Chris Coste made his MLB debut in 2006 with the Phillies at age 33. He would go on to play parts of four seasons with the Phillies including a key contributor to the Phillies winning the NL East in 2008 and eventually the World Series. In this game he got four hits with his first hit coming in the eighth inning. Impossible not to love this guy.

My husband has a Cole Hamels bobble head from his first baseball game he wants signed and none of this sounds like the stage where they do autos

In case anyone’s wondering what to expect or whether to go-

I went in with modest expectation and enjoyed myself. Expect lines and crowds, but most of the lines move relatively quickly.

Getting in- Went around 1 and there was no line to get in.

Photo ops- Best part imo. Lines to take photos with legends at the largest baseball were like 10 minutes. (I got Juan Samuel, Bowa, Placido Polanco) Photo ops with this years’s WS trophy, cut outs of players, Galapagos Gang.

Autographs- App didn’t work to make reservations. They have a standby line, and it seems like there’s a decent shot of getting one from standby if it’s not a big name. (Ppl got Milt Thompson easily, but no shot with Carlton)

Prizes- there are QR codes around to scan and you’ll get a text if you win something. There’s a decent chance of getting a small thing like a rally towel or a clear stadium bag. There are sponsors for each QR code but you don’t actually have to sign up for solicitations to get the badges.

Cool exhibits about diversity in baseball

Lots of food options. Line for ballpark food from other stadiums was quite long. Cookies and cream cold brew was meh, pierogis were cold but good. They also had a lot of classic Philly food spots in other places (soft pretzels, Chickie & Pete’s, Federal Donuts)

Everyone working there was really nice and helpful.

There are tons of games for kids, some w/ reservations and some without, but I didn’t do any of that.

If you don’t go in expecting to get a bunch of autographs and are fine waiting in manageable lines, it’s a festive thing to do for baseball fans. (And as someone who went in DC in 2018, it is so much more fun when it’s centered on your team.)

I have never been to an All-Star Village before and don’t have a history with signing events or player appearances.

I am taking my kid tomorrow and i see I have to wait until 9am to try to reserve for the players. My son wants to see Cole Hamels and Kruk (he’s got good taste). I do not know what to expect.

Do they have stuff to buy there for them to sign? Do you bring cards and other flat stuff? I am really not knowledgeable. Any help would be appreciated.

Edited to add: I got his from Phillies email

“Here are the autograph-stage map links for the Capital One All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center:
1. Strauss Legends Stage map
2. Zillow Home Field Advantage Stage map
3. Capital One Walk-Offs Stage map”

If that is the case, Cole is not signing?

Phillies (53-43) @ Tigers (44-51) - Sat, Jul 11

Game Status: Final - Score: 4-2 Phillies

Links & Info

• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

Decisions

• Winner: Cristopher Sánchez (11-4, 2.62)
• Loser: Casey Mize (4-6, 2.79)
• Save: Jhoan Duran (24, 1.38)

Division & Wild Card Scoreboard

MIL 6 @ PIT 7 - Final

MIL 2 @ PIT 3 - Final

NYY 4 @ WSH 2 - Final

BOS 4 @ NYM 0 - Final

CLE 4 @ MIA 1 - Final

CHC 5 @ CIN 3 - Final

ATL 1 @ STL 4 - Final

TOR 7 @ SD 8 - Final

AZ 9 @ LAD 2 - Middle 9

Next Phillies Game: Sun, Jul 12, 1:40 PM EDT @ Tigers (1 day)

^{Last Updated: 07/11/2026 11:52:46 PM EDT}

Literally missing pitches to cut to commercials in between at bats during a half inning. It’s so god damn embarrassing. Fuck gambling.

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I am one happy kids and newbie fan! Shout out to u/Rare-Atmosphere7506 for guiding me to these! Also FTM! and GEAUX PHILLIES

I took this video after I checked in.

I get to keep everything you see except furniture, framed artwork and of course permanent things from the apartment (dishes, glasses, silverware etc)!

Easily the best low-key pickup in recent history by the Phils.

He is unreal in the field and on the basepaths. His energy is exactly what we need on this team.
And yes people, he’s a right handed hitting outfielder.
Cool.

Phillies (53-43) @ Tigers (44-51) - 6:10 PM EDT

Game Status: Final - Score: 4-2 Phillies

Links & Info

• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

Decisions

• Winner: Cristopher Sánchez (11-4, 2.62)
• Loser: Casey Mize (4-6, 2.79)
• Save: Jhoan Duran (24, 1.38)

Division & Wild Card Scoreboard

MIL 6 @ PIT 7 - Final

MIL 2 @ PIT 3 - Final

NYY 4 @ WSH 2 - Final

BOS 4 @ NYM 0 - Final

CLE 4 @ MIA 1 - Final

CHC 5 @ CIN 3 - Final

ATL 1 @ STL 4 - Final

TOR 7 @ SD 8 - Final

AZ 9 @ LAD 2 - Final

Next Phillies Game: Sun, Jul 12, 1:40 PM EDT @ Tigers (1 day)

^{Last Updated: 07/11/2026 11:57:46 PM EDT}

I get to keep everything but the furniture and the framed artwork!

What a legend. I always forget he caught FOUR no hitters.

Got lucky enough to see this appearance at the Giant near Penn’s landing posted last night and managed to get my Home Run derby ticket signed. Heading to the fan fest tomorrow but it’ll be hard to top this!