Within four years, the Phillies had dolled out bonuses amounting to $1,250,000 ... that included future Hall of Famers in center fielder Richie Ashburn and right-handed pitcher Robin Roberts, the Whiz ...

A workhorse starter for much of his 19-year career, Roberts led the National League in wins in four straight seasons for the Phillies, winning 28 games in 1952, and 23 in '53, '54 and '55.

Newcomers Roy Halladay and Placido Polanco wrote the headlines in the only other season opener the Phillies have played in ...

Welcome to Opening Day Philadelphia! You made it through the frigid winter and baseball is your reward. This year, the ...

The Philadelphia Phillies will honor their all-time hits leader by inducting the former NL MVP into the Wall of Fame during the 2025 MLB season.