
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their plans Thursday to join the Negro Leagues’ “Pitch for the Future” in bringing greater awareness to the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a museum expansion.

Mets sweep Phillies, extend winning streak to 7 in game with play at the plate and balk that wasn't
Starling Marte's 10th-inning, broken-bat single gave the New York Mets a 4-3 win over Philadelphia, a three-game sweep of the Phillies, an unbeaten homestand and a five-game NL East lead over their rival.