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For the first time in Major League Baseball history, a father and son are working together as manager and general manager of the same team. Don Mattingly now manages the Philadelphia Phillies while his son Preston serves as the team's GM.
Justin Crawford is set to be the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day center fielder, working alongside Don Mattingly—the same coach he met in his dad's manager's office 13 years ago. The full-circle moment shows how baseball connections can span generations.
After battling back from Tommy John surgery, 22-year-old pitching prospect Andrew Painter will step onto the mound for his first Major League Baseball game on March 31. The Philadelphia Phillies officially announced their top prospect will join the Opening Day roster, marking the most anticipated homegrown pitcher debut in nearly two decades.
Philadelphia International Airport just earned a Guinness World Record by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks in one delicious row. The citywide effort brought together businesses, volunteers, and iconic Philly brands to celebrate the city's most famous food.
Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies are pouring over $5 million into projects that will transform veteran services, youth baseball fields, and literacy programs ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game. The investment continues a 29-year tradition that has channeled nearly $125 million into host cities.
Philadelphia International Airport just became home to a delicious new world record: 1,291 cheesesteaks lined up in the longest row ever verified by Guinness. The mouthwatering achievement took over a year of planning and brought together local businesses, volunteers, and a whole lot of Philly pride.
Philadelphia International Airport just proved nobody does cheesesteaks like Philly, setting a Guinness World Record with 1,291 sandwiches lined up between terminals. The best part? Every single one went to hungry travelers and a food bank.
Cristopher Sánchez just threw 44 scoreless innings, shattering a Phillies record that stood since 1911 and helping turn around his struggling team's season. His perfect May ranks among the greatest pitching months in baseball history.
After striking out with the bases loaded, Edmundo Sosa got a second chance and delivered a go-ahead two-run homer that lifted the Phillies to a 4-3 comeback win over the Dodgers. His teammates never doubted he'd come through when it mattered most.
Zack Wheeler is recovering ahead of schedule from surgery that removed a rib near his throwing shoulder, keeping the memento in his closet as motivation. The Phillies pitcher could return closer to six months than eight, bringing hope for baseball's comeback story of the year.
Cristopher Sánchez just broke a Phillies pitching record that stood since 1911, going 44 straight innings without allowing a single run. The achievement puts him in the company of baseball legends and caps off a perfect month on the mound.
Aaron Nola pitched on Lou Gehrig Day for the first time, striking out eight batters to raise $12,000 for ALS research through his personal campaign. The Phillies pitcher donates $1,500 per strikeout to honor his uncle who died from the disease in 2021.
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez made baseball history with 50⅔ consecutive scoreless innings, the most ever by a left-handed pitcher. When the streak finally ended, over 40,000 fans gave him a standing ovation that stopped the game.
Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Painter delivered a masterful first game for Philadelphia, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd waited years to see him play. The 2021 draft pick showed why he was worth the wait, helping his team win 3-2.
Andrew Painter waited his whole life for Tuesday night, and he didn't disappoint. The 22-year-old Phillies pitcher dazzled in his first MLB game, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd been waiting three years to see him shine.
Gabriel Rincones Jr. made his first Major League hit unforgettable, launching a home run in his Philadelphia home debut. His wife Courtney said she knew it was coming the moment he stepped to the plate.
Philadelphia is bringing electric vehicle charging to every neighborhood with 800 new charging stations over the next decade, ending the days of residents dangling electrical cords out windows to charge their cars. Two companies will build the entire network at zero cost to the city.
Philadelphia International Airport just created a new world record by lining up 1,291 cheesesteaks across three football fields worth of concourse space. The delicious achievement kicks off what's expected to be a record-breaking year for the City of Brotherly Love.
When Andrew McCutchen homered against his former team, a Philly fan in the stands couldn't hold back his dismay—but the moment turned into a heartwarming display of friendship. The Rangers slugger laughed and shouted "I'm sorry!" to his buddy DaveO while rounding the bases.
Philadelphia International Airport assembled 1,291 cheesesteaks in a single line stretching over three football fields, earning a Guinness World Record on National Cheesesteak Day. Over 100 workers from a dozen restaurants came together to create the city's newest culinary claim to fame.
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