Philadelphia Phillies service pup Tugger stole the show by falling asleep in Orion Kerkering’s arms on just his second day on the job.

Tugger the Labrador begins training to become a service dog for a veteran, honoring Phillies legend Tug McGraw’s legacy on and off the field. By Emily Glauser • Published June 30, 2025 ...

The pup is named after legendary Phillies reliever Tug McGraw, a U.S. Marine Corps reservist, and is training to be a service dog with the goal of being placed with a veteran with a disability.

The Philadelphia Phillies are paying homage to one of their most charismatic players from the past in a delightful way. Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw spent 10 of his 19 MLB seasons as a reliever with the ...

Named after Phillies legend Tug McGraw, 10-week-old Tugger was named to the Phillies official off-the-field roster beginning on July 1 while he undergoes training to become a service dog for veterans.

In the US, service dogs have full public access rights, and this includes public buildings and transportation, restaurants, ...

The Philadelphia Phillies have a new furry friend. Tugger, the team’s new service-dog-to-be, made his debut during Wednesday’s doubleheader against the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies spokesperson Michele DeVicaris introduces Tugger, a 10-week-old service dog-in-training, a new addition to the team's off-field roster. Newsom Signals Major Increase in ...

Meet Tugger, the Phillies new service-pup in training! Tugger is named after beloved Phillie and Marine reservist Tug McGraw, and will embark on a mission to support a veteran with a disability ...