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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...