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CBS News
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
What's new at Citizens Bank Park this season ahead of Philadelphia Phillies' home opener
The start of the Major League Baseball season means a new lineup of tasty eats and treats, technology upgrades, fanwear and much more at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park. With the Fightins just days away from their home opener against the Colorado Rockies , the Phillies and Aramark Sports & Entertainment revealed what new amenities fans can expect to see this season at the ballpark. The stadium's enhancements begin with state-of-the-art technology aimed at elevating the fan and visitor experience at Citizens Bank Park. Like, the stadium's new LED rings, which span over 3,100 feet and wrap around the ballpark's suite level. The LED rings will display ball-strike counts, scoring decisions, stats and more. Home run celebrations also just got a little brighter with the Xfinity Home Run Takeover, a light show that pops up every time a Phillie homers. The custom light show will illuminate the ballpark from foul pole to foul pole with a supersized Xfinity logo in the center that will pulse with color during every celebration. Plus, fans will appreciate the upgrades to the ballpark's sound system and field-level signage. As for mouth-watering additions , the newly-revealed chef creations include: Bull's BBQ House Chips and Dip (Left Field Plaza), Pass and Stow Cobb Salad (adjacent to the Third Base Gate), Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Pass and Stow), Kosher Grill's pulled brisket sandwich (behind Section 124), Kyle's Cutlets (Coca-Cola Corner) – where a portion of the proceeds acquired from every sandwich sold will go to Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes, PJ Whelihan's Onion Rings (Ashburn Alley) and Uncle Charlie's Express (behind Section 319) – named after World Series champion manager Charlie Manuel. Fans looking for something to quench their thirst can get a 16/24-ounce Beverage Bat filled with beer, a cocktail, frozen drink or non-alcoholic refreshment. Visitors can also score a memento when they purchase the Cotton Candy Mask, a foam mask showcasing the Phanatic, the Fastball Souvenir Cup, designed to hold frozen cocktails and beverages, or the On-field Ice Cream Caps. This season, the ballpark will also offer Four Walls Irish Coffee Tiramisu (CP Rankin Club), Red Velvet Affogato (The Yard behind Section 102), and S'mores Quesadilla (Coca-Cola Corner). Citizens Bank Park visitors can also support and try out Philly-favorite brands like Jason and Travis Kelce's Garage Beer, Rob McElhenney's Wrexham Lager and Zomoz mescal, which Phillies legend Ryan Howard invests in, and Philly's Best Steak, which is headquartered and made in the Greater Philadelphia area, at the ballpark. Other partner offerings include Alc-A-Chino Spiked Coffee and Schär Gluten-Free Dedicated Stand. A retro Phanatic onesie for adults? Say less. Citizens Bank Park will have exclusive fan gear available only at their New Era Phillies Team Store. Some of the new additions include: the retro Phanatic onesie, suit jacket, fuzzy sandals, gold chain necklace, along with plush toys, piggy banks, neon signs, bobbleheads, headgear and more. Golfers can also sport their Phillies fandom with ballpark-exclusive designs from brands like Peter Millar, Johnnie-O and more. Plus, custom baseball bats made by Bruce "The Bat King" Tatem. Phillies fans can also enjoy plenty of fun photo ops inside the ballpark, like at the "City of Brotherly Love" mural, created by Lindsay Archer. For the second year in a row, the Phillies and SEI commissioned a mural by a local artist, with this year's theme being "Connecting Communities." Archer's homage to Philadelphia will be on display above Ashburn Alley on the CP Rankin Roof. Another perk for this season — fans can get to the ballpark earlier for games. The Third Base Gate and Left Field Gate will open two hours before each game, Monday through Friday, and two and a half hours early Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will be able to access the main concourse from the Pass and Stow and the New Era Phillies Team Store to the Yard.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Phillies star Bryce Harper takes his love for the Phillie Phanatic to the next level with a tattoo
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper's love for the Philly Phanatic runs skin deep. Literally. The Phillies star arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team's iconic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle. Harper worked with Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews on the fine-line design. Matthews featured her session with Harper on her Instagram page and included a close-up for Harper's latest ink, located on the outside of Harper's right arm just above the wrist. The two-time National League MVP and eight-time All-Star has regularly yucked it up with the Phanatic since signing with the Phillies in 2019. Harper's sported cleats and a headband featuring the large, furry green bird-type creature and wielded a Phanatic-themed bat while facing the New York Mets in London last summer. Harper told he had wanted to do something to honor the Phanatic for a while. 'I just love Philly,' Harper said. "I love the Phanatic. It's just fun.' The placement of the tattoo is intentional. Harper told the idea is the Phanatic will be following the flight of the ball when it leaves the left-handed Harper's bat. 'People can kind of see that as I swing,' Harper said. 'Him driving off my arm, I thought it looked pretty cool.' ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
Associated Press
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Phillies star Bryce Harper takes his love for the Phillie Phanatic to the next level with a tattoo
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper's love for the Philly Phanatic runs skin deep. Literally. The Phillies star arrived at spring training sporting a tattoo on his right arm of the team's iconic mascot zooming around on an all-terrain vehicle. Harper worked with Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews on the fine-line design. Matthews featured her session with Harper on her Instagram page and included a close-up for Harper's latest ink, located on the outside of Harper's right arm just above the wrist. The two-time National League MVP and eight-time All-Star has regularly yucked it up with the Phanatic since signing with the Phillies in 2019. Harper's sported cleats and a headband featuring the large, furry green bird-type creature and wielded a Phanatic-themed bat while facing the New York Mets in London last summer. Harper told he had wanted to do something to honor the Phanatic for a while. 'I just love Philly,' Harper said. 'I love the Phanatic. It's just fun.' The placement of the tattoo is intentional. Harper told the idea is the Phanatic will be following the flight of the ball when it leaves the left-handed Harper's bat. 'People can kind of see that as I swing,' Harper said. 'Him driving off my arm, I thought it looked pretty cool.'
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bryce Harper takes his relationship with the Phillie Phanatic to the next level with new tattoo
The bromance between Bryce Harper and the Phillie Phanatic has been one of the most charming side effects of the two-time National League MVP signing with Philadelphia in 2019. It started with the two wearing tributes to each other on their cleats in Harper's first series with the Phillies, escalated with Harper getting a custom-tailored Phillie Phanatic suit and has continued with the duo routinely exchanging gifts and swag. So maybe it's not a surprise that before Opening Day in 2025, Harper made his love for the Phanatic permanent with a brand new tattoo of the Phillies mascot doing what he loves most: Riding an ATV. Bryce Harper loves Philly so much that he got a Phanatic tattoo 😂💚 (via andyoutattoo/IG) — MLB (@MLB) February 21, 2025 Over on Instagram, Harper's tattoo artist shared an awesome post about getting to add some ink to the slugger's arm: The only question now is what the Phanatic will do in response. We know it will be equal parts heartwarming and hilarious.
CBS News
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Bryce Harper's new tattoo makes love for Phillie Phanatic permanent
Bryce Harper has made his bromance with the Phillies Phanatic permanent, literally. Utah-based tattoo artist Hannah Matthews shared photos on social media of Harper's new Phanatic ink, located on his right forearm. The tattoo depicts the Phanatic on his four-wheeler. In her Instagram post, Matthews explained the joy she had tattooing the Phillies' first baseman. "I would tell you how the game of baseball has taught me some of my favorite life lessons. About how my fondest memories growing up are playing catch with my dad, playing wiffle ball in the front yard and using the garden hose as bases," Matthews wrote. "I'd try to express the feeling of happiness, calling my dad when I was 14 to tell him I hit my first home run. Center field. The park lights were humming. She didn't even feel the ball hit the bat. I'll never know why I got this opportunity of a lifetime — but I could not be more grateful to Bryce for asking me to do this @philliephanatic piece." Harper and the Phanatics have a history dating back to 2019 when the superstar signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies. Harper wasted no time pandering to Phillies fans — and perhaps even the mascot — by wearing Phanatic-inspired cleats in his first-ever regular-season game with the club. It wasn't the only time he's worn Phanatic cleats, either. He also wore a Phanatic headband and a "Clearwooder" T-shirt featuring the Phanatic. The 2021 NL MVP has also gifted the Phanatic a customized birthday gift. During the 2023 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Harper used a Phanatic-themed bat. Spring training is underway, and Phillies baseball begins Saturday — meaning there won't be another weekend in Philadelphia without baseball until at least the end of September.
