"First Pitch," a Philadelphia Phillies 2024 Opening Day special

From Schwarbombs flying over Ashburn Alley to dreams of another Red October, Philadelphia Phillies baseball is back at Citizens Bank Park, and there's nothing quite like the electric atmosphere of Opening Day.

CBS Philadelphia has your guide through the Phillies' Opening Day with our special First Pitch." We'll have everything you need to know for the start of the 2024 season and air an exclusive interview with Phillies legend Charlie Manuel, who opened up about his stroke recovery.

So sit back and relax as we dive into the heart of Opening day excitement with "First Pitch."

The Phillies will host the Atlanta Braves on Friday, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m.

Read more on the Phillies' 2024 Opening Day: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/...

00:00 Introduction
00:35 A fast start in 2024?
01:47 Moving on from NLCS
02:40 Phillies running it back
03:54 Phils "built" for playoffs
05:28 Schwarber surprises fan
07:25 Catching up with Joe Blanton
08:40 Phillies extend Zack Wheeler
09:28 Opening Day excitement grows
10:58 Darren Daulton foundation
12:37 Gallen of Questions
14:36 What's new with Major the dog?
17:44 Exclusive Charlie Manuel interview
39:30 The End

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