MLB All-Star GameThe city plans to pay up to $75,000 to help measure the economic impact of Philly’s major events in 2026The city is looking for a consultant to supply “economic analysis services to better understand the economic and fiscal impact of Philadelphia’s 2026 events and related activity on the local economy."Sean Collins Walsh Philly isn’t applying to host the next James Beard Awards. Some insiders say that’s a mistake.Beatrice Forman OpinionPhiladelphia’s World Cup and All-Star summer proved something. Let’s not waste it. | EditorialThe Editorial Board OpinionPhilly’s Summer of Sports: No ICE arrests, unruly fans, or scary scenes at World Cup, PGA, All-Star GameMarcus Hayes | Columnist Philly fans came out to pay for All-Star Game merchandise in a record-breaking wayMichael Klein AdvertisementA Phillies fan wanted a souvenir ticket for the All-Star Game. He shared the ‘physical memento’ with other fans, too.Mike Harkins, a collector of old ticket stubs, printed out a physical ticket stub for the 2026 All-Star Game and printed out 250 more to hand out to fans at the Bank on Tuesday.Gabriela Carroll OpinionDoes Mike Trout actually want to play in Philly? Better question: Do we actually want to see it? There are very few scenarios where Trout in a Phillies uniform is sensible for the organization and something other than cringeworthy to watch at the end. David Murphy | Columnist The Big Picture: Our favorite photos from All-Star Week in PhiladelphiaFor the first time in 30 years, the baseball world descended on Philly for the MLB All-Star Game — and the city didn’t disappoint. Here are some of our favorite photos. Inquirer Staff Photographers How MLB’s All-Star Game tribute to ‘The Sandlot’ came together — and what the kids said about their experiences with major leaguersThe mini-reboot of a classic baseball movie had spectators, players — and the kids themselves — emotional. Gabriela Carroll He caught the winning Home Run Derby ball. Then this Phillies fan did what ‘felt natural.’ He threw it back.Cole Vanderslice of Ocean City caught Jordan Walker's winning Home Run Derby ball on Monday night, but instead of keeping it, the longtime Phillies fan said it "felt natural to throw it back."Isabella DiAmore All-Star Game trips are a tradition for two brothers after a near-death experience: ‘Just keep living, baby’Evan and Brent Folan attended their fourth All-Star game on Tuesday as part of an annual brothers trip, following Evan's near-death experience seven years ago.Ariel Simpson Baseball celebrated itself with All-Star Week. Next up: Avoiding self-destruction with a looming labor fight Both sides agree the sport is thriving. But on Dec. 1 the owners almost surely will lock out the players in a battle over implementing a salary cap. Scott Lauber Brandon Marsh’s dad died of cancer in 2021. He found a way to honor him in his first All-Star Game.Jake Marsh was his kids' biggest cheerleader. So it was only fitting that his family found a way to include him in his son's big moment at his home ballpark.Alex Coffey Opinion‘My favorite place to play’: Philly and Citizens Bank Park were All-Stars on a magical night. Just ask the actual All-Stars. No stadium has aged as gracefully as Citizens Bank Park. On Tuesday, the world saw why Freddie Freeman calls it his favorite place to play. David Murphy | Columnist Kevin McGonigle had ‘unbelievable’ All-Star weekend, from sleeping in his childhood bed to meeting Chase UtleyHis mom Tracy cried when he was named an All-Star. And his dad was verklempt after he watched his son enter the game on Tuesday night. “This is all I ever dreamed of,” McGonigle said.Matt Breen The National League got shut out in the All-Star Game, but it was a night to remember for the PhilliesCristopher Sánchez picked the brains of two Cy Young winners in Chris Sale and Paul Skenes, and Bryce Harper had some advice for his NL counterparts: "Take it all in, because things go quick."Lochlahn March A ‘super impressive’ first Philly All-Star Game in 30 years was a hit with fansThe game itself might have been a little boring, but that didn’t damper the excitement of local and visiting fans at Citizens Bank Park. Gabriela Carroll This 17-year-old from Lower Merion was booed during the Home Run Derby. He called it ‘an honor.’Reed Weiner couldn’t come up with a running catch in the outfield on a ball hit in the Derby and heard about it from the crowd. It was all good, he said. He does the same when he’s a fan. Alex Coffey All-Stars weigh in on Philly fans’ boos during Home Run Derby, receive a (mostly) warm reception on the red carpetAll-Stars had nothing but nice things to say about Philly fans on the red carpet. “The fans are very intense and they love it," said Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana.Ariel Simpson Brandon Marsh’s dry hair, Paul Skenes matches Livvy Dunne, and the best looks from the MLB All-Star Game red carpetThe Schwarbers and Freemans wore coordinated family outfits, and rookie star Kevin McGonigle repped Delco on the red carpet, too.Mia Messina See more storiesAdvertisement
The city plans to pay up to $75,000 to help measure the economic impact of Philly’s major events in 2026The city is looking for a consultant to supply “economic analysis services to better understand the economic and fiscal impact of Philadelphia’s 2026 events and related activity on the local economy."Sean Collins Walsh
The city plans to pay up to $75,000 to help measure the economic impact of Philly’s major events in 2026The city is looking for a consultant to supply “economic analysis services to better understand the economic and fiscal impact of Philadelphia’s 2026 events and related activity on the local economy."Sean Collins Walsh
Philly isn’t applying to host the next James Beard Awards. Some insiders say that’s a mistake.Beatrice Forman
Philly isn’t applying to host the next James Beard Awards. Some insiders say that’s a mistake.Beatrice Forman
OpinionPhiladelphia’s World Cup and All-Star summer proved something. Let’s not waste it. | EditorialThe Editorial Board
OpinionPhiladelphia’s World Cup and All-Star summer proved something. Let’s not waste it. | EditorialThe Editorial Board
OpinionPhilly’s Summer of Sports: No ICE arrests, unruly fans, or scary scenes at World Cup, PGA, All-Star GameMarcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionPhilly’s Summer of Sports: No ICE arrests, unruly fans, or scary scenes at World Cup, PGA, All-Star GameMarcus Hayes | Columnist
A Phillies fan wanted a souvenir ticket for the All-Star Game. He shared the ‘physical memento’ with other fans, too.Mike Harkins, a collector of old ticket stubs, printed out a physical ticket stub for the 2026 All-Star Game and printed out 250 more to hand out to fans at the Bank on Tuesday.Gabriela Carroll
A Phillies fan wanted a souvenir ticket for the All-Star Game. He shared the ‘physical memento’ with other fans, too.Mike Harkins, a collector of old ticket stubs, printed out a physical ticket stub for the 2026 All-Star Game and printed out 250 more to hand out to fans at the Bank on Tuesday.Gabriela Carroll
OpinionDoes Mike Trout actually want to play in Philly? Better question: Do we actually want to see it? There are very few scenarios where Trout in a Phillies uniform is sensible for the organization and something other than cringeworthy to watch at the end. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionDoes Mike Trout actually want to play in Philly? Better question: Do we actually want to see it? There are very few scenarios where Trout in a Phillies uniform is sensible for the organization and something other than cringeworthy to watch at the end. David Murphy | Columnist
The Big Picture: Our favorite photos from All-Star Week in PhiladelphiaFor the first time in 30 years, the baseball world descended on Philly for the MLB All-Star Game — and the city didn’t disappoint. Here are some of our favorite photos. Inquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Our favorite photos from All-Star Week in PhiladelphiaFor the first time in 30 years, the baseball world descended on Philly for the MLB All-Star Game — and the city didn’t disappoint. Here are some of our favorite photos. Inquirer Staff Photographers
How MLB’s All-Star Game tribute to ‘The Sandlot’ came together — and what the kids said about their experiences with major leaguersThe mini-reboot of a classic baseball movie had spectators, players — and the kids themselves — emotional. Gabriela Carroll
How MLB’s All-Star Game tribute to ‘The Sandlot’ came together — and what the kids said about their experiences with major leaguersThe mini-reboot of a classic baseball movie had spectators, players — and the kids themselves — emotional. Gabriela Carroll
He caught the winning Home Run Derby ball. Then this Phillies fan did what ‘felt natural.’ He threw it back.Cole Vanderslice of Ocean City caught Jordan Walker's winning Home Run Derby ball on Monday night, but instead of keeping it, the longtime Phillies fan said it "felt natural to throw it back."Isabella DiAmore
He caught the winning Home Run Derby ball. Then this Phillies fan did what ‘felt natural.’ He threw it back.Cole Vanderslice of Ocean City caught Jordan Walker's winning Home Run Derby ball on Monday night, but instead of keeping it, the longtime Phillies fan said it "felt natural to throw it back."Isabella DiAmore
All-Star Game trips are a tradition for two brothers after a near-death experience: ‘Just keep living, baby’Evan and Brent Folan attended their fourth All-Star game on Tuesday as part of an annual brothers trip, following Evan's near-death experience seven years ago.Ariel Simpson
All-Star Game trips are a tradition for two brothers after a near-death experience: ‘Just keep living, baby’Evan and Brent Folan attended their fourth All-Star game on Tuesday as part of an annual brothers trip, following Evan's near-death experience seven years ago.Ariel Simpson
Baseball celebrated itself with All-Star Week. Next up: Avoiding self-destruction with a looming labor fight Both sides agree the sport is thriving. But on Dec. 1 the owners almost surely will lock out the players in a battle over implementing a salary cap. Scott Lauber
Baseball celebrated itself with All-Star Week. Next up: Avoiding self-destruction with a looming labor fight Both sides agree the sport is thriving. But on Dec. 1 the owners almost surely will lock out the players in a battle over implementing a salary cap. Scott Lauber
Brandon Marsh’s dad died of cancer in 2021. He found a way to honor him in his first All-Star Game.Jake Marsh was his kids' biggest cheerleader. So it was only fitting that his family found a way to include him in his son's big moment at his home ballpark.Alex Coffey
Brandon Marsh’s dad died of cancer in 2021. He found a way to honor him in his first All-Star Game.Jake Marsh was his kids' biggest cheerleader. So it was only fitting that his family found a way to include him in his son's big moment at his home ballpark.Alex Coffey
Opinion‘My favorite place to play’: Philly and Citizens Bank Park were All-Stars on a magical night. Just ask the actual All-Stars. No stadium has aged as gracefully as Citizens Bank Park. On Tuesday, the world saw why Freddie Freeman calls it his favorite place to play. David Murphy | Columnist
Opinion‘My favorite place to play’: Philly and Citizens Bank Park were All-Stars on a magical night. Just ask the actual All-Stars. No stadium has aged as gracefully as Citizens Bank Park. On Tuesday, the world saw why Freddie Freeman calls it his favorite place to play. David Murphy | Columnist
Kevin McGonigle had ‘unbelievable’ All-Star weekend, from sleeping in his childhood bed to meeting Chase UtleyHis mom Tracy cried when he was named an All-Star. And his dad was verklempt after he watched his son enter the game on Tuesday night. “This is all I ever dreamed of,” McGonigle said.Matt Breen
Kevin McGonigle had ‘unbelievable’ All-Star weekend, from sleeping in his childhood bed to meeting Chase UtleyHis mom Tracy cried when he was named an All-Star. And his dad was verklempt after he watched his son enter the game on Tuesday night. “This is all I ever dreamed of,” McGonigle said.Matt Breen
The National League got shut out in the All-Star Game, but it was a night to remember for the PhilliesCristopher Sánchez picked the brains of two Cy Young winners in Chris Sale and Paul Skenes, and Bryce Harper had some advice for his NL counterparts: "Take it all in, because things go quick."Lochlahn March
The National League got shut out in the All-Star Game, but it was a night to remember for the PhilliesCristopher Sánchez picked the brains of two Cy Young winners in Chris Sale and Paul Skenes, and Bryce Harper had some advice for his NL counterparts: "Take it all in, because things go quick."Lochlahn March
A ‘super impressive’ first Philly All-Star Game in 30 years was a hit with fansThe game itself might have been a little boring, but that didn’t damper the excitement of local and visiting fans at Citizens Bank Park. Gabriela Carroll
A ‘super impressive’ first Philly All-Star Game in 30 years was a hit with fansThe game itself might have been a little boring, but that didn’t damper the excitement of local and visiting fans at Citizens Bank Park. Gabriela Carroll
This 17-year-old from Lower Merion was booed during the Home Run Derby. He called it ‘an honor.’Reed Weiner couldn’t come up with a running catch in the outfield on a ball hit in the Derby and heard about it from the crowd. It was all good, he said. He does the same when he’s a fan. Alex Coffey
This 17-year-old from Lower Merion was booed during the Home Run Derby. He called it ‘an honor.’Reed Weiner couldn’t come up with a running catch in the outfield on a ball hit in the Derby and heard about it from the crowd. It was all good, he said. He does the same when he’s a fan. Alex Coffey
All-Stars weigh in on Philly fans’ boos during Home Run Derby, receive a (mostly) warm reception on the red carpetAll-Stars had nothing but nice things to say about Philly fans on the red carpet. “The fans are very intense and they love it," said Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana.Ariel Simpson
All-Stars weigh in on Philly fans’ boos during Home Run Derby, receive a (mostly) warm reception on the red carpetAll-Stars had nothing but nice things to say about Philly fans on the red carpet. “The fans are very intense and they love it," said Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana.Ariel Simpson
Brandon Marsh’s dry hair, Paul Skenes matches Livvy Dunne, and the best looks from the MLB All-Star Game red carpetThe Schwarbers and Freemans wore coordinated family outfits, and rookie star Kevin McGonigle repped Delco on the red carpet, too.Mia Messina
Brandon Marsh’s dry hair, Paul Skenes matches Livvy Dunne, and the best looks from the MLB All-Star Game red carpetThe Schwarbers and Freemans wore coordinated family outfits, and rookie star Kevin McGonigle repped Delco on the red carpet, too.Mia Messina
