Phillies and Cole Hamels Agree to a Six-Year, $144 Million Contract Extension

Phillies Extend Cole Hamels. The Phils and Hamels have agreed to a six-year, $144 million contract extension that will keep the pitcher in red pinstripes through 2018. The $160 million total—thanks to a seventh-year vesting option—makes it the second-biggest contract ever signed by a pitcher. [Philly.com]

Brothers 13 and 17 Killed in Overbrook Park. A pair of teenage brothers were shot and killed in the city’s Overbrook Park section on Tuesday night. Authorities say that someone shot the 13-year-old boy in the head and the 17-year-old boy in the chest. Police believe the killings are drug-related. [Daily News]

Phils Come From Behind. Cliff Lee got shelled and the Phils were down 6-1 in the eighth inning. Then, backup catcher Erik Kratz launched a two-run home run. The team rallied to score four more and Jonathan Papelbon slammed the door shut in the ninth. That’s three straight come-from-behind wins for the Phils. [Phillies]

SRC to Vote on New Superintendent Contract. The School Reform Commission is set to vote on a contract for Dr. William Hite Jr.—the incoming superintendent of the Philadelphia School District. Hey! Here’s an idea: Let’s not include a bajillion dollar buyout option this time. [Daily News]

Aurora Shooting Suspect Spits. James Holmes—the suspect in the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado—reportedly will not stop spitting at guards. He’s actually been forced to wear a face guard. [Gawker]

AC Expressway Project Ending. The two-year, $15 million AC Expressway widening project should be wrapped up in the next two weeks. Some paving and some striping is, essentially, all that’s left to complete. [CBS 3]

Two Cops Sue the City. Two cops have filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that they should be compensated for damages they owe after losing civil suits. One cop was ordered to pay $165,000 to a man who claimed he was forced to perform oral sex on the officer. [Daily News]