Nick Castellanos, Phillies Finalize 5-Year, $100 Million Contract
Castellanos will be introduced at the team's spring training complex on Wednesday.
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Castellanos will be introduced at the team's spring training complex on Wednesday.
Schwarber will play mostly left field and serve as a designated hitter. He could see time at first base, too.
Castellanos, 30, is the second big bat the Phillies have added this week after reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper implored management to add another big bat.
Schwarber helps solve a lot of the Phillies' lineup problems ultimately, that is what his signing is intended to do.
Kyle Schwarber adds a powerful left-handed hitter to a Phillies lineup already featuring Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Rhys Hoskins.
To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Scott Moss was designated for assignment.
The reigning NL MVP said Monday it would be a "downer" if the Phillies didn't sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber.
Players voted to accept MLB's offer on a new labor deal on Thursday.
Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is showing that he's growing frustrated with the MLB lockout. The reigning National League MVP posted a picture on Instagram joking about playing in Japan if the lockout doesn't end soon.
World Series Champions Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard are on the ballot for the first time.
The owner-imposed lockout is MLB's first work stoppage in 26 years.
The Philadelphia Phillies have added a late-inning reliever.
Harper has a new pair of specially designed cleats to pair with his second NL MVP award thanks to North Camden youth baseball players.
Jones, a five-time All-Star reliever who had his best success closing for the Cleveland Indians, has died.
Former Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon is also a first-time candidate for the Class of 2022.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday fired head coach Bradley Carnell and made Jon Scheer their full-time sporting director.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper each hit home runs and the Phillies secured a series win over the Padres Tuesday.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
Cheltenham has canceled the 2026 football season for the high school's varsity and junior varsity programs, months after the 2025 season ended early amid a hazing investigation.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Part of Kensington Avenue is closed after a condemned building partially collapsed, officials say.
Sources say they expect the federal agency overseeing the tank farm to issue a report in the near future about what went wrong.
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood Wednesday, police said.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
Part of Kensington Avenue is closed after a condemned building partially collapsed, officials say.
Sources say they expect the federal agency overseeing the tank farm to issue a report in the near future about what went wrong.
A 15-year-old was critically injured in a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood Wednesday, police said.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Two people died and another is in critical condition after two shootings in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
Neighbors in Cumberland County say the noise from a data center is disrupting their quality of life and property values.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A former flight attendant who lost her arms and legs during the COVID-19 battle in 2021 is using new technology to help make life easier.
Michelle Lipchock went from being told she had just two years to live to now living every day to the fullest.
Sandy Sovann, 34, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, or PAP.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A.J. Brown was absent from the Philadelphia Eagles' OTAs on Wednesday ahead of a potential trade next week.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez broke Grover Cleveland Alexander's franchise scoreless inning streak set in 1911 Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday fired head coach Bradley Carnell and made Jon Scheer their full-time sporting director.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper each hit home runs and the Phillies secured a series win over the Padres Tuesday.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The shooting happened on the 3000 block of Nesper Street in the city's Mayfair neighborhood just after 5 p.m., police said.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
The Eagles once again have a new offensive coordinator. Sean Mannion will be tasked with calling the plays for Philadelphia's offense this season after the team moved on from Kevin Patullo.
Michelle Lipchock, a New Jersey mom, was diagnosed with lung cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her treatment, a special friendship with Lindsay Dougherty, a nurse practitioner at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center Perelman, blossomed.
Nearly 90 years ago, Dietz and Watson started in Old City. Today, the company is headquartered in the Northeast, with the fourth generation helping run the family-owned business. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
