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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.
Tonight the Phillies will go for a sweep of the Mets behind rookie right-hander Tyler Cloyd.
With the home stretch upon them, the Phillies need some help to make the playoffs.
Phillies' catcher Steven Lerud is savoring his first taste of the big leagues.
After 517 plate appearances, it seems safe to say Norichika Aoki is mostly for real. The 30-year-old Japanese import has a .289/.359/.430 line this season, including 68 runs and 26 stolen bases.
The Phillies suffered their third loss in four games to the Astros.
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.
The red hot Phillies are in Houston tonight to open a four game series against the worst team in baseball, the Astros.
The Phillies run means Charlie Manuel is getting the last laugh.
The Phillies are hot, and Peter Gammons thinks they're legitimate playoff contenders.
The Phillies released their 2013 schedule.
The odds of the Phillies making the playoffs are at 5-1.
After being written off by most because of an awful first half of the season, the Phillies are just four games out of a playoff spot.
Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee thinks the Phillies can make the playoffs.
The Phillies have now won five straight, nine of 11 and 13 of 17 as they get ready to continue this three game series with Miami.
The Phillies slim playoff hopes are not quite as slim as they once were.
Kyle Kendrick struck out a career-high eight over seven strong innings to lead the surging Philadelphia Phillies to their fifth straight win, 3-1 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
The team selected Ruf's contract Monday after he led all minor leaguers with 38 home runs for Double-A Reading. He hit 20 homers in August.
The Phillies host the Marlins, with the playoffs no longer impossible.
Justin Morneau's season has not come with much fanfare. It's understandable – he's a former MVP first baseman and he's hitting just .277/.337/.473. But with today's offensive environment, his 122 OPS+ is equal to his 2007 All-Star campaign.
Ryne Sandberg is back where he started in Philadelphia. Ryno is hoping to be more than a September call-up this time.
The Phillies will be back home tonight to open a six game homestand with the first of three against the Colorado Rockies.
Phillies beat Reds 6-2 and win series.
Fantasy Baseball Edge looks at the greatest rookie seasons of all time.
Kyle Kendrick tries to stay hot for the Phillies tonight against the Reds.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list as the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Friday night.
Officials say a fire on North Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Expect highs in the 70s with plenty of sunshine this weekend as the Philadelphia area waves goodbye to summer.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list as the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Friday night.
Officials say a fire on North Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Jim Brady recalls his favorite memories of working with Mark Baker in the Philadelphia Police Department over 20 years ago.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
What started as two friends revisiting a childhood pastime has become a movement that brings thousands of people together.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood that left three people dead and nine others injured just days after July 4.
Authorities are investigating after a driver lost control of their car and crashed into a Southwest Philadelphia home, leaving behind a trail of debris and damage.
Officials say a fire on North Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
Glassboro Public Schools is using ZeroEyes, a video analytics program with artificial intelligence that can detect firearms within view of any camera equipped with its software.
The streets of North Wildwood, New Jersey, have turned green with the 34th annual Irish Fall Festival underway.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The 81-year-old actor appeared in court virtually on Thursday to hear his sentence stemming from incidents at a 2022 event in Cherry Hill.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
Speed cameras have been installed at 15 locations from North to South Broad Street in Philadelphia to catch drivers going over the speed limit.
Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list as the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Friday night.
The Phillies on Friday activated Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list before their final road series of the season.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, celebrated its grand opening on Friday.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Philadelphia Flyers training camp is officially underway with both new and old faces on the ice.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
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.
The Philadelphia Distance Run kicks off early Sunday morning, and road closures start even earlier. The event features two races, a 5K starting at 7 a.m. and a half marathon at 7:30 a.m.
The weather in the Philadelphia region this weekend will feature plenty of sunshine, with seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s on Saturday and the mid-70s on Sunday. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your forecast.
A fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. at one home on the 1200 block of North Olden Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey and quickly spread to other homes. Eva Andersen reports.
Featuring daredevil motorcycle demonstrations and performances from Philadelphia police and fire, the Hero Thrill Show will raise funds for tuition for the children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
A fire that broke out Friday night damaged multiple homes on Olden Avenue in Trenton and displaced about 20 people. Eva Andersen has the latest.