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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 4h

"Take that, all you Topper haters. You know who you are."

Rob Thomson’s genius saves his job and the Phillies’ season | Marcus Hayes

It cannot be overstated how badly Thomson needed this win to have a chance to return for the 2026 season. Topper rolled the dice with Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez and came up a winner.

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Rob Thomson rolled the dice with Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez and came up a winner, argues @inkstainedretch.bsky.social.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 5h

After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Kyle Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth.

Schwarbombs to the rescue: Kyle Schwarber breaks through with two homers to help Phillies force Game 4

After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 5h

The Phillies avoid elimination by defeating the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS ⚾

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 5h

NLDS Game 3: Schwarber's second homer extends lead over Dodgers; Suárez strong in relief of Nola

Ranger Suárez allowed one run in five innings, and Kyle Schwarber's second homer was part of a five-run eighth inning.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 6h

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NLDS Game 3: Schwarber's second homer extends lead over Dodgers; Suárez strong in relief of Nola

Ranger Suárez allowed one run in five innings, and Kyle Schwarber's second homer was part of a five-run eighth inning.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 6h

How are we feeling, Phillies fans?

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 7h

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NLDS Game 3: Phillies lead Dodgers; Kyle Schwarber homers; Aaron Nola pulled after two innings

Aaron Nola started and Ranger Suárez entered in the third inning in Game 3 of the NLDS.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 7h

We're not sure this Kyle Schwarber latest homer has landed 💣

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 8h

Here we go, Phillies fans ⚾

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 9h

I know it will once again shock you that I sat down with Brenden Aaronson today.

We talked about the #USMNT, Leeds, and the criticisms he gets from both fan bases.

But there are also plenty of people who think there's a place for him:

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Brenden Aaronson missed last month’s USMNT games. He hopes to make an impression this time.

The Medford native has critics among fans of the U.S. national team and his club, the English Premier League's Leeds United. But plenty of people see the roles he could play for both.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

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NLDS Game 3: Dodgers get key bat back in lineup; history not on Phillies' side; surprise uniform change

Aaron Nola will start and Ranger Suárez will also pitch tonight in Game 3 of the NLDS, while Harrison Bader is a game-time decision.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 9h

Jimmy Rollins responded to Nick Castellanos' comments about playing at Citizens Bank Park by saying the blame put on the environment is misplaced.

A photo of Nick Castellanos with Jimmy Rollins' quote in white text that says "They’ve been frustrated for years, this isn’t one game, this is years of games, not winning series at home, not finding a way to get it done, not getting the big hit. This year, probably the most expectations they’ve had, the way they ended the season."

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 10h

Game 3 loading...

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 10h

Quentin Grimes' "energetic" return further bolsters the Sixers' young backcourt.

Impressed with the group, Nick Nurse stated that starting three guards is "certainly on the table," and even floated the idea of experimenting with four-guard looks.

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Quentin Grimes’ ‘energetic’ return further bolsters Sixers’ young backcourt

Grimes, who accepted his qualifying offer last week, joins an already-intriguing backcourt that also includes Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and VJ Edgecombe.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 11h

Bernie Parent , who died on Sept. 21 aged 80, was one of the Flyers' all-time greats and will be honored at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday and then again with a public celebration of life.

Flyers to remember the late Bernie Parent with a tribute patch and a celebration of life on Nov. 21

The Hall of Fame goalie, who died on Sept. 21 aged 80, was one of the Flyers' all-time greats and will be honored at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday and then again with a public celebration of life.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 12h

Quentin Grimes said he doesn’t have any ill will for the Sixers organization for refusing to meet his contract request.

"Not at all..." Grimes said. "Hopefully, I’ll be able to be back here longer. I wanted to be back here on a longer-term deal."

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Quentin Grimes holds no hard feelings for Sixers after failure to agree on long-term deal done: ‘It’s in the past’

Grimes said he's still willing to return to Philly next season and beyond: “Hopefully, I’ll be able to be back here longer. I wanted to be back here on a longer-term deal."

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 13h

When asked about his offseason work while waiting out his contract negotiations, Quentin Grimes said he was at the University of Houston and "If y’all know anything about Coach (Kelvin) Sampson, I was in pretty good shape."

Good chance to revive this story👇

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Quentin Grimes is ready to cash in on his hard work: ‘There is no gamble with Quentin’

The 25-year-old guard was a five-star recruit in high school who struggled in his first year at Kansas. He then developed at Houston into a first-round draft pick. Will the Sixers look to keep him?

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 16h

Some other updates: Joel Embiid practiced today, and had increased his activity up to 5-on-5 work. Paul George is still doing individual work, and expects to be integrated into team activities in coming days. Trendon Watford (hamstring) will not play in Friday’s preseason game.

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Quentin Grimes is here at the Sixers’ first practice post-Abu Dhabi trip.

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 16h

Quentin Grimes is here at the Sixers’ first practice post-Abu Dhabi trip.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 18h

The conversation lasted about an hour, a team source told The Inquirer.

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley have a private meeting as offense searches for identity

The discussion between the three stars lasted about an hour, a team source told The Inquirer. They talked "about how we move forward as a team so we continue to find ways to win," Hurts said.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 18h

Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley had a conversation Monday that the quarterback characterized the next day as a discussion “about how we move forward as a team so we continue to find ways to win games.”

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 19h

It turns out Jimmy Rollins is not a boat guy, at least as long as he’s living in California.

Jimmy Rollins sells his hole-in-one boat to a member of Pearl Jam

The TBS analyst and former National League MVP won the boat after sinking a hole-in-one in a golf tournament in July.

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Philadelphia Inquirer Sports @phillysport.bsky.social · 19h