Sixers Top Draft Pick Makes First Pitch At Phillies Game
It was a special day at the ballpark for the NBA's first overall pick Markelle Fultz.
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It was a special day at the ballpark for the NBA's first overall pick Markelle Fultz.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Monday afternoon that they have traded right-handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit.
Tommy Joseph and Cameron Rupp also homered and Freddy Galvis had three hits for the Phillies, who have scored 19 runs on seven homers and 14 extra-base hits while winning the last two.
Maikel Franco homered and doubled and Tommy Joseph had two doubles for the Phillies, who had 14 hits while setting season highs with five doubles and nine extra-base hits.
Chris discusses Anthony Scaramucci being named the new White House Communications Director, Sean Spicer's resignation as Press Secretary and the dangers of not getting enough sleep. He spoke with author Joshua Green about his new book, 'Devil's Bargain,' at 8:00 and Cameron Rupp from the Philadelphia Phillies about the first annual 'Ruppapalooza,' to benefit the PSPCA at 8:20.
The Philadelphia Phillies began slowly this season and then got worse, which made their fast start on Wednesday a surprise.
Phillies starter Nick Pivetta gave up three runs and five hits, striking out nine in seven innings.
Josh Bell had an RBI triple and Jordy Mercer had two hits and also tripled for the Pirates, who have won three of four.
Jacob deGrom struck out 12 in seven dominant innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the New York Mets edged the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Friday night.
Chris discusses the guilty plea from Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams to corruption charges, Donald Trump's Twitter attack on Morning Joe and a bill addressing sanctuary cities passing in the House of Representatives. He spoke to economist Chris Butler about Janet Yellen's comments on the state of the economy at 7:00, Kate McCloud from the Liberty USO about their salute to veterans that will occur at the Phillies game on the 4th of July at 8:00 and Dave Dougherty about his book, The Politically Incorrect Guide to the American Revolution at 8:20.
Chris reviewed yesterday's details from the Seth Williams trial, Joy Behar questioning Democrats' campaign strategy and seven pounds of illegal snails discovered by customs agents. At 7:20, he spoke with comedian Mitch Fatel, who will be performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend.
This was Philadelphia's 15th loss in 18 games.
The game has been rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader for Sunday, May 14.
Carlos Ruiz hit a three-run double against his old team to break the game open.
Ruiz got a standing ovation when he pinch hit in the eighth and flied out.
Cameron Rupp and Maikel Franco homered for Philadelphia.
Jerad Eickhoff (0-3) allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings.
Jeremy Hellickson allowed one run over six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
Chris discussed outgoing Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz saying he thinks Michael Flynn did not follow the law, a federal judge stopping the Trump administration from threatening to cut off funds to 'sanctuary cities' and Ohio Governor John Kasich's appearance on The View. He spoke with Richie Ashburn Jr at 7:00 about the Home Runs For Hearts event at Citizens Bank Park and White House Director of Media Affairs Helen Aguirre Ferre at 8:20 about Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
Tuesday night's baseball game between the Phillies and Miami Marlins has been postponed due to rain, officials have announced.
Maikel Franco hit a two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings and Cesar Hernandez had three hits and scored two runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Maikel Franco homered and doubled while breaking the longest hitless streak of his big league career.
Chris discussed the ouster of Bill O'Reilly from Fox News, the opening of the Museum of the American Revolution and why Senator Lindsey Graham is very excited about Donald Trump's foreign policy team. At 8:50, the Phillie Phanatic dropped by the studio to preview his birthday celebration on Sunday.
Jay Bruce homered twice and drove in five runs for the Mets.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
While it will be a significantly improved day, we are still tracking pop-up showers and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Sandy Alcantara pitched a four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
While it will be a significantly improved day, we are still tracking pop-up showers and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region.
The vehicle sought in a hit-and-run that left a woman dead in Southwest Philadelphia was located in Delco, police say.
Lauren Taylor, who trains at the CrossFit King of Prussia gym, won the Fittest Adaptive Athlete on Earth Award at the CrossFit Games in California.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
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.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
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.
Sandy Alcantara pitched a four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles reported to training camp Tuesday for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Cavan Sullivan's MLS rookie autograph patch card just sold for over $90,000 at auction.
A social media trend known as the "door kick challenge" is putting people on high alert and leading to criminal investigations in towns like Royersford. Josh Sanders has the latest.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday will be much better than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
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The vehicle was located in the area of Broadway and Oak avenues in Clifton Heights, according to police.