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That is until the MLB – or at least the Philadelphia Phillies broadcast – decided to eulogize the “POOP Game” prior to the most recent Pittsburgh-Philadelphia matchup. Finally, the “POOP Game” got the send off that it deserved:

Friday night’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates represented the end of an era. For years, the in-state rivalry game was lovingly known to some fans as the “P00P game,” because of the message the Phillies broadcast’s scorebug spelled out when the first pitch was thrown and the score was still 0-0.

John Kruk calls Phillies pitcher José Alvarado “selfish” after his 80-game MLB drug suspension rocks the bullpen.

Both Taryn Hatcher and John Kruk will be back on the Phillies' TV broadcast Tuesday when the NL East-rival Atlanta Braves visit Citizens Bank Park. Throughout the 2025 season, On Pattison will be keeping track of the TV broadcast booth schedule. All games are on NBC Sports Philadelphia unless otherwise noted.

The Phillies are back in town, kicking off a six-game homestand with a series against their division rival, the Atlanta Braves. Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights at Citizens Bank Park: 1\. The series kicks off on Tuesday,