Phillies Surge, Dodgers Stumble, and Waivers Shake Up MLB Playoff Race

Bryson Stott crushed a 464-foot moon shot to right field in the second inning, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a lead they would never relinquish in a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. The win capped a torrid August for Philadelphia, who finished the month with a 21-7 record—the best in Major League Baseball—and extended their winning streak to five games.

MVP of the Day

Aaron Nola delivered another masterful performance on the...