Will the 2027 MLB season be halted by a lockout?

The former star slugger has some thoughts about Luis Arraez, Don Mattingly and more as Philly enters a pivotal offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies World Series champs Ryan Howard and Chase Utley join ABC News Live to talk the significance of Philadelphia hosting the game and what they are most excited for.

A look at every Philadelphia Phillies player who has previously competed in the MLB Home Run Derby and how they did each time they took part.

1897 — Chicago’s Cap Anson became the first major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits when he singled off Baltimore’s George Blackburn. 1902 — John McGraw was named manager of the New York Giants, a post he would hold for 30 years. 1909 — Ed Summers of the Detroit Tigers allowed only seven hits and pitched all 18 innings of a 0-0 tie with the Washington Senators, the longest scoreless game in AL history.

1917 — Catcher Hank Gowdy of the Braves became the first major league player to enter military service in World War I. 1939 — The Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves played a 23-inning, 2-2 tie. Whit Wyatt pitched the first 16 innings for the Dodgers.

Ryan Howard shared his thoughts on Kyle Schwarber's swing and home run hitting prowess on the latest episode of the Takeoff podcast with John Clark.‘They're so violent' — Ryan Howard in awe of Schwarber's home run hitting prowess originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

While the Phillies are going through early struggles, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard downplay any concerns fans might have.