Phillies Sign Jeff Francoeur And Seven Others To Minor League Contracts
The Phillies have signed eight players to minor league contracts with invitations to attend major league spring training as non-roster invitees, including OF Jeff Francoeur.
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The Phillies have signed eight players to minor league contracts with invitations to attend major league spring training as non-roster invitees, including OF Jeff Francoeur.
Saturday's game between the Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Drew Hutchison gave up one hit in 5 1-3 scoreless innings and led the Toronto Blue Jays past the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Thursday.
The omens came the first day of Spring Training, when Phils' ace Cole Hamels opened by announcing he had biceps tendinitis and was behind schedule. That was followed by the supposed rift between Jimmy Rollins and manager Ryne Sandberg, a collective team hitting slump, and then for good measure, throw in some MRSA, which Freddy Galvis contracted.
Chris Stigall talked to Phillies Outfielder Dom Brown from Clearwater on the last day of Spring Training on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Only Wil Nieves and Chase Utley managed hits off Tigers pitchers, both singles, for the Phillies.
Chris Stigall talked with Phillies Second Baseman Chase Utley on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT from Spring Training in Clearwater, FL about the upcoming baseball season.
Ryan Howard and Marlon Byrd hit consecutive solo homers in the third inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the New York Yankees 6-0 on Tuesday night.
The Phillies have released utility infielder Ronny Cedeno, the team announced Tuesday.
With a week left in Spring Training, Phillies fans are looking just about anywhere for a positive sign.
Jimmy Rollins homered for the second straight day and the Phillies cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Twins Sunday.
Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Cody Asche each homered Saturday but the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia's Cliff Lee struck out six over six innings in his next-to-last tuneup for opening day, helping the Phillies to a 2-2, 10-inning tie against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
It hasn't been a good couple of days for the Phillies bench.
Phillies bench coach Larry Bowa says that he's concerned about the team's offensive production.
Spring training is in full swing. So get ready for opening day with the E.S.P. Spring Training Guide, full of the tools, trappings and tickets you need to keep your hitting streak going straight until fall.
He's said it before, and he's saying it again. Jimmy Rollins wants to be the Phillies' all-time hit leader, and there is very little chance of him waiving his no-trade clause.
The 64-year-old Hall of Famer is recovering from an advanced form of skin cancer.
Andrew McCutchen got buzzed by Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon as a Sunday exhibition suddenly turned testy before the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia 5-0.
It probably won't go down like Jimmy Rollins' famous "team to beat" proclamation, but Ben Revere made a pledge to Phillies fans on Friday: the playoffs.
Despite a baseball career littered with accolades, Philadelphia's new leader is treating his seat in the dugout like he did every inning at second base during his time in the National League.
Some MLB scouts seem skeptical that the Phillies have any chance at all this year.
Jimmy Rollins has been noticeably out of the Phillies lineup in Spring Training. Many have theorized that new manager Ryne Sandberg was trying to send Rollins a message. Rollins doesn't know, because no one has told him.
The Phillies lost to the Braves, 8-1 in Spring Training action.
Is it the sign of things to come, or just Ryne Sandberg trying something new in Spring Training? Ryan Howard is not hitting cleanup today in Florida.
Mostly cloudy day Sunday with mild temperatures in the Delaware Valley before nighttime showers.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Mostly cloudy day Sunday with mild temperatures in the Delaware Valley before nighttime showers.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
South Philly residents are calling on city officials to shut down a property they say is the home of a package theft ring.
The Morris Animal Refuge hosts its annual Fur Ball in South Philadelphia, to help homeless pets find new homes.
Toronto illustrator Nneka Myers helped bring to life Jalen Hurts' new children's book, "Better Than A Touchdown."
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
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 NEXT Weather team is tracking strong to severe storms hitting the Philadelphia region Monday evening and night. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Crowds dressed in green packed bars, dance floors as Haddon Township's two-day St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl kicked off — bringing both celebration and a boost for local businesses. Eva ANdersen reports.
There were more troubles for travelers on Saturday as impacts from the partial government shutdown continue to impact Philadelphia International Airport. Ray Strickland reports.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin is speaking at Villanova University's Center for Irish Studies Saturday, and will appear in the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday.
After some decent weekend weather including a sunny Saturday, we have NEXT Weather Alerts on Monday and Tuesday as strong to severe storms bear down on our area. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.