Lee Returns To Texas To Start Phillies Season Opener
CLiff Lee starts Monday for Philadelphia in an interleague season opener against the Rangers, his first game in Arlington since pitching for Texas in the 2010 World Series.
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CLiff Lee starts Monday for Philadelphia in an interleague season opener against the Rangers, his first game in Arlington since pitching for Texas in the 2010 World Series.
The Opening Day roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.
Saturday's game between the Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Fans got their first taste of live action at Citizens Bank Park Friday night, as the Phillies hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first of a two-game "On-Deck" series.
Infielder Jayson Nix was acquired by the Phillies from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced Friday night.
Chase Utley had all three of Philadelphia's hits, breaking out of a spring slump with a pair of doubles.
Drew Hutchison gave up one hit in 5 1-3 scoreless innings and led the Toronto Blue Jays past the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Thursday.
The omens came the first day of Spring Training, when Phils' ace Cole Hamels opened by announcing he had biceps tendinitis and was behind schedule. That was followed by the supposed rift between Jimmy Rollins and manager Ryne Sandberg, a collective team hitting slump, and then for good measure, throw in some MRSA, which Freddy Galvis contracted.
A day after the Phillies announced Bobby Abreu would not make the roster, they gave him his unconditional release to pursue other options around Major League Baseball.
Chris Stigall talked to Phillies Outfielder Dom Brown from Clearwater on the last day of Spring Training on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
"For us, we've got all the confidence in the world," Lee told reporters, "and expect to win and win the division and get to the World Series and win that ultimately. That's what we're expecting to do."
Only Wil Nieves and Chase Utley managed hits off Tigers pitchers, both singles, for the Phillies.
Outfielder Bobby Abreu has been informed that he has not made the Phillies' Opening Day roster, the team announced Wednesday.
The Washington Nationals have signed utilityman Kevin Frandsen to a major league contract for one year worth $900,000.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova student was charged with sexually assaulting another student, a university spokesperson said Sunday.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Quinton Byfield's overtime winner lifts the Kings over the Flyers 3-2, extending Philadelphia's slide to four straight losses.
Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
On the heels of a brutal stretch of bitter cold and snow, Punxsutawney Phil has predicted another six weeks of winter after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide Tour to Citizens Bank Park in Philly in June.
The Groundhog Day celebration draws tens of thousands to Punxsutawney, where Phil makes his annual prediction.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid another day of freezing conditions in the Delaware Valley.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide Tour to Citizens Bank Park in Philly in June.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
On the heels of a brutal stretch of bitter cold and snow, Punxsutawney Phil has predicted another six weeks of winter after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Crews continue to clean up from the storm that dumped 9 inches of snow on Philadelphia.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova student was charged with sexually assaulting another student, a university spokesperson said Sunday.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
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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.
Two-time Grammy-nominated folk-pop singer Noah Kahan announced The Great Divide Tour on Monday, a 22-city, 23-show stadium summer tour across North America.
Lou Capozzoli, the owner of South Philadelphia's iconic Ray's Happy Birthday Bar, has died. He was 86.
Christian McBride took home two Grammys in the jazz category and Will Yip won his first Grammy award in the rock category.
If highs stay below freezing on Monday, it'll mark 10 days straight locked below 32, which has only happened six times on record in our area. With the breeze, it's still dangerously cold, especially Monday morning. Along with the possibly record-setting stretch of cold days, the NEXT Weather team is looking at two chances of measurable snow this week.
Crews are still working to clear snow from neighborhoods around Philadelphia one week after a major storm. Complicating their efforts is the extreme cold, which has caused several water main breaks around the city.
