Law: Scouting top prospects in the AFL and instructional league
Who impressed and who didn't? Check out the latest reports on some of the top prospects in baseball, including Astros righty Forrest Whitley.
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81-81, 4th in NL East
Phils CEO Middleton overruled execs to ax Kapler
Phillies managing partner John Middleton said a CEO not only has the authority but "the responsibility and obligation to step in" when there's an impasse on decisions such as whether to fire a manager.
BBTN: Cole's Dominance, X-Factors, Kapler Firing
Another dominant Gerrit Cole playoffs performance has Buster and Karl Ravech comparing the Houston ace to another all-time great (14:32). The guys also discuss Tyler Glasnow's pitch-tipping, X-factors in each championship series, the firing of Gabe Kapler and more. Plus, Rena Banena's "Bleacher Tweets" and some jovial conversations about underage drinking and baseball sitcoms (31:33).
Kurkjian: Phillies want a 'veteran name' to replace Kapler (0:37)
Phils fire Kapler after 2 seasons without playoffs
Gabe Kapler has been fired as manager of the Phillies after just two seasons, including an 81-81 finish this year after adding Bryce Harper amid a $401 million free-agent spending spree.
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The Phillies announced plans Tuesday to extend safety netting for 2020, becoming the 13th MLB team to commit to or put in extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. The Astros, Braves, Chisox, Dodgers, Nats & O's have installed extensions & the Brewers, D-backs, Jays, Pirates, Rangers & Royals said they plan to. Some teams say they're considering extensions and the Marlins had extended theirs to 150 feet past each dugout before the 2019 season.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Harper, Phillies finish 81-81 with 4-3 loss to Marlins
Bryce Harper got two hits and a standing ovation to close out his first season in Philadelphia, and the Phillies finished at 81-81 after a 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Olney: With Maddon out, what other MLB managers could be next?
With multiple teams frustrated with their 2019 seasons, this winter could feature a lot of turnover in the dugout.
Harper, Hernandez, Franco HR in Phils' 9-3 win over Marlins
Bryce Harper hit one of three Philadelphia home runs, and Zach Eflin pitched 7 2/3 strong innings as the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Saturday night.
Haseley's grounder sends Phils past Miami 5-4 in 15 innings
Adam Haseley's fielder's choice scored Rhys Hoskins with the winning run in the 15th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Friday night.
Strasburg, Nats sweep Phils in 5-game series, hold WC lead
Stephen Strasburg was dominant in his final regular-season start and the Washington Nationals held their lead in the NL wild-card chase, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Thursday to sweep the five-game series.
The biggest fix for each of MLB's most disappointing teams
The Phillies did not deliver on their preseason promise, but they weren't alone. What should they, the Red Sox, the Cubs and the Mets prioritize this winter?
BBTN: Brewers' Surge, CLE's Chances, Adam Eaton
Buster and Keith Law discuss the Brewers' hot streak and how the organization's recent success stems from the top-down (12:49). Plus, Keith defends Gabe Kapler's managing style and also speculates on the future of the Phillies and Indians. Nationals OF Adam Eaton also explains what's so special about his team (32:45) before Sarah Langs plays "The Numbers Game" (36:36) and before MLB.com's Mandy Bell explains why tonight is a must-win for the Indians (40:58).
Harper: Nationals fans' heckling crossed the line
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper called out some Nationals fans, saying they crossed the line while heckling him in the eighth inning Wednesday.
Difo hits tie-breaking RBI single, Nats beat Phillies 5-2
Wilmer Difo drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the seventh inning and Anibal Sanchez pitched seven solid innings as the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Phils' Realmuto shut down, set for knee surgery
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto won't play again this season and will have surgery Friday to clean up the meniscus in his right knee.
BBTN: Long Games, Uncertain Futures, Hembo Knows
ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers talks about the Cubs' epic collapse (33:35) but before that, Buster speaks with Jessica Mendoza about Gabe Kapler's future, the return of Jose Ramirez, Washington's incredible second half and why the league must figure out a way to shorten extra-inning games (15:34). Plus, a newly-married Hembo joins for "Hembo Knows" (27:42) and Buster and Troy give the season's final "Power 10" (42:28).
Turner's slam helps Nats sweep Phils, clinch wild card
Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning lifted Washington to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a doubleheader sweep Tuesday that helped the Nationals clinch an NL wild card, capping quite a turnaround for a team that was...
Nats eliminate Phillies, Harper to delight of fans
The Phillies and their $330 million right fielder, ex-Nats star Bryce Harper, were eliminated from postseason contention with a loss to Washington in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Rendon, Nats win doubleheader opener 4-1, eliminate Phillies
Anthony Rendon drove in Washington's first two runs with a pair of sacrifice flies to raise his major league-leading RBI total to 124, and the Nationals moved closer to clinching an NL wild-card berth by winning a doubleheader opener against the...
Grading Bryce Harper's and Manny Machado's 2019s -- and predicting their next decade-plus
Did the two free agents we talked about all winter live up the hype in Year 1? Would their new teams sign them again? And who will play in October first?
Nationals handle Phillies 7-2, reduce magic number to 3
Patrick Corbin pitched six effective innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Monday night to strengthen their playoff positioning.
Realmuto sits out Phils' loss with knee soreness
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto sat out Monday night's 7-2 loss to the Nationals with right knee soreness after leaving Sunday's loss in Cleveland in the eighth inning.
What you need to know for the final week of the MLB season
This is it! Here's how to enjoy -- or sweat out -- the race to the finish line for the teams still in the running and players pursuing hardware.
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2019 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
| New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
| Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
| Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs77414th
Batting Average.24622nd
On Base Percentage.31919th
Slugging Percentage.42718th
Earned Run Average4.5317th
Quality Starts5814th
WHIP1.3720th
BAA.26122nd