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Ruben Amaro Jr. on the Philadelphia Phillies postgame show on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Ruben Amaro Jr. says Phillies ‘should’ retaliate after Spencer Strider hits Bryce Harper

"I think the retaliation is the right thing to do."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 28, 2025 0
The "POOP" scorebug, now a thing of the past, was eulogized before Friday's Pirates-Phillies game by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Tom McCarthy. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Tom McCarthy eulogized ‘POOP’ scorebug before Pirates-Phillies game

"As the final out arrives on its bright and brilliant run, it will be missed. Gone but never forgotten."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
Michael Barkann and Ricky Bottalico debate whether travel was a factor in the Phillies loss to the Guardians. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia/Phillies Postgame Live

Phillies Postgame Live hosts debate MLB travel: ‘What do you think, they flew on a chicken coop?’

"I'm as shocked as you. I really am."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
John Kruk on NBC Sports Philadelphia on April 23, 2025.

John Kruk says “I hopes he chokes” in response to a text from Tom McCarthy’s Mets-broadcasting son

"Since he's a Mets' fan, I hope he chokes a little bit. But since he's your son, I hope it's not fatal."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
John Kruk looks on while Tom McCarthy eats. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

John Kruk cracked Tom McCarthy up while briefly taking over play-by-play duties

Never change, John Kruk.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 3, 2025 0
Philadelphia Phillies announcers John Kruk and Tom McCarthy. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia

John Kruk recalls getting handcuffed in prank by Tony Gwynn

"All I heard was Tony laughing. I'm like, 'That bastard.'"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 1, 2025 0
John Kruk on NBC Sports Philadelphia on April 23, 2025.

John Kruk is sick of bellyaching from Phillies postgame show

"It's gonna be tough when the season's winding down like it is."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 23, 2025 0
Michael Barkann and Ricky Bottalico on NBC Sports

Phillies postgame show unloads on team after blowing three-run lead

"If the Phillies should, heaven forbid, fail to make the playoffs, fail to win the division, or they fail to win home field, look at this game right here!"

By Drew Lerner OnApr 20, 2025 0
Nick Castellanos posing after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants

On Titanic anniversary, Phillies broadcaster evokes famous shipwreck during Nick Castellanos homer

"That is a Titanic blast."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 14, 2025 0
Phillies analyst John Kruk

John Kruk complains during Phillies game about being locked out of his email

"When I try to reset the password, I go to the new one and it doesn't do anything."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 3, 2025 0
Aug 18, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman John Kruk during Phillies Alumni Weekend and the 20th anniversary of Citizens Bank Park before game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.

John Kruk inks 4-year extension with NBC Sports Philadelphia

Kruk agreed to stay on with NBC Sports Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 23, 2025 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

A’s, Giants, Phillies to be available on MLB.tv, league announces

In total, 26 of 30 MLB franchises will have a direct-to-consumer streaming option this season.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
General view of NBC Sports microphones

Peacock launches NBC Sports regional networks add-on

Prices for the add-on varies by market, but range from $14.95 to $24.95 per month.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
A "POOP" scorebug for Pirates-Phillies on March 14, 2025 on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.

Somehow, a ‘POOP’ Phillies-Pirates broadcast scorebug returned

A NBC Sports Philadelphia+ broadcast of a Phillies-Pirates Spring Breakout game used the much-mourned "POOP" scorebug.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 14, 2025 0
Cole Hamels

John Kruk suggests Cole Hamels for ‘sexiest broadcast team in all of sports’

"Oh, I forgot to add him in to the sexiest broadcast team in all of sports."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 2, 2025 0
NBC Sports Philadelphia scorebug

NBCS Philadelphia’s new scorebug means no more ‘POOP’ game

"NBC Sports Philadelphia changed their scorebug and we'll never have another 'POOP' game again."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 24, 2025 0
NBC Sports Philadelphia's Alaa Abdelnaby had a lot to say after 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from Monday's game. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia

76ers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby after Joel Embiid’s ejection: ‘This is Mickey Mouse’

"This isn't real. This is a joke."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 24, 2024 0
NBC Sports Peacock

Report: Peacock to stream local games from NBC Sports RSNs

Peacock could begin streaming these regional sports networks as soon as 2025.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 16, 2024 0
Michael Barkann and Ricky Bottalico of "Phillies Postgame Live" ripped the Phillies after losing Game 1 of the NLDS to the Mets. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Postgame show host: Phillies ‘should be ashamed’ after Game 1 loss to Mets

"It is a disgrace."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 6, 2024 2
John Kruk and Tom McCarthy in Phillies booth

John Kruk scares kid next to Phillies broadcast booth while Tom McCarthy cracks up

"You scared him...You scared the poor kid."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 29, 2024 0
Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy and Ben Davis couldn't believe replay upheld a call where zero evidence supported the call on the field.

Phillies announcers aghast over upheld replay call: ‘What on Earth?’

"I can't remember the last time something this bad — and blatant — took place on replay."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 18, 2024 0
Phillies analyst John Kruk

John Kruk calls Kevin Cash’s suspension ‘dumbest damn rule I’ve ever heard’

"I think that's the dumbest damn rule I've ever heard."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 13, 2024 0
Bryce Harper after walk-off hit

John Kruk predicted Bryce Harper’s walk-off two innings before it happened

"He’s gonna win the game for the Phillies."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 27, 2024 0
Tom McCarthy and John Kruk calling Phillies game from the stands

John Kruk wears an AirTag so he doesn’t get lost at MLB stadiums

"I have to get an AirTag, cause I get lost."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 16, 2024 0
Umpire's bad strike call against the Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies broadcast questions MLB over umpire’s brutal strike zone

"I’m sure if there’s a little bug in there, that Major League Baseball would be right on top of it to fix it."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 14, 2024 2

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