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Zack Wheeler's 2.42 postseason ERA is good for fifth-best all time among qualified pitchers.

Zack Wheeler’s ‘poise and calmness’ will help set the tone in Phillies’ Game 1 vs. Mets in the NLDS

Wheeler, who started his career with the Mets, has a 2.42 ERA in 63⅓ postseason innings. He'll get the ball for another playoff Game 1 for the Phillies, and his team counts on his calm demeanor.

Red rally towels have become a staple during the playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.

How rally towels became essential for the Phillies and remind John Middleton why he owns the team

Cristopher Sánchez's No. 61 isn't going anywhere even as he has established himself as a major league pitcher: "I debuted with that number and I want it to remain my number the rest of my career," he said.

The Phillies’ ‘longer-term bet’ on Cristopher Sanchez looked like a misstep. Then he found his pitch.

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Timberwolves looks to pass against the Sixers during the first half of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 19, 2022.

Paul George thinks the Knicks ‘made a splash in an epic way’ with Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The Phillies' Bryce Harper (left) and the Mets' Francisco Lindor (right).

Phillies vs. Mets for the first time in the playoffs: Our predictions for the NLDS

Staff

Five numbers to know about Phillies vs. Mets going into the NLDS

Jett Luchanko's speed and 200-foot game have quickly endeared him to coach John Tortorella.

Jett Luchanko survives the last major round of cuts as Flyers trim roster to 23

Jackie Spiegel and Gustav Elvin

New York Mets players celebrate during the seventh inning of their Sept. 21 matchup against the Phillies, who they will face in the NLDS.

OK, maybe the Phillies should be a tiny bit scared of the Mets ahead of their NLDS matchup

David Murphy | Columnist

Flyers players Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Morgan Frost, Scott Laughton, and Joel Farabee took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park last month.

Flyers find motivation in the Phillies’ postseason success: ‘That’s where we want to get to’

Mets' Mark Vientos slides into home as J.T. Realmuto jumps over him during a Sept. 22 matchup. The Phillies and Mets will meet in the NLDS on Saturday.

The Phillies and Mets will meet in the postseason for the first time. Who has the edge in their NLDS matchup?

Kelly Oubre Jr. agreed to his new Sixers deal just hours before Paul George made his decision.

Kelly Oubre Jr. shifts from Sixers wild card to veteran voice: ‘I know what we need to do’

Will Nick Sirianni see his team regain traction against a manageable schedule?

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules. We ranked the rest of the games.

Pete Alonso celebrates with teammates after the Mets won their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Who are these Mets that are invading Red October? Here are some things to know.

Ed Barkowitz

The McDonald's Grimace threw out the first pitch before a Mets-Marlins game on June 12 and helped spark their improbable playoff run.

McDonald’s Grimace and ‘OMG’ anthem helped spark Mets’ improbable run to a NLDS matchup with Phillies

Gabriela Carroll

Temple's defense has had difficulty in stopping the run this season. In UConn, it faces another challenging task against a potent rushing attack.

In UConn, Temple will have yet another tough task in trying to stop the run

Sam O'Neal

Joanie Milhous is still going strong after 30 years at Villanova.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova field hockey coach Joanie Milhous is still going strong after 30 years: ‘I’m having more fun now than I’ve had in a while’

Katie Lewis

Center Joel Embiid leaving the court after the Sixers lost their Eastern Conference playoff series to the New York Knicks on May 2.

Joel Embiid hasn’t scrimmaged at Sixers training camp as he continues ‘slowly building back up’

Jeff has the inside information on the Eagles.

unCovering: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

unCovering the Birds: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

Nick Sirianni's Eagles have not been playing good ball through four games this season. “We’ve got to make sure that we’re coaching it better. With the guys that make a mistake out there, we’re going to look at ourselves first and we’ll get that cleaned up,” he said.

The Eagles are ill-prepared on offense and defense. After Isaiah Rodgers’ punt return blunder, add in special teams, too.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts heads off the field after the loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla.

Grading the Eagles in their loss to the Bucs: Birds shorthanded, but Jalen Hurts has another key turnover

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles return to Tampa, where their season ended last season.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers predictions: Our writers make their picks for Week 4

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

unCovering: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

unCovering the Birds: Week 4 vs. Buccaneers

Nick Sirianni's Eagles have not been playing good ball through four games this season. “We’ve got to make sure that we’re coaching it better. With the guys that make a mistake out there, we’re going to look at ourselves first and we’ll get that cleaned up,” he said.

The Eagles are ill-prepared on offense and defense. After Isaiah Rodgers’ punt return blunder, add in special teams, too.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts heads off the field after the loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla.

Grading the Eagles in their loss to the Bucs: Birds shorthanded, but Jalen Hurts has another key turnover

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles return to Tampa, where their season ended last season.

Eagles vs. Buccaneers predictions: Our writers make their picks for Week 4

Jeff McLane, Jeff Neiburg, Olivia Reiner, and EJ Smith

New York Mets players celebrate during the seventh inning of their Sept. 21 matchup against the Phillies, who they will face in the NLDS.

OK, maybe the Phillies should be a tiny bit scared of the Mets ahead of their NLDS matchup

David Murphy | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts with coach Nick Sirianni late in the second quarter as the Eagles play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in New Orleans.

Grading the Eagles: Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, and the D-line need improvement

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Phillies manager Rob Thomson watches his team work out at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday.

Psst ... the Phillies have the easiest path to the World Series. Just don’t tell them.

David Murphy | Columnist

Temple's defense has had difficulty in stopping the run this season. In UConn, it faces another challenging task against a potent rushing attack.

In UConn, Temple will have yet another tough task in trying to stop the run

For the fourth time this season, the Owls will be tasked with defending a rushing offense that ranks among the Top 25 in the country.

Sam O'Neal

Joanie Milhous is still going strong after 30 years at Villanova.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova field hockey coach Joanie Milhous is still going strong after 30 years: ‘I’m having more fun now than I’ve had in a while’

Katie Lewis

Penn wide receiver Jared Richardson (18) and the Quakers open their Ivy League campaign on the road against Dartmouth this season.

Penn hopes its solid start rides into the opening of Ivy League play against Dartmouth

Conor Smith

Capri Martin, part of a stout Villanova defense, puts pressure on Youngstown’s quarterback Beau Brungard in the season opener.

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova has its hands full against upstart Stony Brook

Katie Lewis

Penn State head coach James Franklin joked that his team will welcome UCLA with "cookies and rainbows" as it comes to Beaver Stadium for a Big Ten matchup on Saturday.

Penn State Nittany Lions

UCLA says it had Penn State marked on its calendar since the beginning of the season

Avery Hill

Pete Alonso celebrates with teammates after the Mets won their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Who are these Mets that are invading Red October? Here are some things to know.

Ed Barkowitz

Bryce Harper, Joel Embiid, and Lane Johnson

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Which Philly athlete has made the most money? Here’s the Top 10 career earners among current players.

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

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Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Danny Brière and the Flyers have high hopes for rookie Matvei Michkov.

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Flyers top 10 prospects: Matvei Michkov is No. 1, but where does Jett Luchanko land?

Pete Alonso celebrates with teammates after the Mets won their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Who are these Mets that are invading Red October? Here are some things to know.

Ed Barkowitz

Bryce Harper, Joel Embiid, and Lane Johnson

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Which Philly athlete has made the most money? Here’s the Top 10 career earners among current players.

The Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink (left) and Rickea Jackson made our list of the WNBA's best outfits.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, and the Top 10 tunnel outfits of the WNBA season

Danny Brière and the Flyers have high hopes for rookie Matvei Michkov.

Top 10 | Powered by Xfinity

Flyers top 10 prospects: Matvei Michkov is No. 1, but where does Jett Luchanko land?

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules. We ranked the rest of the games.

Toughest games include at Baltimore and home to resurgent Washington. Easiest home games include Carolina and Jacksonville.

Will Nick Sirianni see his team regain traction against a manageable schedule?

Will Nick Sirianni see his team regain traction against a manageable schedule?

The Eagles have one of the NFL’s easiest remaining schedules. We ranked the rest of the games.

Toughest games include at Baltimore and home to resurgent Washington. Easiest home games include Carolina and Jacksonville.

Stevie Nicks will be featured on Jason Kelce and the Eagles’ Christmas album

Gabriela Carroll

Singer Devon Gilfillian with Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson and ex-Eagle Jason Kelce in a recording session for "A Philly Special Christmas Party."

Bird Box: Can you beat our Eagles grid game by naming past and current players?

Sam Morris and Matt Mullin

Can you beat this week's Bird Box?

Eagles’ 5 big questions for the season revisited: Jalen Hurts-Kellen Moore partnership has been a mixed bag

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates a touchdown against the Buccaneers with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Sunday.

Grading the Eagles: Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, and the D-line need improvement

Marcus Hayes | Columnist

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts with coach Nick Sirianni late in the second quarter as the Eagles play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in New Orleans.

Five numbers to know about Phillies vs. Mets going into the NLDS

The NL East rivals will meet in the playoffs for the first time. What can we expect? Let's take a look at some key statistics ahead of Game 1 on Saturday.

Kodai Senga hasn't pitched since July — his only outing of the season — because of a calf strain, but he'll be the Mets' Game 1 starter in the NLDS against the Phillies.

Mets’ Kodai Senga to start Game 1 of NLDS vs. Phillies in a surprising move

Zack Wheeler's 2.42 postseason ERA is good for fifth-best all time among qualified pitchers.

Zack Wheeler’s ‘poise and calmness’ will help set the tone in Phillies’ Game 1 vs. Mets in the NLDS

The McDonald's Grimace threw out the first pitch before a Mets-Marlins game on June 12 and helped spark their improbable playoff run.

McDonald’s Grimace and ‘OMG’ anthem helped spark Mets’ improbable run to a NLDS matchup with Phillies

Gabriela Carroll

Phillies Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer John Middleton watches Phillies batting practice.

Phillies Workout Photos

Flyers find motivation in the Phillies’ postseason success: ‘That’s where we want to get to’

The Flyers have been envious watching the Phillies' deep playoff runs in recent years and are keen to end their four-year postseason drought and generate their own buzz this year.

Flyers players Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Morgan Frost, Scott Laughton, and Joel Farabee took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park last month.

Flyers players Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Morgan Frost, Scott Laughton, and Joel Farabee took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park last month.

Flyers find motivation in the Phillies’ postseason success: ‘That’s where we want to get to’

The Flyers have been envious watching the Phillies' deep playoff runs in recent years and are keen to end their four-year postseason drought and generate their own buzz this year.

Jett Luchanko survives the last major round of cuts as Flyers trim roster to 23

Jackie Spiegel and Gustav Elvin

Jett Luchanko's speed and 200-foot game have quickly endeared him to coach John Tortorella.

Emil Andrae makes a strong final case, Alexei Kolosov struggles in goal in Flyers’ preseason win over Devils

Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae yells after scoring a second-period goal against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.

Flyers vs. Devils photos

Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov attempts to catch the puck in the third period.

Sam Ersson keeping the same ‘earn it’ mentality despite now being the Flyers’ No. 1 goalie

John Tortorella says he is counting on Sam Ersson to play 50-plus games this season.

Alejandro Bedoya (left) goes up for a ball in the air against Orlando City's Wilder Cartagena (right) during the Union's 1-0 loss at Orlando on Wednesday.

The door isn’t shut on the Union’s MLS playoff chances, but there’s a lot that needs to go right

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan scored the team's lone goal as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 2-1 road loss to Orlando Wednesday night.

Union’s second-half spark arrives far too late in hapless road loss to Orlando City

Mauricio Pochetino is set to coach the U.S. men's soccer team for the first time this month.

Mauricio Pochettino’s first U.S. men’s soccer team roster as manager has a lot of Philly-area flavor

Jonathan Tannenwald

The Union in action against Orlando City at Subaru Park in May. The teams meet again in Florida on Wednesday.

Unusually, the Union are better on the road than at home this season

Jonathan Tannenwald

Alejandro Bedoya (left) goes up for a ball in the air against Orlando City's Wilder Cartagena (right) during the Union's 1-0 loss at Orlando on Wednesday.

The door isn’t shut on the Union’s MLS playoff chances, but there’s a lot that needs to go right

Jonathan Tannenwald

Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan scored the team's lone goal as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 2-1 road loss to Orlando Wednesday night.

Union’s second-half spark arrives far too late in hapless road loss to Orlando City

Mauricio Pochetino is set to coach the U.S. men's soccer team for the first time this month.

Mauricio Pochettino’s first U.S. men’s soccer team roster as manager has a lot of Philly-area flavor

Jonathan Tannenwald

The Union in action against Orlando City at Subaru Park in May. The teams meet again in Florida on Wednesday.

Unusually, the Union are better on the road than at home this season

Jonathan Tannenwald

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