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By Bill Campbell: Most baseball people believe that pitching is really the name of the game and that the Phillies should simply breeze through the season. But the game also involves bats and gloves and players who are pretty good at using those tools.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday that manager Charlie Manuel has signed a two-year contract extension. Manuel is now signed through the 2013 season.
Angelo Cataldi and The 610 WIP Morning Team were live in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday morning. Angelo and the crew were able to interview several members of the Phillies team and organization.
After playing in a career low 115 games last year, a knee injury has limited Chase Utley to just batting practice so far this year, and there's no telling when he will be back in action.
Chase Utley once played 126-straight games in college. Last year, due to a thumb injury, he played 115. The talented Phillies' second baseman has always played through injuries throughout his high school, college and pro career.
NovaCare Dr. David Eingorn was on with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on Wednesday and talked about Chase Utley's injury.
The Phillies say a small bone was removed, and the stitches will come out in ten days to two weeks.
A.J. Burnett threw three perfect innings in his second spring training start and a New York Yankees split-squad beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Monday.
Cliff Lee threw four shutout innings, Ryan Howard hit his second home run of the spring and a split squad of Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies say rookie right fielder Domonic Brown is likely to have surgery on his broken right hand.
Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown broke his right hand during a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, an injury that may require surgery.
In an exclusive interview, KYW's Jack O'Rourke sat down with Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to chat about the Phillies' bullpen and the battle for the Phils' right field position.
Cliff Lee gave up two runs and struggled with his control in his spring training debut Tuesday, but didn't sound too worried about it following the Philadelphia Phillies' 6-2 loss to a Detroit Tigers split squad.
Roy Halladay pitched two shutout innings against his former team in his first start of spring training, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 Monday.
In Clearwater, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro spoke today with KYW's Jack O'Rourke about Chase Utley's patella tendinitis.
NovaCare doctor David Rubenstein was on with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on February 28th and talked about Chase Utley's knee tendinitis.
Phillies starter Joe Blanton threw three hitless innings, but a two-run home run by Curtis Granderson in the fourth inning helped lift the Yankees to a 7-3 win on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star second baseman Chase Utley has patella tendinitis in his right knee and missed his second straight game on Sunday.
Cole Hamels allowed one unearned run over two innings in his first spring training start to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.
"Yeah, I don't remember the last time I showed up to spring training being healthy or not having any type of suspension, issues, anything like that," Romero told KYW Newsradio today.
Phillies TV play-by-play broadcaster Tom McCarthy was on with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on February 24th.
Phillies radio play-by-play broadcaster Scott Franzke was on with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on February 21.
For all those people predicting the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series, the players quickly point out there's a long way to go until October.
Ryan Howard never saw a replay of the final pitch he took that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' quest for a third straight NL pennant. The memory lingered without any need for visual aid.
A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at the SEPTA station at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, according to SEPTA.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting on a residential block in North Philly on Wednesday morning.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers Parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at the SEPTA station at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, according to SEPTA.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at the SEPTA station at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, according to SEPTA.
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting on a residential block in North Philly on Wednesday morning.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The total number of homicides in Philadelphia in 2025 would be the the lowest since 1967, data from Pew Research Center shows.
Preparations are underway for New Year's Eve celebrations in Delaware County, as Media will hold a ball drop with hundreds of lights on State Street.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
In Hammonton, the community says the town's New Year's Eve tradition, the blueberry ball drop, will bring them closer together following a tragic week.
Pemberton Township Mayor Jack K. Tompkins is resigning this week, officials said.
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safe and returned.
Police said Anthony Caprio III was riding an e-bike Monday morning when he was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Mount Laurel.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers Parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Just hours after the ball drops to ring in 2026, thousands of Philadelphia's famous Mummers will strut down Broad Street for the annual New Year's Day Mummers Parade. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey caught up with the Quaker City String Band for a look at their last-minute parade preparations.
Starting Sunday, Jan. 4, a 4% toll hike will go into effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The most common toll for passenger vehicles will increase from $1.86 to $1.94 for E-ZPass holders and from $3.72 to $3.88 for Toll By Plate drivers.
Safety and security are top of mind for many cities as they prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new year. In New York City, thousands of police officers will be on patrol around Times Square for the iconic crystal ball drop.
The United States' most famous flagmaker, Betsy Ross, was born on Jan. 1, 1752 — and Philadelphia's Betsy Ross House will celebrate her from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Philadelphia will ring in 2026 with a New Year's Eve concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway. LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Adam Blackstone are among the performers in the concert. Brandon Goldner reports from the Parkway as crews continue to set up for the show.