Philadelphia Phillies

Bobby Valentine (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) and Charlie Manuel (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Keidel: Mets, Yankees Fans Can Rejoice In The Fates Of Their Archrivals

Even if neither New York team reaches its goals, their fans can rejoice in the fates of their foes: archrivals Boston and Philadelphia, who are a combined 30 games out of first place.

2012/08/29

Mets Continue Incredible Mastery Of Phillies In Philly

Ike Davis hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run 10th inning, Kelly Shoppach had a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

2012/08/28

Terry Collins (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Mets Manager Terry Collins: ‘It Would Be Great For Us To Finish Third’

It may not be what Mets fans want to hear, but Collins has his sights set on finishing in third place in the National League East ahead of the Phillies and Marlins.

2012/08/28

Report: ‘No Chance’ Free-Falling Mets Will Fire Terry Collins

Sure, Mets fans may be fretting over the rapid decline of their favorite team. But it doesn’t seem like manager Terry Collins will have to worry about his job status as New York plays through the stretch.

2012/08/27

Hiroki Kuroda (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Yankees ‘Hiro’ Kuroda Worth Every Penny

Kuroda might have given fans on Tuesday a preview of things to come. He seems to have a coolness about him that should serve the Yankees well in the playoffs.

2012/08/15

Running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings is helped off the field after being injured in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Injury Breakdown: The NFL And The ACL

ACL and Achilles Tendon injuries are accounting for most of the times missed by NFL stars this preseason.

2012/08/13

Giants, Jets Offer Condolences After Son Of Eagles Coach Andy Reid Found Dead

Garrett Reid, the troubled 29-year-old son of Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday in a dorm room at the club’s Lehigh University training camp, where he spent many summers hanging out with his father’s team.

2012/08/06

Rothstein Files: Martelli, St. Joseph’s Eyeing Return To NCAAs in 2013

Phil Martelli and his St. Joseph’s Hawks are looking to return to the NCAA tournament in

2012/08/02

Ruben Tejada of the New York Mets is congratulated by Jordany Valdespin and David Wright after Tejada hit a lead off home run in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on August 1, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tejada Delivers In Mets’ 2-1 Victory Over Giants

Ruben Tejada was the Mets’ hero on Wednesday as the Mets defeated the Giants 2-1.

2012/08/02

Cliff Lee (credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images), Brian Cashman (credit: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Yankees Reportedly Have ‘No Interest’ In Trade For Cliff Lee

Brian Cashman doesn’t expect to make any big splashes before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline. Apparently that includes Lee.

2012/07/31

Shane Victorino. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Yankees Must Add Victorino’s Spark

Acquiring Shane Victorino could help cure the Yankees’ over-reliance upon the longball.

2012/07/23

Joe DiMaggio retired from baseball following the 1951 season. (Photo credit: STF/AFP/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Will DiMaggio’s Hitting Streak Ever Be Equaled?

71 years to this day, Joe DiMaggio set the all-time record for hitting safely in consecutive games — a feat that may never be matched.

2012/07/17

Cole Hamels (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Yankees Keeping Tabs On Hamels As Trade Deadline Approaches

The New York Yankees, who are searching for pitchers to add to their roster, will be keeping tabs on Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cole Hamels, the New York Post reported on Monday.

2012/07/16