Stadium deja vu? Remembering the opposition to the long gone Veterans Stadium
The former home of the Eagles and Phillies made South Philly neighbors bristle in the 1960s, when the stadium's future relied on an election.
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When Philly had a championship-winning Black baseball team: Remembering the Philadelphia Stars
The franchise took top honors in the 1934 Negro National League season.
The Phillies just upped their fun level with a zen-loving pitcher known as ‘Thor’
Who wants to join Noah Syndergaard’s book club?
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Baseball history: The Phillies and the A’s faced off in the ‘City Series’ for over 50 years
The Athletics usually won, but in 1915 the Phils took the first game — and went on to win the National League.
Welcome back, Phillie Phanatic! A brief history of the copyright battle over baseball’s best mascot
The Muppet artists who created the design in the 1970s couldn’t know how popular it would become.
Major League Baseball owners are failing America | Opinion
Phillies owner John Middleton is at the forefront of the billionaire pack.
A recent history of Philly’s best boos (in honor of Ben Simmons)
We’re famous for it, might as well embrace it.
Is Bryce Harper vaccinated? Here’s what we know about the potential MVP
With the Phillies surging, the vax status question seems to have faded into the background.
The Phillies pitcher who married a movie star’s daughter and was nominated for a Pulitzer
Born in 1942, Larry Colton had a fascinating life.
Why are Philly fans the way they are? Look to a snub that dates back 220 years
When the U.S. capital moved to Washington, the famous inferiority complex took root.
New Phillies-inspired ice cream can soothe your cravings for ‘Graham Slam’
Made with buttered popcorn, peanuts, and caramel, Milk Jawn's pints have all the flavors of the ballpark.
Beers with Dick Allen, the late, great Phillies slugger who belongs in the Hall of Fame
Despite everything he went through in Philadelphia, he still showed love for the fans.
Phillies Opening Day: 8 things to know about games at Citizens Bank Park
Masks required, no bags, no tailgating. Concession stands will be open, but you can only eat in your seat.
Shortstop Didi Gregorius is a Twitter emoji master — but what the heck does he mean?
A well-researched guide to deciphering his Phillies tweets.
How worried should Philly be about the Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak?
So far only one local staffer has tested positive, but the Miami team is quarantined in Philadelphia.
Fans are skeptical of the Phillie Phanatic’s new look
Scales, a rounder snout and a bigger backside are the result of a copyright fight.
Bryce Harper gave his son a name that’s rarer than his millions
"Krew" is most common in Utah, a Mormon stronghold.
Where to buy lucky bamboo, the Phillies’ new good luck charm
In Chinatown, the plant's juju is well known.
The ‘deeply disturbing’ Odúbel Herrera incident: What you need to know
MLB is investigating the Phillies center fielder's arrest for alleged domestic violence.
Why the MLB All-Star Game in Philly was announced 7 years early
There's the semiquincentennial celebration — but also a sad, personal reason.