This is the October 1, 2012 news archive. View today's Phillies news and rumors.

Philadelphia Phillies News and Rumors

Nats wrap up NL East title despite loss to Phils Associated Press, ESPN.com Despite being beaten 2-0 by the Phillies on Monday night, the Nationals earned their first division title since moving from Montreal in 2005, because the second-place Braves lost 2-1 at the Pirates.
	Victory In Loss: The Nationals clinched the NL East despite losing… Oct 1, 2012 CNNSI.com The Nationals clinched the NL East despite losing Monday. Washington fell 2-0 to the Phillies, but secured the division after the Braves were eliminated after falling 2-1 to the Pirates.

← Newer News Older News →

Phillies Video

(more)

00:31

Nationals Capture NL East Despite Loss
Oct 1
Despite being beaten 2-0, the Nationals earned their first division title since moving from Montreal in 2005, due to the Braves loss to the Pirates.

Sports Columnists

Defense still leading way for Chicago Bears
Oct 1
The Bears' defense is aging, but it put on a dominant display in Dallas.
Los Angeles Lakers' Letter of the Day -- A
Oct 1
Can Los Angeles Lakers' many type-A personalities coexist on the same team in 2012-13? J.A. Adande turns to Steve Jobs for some insight.
Peter King: Taking stock of the top stories in the season's first four gam…
Oct 1
The NFL at the quarter pole: strange days indeed. Cards and Vikings, a combined 7-1. Saints and Lions, a combined 1-7. Rookie quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck are plugging away, playing well, but the best rookie of the first quarter of th…
Don Banks: Victorious Vick helps Eagles finally resemble the team they wan…
Oct 1
PHILADELPHIA -- Say what you will about the state of Michael Vick's game so far this season. Call him turnover-prone, or injury-prone or forever prone to spark raging debates about his worthiness and suitability to be the starting quarterback in Philade…