Antonio Bastardo Gets 50-Game Suspension, Rodriguez Reportedly Through 2014
Phillies left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo will be suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for a violation of the league's drug policy.
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Phillies left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo will be suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for a violation of the league's drug policy.
Phillies fans say that regardless of the team's failures, Charlie Manuel should not be fired.
Chris Johnson drove in a pair of runs and Alex Wood pitched six strong innings to lead the Atlanta Braves to their 10th straight victory, 4-1 over the slumping Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night.
A person familiar with deliberations tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has informed the New York Yankees that Alex Rodriguez will be suspended Monday but can play while he appeals the penalty.
Alex Rodriguez brushed aside any worries about a pending suspension, saying he plans to play for the New York Yankees on Monday.
Brian McCann and Chris Johnson hit consecutive homers in a five-run fifth inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to their eighth straight win with a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
The WIP Morning Show picks Darren Daulton as the Winner of the week, and Jonathan Papelbon as the Weasel.
Mitch Williams says that the 1993 Phillies were the most fun he's ever had in baseball.
Two weeks ago in Philadelphia, there was a whole lot of nothing going on in sports. It was clearly the calm before the storm. Though the Phillies still did a whole lot of nothing, at least they made some news doing it this week.
Alex Arias and pinch-hitter Roger Kieschnick had RBI singles off Jonathan Papelbon in the top of the ninth inning, then Sergio Romo escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday night.
He spent four years with Philadelphia from 2008-11, saving 100 games in that span.
The Phillies have called up right handed pitcher Ethan Martin from AAA Lehigh Valley, and he will make his first career big league start on Friday night, the team announced today.
This team is in real, serious trouble. And it's not the sort of trouble they can spend their way out of.
Chad Gaudin threw seven sharp innings, Brett Pill and Brandon Crawford hit homers, and the San Francisco Giants snapped a five-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
The Phillies will be offering a 50/50 raffle at weekend games at Citizen's Bank Park for the rest of the season.
As MLB's trade deadline approaches, one name that appears to be completely out of every trade rumor is Phillies second baseman Chase Utley.
Carlos Ruiz and Michael Young hit two-run homers to back John Lannan, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-3 Tuesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
The Phillies drag an eight-game losing streak into Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night as they open a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants.
Phillies to call up third base prospect Cody Asche.
The Phillies are losing... a lot. Eight losses in their last nine games, as the trade deadline approaches, and the thought that an era of Phillies baseball may be coming to an end.
The MLB non-waiver trade deadline is Wednesday, and rumors continue to fly about many key Phillies players.
A report says the Phillies are talking to teams about trading Clff Lee.
Jonathan Papelbon says he'd rather be traded than put up with the way the Phillies have played.
With the Phillies coming home after a 1-8 road trip, the best era in team history could be coming to a close.
According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, a club source says the Phillies and Cuban right-handed pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez have agreed on a multi-year deal.
A man was sentenced to at least 40 years behind bars for the fatal shootings of Nicolas Elizalde and Nafis Betrand-Hill in Philadelphia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
A man was sentenced to at least 40 years behind bars for the fatal shootings of Nicolas Elizalde and Nafis Betrand-Hill in Philadelphia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Philadelphia police are looking for a man accused of assaulting an off-duty officer and stealing his gun, police said.
A man was sentenced to at least 40 years behind bars for the fatal shootings of Nicolas Elizalde and Nafis Betrand-Hill in Philadelphia.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
Philadelphia police are looking for a man accused of assaulting an off-duty officer and stealing his gun, police said.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, thousands of volunteers teamed up to give back to the Philadelphia community at Lincoln Financial Field. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The Pennsauken community came together to place nearly 3,000 American Flags around the 9/11 memorial. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Ceremonies at the Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield will honor the 18 Bucks County residents killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. Brandon Goldner reports.
We improve by midday with some sunshine, lower humidity and highs around 80. Kate Bilo has the forecast.
Experts say the surge in diesel prices will likely to have ripple effects for consumers as businesses pass on their higher energy costs.