Tugger, a yellow Labrador retriever, was named after 1980 World Series champion and U.S. Marine Corps reservist Tug McGraw.

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

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.

Ashyln Sullivan got to meet the Phillies' new puppy named Tugger. He will be training at Citizens Bank Park to be a service dog for veterans.Meet Tugger! a new service puppy in training with the ...

At a recent Phillies’ game, a Labrador Retriever puppy named Tugger had a very special interaction with the Phillie Phanatic, the Philadelphia Phillies' official mascot. And this pup's sweet encounter ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) – The Philadelphia Phillies added a new member to the team yesterday in the form of a service pup-in-training. Major was welcomed to the club’s off-field roster… ...

Please welcome to our Phillies family "Major," the Phillies' new service pup. He's the newest and youngest Phillies on the roster at least for now.

The Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse has turned into a doghouse after a Major debut on Wednesday. The Phillies debuted Major, a 10-week old, pure-bred black Labrador service pup-in-training at ...