Japanese-born stars have become fixtures in October. This winter, the Phillies have another opportunity to enter a market that has been out of reach.

The White House said in a statement that MLB asked the administration about hosting a game at a national park, adding that the National Park Service has not granted a permit to do so.

The Phils grab a fresh arm to help them get through the season.

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Here are MLB magic numbers, remaining schedules and tiebreakers for contenders through Friday, Sept. 11, along with playoff matchups if Wild Card Series began Saturday, Sept. 12.

DENVER – Right-handed starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen's attempt to tame Coors Field ended Monday, when the Rockies announced that they had designated him for assignment. Lorenzen, 34, became a rare ...