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.

Tugger's training is made possible by a partnership between Team Foster, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that supports injured and disabled veterans through accredited, lifesaving service dogs and ...

Tugger was born on April 24, 2025, just two days before the 50th anniversary of McGraw’s Phillies debut. Country music star Tim McGraw, Tug’s son and a longtime advocate for veterans, praised ...

Now, the team has decided to honor McGraw's memory through a service dog in training named "Tugger." Don't confuse Tugger with a mascot he will be much more one day. Tug McGraw was a Marine before his ...

Tugger is the second service dog sponsored by the Phillies after Major, who was recently placed with a veteran. The team's service dog initiative is funded through a grant from Phillies Charities ...

Tugger was an instant hit in the clubhouse, improving the Phillies' morale before beating the San Diego Padres 4-0 on June 30. You can follow Tugger's service training journey through updates on ...

NBC Sports Philadelphia Wed, Jul 2, 2025 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.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said Monday that the musical will undergo a few changes before its 12-week run at London's Palladium beginning Dec. 6, including the character of Rum Tum Tugger revamped as a ...