Blog: Things Are Improving For The Phillies
Cliff Lee is close to returning to the mound and the Phillies are playing better baseball lately. Lee took a measurable step toward getting back in stride early this week.
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Cliff Lee is close to returning to the mound and the Phillies are playing better baseball lately. Lee took a measurable step toward getting back in stride early this week.
Howard, a St. Louis native, has hit safely in 22 of 27 regular season games at Busch Stadium. He has 38 RBIs in St. Louis and a .374 batting average.
Ryan Howard homered and drove in the go-ahead run in Philadelphia's five-run 13th inning, and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-1 on Monday night.
Chris covers the developing crisis in Iraq, President Obama's intervention to halt the SEPTA strike, and Jimmy Rollins becoming the Phillies all-time hits leaders. He talks to Ryne Sandberg and Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Phillies 3-0 Sunday to win a road series for the first time this season.
Hall of Famer Jim Bunning was honored at Sunday's Phillies game on the 50th anniversary of his Father's Day perfect game.
Jimmy Rollins singled in the fifth to become the Phillies' hits leader as Philadelphia scored a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs Saturday.
Jimmy Rollins passed Mike Schmidt Saturday afternoon to become the Phillies all-time leader in hits.
Phillies pitcher Roberto Hernandez has been ejected in the sixth inning after hitting Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro with a pitch.
Chris details Hillary Clinton's trouble answering questions on gay marriage, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's appearance on Jimmy Fallon, and the declining state of Iraq. He talks to CBS 3's Beasley Reece, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, and foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski.
Pinch-hitter Reid Brignac hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the sixth inning, John Mayberry Jr. hit a three-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 to complete a three-game sweep Thursday in a game played in steady rain.
Reid Brignac hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.
Jonathan Papelbon left the bases loaded in a scoreless ninth to record his 300th career save, becoming the 26th pitcher to reach that mark. He has 14 consecutive saves after blowing his first try.
Chris Stigall talked to Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg on 1210 WPHT after a tough stretch for the team that has seen them fall to the bottom of the National League after losing eight of their last nine games.
Chris discusses the crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that injured Comedian Tracy Morgan, the latest details in the detainee swap for POW Bowe Bergdahl, and Hillary Clinton's defense of the speaking fees she has charged since leaving the White House. He talks to Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup.
The Phillies couldn't capitalize enough Sunday to avoid their eighth loss in nine games.
The Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right shoulder.
The Reds overcame homers by Marlon Byrd, Carlos Ruiz and Jimmy Rollins, sending the Phillies to their seventh loss in eight games.
Left-hander Cole Hamels pitched into the eighth inning as he stayed unbeaten against Cincinnati, and Jimmy Rollins moved closer to the Phillies' hit record with a solo homer, leading Philadelphia to an 8-0 victory Friday night.
Chase Utley is the greatest second baseman in Phillies history and one of the most beloved athletes to ever play in Philadelphia.
Chris covers the latest in the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl affair and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's plan to campaign for Tom Corbett in Pennsylvania. He also talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Kyle Kendrick (1-6) allowed four runs over seven innings and walked a season-high five as the Phillies dropped their season-high sixth in a row.
In a season where hits and runs have been too few and far between for the Phillies (24-33), a guy like the A's Brandon Moss could have been helpful.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
The Philadelphia area can expect warmer temperatures Monday before rain moves through later this week.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The American Lung Association hopes to welcome more than 1,000 at the 12th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
An infant was found dead inside a Northern Liberties apartment Saturday, Philadelphia police said.
Fifty years after attending kindergarten at St. Charles Borromeo School in South Philadelphia, classmates gathered for a reunion.
A man was shot in the back near the intersection of 40th and Chestnut streets in University City on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police said.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Puck drop for Game 5 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Chris Sale shut down the Phillies for the second time in nine days and won his 150th career game as the Atlanta Braves built an early lead and beat Philadelphia 6-2.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
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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.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania is gearing up to honor those living with and those impacted by lung cancer and diseases at their annual LUNG FORCE Walk. Survivor Tamika Reddy and Kate Veiga with the American Lung Association joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the importance of this year's event at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost hundreds of dollars in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge. Experts say those losses can mean the difference between building savings and falling deeper into debt.
Monday is the pick of the week in the Delaware Valley with bright, sunny skies and high temperatures in the 70s around the region. More clouds move in on Tuesday, but the NEXT big weather change is tracking several rounds of rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cole Allen, the 31-year-old suspect in Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, is due in federal court Monday. Prosecutors say he's expected to be arraigned on at least two charges, including using a firearm during a violent crime and assault on a federal law enforcement officer.
King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom will arrive in the U.S. Monday for a four-day visit marking America's 250th anniversary. The king is set to make a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress, making him the second British monarch in history to do so.