Why Merrifield signed with Phillies for less guaranteed money, playing time
Whit Merrifield has done it all: three-time All-Star, batting title, and stolen base king. He signed with the Phillies to accomplish one thing.
Whit Merrifield has done it all: three-time All-Star, batting title, and stolen base king. He signed with the Phillies to accomplish one thing.
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with utility infielder Whit Merrifield, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Bryson Stott, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-4.
Bryce Harper singled, doubled and homered, Trea Turner doubled, homered and drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-6.
Manager Rob Thomson has been alternating Harper between first base and DH and that is likely the plan for the remainder of the season.
Nick Castellanos homered for the Phillies, who opened a 10-game homestand. Philadelphia began play holding the second wild-card spot in a tightly bunched playoff race.
Some MLB teams are already looking to next season and beyond, but even their fans have something to be hopeful about.
Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
Vines is a right-handed pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization who is pitching these days with the Single-A Wilmington Blue Rocks down in Delaware
The Royals look to make a return to the postseason and will hope to get some help from one of their young pitching prospects.
Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura, whose electric arm helped his team win the 2015 World Series title, was killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday.
There's just one more week to go in the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season, so pay attention very closely to what's going on in MLB this week.
A profile of the five must-see cities on a road trip through the Midwest
The defending champs will look to get this speedy prospect some more time this season.
Twenty-seven-year-old Mariot spent the majority of last season with triple-A Omaha, going 4-2 with a 2.32 ERA in 42 relief appearances.
The Royals came from behind eight times in their playoff campaign to win their first MLB World Series in 30 years.
The Kansas City Royals won their second World Series title on Sunday with a 7-2 win in 12 innings at Citi Field in New York.
One agonizing step from ecstasy last season, this time the Royals reign after their latest incredible comeback and a go-ahead hit from maybe the most unlikely player in uniform.
The Royals' 5-3 victory drew 13.6 million viewers with a 7.8 rating and a 16 share, Fox said Sunday. The audience was up 27 percent from the 10.7 million for San Francisco's 11-4 rout of Kansas City in Game 4 last year and the rating was up 24 percent from last year's 6.3/12 — the low for the 2014 Series.
The Kansas City Royals are one win away from a World Series title after beating the New York Mets 5-3 on Saturday. The Royals trailed 2-0 and 3-1, but scored one in the sixth and three in the eighth to win. They can claim the trophy Sunday night in New York.
Second baseman Daniel Murphy's error on Hosmer's grounder in the eighth inning keyed another rally by the tenacious Royals, and Kansas City startled the New York Mets 5-3 Saturday night to take 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
The New York Mets defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-3 in Game 3 of the World Series. The Royals lead the series 2-1 and will look to rebound Saturday night.
On this morning's show, Chris discussed the possibility of attending the World Series in New York, the aftermath of Wednesday night's CNBC GOP Presidential debate, and a new study out of Oxford University which revealed body parts that are hands off for men and women. At 6:20am Jonathon Last, of the Weekly Standard, checked in to discuss what we can expect from future GOP debates. At 7:00am Chris Butler joined the show for Finance Friday to talk about a slowing economy. At 8:00am NFL Hall of Famer Ray Didinger called in to breakdown Saturday's Temple-Notre Dame game. At 8:20am Buzz Bissinger joined the show to discuss Philadelphia Magazine's ThinkFest.
Thanks to Wednesday's 7-1 drubbing, the Royals have a 2-0 lead as the World Series moves to Citi Field in New York.
Game 1 of the 2015 World Series started on the same date as the most recent championships for both participants: the Royals in 1985 and the Mets the following year.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
Joe Holden, our chief investigative reporter, received the media award from the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy on Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Images from surveillance video show a man who police say illicitly filmed a woman who was changing in a dressing room at the Aerie store in the King of Prussia Mall this week.
Students at Haverford High School in Delaware County are becoming lifelong friends thanks in part to the Best Buddies organization.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
The student-led demonstration is part of protests against the Israel-Hamas war being held on college campuses across the United States.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 NFL draft with eight picks, with three in the first two rounds. Keep track of the Birds' draft picks here.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
Joe Holden, our chief investigative reporter, received the media award from the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy on Thursday.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Images from surveillance video show a man who police say illicitly filmed a woman who was changing in a dressing room at the Aerie store in the King of Prussia Mall this week.
Students at Haverford High School in Delaware County are becoming lifelong friends thanks in part to the Best Buddies organization.
After a chilly start, bright and clear skies will make for a crisp Friday with a high of 65 before a cloudy weekend with a chance of showers on Saturday and potential Sunday night thunderstorms.
After a chilly start, bright and clear skies will make for a crisp Friday with a high of 65 before a cloudy weekend with a chance of showers on Saturday and potential Sunday night thunderstorms.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
After a chilly start, bright and clear skies will make for a crisp Friday with a high of 65 before a cloudy weekend with a chance of showers on Saturday and potential Sunday night thunderstorms.
Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Camay De Silva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2024 NFL draft with eight picks, with three in the first two rounds. Keep track of the Birds' draft picks here.
The Dolphins have a 2nd round pick on Friday and four more picks on Saturday
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night in Detroit.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
The Penn Relays are underway at Franklin Field in Philadelphia and the Supreme Court heard arguments this week weighing whether Donald Trump could be charged for acts that occurred while he was president. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Sixers center Joel Embiid said after the team's win Thursday night that he's been dealing with a case of Bell's palsy.
Best Buddies is a national organization working to promote friendships, opportunity and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Janelle Burrell brings you more on two "buddies" who paired up in the program at Haverford High School, Oumar Sillah and Ellie Krissinger. On Sunday, April 28, Janelle will emcee the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk for the Philadelphia region, set to take place at 8 a.m. at the King of Prussia Mall. More details on bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org.
Only a senior in high school, Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job with his polling company "Patriot Polling."
Supercross racing has returned to Philadelphia after more than 40 years -- over 26 million pounds of dirt were trucked into Lincoln Financial Field to form the track for Saturday's event, Round 15 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Jan Carabeo chats with riders Bryce Shelly, a Pennsylvania native and rookie, and Tristan Lane.