Veterans Stadium bit the dust on this week in Philly history
The arena became a pile of shattered cement and mangled steel at 7 a.m. on March 21, 2004, after a 62-second implosion.
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The Phillies gambled on the weather and beat the Rockies — and the storms
The Phillies decided on Sunday to go ahead with the home opener.
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Phillies home opener photos
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies during the home opener at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.
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Inspired by the Super Bowl win, Phillies fans at the home opener are excited for the long road to Red October
”I think they make it to the World Series,” said Dave Kelly, who hasn't missed a home opener in at least two decades.
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Phillies’ bats come alive late to power past Rockies in home opener
Cristopher Sanchez allowed one earned run in 5⅓ innings before the Phillies took over with a two-run double by Edmundo Sosa and homers by Kyle Schwarber, Max Kepler, and Nick Castellanos.
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Brandon Graham Saquon Barkley bring the Vince Lombardi trophy to Citizens Bank Park
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Bryce Harper’s love of the Phillie Phanatic continues with new fuzzy cleats featuring a ‘Jawn’ charm
Bryce Harper's love affair with the Phillie Phanatic continued at Monday's home opener, where the Phillies first baseman wore some of his most Philly cleats yet.
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Saquon Barkley, Brandon Graham, and the Lombardi Trophy throw out the first pitch at Phillies home opener
Eagles Super Bowl winners Saquon Barkley and Brandon Graham brought the Lombardi Trophy with them to throw out the first pitch at the Phillies home opener on Monday.
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The bullpens at Citizens Bank Park have a new feature: protection from the elements — and taunting fans
There are several changes to the ballpark for 2025, including an enclosed space in the bullpens, featuring accordion-style doors.
