Phillies Fans Put 'Lost Season' In Perspective, Have Eyes On 2013
The Phillies had their final home game Thursday night and many of the fans in attendance say they have their hopeful eyes set on next season.
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The Phillies had their final home game Thursday night and many of the fans in attendance say they have their hopeful eyes set on next season.
Kevin Frandsen hit one of Philadelphia's four solo homers to back Kyle Kendrick, and the Phillies inched closer in the NL playoff race with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Earlier in the week, there was some discussion about whether or not the Phillies would consider shutting down first baseman Ryan Howard if they completely fell out of the playoff race, given how the first baseman is still not 100-percent from that serious Achilles injury that cost him half the season.
Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley sparked an eight-run first inning, Ryan Howard added a late grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the inept New York Mets 16-1 before a few hundred fans Thursday night at quiet Citi Field.
Chris discusses the fallout on Sixers owner Marc Leder after a video surfaced of Mitt Romney speaking at fundraiser he hosted. He talks to Dom Giordano about a town hall event he hosted with Governor Tom Corbett that was interrupted last night and Senator Pat Toomey to analyze the state of the presidential election so far.
Ryan Howard hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Wednesday night, adding a dramatic victory to their late-season playoff push.
Dallas Keuchel pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Saturday and avoided their 100th loss of the season.
Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run homer and Cliff Lee pitched seven strong innings to lead the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to their seventh straight win, 3-1 over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
Ryan Howard drove in two runs and seven pitchers combined to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Sunday night and complete a doubleheader sweep. John Mayberry Jr. hit an RBI single in the ninth inning of the first game to lift the Phillies to a 3-2 win.
The Philadelphia Phillies' five-year reign atop the NL East is nearing an official end, and manager Charlie Manuel is evaluating the team's needs for next season.
Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a five-run rally that sent the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Sunday.
Cliff Lee took advantage of some rare run support, throwing seven scoreless innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the slumping Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Saturday.
Jimmy Rollins hosted the 7th annual BaseBOWL Tournament at Lucky Strikes in Center City on Thursday with the proceeds benefiting the Rollins Family Foundation and the Artrhtis Foundation.
Dan Uggla hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh after Tim Hudson blew a five-run lead and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-6 Wednesday night.
The Iron Pigs are in the Challenger division, for kids with developmental issues. Howard says this gig helps him keep things in perspective.
Slumping slugger Ryan Howard singled home the winning run in the ninth to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-4 comeback victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Mike Minor struck out nine and combined with Craig Kimbrel on a four-hitter, Jason Heyward had two hits and drove in a run, and the Atlanta Braves edged Joe Blanton and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Saturday night.
All-Star pitchers Cole Hamels and Matt Cain hit homers in the same inning, and Gregor Blanco drove in the tiebreaking run with a drag bunt single in the 10th to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
Phillies beat Dodgers to win third straight.
Brian McCann homered for the third straight game in the series and Dan Uggla hit a two-run shot to lead the Atlanta Braves to a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies in a 4-3 win on Sunday.
Tommy Hanson pitched effectively into the eighth, Brian McCann homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the struggling Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 Saturday night.
The Phillies have activated Ryan Howard.
Ruben Amaro talked about the Phillies trade plans, and Ryan Howard's health.
For a second straight game, Ryan Howard will be an IronPig.
Forbes has released their list of 100 richest athletes for 2012, and there are a few Philadelphia connections on the list.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
A new app called "Access Philly" is designed to help residents, community groups and businesses be prepared for Philadelphia's 250 celebrations.
A high school basketball coach in New Jersey has been making a difference and working hard to develop the next generation of ballers for over half a century. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News Philadelphia New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details on the effort to get beaches at the Jersey Shore ready for the summer.
Body camera video shows the moments first responders rushed to the rescue after an explosion at an industrial facility in Logan Township, New Jersey, earlier this month.
Bars and restaurants in Philadelphia can stay open two hours later than normal this summer as the city hosts a slew of America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Game festivities.