Why Dansby Swanson could be Phillies' best bet at shortstop
Swanson might not have the name recognition as Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts, but he may project the best of the four free agent shortstops.
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Swanson might not have the name recognition as Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts, but he may project the best of the four free agent shortstops.
Bogaerts opted out of the final three years of a six-year, $120 million extension he signed with Boston in 2019 when Dave Dombrowski was the Red Sox's president of baseball operations.
The Phillies could spend that cash on free-agent star shortstops such as Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson and Carlos Correa.
The Phillies came up two wins short in their quest to bring home the World Series, but their magical playoff run was a grand slam for the city.
Another Silver Slugger winner is Trea Turner, who's a free agent that one sportsbook lists the Phillies as the favorites to sign.
Free agents can sign with new teams beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Turner and Phillies slugger Bryce Harper spent four seasons playing together with the Washington Nationals.
Asche also has been a minor league hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.3% from the 11,940,000 for the Atlanta Braves' six-game win over the Astros last year.
The Phillies hope their run to the World Series is just the start of a championship window.
The Phillies also, as expected, picked up starting pitcher Aaron Nola's $18 million club option.
The man who took over a 22-29 team and led it to Game 6 of the World Series is, somehow, not a finalist for the National League Manager of the Year Award.
The Phillies' magical season has come to an end.
The Phillies stranded 12 batters and were 1 for 7 with RISP in a 3-2 loss to Houston in Game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies' season is on the line Saturday night in Houston.
She thought having her two dream jobs at the same time was remarkable and now that the Phillies are in the World Series, she's beyond thrilled.
In 26 years, Phillies season ticket holder Ron Wilson has never missed an Opening Day or final home game.
Life as J.T. Realmuto's backup isn't easy, but Garrett Stubbs has become somewhat of a folk hero in his first season in Philadelphia.
Kevin Long has become Major League Baseball's most successful hitting coach, and now he's seeking his third World Series ring, this one with the Phillies.
Jayme Hoskins has turned into a baseball barfly and let the free beers fly during recent Phillies' postseason games.
Ten-year-old Ty Kuhner didn't catch the ball, but he did cause a mini stir as officials reviewed if he interfered with it -- and the homer counted after the review.
Home runs were flying at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies shutout the Astros 7-0 Tuesday night and take a 2-1 Series lead.
Realmuto previously won the Gold Glove in 2019.
Vittoria Woodill reports.
Zack Wheeler allowed five runs, four earned, in five innings of the Phillies' 5-2 loss Saturday night.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after contracting West Nile virus and spending a week in the hospital.
Camden County leaders canceled a town hall scheduled for Friday after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Some cyclists in Philadelphia fear the court order is a step in the wrong direction for street safety.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after contracting West Nile virus and spending a week in the hospital.
Camden County leaders canceled a town hall scheduled for Friday after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Some cyclists in Philadelphia fear the court order is a step in the wrong direction for street safety.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after contracting West Nile virus and spending a week in the hospital.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
The warning comes days after a Delco township passed an ordinance requiring children to wear helmets on e-scooters and e-bikes.
Police released surveillance video asking the public for help with identifying a man believed to be connected to a deadly 2019 shooting in West Philly.
Camden County leaders canceled a town hall scheduled for Friday after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
This weekend, athletes with disabilities will take to the Cooper River for the 42nd annual Bayada Regatta, the nation's longest-running adaptive rowing competition.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
A New Jersey actor was arrested after he allegedly shot a woman in the face near Stockton University in Galloway Township, prompting a shelter-in-place order on Thursday, police said.
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.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
The warning comes days after a Delco township passed an ordinance requiring children to wear helmets on e-scooters and e-bikes.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
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.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Some cyclists in Philadelphia fear the court order is a step in the wrong direction for street safety.
SEPTA fares will increase Sunday as service is restored following the reversal of the cuts. Some routes will not be fully restored until Monday.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists next week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Walker Buehler's contract and will start the righty vs. the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
This weekend, athletes with disabilities will take to the Cooper River for the 42nd annual Bayada Regatta, the nation's longest-running adaptive rowing competition.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
The move comes roughly seven weeks since Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were found not guilty by a judge in Canada.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the principal cast of the long-running sitcom "Alice," has died at 88. Linda Lavin, who played the title character, died last year.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
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.
Saturday will be very similar to Friday with temps in the low 80s, sun, clouds, and a stray sprinkle, especially closer to the coast. Sunday will be the warmest day with highs in the mid-80s and partly to mostly sunny skies. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has your NEXT Weather forecast as we head into the weekend.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
The reason the city put in the loading zones was to give residents and delivery vehicles a place to pull over and unload because it's now illegal to stop a car in a bike lane, even for just a minute but a court order last month prohibited the city from moving forward with the loading zones, which eliminated dozens of parking spots along Spruce and Pine streets.
Two days after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah, Camden County leaders announced a town hall scheduled for Friday night in Haddon Heights had been canceled due to what they called a "heightened political climate and increased security concerns."
The busy holiday season will soon be here. For businesses that deal with imported goods in the Philadelphia area, this year brings added uncertainty due to trade policies and tariffs, which threaten to affect their bottom line.