Zac Veen is just the 5th player in Rockies history to have 2+ HR and 7+ RBI through his first 6 career games.
• Trevor Story (2016) (7 HR, 12 RBI)
• Tom Murphy (2015) (3 HR, 8 RBI)
• Warming Bernabel (2025) (3 HR, 7 RBI)
• Nolan Arenado (2013) (2 HR, 7 RBI)
• Zac Veen (2026) (2 HR, 7 RBI)
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Keenan Allen currently sits at 12,051 career receiving yards, 33rd all time. With 671 receiving yards this upcoming season, Allen would move into the top 25 all time.
25.) Art Monk (12,721)
26.) Davante Adams (12,633)
27.) Brandon Marshall (12,351)
28.) Antonio Brown (12,291)
29.) Jimmy Smith (12,287)
30.) Charlie Joiner (12,146)
31.) Hines Ward (12,083)
32.) Derrick Mason (12,061)
33.) Keenan Allen (12,051)
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Bryce Harper has been on another level since the Phillies acquired Luis Arraez:
• .304 BA
• .515 OBP
• 20 BB
• Reached base safely in 14 consecutive games
How rare is it for a Phillie to have 20 walks in a 13-game span?
Harper’s 20 walks tie him for the most in a 13-game span by a Phillies player and make him just the fifth Phillie in franchise history to do so.
• Bryce Harper (20) 2026
• Kyle Schwarber (20) 2023
• Dave Hollins (20) 1995
• Lenny Dykstra (20) 1993
• Roy Thomas (20) 1902
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Through 606 career games, Corbin Carroll has:
• 100 HR
• 57 3B
Of the 27 players who have recorded 50+ triples in their first 625 MLB games, Carroll has by far the most home runs.
• Roberto Clemente — 77 HR, 51 3B
• John Stone — 38 HR, 64 3B
• Happy Felsch — 35 HR, 54 3B
• Owen Wilson — 33 HR, 53 3B
• Hal Chase — 32 HR, 50 3B
• Ed Delahanty — 32 HR, 53 3B
• Curt Walker — 31 HR, 59 3B
• Harry Lumley — 31 HR, 54 3B
• Buck Freeman — 31 HR, 66 3B
• Joe Jackson — 30 HR, 76 3B
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Pedro Martinez made his Phillies debut on this day in 2009 as Philadelphia defeated the Cubs 12-5.
Martinez pitched 5 innings, striking out 5 while allowing 3 runs.
While Pedro was only with the Phillies for a short stint, he made an immediate impact.
He is the only pitcher in Phillies history age 35 or older to record 5+ wins and 1 or fewer losses through his first 9 starts with the team.
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Randy Arozarena now has back-to-back seasons with 15+ home runs and 20+ stolen bases as a Mariner.
That ties him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the fourth-most such seasons in franchise history.
1.) Julio Rodríguez — 4
T-2.) Mike Cameron — 3
T-2.) Alex Rodriguez — 3
T-4.) Ken Griffey Jr. — 2
T-4.) Randy Arozarena — 2
T-6.) Leonys Martín — 1
T-6.) Michael Saunders — 1
T-6.) Ichiro Suzuki — 1
T-6.) Phil Bradley — 1
T-6.) Ruppert Jones — 1
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Corbin Burnes put together one of the most dominant pitching performances in Brewers history on this day in 2021.
Burnes struck out 10 consecutive Cubs hitters, tying the MLB record set by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver in 1970.
He became just the third pitcher in MLB history to accomplish the feat, joining Seaver and Aaron Nola, who matched the record earlier that season.
The 10 consecutive strikeouts also set a Brewers franchise record.
Burnes finished the game with:
• 15 K
• 4 H
• 0 R
• 0 BB
It was one of just 69 games in MLB history in which a pitcher recorded 15+ strikeouts while allowing four or fewer hits and no runs.
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Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs in the Phillies’ 7-6 win over the Blue Jays, giving him 28 multi-home run games as a Phillie.
That puts him just one behind Ryan Howard for the second-most in Phillies franchise history.
1.) Mike Schmidt — 44
2.) Ryan Howard — 29
3.) Kyle Schwarber — 28
4.) Chuck Klein — 23
5.) Chase Utley — 21
He is now tied with Reggie Jackson, Ernie Banks and Vladimir Guerrero for the 29th-most multi-home run games in MLB history.
21.) Harmon Killebrew — 46
22.) Manny Machado — 45
T-23.) Willie McCovey — 44
T-23.) Mike Schmidt — 44
T-25.) Lou Gehrig — 43
T-25.) Dave Kingman — 43
T-25.) Andrew Jones — 43
T-25.) Miguel Cabrera — 43
T-29.) Ernie Banks — 42
T-29.) Reggie Jackson — 42
T-29.) Vladimir Guerrero — 42
T-29.) Mark Teixeira — 42
T-29.) Kyle Schwarber — 42
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Wade Boggs became the 23rd player in MLB history to record 3,000 career hits, homering in the sixth inning off Indians pitcher Chris Haney to reach the milestone.
Boggs became the first player ever to reach 3,000 hits with a home run.
Among the 33 members of the 3,000-hit club, Boggs’ .415 career on-base percentage ranks fifth all time.
1.) Ty Cobb — .433
2.) Tris Speaker — .428
3.) Eddie Collins — .424
4.) Stan Musial — .417
5.) Wade Boggs — .415
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The Phillies offense poured it on against the Nationals, winning 7-3 while racking up eight doubles.
How rare is it for the Phillies to hit eight doubles in a game?
It’s just the fourth time they’ve done it since 2000.
• (9/6/24) — 8 doubles at Marlins
• (8/1/21) — 9 doubles at Pirates
• (5/4/00) — 8 doubles vs. Reds
• (8/6/26) — 8 doubles vs. Nationals
It’s also just the 20th time in Phillies franchise history.
• (6/23/86) — 11 doubles vs. Cubs
• (6/11/85) — 10 doubles vs. Mets
• (8/1/21) — 9 doubles at Pirates
• (6/7/35) — 9 doubles vs. Brooklyn
• (8/1/32) — 9 doubles vs. Pirates
• (6/20/31) — 9 doubles vs. Reds
• (6/6/30) — 9 doubles vs. Reds
• (9/6/24) — 8 doubles at Marlins
• (5/4/00) — 8 doubles vs. Reds
• (8/28/89) — 8 doubles at Giants
• (8/14/82) — 8 doubles at Expos
• (9/16/77) — 8 doubles at Cardinals
• (6/25/53) — 8 doubles at Cubs
• (7/6/34) — 8 doubles vs. Braves
• (6/24/33) — 8 doubles vs. Cardinals
• (4/24/33) — 8 doubles vs. Braves
• (5/30/22) — 8 doubles vs. Giants
• (9/14/20) — 8 doubles vs. Reds
• (5/15/11) — 8 doubles vs. Reds
• (8/6/26) — 8 doubles vs. Nationals
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On this day in sports history, August 6, 1999:
Tony Gwynn recorded the 3,000th hit of his Hall of Fame career as the Padres defeated the Expos, 12-10. Gwynn went 4-for-5 to help lead San Diego to the victory.
Among the 33 members of the 3,000-hit club, Gwynn’s career .338 batting average is tied for the third-highest.
1.) Ty Cobb — .366
2.) Tris Speaker — .345
T-3.) Tony Gwynn — .338
T-3.) Nap Lajoie — .338
5.) Cap Anson — .334
T-6.) Eddie Collins — .333
T-6.) Paul Waner — .333
8.) Stan Musial — .331
T-9.) Wade Boggs — .328
T-9.) Rod Carew — .328
T-9.) Honus Wagner — .328
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Football officially kicks off today with the Hall of Fame Game
Former Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett gets the start for the Panthers against the Cardinals.
Pickett helped lead the Eagles to a 41-7 win over the Cowboys in Week 17 of the 2024 season, clinching the NFC East.
He is one of just 10 Eagles quarterbacks to record both a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown in a game against Dallas.
• Donovan McNabb — 4 games
• Jalen Hurts — 3 games
• Sonny Jurgensen — 1 game
• Roman Gabriel — 1 game
• Randall Cunningham — 1 game
• Ty Detmer — 1 game
• Michael Vick — 1 game
• Mark Sanchez — 1 game
• Gardner Minshew II — 1 game
• Kenny Pickett — 1 game
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On This Day in Philly Sports History: August 5, 2009
The Phillies defeated the Rockies 7-0 behind one of the best rookie pitching performances in franchise history. J.A. Happ tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits while striking out 10.
It remains one of only three complete-game shutouts by a Phillies pitcher age 26 or younger with 10+ strikeouts since 2000.
• Vince Velasquez — 16 SO (April 14, 2016 vs. Padres)
• J.A. Happ — 10 SO (August 5, 2009 vs. Rockies)
• Randy Wolf — 10 SO (August 31, 2002 at Mets)
It is also one of only 19 complete-game shutouts
with 10+ strikeouts by a Phillies pitcher age 26 or younger in franchise history.
• Art Mahaffey — 17 SO (April 23, 1961 vs. Cubs)
• Vince Velasquez — 16 SO (April 14, 2016 vs. Padres)
• Ray Culp — 12 SO (May 26, 1963 at Reds)
• Kevin Gross — 12 SO (April 22, 1988 vs. Expos)
• Curt Simmons — 12 SO (May 13, 1952 vs. Cubs)
• Dennis Bennett — 11 SO (June 2, 1962 vs. Dodgers)
• Ray Culp — 11 SO (June 22, 1963 at Mets)
• Grant Jackson — 11 SO (June 12, 1969 at Dodgers)
• Johnny Lush — 11 SO (May 1, 1906 at Brooklyn Superbas)
• George Chalmers — 10 SO (August 12, 1911 at Giants)
• Ray Culp — 10 SO (July 29, 1965 at Pirates)
• Tommy Greene — 10 SO (May 18, 1993 at Marlins)
• Tommy Greene — 10 SO (May 23, 1991 at Expos)
• J.A. Happ — 10 SO (August 5, 2009 vs. Rockies)
• Grant Jackson — 10 SO (June 26, 1969 at Mets)
• Chris Short — 10 SO (August 21, 1964 vs. Pirates)
• Curt Simmons — 10 SO (May 16, 1953 at Braves)
• Rick Wise — 10 SO (August 22, 1969 vs. Padres)
• Randy Wolf — 10 SO (August 31, 2002 at Mets)
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Through 12 starts this season, Troy Melton has emerged as one of the best young pitchers in baseball.
2026 season:
7-1
1.58 ERA
64 strikeouts
He’s one of just 25 pitchers in MLB history age 25 or younger to record at least seven wins, a sub-1.75 ERA, and 60+ strikeouts through their first 12 starts of a season.
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Junior Caminero now has 84 career home runs in just 316 MLB games.
His 84 home runs are the eighth-most by any player through their first 316 career games in MLB history.
1.) Ryan Howard (Phillies) — 98 HR
T-2.) Pete Alonso (Mets) — 93 HR
T-2.) Fernando Tatís Jr. (Padres) — 93 HR
T-4.) Yordan Alvarez (Astros) — 91 HR
T-4.) Gary Sánchez (Yankees) — 91 HR
T-6.) Aaron Judge (Yankees) — 89 HR
T-6.) Bob Horner (Braves) — 89 HR
8.) Junior Caminero (Rays) — 84 HR
T-9.) Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves) — 83 HR
T-9.) Joey Gallo (Rangers) — 83 HR
T-9.) Chuck Klein (Phillies) — 83 HR
12.) Mark McGwire (Athletics) — 82 HR
T-13.) Joe DiMaggio (Yankees) — 82 HR
T-13.) Ryan Braun (Brewers) — 81 HR
T-15.) Rudy York (Tigers) — 81 HR
T-15.) Ralph Kiner (Pirates) — 80 HR
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On This Day in Sports History: August 1, 1973
With the Yankees and Red Sox tied 2-2 in the top of the ninth, Thurman Munson attempted to score from third on a missed bunt by Gene Michael, crashing into Carlton Fisk at home plate. The two catchers immediately came up swinging, creating one of baseball’s most memorable brawls.
Despite his career being tragically cut short at age 32, Munson put together some of the greatest offensive seasons ever by a catcher. He is tied for the sixth-most 100-RBI seasons by a catcher in MLB history.
T-1.) Mike Piazza — 6
T-1.) Johnny Bench — 6
3.) Yogi Berra — 5
T-4.) Gary Carter — 4
T-4.) Bill Dickey — 4
T-6.) Thurman Munson — 3
T-6.) Roy Campanella — 3
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The Padres traded 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy to the White Sox in exchange for Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Adam Russell, and minor leaguer Dexter Carter.
Peavy left San Diego as one of the greatest starting pitchers in franchise history, finishing his Padres career tied for second in franchise wins.
1.) Eric Show — 100 wins
T-2.) Randy Jones — 92 wins
T-2.) Jake Peavy — 92 wins
4.) Ed Whitson — 77 wins
5.) Andy Ashby — 70 wins
He also remains the Padres’ all-time strikeout leader.
1.) Jake Peavy — 1,348 strikeouts
2.) Andy Benes — 1,036 strikeouts
3.) Trevor Hoffman — 1,029 strikeouts
4.) Eric Show — 951 strikeouts
5.) Andy Ashby — 829 strikeouts
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Traded to the Phillies just two days earlier, Cliff Lee tossed a complete-game four-hitter in his first start with the Phillies as they beat the Giants 5-1. Lee carried a no-hitter through the first five innings.
It was the first of 12 complete games Lee would throw with the Phillies, the third-most by any Phillies pitcher since 2000.
1.) Roy Halladay — 18 complete games
2.) Cole Hamels — 14 complete games
3.) Cliff Lee — 12 complete games
4.) Randy Wolf — 11 complete games
5.) Brett Myers — 8 complete games
6.) Aaron Nola — 6 complete games
T-7.) Zach Eflin — 5 complete games
T-7.) Kevin Millwood — 5 complete games
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Chase Utley homered for the second consecutive game as the Phillies defeated the Nationals 8-5.
The home run gave Utley 27 home runs and 75 RBI through the Phillies’ first 105 games of the 2008 season.
He’s one of only six second basemen in MLB history to record at least 27 home runs and 75 RBI through their team’s first 105 games of a season.
• Rogers Hornsby (Cardinals, 1925) — 33 HR • 113 RBI
• Ketel Marte (Diamondbacks, 2024) — 29 HR • 81 RBI
• Jay Bell (Diamondbacks, 1999) — 29 HR • 81 RBI
• Bret Boone (Mariners, 2003) — 28 HR • 87 RBI
• Rogers Hornsby (Cardinals, 1922) — 28 HR • 104 RBI
• Chase Utley (Phillies, 2008) — 27 HR • 75 RBI
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Adrián Beltré became the 31st member of the 3,000-hit club, collecting the milestone hit with a double off Orioles pitcher Wade Miley.
He’s one of only 11 players in MLB history with at least 3,000 career hits and 450 home runs.
• Henry Aaron — 3,771 H • 755 HR
• Albert Pujols — 3,384 H • 703 HR
• Alex Rodriguez — 3,115 H • 696 HR
• Willie Mays — 3,293 H • 660 HR
• Rafael Palmeiro — 3,020 H • 569 HR
• Miguel Cabrera — 3,174 H • 511 HR
• Eddie Murray — 3,255 H • 504 HR
• Adrián Beltré — 3,166 H • 477 HR
• Stan Musial — 3,630 H • 475 HR
• Dave Winfield — 3,110 H • 465 HR
• Carl Yastrzemski — 3,419 H • 452 HR
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