A look back at some of the Phillie Phanatic's most phantastic moments
In honor of the Phillie Phanatic's birthday, here's a look back at some of our favorite moments with Major League Baseball's top mascot.
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In honor of the Phillie Phanatic's birthday, here's a look back at some of our favorite moments with Major League Baseball's top mascot.
The field improvements for little leaguers come just in time for the return of baseball season.
Drexel Hill little leaguers arrived at Dermond Recreation Area Saturday to find new soil and grass, updated dugout surfaces and new equipment for the field's PA system to celebrate the return of baseball season.
Monday night marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. The No. 42 is retired all over the MLB, but the Philadelphia Phillies went the extra mile to honor Robinson and the many players he influenced.
April in Philadelphia "is pretty tough," Phillies' superstar Bryce Harper said. His slump is affecting the team's ability to win.
Despite the lack of run support, Zack Wheeler cruised through five innings with 10 strikeouts. But he ran into trouble in the sixth inning.
As of Friday night, Nick Castellanos has eight hits on the season, all singles; his batting average is .160. Manager Rob Thomson says the right fielder is "working very hard to get through it."
Rob Thomson explains the decision to sit Johan Rojas again; more at-bats for Brandon Marsh for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ranger Suárez struck out eight over six shutout innings. Brandon Marsh, Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm went deep to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 Thursday.
The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday revealed their Nike City Connect jerseys, which incorporate the city's official colors, blue and yellow, and the Liberty Bell.
The Philadelphia Phillies will unveil their new Nike MLB City Connect jerseys later this week at their team store at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies are holding a block party Friday to help celebrate the unveiling of the new City Connect jerseys. The jerseys debut in the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park starting at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5.
Kyle Schwarber is healthier, leaner and off to a very un-Schwarber-like start in 2024, and that's an excellent thing for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jayson Stark, a writer for The Athletic, says he is traveling to Austin, Texas with his family to see the "once in a lifetime" 2024 eclipse.
Bryce Harper homered for his first three hits of the season, including a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-4.
A South Philadelphia bakery, The Underbite Bites, sent a carrot cake to the Atlanta Braves this weekend.
Following a 9-3 defeat on Opening Day, the Braves dominated the Phillies in a 12-4 victory in the second game of the season.
A pizza shop in Queen Village is showing some "Brotherly Love" to the Atlanta Braves while they're in town. It all started with an order from the rival baseball team. Ryan Hughes reports.
The Atlanta Braves secured a decisive win in what marked the 20th season start at Citizens Bank Park.
Rain, rain went away and there will be baseball on Friday. Here's what the weather forecast will be like for the Phillies' home opener against the Atlanta Braves.
Kyle Schwarber is back in the leadoff spot for the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day. Here's the rest of their lineup against the Atlanta Braves.
The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday morning released their hype video for the 2024 season, saying that "it's time to make more history" in Year 20 at Citizens Bank Park.
The march toward another Red October in Philadelphia begins Friday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Here's everything you need to know for the Phillies-Braves Opening Day matchup.
The Philadelphia Phillies open the 2024 season at home Friday against the Atlanta Braves. See the full schedule.
Sports Director Don Bell has everything you need to know ahead of the Phillies' Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park on Friday.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating multiple fatal shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, officials say.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating multiple fatal shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, officials say.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating multiple fatal shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, officials say.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
Philadelphia's July 4th concert resumed after midnight after a severe thunderstorm warning forced the show to pause and prompted an evacuation of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival is closing early Sunday evening because of expected storms.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Severe weather forced Philadelphia's Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway to be delayed several hours, but spectators who stuck around say the show was well worth it. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Temperatures will top out in the 90s Sunday, though it'll feel like 10 degrees with the humidity. Potentially damaging showers and storms move in again tonight, with the biggest risks being strong winds, intense lightning and flash flooding.
Negotiations are set to resume Sunday morning between PECO and IBEW Local 614 workers after the union went on strike Saturday.
As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, this week's Pet Project celebrates the dogs of the Revolutionary War era. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson looks at the evolution in purpose and appearance in dogs over the last 250 years.
The Philadelphia area can expect severe storms Sunday and Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.