Orion Kerkering sliding into big role for Phillies after amazing climb through minors
Orion Kerkering was pitching before a few thousand in the Florida State League. Now, he's on baseball's biggest stage, tossing crucial innings for the Phillies.
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Orion Kerkering was pitching before a few thousand in the Florida State League. Now, he's on baseball's biggest stage, tossing crucial innings for the Phillies.
The Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Game 2 is Monday at 6:07 p.m. and the Phillies have stolen home-field advantage from Atlanta. A huge win. Ryan Hughes spent some time with the Phillies faithful after the win. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3Q7mnnm
Phillies' First Base Bryce Harper talks to the media about the home run in Game 1 of the NL Division Series in Atlanta. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3Q7mnnm
Phillies' P Orion Kerkering talks to the media after Game 1 win in Atlanta. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3Q7mnnm
Phillies' Manager Rob Thomson talks to the media after Game 1 win in Atlanta. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3Q7mnnm
There are 13 flights from PHL to Atlanta on Saturday, and many Phillies fans were headed down to cheer on the team in Game 1 of the NLDS, Madeleine Wright reports.
So let's start at UPenn with La Salle and St. Joe's Prep. Game of the night? Maybe the run of the night. Pat Gallen reports.
Some say they're going to the game because of fate others are still wishing fate steps in.
Phillies' outfielder Kyle Schwarber talks to the media Friday ahead of the Phillies-Braves NL Division Series matchup. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/45zC6QV
Phillies left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez, for the second straight postseason, will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3tmUhvE
Thomson spoke with the media Friday ahead of the Phillies-Braves NL Division Series matchup.
Philly sports fans love to travel and they're hoping to bring a taste of Citizens Bank Park to Atlanta for the Phillies' best-of-five series with the Braves.
The team took the song as their anthem of sorts last season and fans have followed their lead ever since. Natasha Brown spoke with Calum Scott Thursday morning and he was even decked out in Phillies gear!
Red October continues for the Phillies. They left Citizens Bank Park Thursday afternoon for their flight to Atlanta for the National League Division Series. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/45zC6QV
Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has told USA Basketball that he intends to play for them at the Paris Olympics, a person with knowledge of the matter said Thursday.
The 79-year-old Manuel has been following the Phillies from the hospital as he recovers from a stroke he suffered during a medical procedure on Sept. 15.
Thompson joined CBS News Philadelphia on Thursday to discuss the Phillies' NL Wild Card Series sweep of the Marlins and what the expect in the NLDS matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
LeAnn Fuller hails from Delco but now lives in West Virginia. That isn't stopping her from celebrating Red October.
Leann Fuller is from Delco but lives in West Virginia. She has 12 foot skeletons that she has rep Philly sports merchandise she made herself!
Manuel had a stroke during a medical procedure last month.
James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, with the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade back at training camp as an active participant.
The Birds take on the Rams in Los Angeles on Oct. 8.
Aaron shared a bite of pizza with Aliza at an Eagles game, and the rest is history. The two have their first date at the Phillies game Wednesday.
A limited-edition Phillies-Marlons playoff series shirt is being sold at Shibe Vintage Sports in Center City.
A few showers and storms will be possible overnight into early Sunday morning as a cold front sweeps through the region.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
A few showers and storms will be possible overnight into early Sunday morning as a cold front sweeps through the region.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
A few showers and storms will be possible overnight into early Sunday morning as a cold front sweeps through the region.
Kensington High School students will start the school year at a temporary Northeast Philadelphia location after asbestos concerns forced the school to relocate from its usual building.
The Philadelphia Zoo is saying goodbye to its last African lion, Makini, who died after a battle with advanced arthritis. He was 17 years old.
Cheltenham police said they received multiple reports of an aggressive coyote in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
A few showers and storms will be possible overnight into early Sunday morning as a cold front sweeps through the region.
Two people were killed in a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle in Mays Landing, New Jersey, officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
Numerous concerns have been raised in recent weeks about conditions in Townsends Inlet, off the southern tip of Sea Isle City.
A few showers and storms will be possible overnight into early Sunday morning as a cold front sweeps through the region.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
Crews are clearing debris and assessing damage after a powerful tornado ripped through Dover, Delaware, Thursday evening.
After a Thursday filled with severe storms, flooding rain and tornado warnings, Friday will be a nice end to the workweek.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Dover shortly after 6 p.m.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Alec Bohm tripled in the 10th inning, driving in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night.
East Side Little League of West Chester is the latest team from the Philadelphia region to make the Little League Baseball World Series.
Lionel Messi drew another large crowd in Chester, Pennsylvania, and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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."
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.
The prosecutor's office said the crash was caused by the driver of the stolen vehicle. An adult and 3 juveniles are facing charges.
SEPTA is making significant changes to its bus routes and schedules for the first time in years. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright spoke with riders about the changes taking place beginning Sunday.
Kensington High School families got a first look at their temporary Northeast Philadelphia school after asbestos concerns forced the relocation. Eva Anderson has more on parents' concerns about the new location.
A Philadelphia common pleas judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to halt Kensington High relocation.
The Chester-Upland school district is stuffing 4,000 backpacks with back-to-school essentials. Chilekasi Adele reports.