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Rob Thomson Hung Out With Phillies Fans at Philadelphia-Themed Bar in London

Tim Capurso|
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson proposes a toast at Passyunk Avenue, a Philadelphia-themed bar in London, ahead of the 2024 MLB London Series.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson proposes a toast at Passyunk Avenue, a Philadelphia-themed bar in London, ahead of the 2024 MLB London Series. | Screengrab Twitter @CrossingBroad

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is a man of the people.

Thomson and the Phillies are in England for the 2024 MLB London Series against the New York Mets, and Philadelphia's skipper took the time to check out a Philadelphia-themed bar—appropriately-named Passyunk Avenue, after the neighborhood in South Philadelphia—to spend time with Phillies fans.

Thomson, surrounded by fans of the team, was urged by a man in the bar to "say something." The Phillies manager then proposed a toast to the 2024 Phillies in a video posted onto Crossing Broad's account on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Toast to the 2024 Philadelphia Phillies," Thomson said as he raised his glass to cheers from fans.

Thomson has every reason to toast to the Phillies (44-19), who own the National League's best record and are just a game-and-a-half behind the New York Yankees for the best record in MLB.

MLB's London Series spans two games, beginning with Saturday's first pitch at 1:05 p.m. ET and concluding with Sunday's 10 a.m. ET tilt, with both contests set to be played at London Stadium.

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Tim Capurso
TIM CAPURSO

Tim Capurso is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated, primarily covering MLB, college football and college basketball. Before joining SI in November 2023, Capurso worked at RotoBaller and ClutchPoints and is a graduate of Assumption University. When he's not working, he can be found at the gym, reading a book or enjoying a good hike. A resident of New York, Capurso openly wonders if the Giants will ever be a winning football team again.

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