad news on two of his three Japanese pitchers. Can the NL West leaders hold onto their lead with San Diego in town?