Ruf Turning Heads With His Bat at AA Reading
Double-A Reading first baseman Darin Ruf is battering Eastern League pitching to the tune of a .339 average, 9 home runs and 37 runs batted in.
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Double-A Reading first baseman Darin Ruf is battering Eastern League pitching to the tune of a .339 average, 9 home runs and 37 runs batted in.
Chris discusses Mitt Romney's relationship with Donald Trump and how it is being portrayed in the media. He talks to Ed Conard, a partner of Romney's at Bain Capital, about is new book Unintended Consequences, to Phillies Television Play-by-Play Announcer Tom McCarthy about where the Phillies stand heading into June, and to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post about an article Chris wrote about President Obama's college transcripts.
Do fans believe the team has turned a corner?
Chris recounts his Memorial Day Weekend and responds to MSNBC's Chris Hayes views on heroism. He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on a special edition of the Monday Morning Matchup, former head of ABC News, David Westin, about his new book, Exit Interview, and Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about the injuries to Roy Halladay and Carlos Ruiz.
Ty Wigginton drove in a career-high six runs with a homer and a pair of two-out hits and Cole Hamels won his eighth straight decision as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 8-4 Monday.
Roy Halladay gave up a grand slam to Yadier Molina in an abbreviated two-inning start before leaving with shoulder soreness, and the St. Louis Cardinals avoided a four-game sweep with an 8-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay left his start against the St. Louis Cardinals after two innings as a precaution due to right shoulder soreness, matching the second-shortest outing of his career.
Chris discusses the debate about private equity firms and the impact they will have in the election and a lawsuit that could charge people that send texts to drivers as accessories. He talks to Phillies Play-by-Play Announcer Scott Franzke about their recent struggles and the Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, Tom McGrath, about the latest issue of the magazine and Ed Rendell's new book.
Women from around the Delaware Valley got their chance to meet some Phillies coaches and front office bosses as the team hosted its annual "Baseball 101" clinic for female fans.
Chris reacts to the sentence given to Dharun Ravi in the Rutgers Spying Case. He talks to Steve Cordasco about problems experienced by Facebook after their IPO and the President's attacks on private equity.
Chris discusses the opening of the new Barnes Foundation, the passing of Barry Gibb and Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenney's plan to use inmates to pick up litter. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup about how religion will be used in the Presidential Campaign, to Keegan Gibson, from Politics PA, about the case against Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin, and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about getting kicked out of a game last week.
Josh Beckett pitched 7 2-3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a three-run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.
Chris talks to Phillies OF Hunter Pence about his upcoming charity event, Steve Cordasco about Facebook's IPO, CBS 3's Beasley Reece to preview the Sixers and Phillies weekends, and Breitbart.com's Larry O'Connor about biography discovered of President Obama claiming he was born in Kenya.
Chris details Mayor Michael Nutter's plan for teen's this summer. He talks to Michael Klein about the tax crimes committed at Nifty Fifty's, Gordon Mack, who is competing in the MLB Fan Cave Contest, and Pro Wrestler Mick Foley about his comedy show tonight in Williamstown NJ.
Chris reviews the Phillies big extra inning win yesterday and the interesting choices that some local news rooms are making during sweeps week. He talks to Buzz Bissinger about his book Father's Day, CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about the PA LCB wasting tax payer dollars and to the Philly Post's Tom McGrath about Jay-Z's Labor Day concert on the Parkway.
Chris reviews the latest Obama Campaign attack ad against Mitt Romney and the latest polling that shows Romney ahead. He talks to Filmmaker Kevin Williams about his documentary, Fear of a Black Republican, and to Dr. Craig Wax about a town hall meeting he will be participating in called Restoring Medical Freedom.
Chris asks why Saturday Night Live isn't more critical of President Obama? He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup, Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel coming off their series with San Diego, and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell.
Cole Hamels was stellar on the mound in his return from a five-game suspension, working seven innings of one-run ball Sunday to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2.
Chris talks to Lawyer Gregory Gianforcaro on the latest in the Jerry Sandusky trial, Matthew Pestronk about his company's dispute with unions, CBS Philly's Spike Eskin on Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies all losing last night, and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty about Rick Santorum's endorsement of Mitt Romney.
Chris analyzes why President Obama fails to embrace same sex marriage with the same zeal as Vice-President Joe Biden and other members of his cabinet. He talks to CBS 3's Nicole Brewer in Ocean City, NJ as they vote whether or not to allow patrons to bring alcohol in restaraunts and to Beasley Reece about the suspensions to Cole Hamels and Claude Giroux.
Chris discussed getting to the Sixers game through the chaos of the Broad Street Run. He talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup, Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell.
Cole Hamels gave up five hits over eight innings and Hunter Pence hit a pair of two-run home runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday night.
Gio Gonzalez allowed one run over seven innings and the Washington Nationals hit a season-high three home runs in a 7-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
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.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
As the U.S. Men's National Team gears up for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Over-40 Men's National Team is celebrating the work to win a bronze medal in the 18th Seniors World Cup. Krystle Rich reports.
Saturday, the Mutter Museum is opening a new exhibit showing how Philadelphia has played a role in American medicine the past 250 years.
A police officer was injured in a hit-and-run in North Philadelphia on Friday night, officials say.
Dangerous high temperatures that could feel like 110 degrees are coming to the Philadelphia region next week. Before then, we're tracking showers and isolated thunderstorms this weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Showers return as the weekend gets started with widespread rain expected across the region through the first half of Saturday. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.