MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast 10 p.m.
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Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, including a blustery and cold opening day for the Phillies and a nicer Easter Sunday forecast.

FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast
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Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, including the rain overnight, the colder temperatures moving in, the Phillies home opener and Easter Sunday forecasts.

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast 10 p.m.
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Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast at 10 p.m., including the rain forecasted for Wednesday and a look ahead to the Phillies home opener Thursday.

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Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, including rain and lower temperatures for Wednesday and the Phillies opening day.

Phillies set COVID-19 guidelines for fans returning to Citizens Bank Park

With less than a week to go before the Philadelphia Phillies open the season against the Atlanta Braves, Citizen Bank Park is making preparations to welcome back a limited number of fans with COVID-19 safety protocols. 

Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado

A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.

Phillies hope to end 9-year postseason drought with re-energized 2021 team

The Phillies fell one win shy of qualifying for the postseason in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season despite a losing record. They went 1-7 down the stretch and finished 28-32 in Joe Girardi’s first season as manager. It was the third straight year the team collapsed in September.

Astros missing eight pitchers at camp due to health and safety protocols

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols. 

Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park announce plans to welcome back fans

Both the Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park released more information on their plans to welcome fans back into the stands for Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies games as Philadelphia eased coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday.

Phillies ‘likely’ to have some fans in stands for home opener, Farley says

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley says the Phillies, Sixers and Flyers all want fans back and are seeking the city’s approval. 

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has fracture in right thumb

Philadelphia Phillies two-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto has a small fracture in his right thumb and will be evaluated again in two weeks.

Phillies invite Odubel Herrera to camp, sign Jeff Mathis

Odubel Herrera, who hasn’t played for the Phillies since 2019 when he was suspended under the MLB’s domestic violence policy, was among 31 non-roster players the Philadelphia Phillies have invited to spring training.