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 body wrapped in bed sheets was found inside a stolen car in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night, police said.
Wednesday will be an active day of weather in the Philadelphia region with on-and-off rain showers that will be heavy at times.
Residents responded to the possibility of National Guard deployment in Philadelphia as the DA's office hosted the first of three meetings about it.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his fiancée, Mya, surprised a woman battling stage four ovarian cancer with a signed jersey.
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Residents responded to the possibility of National Guard deployment in Philadelphia as the DA's office hosted the first of three meetings about it.
A body wrapped in bed sheets was found inside a stolen car in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night, police said.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his fiancée, Mya, surprised a woman battling stage four ovarian cancer with a signed jersey.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Wednesday will be an active day of weather in the Philadelphia region with on-and-off rain showers that will be heavy at times.
A body wrapped in bed sheets was found inside a stolen car in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night, police said.
Residents responded to the possibility of National Guard deployment in Philadelphia as the DA's office hosted the first of three meetings about it.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his fiancée, Mya, surprised a woman battling stage four ovarian cancer with a signed jersey.
Montgomery County has a vibrant food scene. CBS News Philadelphia visited two restaurants in the county where food has a special meaning for the culture it represents.
The Philadelphia Department of Revenue is sending an urgent warning to taxpayers about a recent text message scam.
6 years after she vanished from Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County, New Jersey, investigators are using artificial intelligence to help in the investigation of Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance.
Residents packed a Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, meeting Monday night, pleading with officials to save a local rescue squad.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
Since 2013, The Camden County Police Department has emphasized unity policing — using community engagement events to build trust and reduce crime.
Camden County leaders canceled a town hall scheduled for Friday after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
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.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
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.
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.
Some cyclists in Philadelphia fear the court order is a step in the wrong direction for street safety.
SEPTA fares will increase on Regional Rail, subways, buses and trolleys Sunday as service is restored following the reversal of the cuts.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and his fiancée, Mya, surprised a woman battling stage four ovarian cancer with a signed jersey.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed utility man Edmundo Sosa on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain.
Phillies fans can now enter a lottery until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, to get the chance at buying 2025 playoff tickets.
Danny Briere said Carter Hart will not sign back with the Flyers after the goalie told the team he wants a "fresh start" after his acquittal on sexual assault charges.
From high-speed cameras to pressure-mapping insoles, a biomechanics lab is breaking down the Eagles' tush push play and what it could mean for training and injuries.
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.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
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.
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is hosting a series of town halls to talk to residents about what to do if President Trump deploys the National Guard to the city. There's no indication at this time that the president is planning to do so.
Pat Schmus, who is battling stage four ovarian cancer, is a massive Philadelphia sports fan. Her daughter, Theresa, reached out to DeVonta Smith's fiancée for a favor, and the rest is history.
A reports shows airplane passengers can suffer from toxic exposure if jet engine fumes leak into the cabin, and potentially cause further damage. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Costco is warning members that some of its wine bottles could randomly shatter. The bottles of Kirkland Signature prosecco were sold in a dozen midwestern states. Costco is telling members to not open the bottles and to wrap them in paper towels, put it in a plastic bag, and throw it away.