5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater

In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Muzzle Mr. Met? Mascots wonder why they're banned from MLB

The Phillie Phanatic had stories of his favorite adventures -- from the Galapagos Islands to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia -- read to him most weeks from his very best buds. The Philly furball was tucked in with a bedtime story from

Philadelphia Phillies team up with local food banks to provide hunger relief

The Philadelphia Phillies teamed up with local partners to donate hundreds of cases of food to local food banks and pantries in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Phillie Phanatic launching virtual storytime with celebrity readers

The weekly event will feature a guest reader from the Phillies who will read a book from the popular Phanatic book series with help from the Phanatic himself.

Creators of original Phillie Phanatic call mascot's redesign 'an affront'

Wayde Harrison and Bonnie Erickson issued a statement Tuesday accusing the Phillies of a “lack of good faith in negotiating for an extension."

Phillie Phanatic debuts his spring training makeover

The Phillie Phanatic debuted a new look during spring training Sunday amid an ongoing copyright lawsuit with the mascot's original creators.

Baseball is back: Teams, fans return to Florida for spring training

With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.

McCutchen upbeat about recovery from knee injury

The Phillies held their first workout with the full squad Monday. McCutchen said he plans to be ready for opening day.

MacPhail: Phillies expect to pay luxury tax this season

Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail says that team ownership is willing to go over the luxury tax threshold to make the playoffs.

Girardi exploring ways to keep Phillies healthy for long season

Phillies manager Joe Girardi wants to have a healthy team down the stretch, and says he will be diligent in making sure players aren’t overworked early in the season.

Phillies counting on manager Joe Girardi to restore winning ways

The Philadelphia Phillies turned to a proven winner to lead them back to the postseason for the first time in nine years: Joe Girardi.