The Latest Breaking News from JT Realmuto

PHILADELPHIA — Some starters will retire to the clubhouse immediately after their outing is done. Or they’ll get treatment, do a workout, or watch video. Everyone is different. But on Friday night, Cristopher Sánchez threw his final pitch of the night and decided to wait a while.

CHICAGO — It wasn’t a home run. But it didn’t matter.

PHILADELPHIA — The record will reflect that J.T. Realmuto doubled to lead off the eighth inning Friday night, stole third base, and scored the go-ahead run on Edmundo Sosa’s sinking liner to left field.

The umpire appeared to give J.T. Realmuto first base after the Phillies catcher asked for it.

CINCINNATI — For 44 minutes Sunday, before the finale of another series that didn’t go as planned, the Phillies idled in a rain delay. How fitting. Because extra time to stew over the previous day’s 13-run humiliation never hurt anyone.

CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber got a good pitch (94-mph fastball) in a desirable location (over the heart of the plate) in the perfect situation (bases loaded).

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park on Friday with a different lineup than most expected. Infielder Kody Clemens, who was activated earlier that day, was in the eight hole. Bench outfielder Jake Cave was in the seven hole. Instead of batting second and third, Bryce Harper and…

LOS ANGELES — It was the third inning Saturday and Clayton Kershaw needed a moment to collect himself.

PHILADELPHIA — John Middleton wanted to be the one to tell Bryce Harper. So, shortly after lunchtime in Philadelphia on the first Monday in December, once Trea Turner had accepted the Phillies’ $300 million offer, the owner reached for his phone and called the star slugger at home in Las…