Why Mike Schmidt believes former Phillies teammate belongs in Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame slugger Mike Schmidt, a former teammate of Davey Johnson's, writes that Johnson's time for the Hall of Fame is now.
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Hall of Fame slugger Mike Schmidt, a former teammate of Davey Johnson's, writes that Johnson's time for the Hall of Fame is now.
Jim Thome is among 16 members of the baseball Hall of Fame contemporary era committee that will consider an eight-man ballot that includes managers Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella and former Phillies infielder Davey Johnson.
The Philadelphia Phillies will honor Hall of Fame-bound Jim Thome with a special pregame ceremony at Citizens Bank Park on June 14.
Thome will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July.
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome and Omar Vizquel are among 19 first-time candidates on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot for baseball's Hall of Fame.
Some 200 lucky fans celebrated the achievement at a luncheon at Citizens Bank Park.
Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel became the latest inductee into the Phillies Wall Of Fame Saturday.
Bill Campbell discusses the Phillies' lack of trade deadline moves, Jim Thome, and new Flyers Hall Of Fame inductees.
The Indians announced Saturday that they will unveil a statue of Thome at Progressive Field.
Apparently, and at long last, Andy Reid has decided to pull the plug: Juan Castillo is no longer the Eagles' defensive coordinator.
Kyle Simon, a relief pitcher the Phillies got in the Thome trade, is performing.
In return for Jim Thome, the Phillies received two prospects in catcher Gabriel Lino and right-hander Kyle Simon.
Chris talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about their weekend series in Miami and trading Jim Thome to Baltimore and to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup. He continues to follow the fallout from the Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare, updates the latest in the case against Congressman Chaka Fattah's son, Chip, and details emails released indicating a coverup in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case at Penn State.
The struggling Phillies have traded Slugger Jim Thome to the Baltimore Orioles.
Pinch-hitter Jim Thome hit a home run leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Saturday after Jonathan Papelbon blew his first save in 18 chances this season.
Colby Rasmus hit a two-run homer, Brett Cecil won for the first time in almost a year and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Chris reviews yesterday's economic speeches by President Obama and Mitt Romney. He talks to Senator Pat Toomey, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, Comedian Judah Friedlander about his performances this weekend at Helium Comedy Club and CBS 3's Beasley Reece about Jim Thome's resent surge.
Jim Thome drove in four runs against his former team, including a long homer to pad Philadelphia's lead, and the Phillies hung on for a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Matt Wieters doubled in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Sunday.
Adam Jones hit a two-run homer in the 12th and the Baltimore Orioles won their eighth straight extra-inning game, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 Saturday and spoiling B.J. Rosenberg's major league debut.
Jim Thome broke loose in a big way, Shane Victorino homered and drove in five runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies emphatically ended a season-worst six-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 on Friday night.
Philadelphia was unable to generate anything offensively against Padres' starter Anthony Bass, and the sloppy play in the field didn't help as the Phillies lost to the Padres 6-1 on Sunday in the series finale.
The Phillies settled for a 3-3 tie with the Baltimore Orioles and lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-3 in split-squad spring training games on Sunday.
Chase Utley's style of play may have contributed to his injury problems.
Hunter Pence grew up idolizing Jim Thome, and now he gets to be his teammate.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
City council is considering cracking down on drivers who park or stop in bike lanes with the "Get Out The Bike Lane" bill.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
There will be two public viewings for Officer Jaime Roman on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 before his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
A Collingdale borough council meeting was canceled after a heated debate over a possible candidate for the next chief of police.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Two Center City hotels have earned "keys" from the Michelin Guide's new rating system.
Some police officers in Collingdale are angry about a possible plan to hire a new police chief under investigation by the district attorney's office.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
Thomas Sharp and James Garfield Elementary in Collingswood won't close after a bond referendum failed to pass.
Friends, family members and players gathered Monday to remember Coach Addiel Ortiz, who died in a crash in Vineland, New Jersey.
Dulce Alavez has been missing for five years, and her family is urging anyone with information to come forward.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
Delaware State Police said card skimmers were recently found at the self-checkout kiosks in four Wawa locations across Sussex County.
Philadelphia's weekend is headlined by warm and sunny days with comfortable nights. There was dense fog across South Jersey and Delaware this morning but the skies are cleared and temperatures are rising.
Camden High School shined in South Jersey under the lights in Week 2 of Friday Football Frenzy.
Former Mayor Michael Nutter opens up about his battle with prostate cancer in the American Cancer Society's "Know Your Score" PSA.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Having surgery and being treated at a hospital is a scary difficult ordeal for children but it's a little easier now for these girls who have some unique similarities.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
PennDOT is proposing to build 16 new walls in the city of Chester and Chester Township to act as sound barriers and block I-95 traffic noise. Here's how residents can get involved.
According to police, the motorcycle, operated by Ortiz, was riding eastbound on Maple Avenue when it struck a Chevrolet Traverse making a left turn into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex entrance.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
A tractor-trailer crash near Airport Road is blocking multiple lanes of I-95 southbound on Friday morning.
Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Phillies defeated the Brewers in a matchup of division leaders.
Philadelphia Phillies fans can now enter a lottery to get a chance to buy postseason tickets. Here's how.
Nick Sirianni navigated a string of questionable calls that still left Philadelphia's fourth-year coach guiding the Eagles to the brink of a victory.
The MLBPA is suing DraftKings and bet365, alleging the unauthorized use of player names and images, including Bryce Harper's.
Saquon Barkley shouldered the blame for the Eagles' 22-21 loss to the Falcons. "If I make the catch, game's over," he said.
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump declared "I hate Taylor Swift!" in a Truth Social post Sunday, days after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who died nearly two months after being shot in Kensington during a traffic stop, will be laid to rest this week. A public viewing will be held for Roman on Sept. 18 at Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia, and a second viewing will happen on Sept. 19 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia before Roman's funeral.
It'll be cloudy across the Delaware Valley today, with the chance for scattered showers and drizzle throughout the morning and afternoon. Thursday could see a few breaks of sun, but clouds increase again on Friday, which is also when we could see another round of afternoon and evening showers.
Grant Gilmore is tracking the latest potential for rain in the Philadelphia region this week.
Two of the oldest elementary schools in Collingswood, New Jersey, will remain open after voters rejected a bond referendum on Tuesday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon as WHYY and the National Association of Black Journalists hosted an invitation-only conversation with the Democratic presidential nominee.