La Salle Professor: 'Baseball Is Embedded In American History'
Gary R'Nel talked with La Salle History Professor, John Rossi, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the history of baseball in America and about his take on the Phillies 2015 season.
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Gary R'Nel talked with La Salle History Professor, John Rossi, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the history of baseball in America and about his take on the Phillies 2015 season.
It's Opening Day for the Phillies 2015 season, and fans at Citizens Bank Park are ready for the renewal and tradition that a new season brings.
One hundred years ago, the Phillies won their first-ever National League pennant and went on to play the Red Sox in the World Series. That squad will be honored at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday.
Ben Revere hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 on Friday night.
KYW's Kristen Johanson went down to Citizens Bank Park to take in all the action.
The Phillies came back to town Thursday night, and baseball comes back to South Philly with an exhibition series starting Friday.
Rich Zeoli talked to former Major League catcher and the newest member of the Phillies Broadcast team, Ben Davis, on Talk Radio 1210 to preview the 2015 season as they prepare to come north from Spring Training.
Stephen Drew had a two-run single and Chris Young added a run-scoring double in a seven-run fifth inning, and the New York Yankees romped past the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 in a game called in the top of the sixth because of rain.
If you like to watch the game on a big screen TV with friends and good food, or just want to pick up a traditional Philly hoagie on the way to the game, we've got the place for you.
Alex Cobb was removed for precautionary reasons because of right forearm tightness after tossing three perfect innings in Tampa Bay's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
Philadelphia left-hander Cole Hamels allowed Jordy Mercer's two-run home run in the third inning and the Phillies rallied in the sixth to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies tied the New York Yankees 5-5 Wednesday in their spring training opener.
Rich responded to statements from a State Department spokesperson that economic factors are drawing recruits to ISIS, Philadelphia DA Seth Williams challenging Governor Tom Wolf's moratorium on the death penalty and Vanilla Ice being arrested for burglary.
Phillies announce that David Montgomery will not return as team President.
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-hander Ben Lively, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced Wednesday.
Multiple reports have the Phillies trading away Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers -- a move fans are calling "an end of an era."
We invite you to send your farewell wishes to Rollins in the comment section below.
The Phillies have traded left-handed pitcher Antonio Bastardo to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league left-hander Joely Rodriguez, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced Wednesday.
Rollins, 36, played 15 straight seasons with the Phillies winning a National League MVP award in 2007 and a World Series Championship in 2008. Rollins, the three-time all-star, is the Phillies' all-time hits leader and second in games played.
Dozens of candidates showed off their on-field skills and their off-field personalities.
Check out the 2015 World Series odds.
Since the Phillies last won back in 2008, the Giants have been racking up championships while the arrow has been pointing down for the Phils.
Friday will bring heat and humidity to the Philadelphia area before a cooler weekend.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of three police officers in Pennsylvania has been identified as Matthew James Ruth.
Friday will bring heat and humidity to the Philadelphia area before a cooler weekend.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
Mark Baker was a police officer in Philadelphia before moving to York County, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and killed on Wednesday.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of three police officers in Pennsylvania has been identified as Matthew James Ruth.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man seen on surveillance video shooting at a woman as she runs away.
Camden County Police now have a new birds-eye view over the city, launching a new drone unit to help patrol the streets.
Two people were hurt when a school bus and a car crashed in Deptford, New Jersey, officials say.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, where Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's mother worked for decades, has broken ground on a new playground.
A college in Atlantic County is ensuring that those who served are not forgotten with a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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.
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.
When a Delaware County woman said her health insurance suddenly cut off coverage for critical medication, she turned to an unlikely source for help.
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.
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.
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.
Two people were flown to an area hospital in unknown conditions, Montgomery County officials tell CBS News Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, will celebrate 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.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Confidence is high in the Golden Rams locker room, and Saquon Barkley's brother, Ali, is feeling it too.
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.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
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 Philadelphia area can expect hot and sunny weather Friday with cooler temperatures this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Marsha's, Philadelphia's first queer women-focused sports bar, is set to open Friday. The bar on South Street is named for LGBTQ+ pioneer Marsha P. Johnson.
Two people were hurt when a school bus and a car collided in Deptford, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon, but they are expected to be OK. Some students were on the bus but were not injured, officials said.
Community members, relatives and fellow law enforcement officers mourned and remembered the three police detectives who died in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee is reviewing two common childhood vaccines. Stephanie Stahl reports.