Former Philadelphia Phillies closer Billy Wagner was among three players newly named to the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees on Jan. 21, joining Dave Parker and another former Phillie in Dick Allen.
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Former Phillies Catcher Bob Uecker Passes Away At Age 90
Bob Uecker, the long-time announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers and former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, passed away at the age of 90 on Jan. 16.
Read More »Philadelphia Phillies 2024-25 Offseason Tracker
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the following transactions: 1/16/25 Philadelphia has signed 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Nieves Izaguirre, who is ranked as the No. 44 prospect in the 2025 international class, per MLB Pipeline. 1/9/25 The Phillies have agreed to one-year ...
Read More »Plans For New Center City Arena Scrapped by Sixers
The home of the Philadelphia 76ers will reportedly remain at the sports complex in South Philly instead of in a new basketball arena in Center City, according to multiple City Hall sources.
Read More »Eagles Mourn Passing of Bill Bergey
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79, the organization announced. One of the franchise’s greatest linebackers and a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, Bergey was a member of the 1980 NFC championship ...
Read More »Phillies Acquire SP Luzardo in Trade With Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that the club has traded for Miami Marlins left-handed starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo along with Minor League catcher/outfielder Paul McIntosh in exchange for two prospects.
Read More »Philadelphia City Council Approves Proposal for Downtown Arena
Various reports claim that the proposal for a $1.3 billion downtown arena in Philadelphia for the 76ers has been approved via a City Council vote.
Read More »Phillies Sign OF Max Kepler to 1-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the signing of former Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year contract reportedly worth $10 million.
Read More »Phillies Sign Former Blue Jays Closer Romano
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed former Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano to a one-year, $8.5 million deal.
Read More »Former Phillie Dick Allen Elected to National Baseball HOF
Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Dick Allen has earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after votes from the Classic Baseball Era Committee.
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