SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Casey Schmitt drove home the go-ahead run on a groundball in the eighth inning, Matt Chapman made a headfirst dive into…
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Phillies Notebook: Teammates, crowd salute Wheeler for 1-hit gem complete game
By The Citizen on July 6, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — You had to forgive Zack Wheeler for feeling a little uncomfortable. It’s not like he’s been in this position often. As a point…
Former first-round draft pick Oliver Bonk sitting out Flyers camp with injury, but enjoying the vibe
By The Citizen on July 6, 2025
VOORHEES, N.J. — After playing a key role in two straight Memorial Cup championships for the London Knights, Flyers standout junior prospect Oliver Bonk could…
Zack Wheeler throws 1-hitter for first complete game since 2021, leading Phillies past Reds
By The Citizen on July 6, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Phillies’ 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.…
Ranger Suarez’s iffy back still a concern for Phillies
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Manager Rob Thomson quickly punched a hole in any mystery surrounding lefthander Ranger Suárez’s exit after only 80 pitches in Saturday’s 5-1 Phillies…
Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber each homer, boosting Phillies to win
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber each hit two-run homers and Edmundo Sosa added a solo shot to lift the Philliesi to a 5-1…
Flyers’ Noah Powell keeps taking on new challenges
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
VOORHEES, N.J. – Noah Powell had established himself as a mainstay on the Ohio State University hockey team but after one year decided that route…
Yankees pitcher Schmidt expected to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt likely needs a second Tommy John surgery that would sideline him for the remainder of this season and…
Flyers development coach Riley Armstrong impressed by new kids on the block
By The Citizen on July 5, 2025
VOORHEES, N.J. – After selecting nine players, several of them highly regarded, the Flyers believe their recent decisions in the NHL Draft will help them…
Phillies looking for solutions beyond Wheeler, Suarez and Sanchez
By The Citizen on July 4, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — If he chose to look back on it, Mick Abel could see that his major league debut on May 18 really couldn’t have…
Struggling Mick Abel earns return trip to Lehigh Valley
By The Citizen on July 4, 2025
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh…
McDonald now not the only giant ‘D’ down on Flyers’ farm
By The Citizen on July 4, 2025
VOORHEES, N.J. – When it came to all the kids on the block, Hunter McDonald used to stick out like the jolly green guy on…
Keaton Anthony atones for error with game-winning hit for IronPigs
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
Keaton Anthony was wearing an 0-for-4 at the plate and committed an error that led to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s go-ahead run in the eighth inning of Thursday’s…
Seth Johnson, Alan Rangel latest IronPigs to deal with yo-yo roles
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
Seth Johnson made 69 minor league appearances entering this season, 62 as a starter. The 26-year-old right-hander’s first four outings this year with the IronPigs…
3 Berks players named to USA Lacrosse’s boys All-America team
By The Citizen on July 3, 2025
Three Berks County players were among the 10 players named to the USA Lacrosse All-America Boys Team from the central Pennsylvania section. Twin Valley had…
West Reading David Smith Memorial Basketball League results for July 2
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
West Reading David Smith Memorial Basketball League July 2 results Reitnouer Inc 72 (Ruben Rodriguez 29), Admixtures 70 (Corey Attivo 21). Gage Personnel 85 (Jack…