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The Phillies won’t be leaving Reading, as ballpark funding is secured

The Reading Fightin’ Phils received $7.5 million from the state to renovate 70-year-old FirstEnergy Stadium and stay in compliance with MLB.

FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Reading Fightin' Phils, will get a $16.5 million upgrade.
FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Reading Fightin' Phils, will get a $16.5 million upgrade.Read morePETER TOBIA / File Photograph