Tugger stops by the Action News studio ahead of his big debut at Citizens Bank Park

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tugger stops by the Action News studio ahead of his big debut at Citizens Bank Park
Tugger stops by the Action News studio ahead of his big debut at Citizens Bank Park

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Phillies fans can't stop talking about this roster move.

Tugger, a 10-week-old service pup-in-training, will soon make his big debut at Citizens Bank Park.

He was scheduled to greet the crowd before Tuesday night's game, though the game was postponed due to weather. The game will instead be played as part of a double header on Wednesday.

Tugger gets his name from Phillies legend and Marine reservist Tug McGraw.

Tugger is training in order to support a veteran with a disability, thanks to Conshohocken-based Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection.

He was introduced to the world Monday morning on Good Morning America.

Tugger, along with the people who made this project possible, joined the Action News Morning team in the studio Tuesday morning to talk about his role with the team.

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