The Latest Breaking News from Nick Castellanos

The star outfielder will miss the first half of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper underwent “successful” Tommy John surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to a team press release. In the release, the Phillies said that Harper is expected to return as designated hitter by the 2023 All-Star break, and could return…

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins was nearing the major leagues in the fall of 2016, so surely he was tuned in that October to the World Series.

Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the victory that long eluded him, and rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run for a 3-2 victory.

PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies took their positions and made a few warmup throws before the sixth inning Thursday night, Nick Castellanos squatted in right field, alone with his thoughts.

Justin Verlander gutted out his first Fall Classic win to put Houston one win away from the title.

Last night, in the Astros’ 5–0 win over the Phillies in Game 4, a team had no hits in a World Series game for just the second time in history. Except, it didn’t feel like history, at least not in the type of history that will go down in World…

PHILADELPHIA — As Cristian Javier walked off the mound for the final time Wednesday night, he kissed his hand and looked skyward. In that moment, with the Houston Astros right-hander in complete control of Game 4 of the World Series, it was difficult to say which of his feats was…

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…