https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200 As they look to continue their stellar homestand this weekend, the Phillies welcome one of the season’s most surprising teams to Citizens Bank Park.Just two years ago, the Chicago White Sox had one of the worst seasons in MLB history, putting up an abysmal 41-121 record. Even last season, the White Sox sat comfortably at the bottom of their division, going 60-102. But this year’s squad ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-white-sox/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-white-sox/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies, after sweeping the San Diego Padres for the second time in two weeks, are a season-high four games over .500 (33-29). They scored six runs in a game for the first time since May 17. They also recorded double-digit hits in a game for the first time since May 15. Since that day, the Phillies are a remarkable 12-6. They are surviving, not thriving. It could b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-struggles-phillies-are-where-they-need-to-be/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-struggles-phillies-are-where-they-need-to-be/ PHILADELPHIA — Adolis García flipped his bat forward and watched with his arms outstretched. It had been a while since he had a moment like that as he fell into a 24-game, nearly month-long power drought. So when Padres starter Lucas Giolito threw a hanging breaking ball in the bottom of the fourth inning, the outfielder punished it and admired his work.“That’s me,” García sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/adolis-garca-hits-first-home-run-since-may-6-shows-confidence-during-phillies-sweep-of-padres/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/adolis-garca-hits-first-home-run-since-may-6-shows-confidence-during-phillies-sweep-of-padres/ Voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia is open.
If you want to see as many Phillies in the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia, the best thing you can do is vote online.
Phase one of voting officially began on Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. Fans can vote on the eight position players and designated hitter that will be featured in the starting lineup for the American League]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-are-candidates-to-play-in-all-star-game/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-are-candidates-to-play-in-all-star-game/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — IronPigs manager Chris Adamson described Seth Johnson as a “unicorn” for “the way the ball comes out of his hand.” And at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the right-hander’s delivery has been utilized in a number of important spots.Across 20 relief appearances for Lehigh Valley in 2026, Johnson has steadily dropped his ERA down to 1.54, scattering four earned runs across 23 1/3 innings pitche]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-minor-league-reliever-shines-as-high-leverage-option-for-ironpigs/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-minor-league-reliever-shines-as-high-leverage-option-for-ironpigs/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Phillies prospect Keaton Anthony made his return to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday after recovering from a broken foot suffered during spring training.The 24-year-old went 2-for-5 at the plate in the IronPigs’ 8-7 loss to Rochester with an RBI double in the sixth inning that scored Liover Peguero. Anthony played the entire game at first base, where he made 31 starts for the IronPigs in 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hitting-prospect-feels-great-after-recovering-from-broken-foot-returns-to-triple-a-lineup/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hitting-prospect-feels-great-after-recovering-from-broken-foot-returns-to-triple-a-lineup/ PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez’s incredible run of holding opponents scoreless is over.An RBI single by San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill in the seventh inning on Wednesday night broke Sánchez’s historic scoreless streak at 50 2/3 innings. It is the fifth-longest in MLB history.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto was still kicking himself after]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-jt-realmuto-reflect-on-historic-scoreless-streak-im-gonna-need-a-little-time-to-embrace-this/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-jt-realmuto-reflect-on-historic-scoreless-streak-im-gonna-need-a-little-time-to-embrace-this/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller will undergo a procedure to address the pain in his lower back that has continued to keep him off the field this season, the club announced Wednesday. The organization hopes that the former first-round pick can return to game action in the next six to eight weeks.“We’re talking about August for him to get out on the field and start playing,” Phillies president]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-top-prospect-aidan-miller-to-undergo-procedure-on-back/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-top-prospect-aidan-miller-to-undergo-procedure-on-back/ After 59 games, Nick Castellanos is no longer a San Diego Padre. The former Phillie was designated for assignment on Wednesday with the team in his former home city of Philadelphia. Castellanos was on the Padres roster for the series opener against Philadelphia, but not in the starting lineup. “Nick is such a pro,” Padres manager Craig Stammen said. “I r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-did-the-padres-cut-nick-castellanos/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-did-the-padres-cut-nick-castellanos/ Cristopher Sánchez just had a month for the ages.Across five starts in May, Sánchez tossed 39 scoreless innings, striking out 45 batters while walking only three. He pitched at least seven innings in each of his starts, going eight innings twice and throwing one shutout, on May 16, in which he struck out 13 Pirates in Pittsburgh.Sánchez will look to keep things rolling in June,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-does-cristopher-snchezs-may-compare-to-other-phillies-best-months/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-does-cristopher-snchezs-may-compare-to-other-phillies-best-months/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper side-stepped out of the left-handed batter’s box and watched for a second. Padres starter Randy Vásquez threw a 3-1 sweeper on the outside edge, and Harper was all over it. He blasted to the pitch to left-center field for a two-run home run, tying the game in the fourth inning.Philadelphia’s offense is what it is. The Phillies have struggled to score]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-hits-huge-home-run-phillies-offense-does-just-enough-to-beat-padres/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-hits-huge-home-run-phillies-offense-does-just-enough-to-beat-padres/ PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos sat in his chair at the back corner of the visiting clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park as about a half dozen local reporters and a couple television cameras walked into the room. Some of his new San Diego Padres teammates laughed and rolled their eyes.
“Welcome back, Nickelodeon,” Fernando Tatis Jr. said.
His homecoming came a year earlier than expected. Castellanos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-back-in-philly-after-release-at-the-end-of-the-day-i-spoke-my-mind/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-back-in-philly-after-release-at-the-end-of-the-day-i-spoke-my-mind/ PHILADELPHIA — Adolis García came out to Citizens Bank Park on Monday to take some extra swings. It was an off day for the Phillies, who wrapped up a West Coast road trip on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, but the right fielder went to the stadium to work after going 0-for-17 in six games against the Padres and Dodgers.Interim manager Don Mattingly kept García out of the starting lineup last Tues]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-adolis-garcas-struggles-jt-realmutos-wrist-and-johan-rojas-suspension/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-adolis-garcas-struggles-jt-realmutos-wrist-and-johan-rojas-suspension/ The Phillies’ offense has a problem, and the problem is that the Phillies’ offense is terrible.They’re a game over .500, a month and a week after being 9-19, because of their pitching staff. That mostly means the starting rotation, with a historic ace threatening a record, another ace again in Cy Young contention and a $27 million man getting on a roll.But the bullpen has held its]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bullpen-trust-rankings-which-phillies-relievers-can-they-trust-entering-june/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bullpen-trust-rankings-which-phillies-relievers-can-they-trust-entering-june/ Just a week after the two teams faced each other in San Diego, the Phillies and Padres will play a three-game rematch series – this time at Citizens Bank Park.The Phillies (30-29) return from a West Coast road trip in which they went 4-2 against the Padres and Dodgers, including a sweep of the Padres at Petco Park. But Philadelphia’s offense struggled throughout. Scoring just 17 runs in those si]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-padres-this-week/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-padres-this-week/ WILMINGTON, Del. — Phillies prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. is finally back on the field.After a late start to the season, Rincones has returned to action in the lower minor leagues. He began a rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on May 5 and was bumped up to High-A Jersey Shore on Tuesday.“Just playing is already a thing to be grateful for,” Rincones said Thursday inside the visitors&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-gabriel-rincones-jr-back-on-field-after-knee-issues-still-holding-big-league-ambitions-for-this-season/Sat, 23 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-gabriel-rincones-jr-back-on-field-after-knee-issues-still-holding-big-league-ambitions-for-this-season/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A month and a half after he was traded to the Phillies, Steward Berroa can say with confidence that Triple-A Lehigh Valley has provided the fresh start he needed.“So far it’s been a lot of love, because the Phillies organization, the IronPigs here are people that treat players like family, being able to give us the warmth that we need,” Berroa said Friday at Coca-Cola Park. Berroa, 26, ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-big-leaguer-moves-back-to-natural-position-in-phillies-organization-searches-for-return-to-majors/Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-big-leaguer-moves-back-to-natural-position-in-phillies-organization-searches-for-return-to-majors/ PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez’s incredible run of dominance continued on Friday. Unfortunately, the game did not end in a Phillies victory.
Kyle Manzardo, pinch hitting for Rhys Hoskins in the ninth inning against Jhoan Duran, hit an opposite field home run to give Cleveland the lead late. It was the first home run surrendered by Duran this season.
“(]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-cant-back-up-snchez-gem-in-loss-to-guardians/Sat, 23 May 2026 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-cant-back-up-snchez-gem-in-loss-to-guardians/ PHILADELPHIA — Former Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins is back in town for a third time with a new team and new role.
Hoskins is batting third and playing first base against Cristopher Sánchez on Friday night for the Cleveland Guardians. After spending two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2024 and 2025, Hoskins is on a one-year deal with the AL Central-leading Guardians, who e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rhys-hoskins-has-a-lot-to-play-for-after-being-slighted-in-free-agency/Sat, 23 May 2026 00:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rhys-hoskins-has-a-lot-to-play-for-after-being-slighted-in-free-agency/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is returning to the lineup following a three-game absence, batting second as the designated hitter against right-hander Gavin Williams and the Guardians in the opener of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.Schwarber said Friday that he was dealing with a “gastrointestinal issue” that prevented him from starting during Philadelphia’s recent series a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-slugger-kyle-schwarber-returns-to-lineup-after-three-games/Fri, 22 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-slugger-kyle-schwarber-returns-to-lineup-after-three-games/ Having just been handed their first series loss of the Don Mattingly era, the Phillies will look to bounce back this weekend against the Cleveland Guardians.The Phillies – 25-25 through 50 games this season, but 16-6 since Mattingly took over as interim manager – most recently dropped two of three to the Guardians’ Ohio counterparts, the Cincinnati Reds.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-guardians-this-weekend/Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-guardians-this-weekend/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Despite Felix Reyes and Bryan De La Cruz each homering for the second straight game, Triple-A Lehigh Valley was burdened by pitching and defensive miscues on the way to an 8-7 loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday night.The IronPigs (21-27 overall) split the first two games of the series against the RailRiders, each decided by double-digit runs. After being slated to get the start, Alan Rangel was pushed to the bullpen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/felix-reyes-hits-third-home-run-since-being-sent-back-down-to-triple-a-but-sloppy-defense-hurts-ironpigs/Fri, 22 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/felix-reyes-hits-third-home-run-since-being-sent-back-down-to-triple-a-but-sloppy-defense-hurts-ironpigs/ PHILADELPHIA — The streak of series wins is over. The Phillies have dropped two of three against the Cincinnati Reds, snapping the club’s six-series winning streak under interim manager Don Mattingly. They dropped the series finale against Cincinnati, 9-4.After two consecutive losses, the Phillies are back to .500 at 25-25 through 50 games.“We’re fine,&rdq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/loss-to-cincinnati-ends-impressive-series-winning-streak-under-don-mattingly/Wed, 20 May 2026 21:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/loss-to-cincinnati-ends-impressive-series-winning-streak-under-don-mattingly/ PHILADELPHIA — Trailing by three runs in the eighth inning as the rain sprinkled down on Tuesday night, the Phillies handed Chase Shugart the ball. The reliever delivered with two scoreless innings to finish the game, continuing his stretch of success since joining the roster last month.While the Phillies failed to rally late in a 4-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park, Shugart once again did his job.&ld]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-reliever-settling-into-his-role-that-guy-that-you-need-in-your-bullpen/Wed, 20 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-reliever-settling-into-his-role-that-guy-that-you-need-in-your-bullpen/ PHILADELPHIA — Tanner Banks was charged with two runs in Tuesday’s 4-1 Phillies’ loss to the Reds at Citizens Bank Park, continuing what’s been a rough season for the left-hander. Banks’ outing, which increased his season ERA to 6.75, was part of a rough top of the seventh inning for the Phillies.Banks entered the game in relief of Jesús Luzardo, who pitched six inni]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-tanner-banks-have-rough-seventh-inning-in-loss-to-reds/Wed, 20 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-tanner-banks-have-rough-seventh-inning-in-loss-to-reds/ PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is not in the Phillies’ starting lineup again on Tuesday against the Reds. Schwarber was present at Citizens Bank Park on Monday but did not play because of an illness.“He seems a little better,” interim manager Don Mattingly said about Schwarber. “But not good enough, obviously, to be in there.”The Phillies will “s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-kyle-schwarber-jt-realmuto-out-of-lineup-aidan-miller-update/Tue, 19 May 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-kyle-schwarber-jt-realmuto-out-of-lineup-aidan-miller-update/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter retired JJ Bleday on an 88 mph slider, inducing a hard-hit grounder to Alec Bohm at first base to end the top of the sixth inning. For the first time in his young major-league career, the right-hander completed six full frames. And with Painter only at 69 pitches on the night, it seemed like he might have had more left in the tank.But after Bohm hit a go-ahead home ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-pulled-andrew-painter-after-69-pitches-in-quality-start-vs-reds/Tue, 19 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-pulled-andrew-painter-after-69-pitches-in-quality-start-vs-reds/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott’s fifth home run of the year turned into the game-winning hit in the Phillies’ 5-4 win over the Reds Monday at Citizens Bank Park.Stott stepped to the plate with two outs and Edmundo Sosa on first base in the bottom of the eighth inning. Sosa reached base after Garrett Stubbs, pinch-running for Alec Bohm, broke up a potential double play with a slide at second base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stotts-go-ahead-home-run-lifts-phillies-over-reds/Tue, 19 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stotts-go-ahead-home-run-lifts-phillies-over-reds/ PHILADELPHIA —On April 18, the Phillies swapped out Otto Kemp for Felix Reyes in search of a spark. Exactly one month later, the club flipped them back.The Phillies recalled Kemp on Monday afternoon prior to the opener of a three-game series against the Reds at Citizens Bank Park. He struggled offensively and defensively as a part-time player and platoon left fielder at the beginning of the year, so he was sent down]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-brought-otto-kemp-back-up-to-major-league-roster/Mon, 18 May 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-brought-otto-kemp-back-up-to-major-league-roster/ PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is not in the Phillies starting lineup on Monday against the Reds because he was “under the weather when he woke up,” interim manager Don Mattingly said.Schwarber is at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies will see how he progresses “through the course of the day,” Mattingly said.“Hopefully he’s back (later in the series),” Mattingly said of Sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-is-kyle-schwarber-not-in-phillies-lineup-against-reds/Mon, 18 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-is-kyle-schwarber-not-in-phillies-lineup-against-reds/ PITTSBURGH — The Phillies did a little bit of everything against Pirates superstar pitcher Paul Skenes. On the other side, starter Zack Wheeler outclassed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner to complete a sweep of the Pirates and a heck of a weekend for the Phillies in Pittsburgh.
This has to be the peak of the season so far for the Phillies, who are now a game over .500 (24-23) for the first time]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wheeler-phillies-lineup-beat-skenes-to-cap-off-fun-weekend-at-the-ballpark/Sun, 17 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wheeler-phillies-lineup-beat-skenes-to-cap-off-fun-weekend-at-the-ballpark/ PITTSBURGH — Saturday was a good day for Trea Turner. He hasn’t had many of those this season, but the Phillies believe more will come.
Turner went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 6-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has a hit in three straight games, but the season numbers look bleak relative to his very lofty standards. His lowest OPS in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-don-mattingly-is-sticking-with-trea-turner-in-the-leadoff-spot/Sun, 17 May 2026 20:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-don-mattingly-is-sticking-with-trea-turner-in-the-leadoff-spot/ PITTSBURGH — With success comes some audacity. Cristopher Sánchez, a consensus top pitcher in baseball, has let his confidence take over.
He smacked his glove and yelled as he struck out Marcell Ozuna to end the fourth inning, stranding the runner on second. The two had been eying each other all game. You would call it a friendly rivalry. Ozuna, the former]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-enjoying-best-version-of-cristopher-snchez-its-a-once-in-a-lifetime-transformation/Sun, 17 May 2026 03:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-enjoying-best-version-of-cristopher-snchez-its-a-once-in-a-lifetime-transformation/ Cristopher Sánchez fired the second complete game shutout of his career Saturday against the Pirates at PNC Park en route to a 6-0 Phillies win. With the victory, the Phillies (23-23) are .500 for the first time since April 13.Sánchez’s final ledger included six hits, no walks and a career-high 13 strikeouts. The left-hander was economical. He was at 28 pitches through three]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-shuts-out-pirates-as-phillies-reach-500-mark/Sun, 17 May 2026 00:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-shuts-out-pirates-as-phillies-reach-500-mark/ PITTSBURGH — An impromptu sign was made with duct tape outside the visiting manager’s office at PNC Park. Dusty Wathan, the 52-year-old former Phillies third base coach turned bench coach and now manager for a day, has another title courtesy of hitting coach Kevin Long.
“Substitute Teacher: Mr. Wathan,” the sign outside the office read.
For one day, Wathan will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/longtime-phillies-coach-gets-opportunity-to-manage-for-a-day/Sat, 16 May 2026 23:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/longtime-phillies-coach-gets-opportunity-to-manage-for-a-day/ PITTSBURGH — For the second Friday in a row, the Phillies erased a 6-0 deficit and forced extra innings. The Phillies have mastered the art of the absurd comeback over the years. This one, an 11-9 win in 10 innings on a Friday night on the other side of Pennsylvania, may have topped them all.
With their former ace walking off the mound after another rough outing, b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/glorious-comeback-has-phillies-believing-again-when-you-get-confident-anything-can-happen/Sat, 16 May 2026 06:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/glorious-comeback-has-phillies-believing-again-when-you-get-confident-anything-can-happen/ The Phillies’ top two sluggers helped carry them to a comeback victory on Friday night at PNC Park.Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the team’s two best hitters, were crucial to the come-from-behind effort. Schwarber went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBIs and a crucial bases-loaded walk in the top of the ninth inning, while Harper followed with a 388-foot, game-tying single off the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-hits-2-home-runs-bryce-harper-records-4-hits-in-phillies-extra-inning-comeback-win/Sat, 16 May 2026 04:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-hits-2-home-runs-bryce-harper-records-4-hits-in-phillies-extra-inning-comeback-win/ PITTSBURGH — The status of top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller is still somewhat of a mystery.
He did not play in any Grapefruit League games in spring training. He has yet to appear in any games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. A back issue has significantly delayed an important season for Miller.
Miller is not taking ground balls nor swinging a bat. There is still no exact timetable for a ramp up for a return. He is progressing in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-taking-it-slow-with-top-prospect-aidan-miller/Sat, 16 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-taking-it-slow-with-top-prospect-aidan-miller/ Kyle Schwarber’s two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning helped lift the Phillies to a 3-1 win over the Red Sox on Thursday at Fenway Park. Schwarber’s homer was his MLB-leading 18th of the season and sixth in his last seven games.After a Trea Turner leadoff single, Schwarber found himself in a 3-1 count against left-handed reliever Tyler Samani]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-trea-turner-help-phillies-beat-red-sox/Fri, 15 May 2026 03:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-trea-turner-help-phillies-beat-red-sox/ Rookie starter Andrew Painter had a nice bounce back start against the Red Sox, but the Phillies were unable to win another low-scoring game at Fenway Park. They dropped the second game of the series to Boston by a final score of 3-1. Across five innings, Painter allowed just one run on four hits, walking none and striking out four. He threw 62 pitches, 46 of them for strike]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-solid-but-phillies-drop-low-scoring-game-in-boston/Thu, 14 May 2026 03:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-solid-but-phillies-drop-low-scoring-game-in-boston/ The Phillies’ bullpen entered Tuesday night extremely well-rested from an off day on Monday following a blowout on Sunday. From the jump, Zack Wheeler seemed intent on giving the group another night off.Wheeler fired 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball to lead the Phillies to a 2-1 win over the Red Sox. He pitched into the eighth inning for the first time this year, even after a high-stress 26-pi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/economical-wheeler-schwarbers-fifth-straight-stott-lead-phillies-in-opener-at-fenway/Wed, 13 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/economical-wheeler-schwarbers-fifth-straight-stott-lead-phillies-in-opener-at-fenway/ Outfielder Dylan Carlson is signing a minor league deal with the Phillies, per the club’s transaction log. He will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Carlson, a switch-hitting corner outfielder, was released by the Chicago Cubs on May 4. His best season was in 2021 with the St. Louis Cardinals, when he finished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting. That season, he batted .266 with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-former-nl-rookie-of-the-year-finalist-to-minor-league-deal/Wed, 13 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-former-nl-rookie-of-the-year-finalist-to-minor-league-deal/ PHILADELPHIA – Slowing down has helped Orion Kerkering get off to a fast start this season.The Phillies bullpen isn’t getting the credit, but they have been a big part of the club’s 10-3 turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly. The unit has shouldered a big burden with some starters in the rotation struggling to go deep into games. The bullpen has kept the Phillies in games. After Jesú]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/slowing-down-a-key-to-orion-kerkerings-early-season-success/Tue, 12 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/slowing-down-a-key-to-orion-kerkerings-early-season-success/ The Phillies begin a six-game road trip with three against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, where they will match up against a familiar face.Ranger Suárez, the longtime Phillies pitcher who signed with Boston for five years, $130 million in the offseason, will get the ball for the Sox on Thursday against his former team.
Suárez is 2-2 with a 2.77 ERA in seven starts this season. His s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-red-sox-this-week/Tue, 12 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-red-sox-this-week/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — As the rippling effects of Rob Thomson’s firing continue to settle in, a familiar face is embracing his new spot at the helm of Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The IronPigs have found their new guy.Chris “Tank” Adamson, who previously served as the IronPigs’ bench coach since 2024,  was given the keys to the squad on April 28 after former manager Anthony Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/familiar-face-transitions-to-triple-a-manager-after-phillies-coaching-shakeup/Mon, 11 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/familiar-face-transitions-to-triple-a-manager-after-phillies-coaching-shakeup/ READING, Pa. — Right-hander Aaron Combs, a 24-year-old reliever, pitched for two Florida high schools, Inspiration Academy and IMG Academy, before graduating in 2020. He attended three colleges, medically redshirting as a freshman at Coastal Carolina before helping lead the College of Central Florida to the 2022 Junior College World Series and ultimately transferring to Tennessee for two years.He&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-keeps-embracing-change-finds-success-back-in-bullpen/Mon, 11 May 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-keeps-embracing-change-finds-success-back-in-bullpen/ PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh made the turn around first base, nodded his head and strolled back to the bag with his fourth single of the afternoon. Facing reliever Zach Agnos in the bottom of the eighth inning, the left-handed batter grounded a base hit up the middle to complete a 4-for-4 showing for the Phillies in a 6-0 win to secure a three-game series victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Citizens Ba]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-keeps-rolling-now-leads-major-leagues-in-batting-average-thats-pretty-freaking-cool/Mon, 11 May 2026 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-keeps-rolling-now-leads-major-leagues-in-batting-average-thats-pretty-freaking-cool/ The Phillies beat the Rockies, 6-0, on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park to extend their series win streak to four and to move to 10-3 under interim manager Don Mattingly.Kyle Schwarber hit a pair of home runs in the first and second innings, giving him five in his last four games and 16 on the year. Starter Cristopher Sánchez provided much needed length, throwing seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts.Schwarber&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-beat-rockies-to-secure-fourth-straight-series-win/Sun, 10 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-beat-rockies-to-secure-fourth-straight-series-win/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper moved in to field a ground ball off the bat of his former teammate Mickey Moniak on Saturday night and stepped on the first-base bag to record the opening out of the game. That’s when the discomfort suddenly began to set inThe Phillies star suffered an ocular migraine, something that he deals with about three times a year, Harper told Phillies Nation on Sunday. Thi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-bryce-harpers-migraine-pitching-depth-and-the-rotation/Sun, 10 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-bryce-harpers-migraine-pitching-depth-and-the-rotation/ PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm responded to two days off with two home runs.
The Phillies third baseman hit two solo home runs against Rockies starter Kyle Freeland in the Phillies’ 9-3 win on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. Both were pulled fly balls. Both had to feel good after a brutal slump to start the season.
Bohm entered the game with a .433 OPS. After homering twice in two at-bats, Bohm&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-pulls-his-way-to-three-extra-base-hits-in-win-against-rockies/Sun, 10 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-pulls-his-way-to-three-extra-base-hits-in-win-against-rockies/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper exited Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park with a migraine, the home club announced.Harper appeared in the field behind starting pitcher Aaron Nola for the top of the first, but he was replaced by reserve Felix Reyes when his No. 3 spot in the batting order came up in the next half-inning. The Phillies w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-did-bryce-harper-leave-phillies-game-in-first-inning/Sun, 10 May 2026 00:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-did-bryce-harper-leave-phillies-game-in-first-inning/ PHILADELPHIA — Edmundo Sosa’s one and only start in left field last season was a roller coaster. With the Phillies lacking a productive short-side platoon outfielder, they’re giving him another shot out there.Sosa will make his first appearance in left field since April 2025 on Saturday night, batting fifth for Philadelphia against left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. He took]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-edmundo-sosa-is-starting-in-left-field-for-phillies-after-year-away-from-position/Sat, 09 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-edmundo-sosa-is-starting-in-left-field-for-phillies-after-year-away-from-position/ In a season that has already had plenty of ups and downs, one of the most encouraging developments has been Brandon Marsh’s emergence as one of this Phillies squad’s best hitters.He enters Saturday hitting .333/.368/.500 for the season, leading the team in hits with 42. These numbers are backed by a .388 batting average on balls in play, or BABIP, which might usually suggest a hitter has gotten lucky… u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-numbers-behind-brandon-marshs-hot-start/Sat, 09 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-numbers-behind-brandon-marshs-hot-start/ PHILADELPHIA — Justin Crawford’s first major league home run was a big one.
Entering the eighth inning down five runs, the Phillies scored five runs against Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino and right-hander Jimmy Herget. Bryce Harper got the best of the lefty vs. lefty matchup with a single and Adolis García worked out his 13th walk of the year. Brandon Marsh single]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fall-short-after-big-eighth-inning-comeback/Sat, 09 May 2026 04:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fall-short-after-big-eighth-inning-comeback/ PHILADELPHIA — Former No. 1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak rode into Citizens Bank Park on Friday afternoon with old friend Alec Bohm. Once a prized prospect in the Phillies organization, he never found a consistent role or sustained success. But he’s back in Philadelphia in his second year with the Colorado Rockies, standing as one of the top offensive performers in the National League so far in 2026.As it currently hol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-no-1-pick-mickey-moniak-has-been-one-of-the-top-sluggers-in-baseball-to-start-2026-season/Sat, 09 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-no-1-pick-mickey-moniak-has-been-one-of-the-top-sluggers-in-baseball-to-start-2026-season/ PHILADELPHIA — Interim manager Don Mattingly sat Alec Bohm on Thursday and encouraged the struggling Phillies third baseman to take it easy during a “reset day.” Bohm, still out of the lineup on Friday, was out on the field doing early hitting the next afternoon.Edmundo Sosa will play third base against a right-hander for the second game in a row as the Phillies take on the Rockies in the opener]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-alec-bohm-to-return-to-lineup-saturday-edmundo-sosa-starts-working-in-outfield-again/Sat, 09 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-alec-bohm-to-return-to-lineup-saturday-edmundo-sosa-starts-working-in-outfield-again/ PHILADELPHIA — No need to overthink Alec Bohm’s slump. They have an in-house replacement at the hot corner who should have gotten an extended look a long time ago.
Utility man Edmundo Sosa is making a second straight start at third base on Friday night against a right-handed starting pitcher. So far this season, Sosa is batting .278 with a .692 OPS in 56 plate appearanc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opinion-extended-look-for-edmundo-sosa-is-long-overdue-will-it-finally-happen/Sat, 09 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opinion-extended-look-for-edmundo-sosa-is-long-overdue-will-it-finally-happen/ The Phillies hope to continue their improved play this weekend in a home series against the Colorado Rockies.Philadelphia currently sports a 17-21 record, but the team is 8-2 in their last ten games since Don Mattingly took over as Phillies manager. They are currently tied with the Miami Marlins for third in the National League East.The Rockies, meanwhile, sit at 15-23, good for fourth place in the National Leag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-rockies-series-this-weekend/Fri, 08 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-rockies-series-this-weekend/ PHILADELPHIA — Thursday night’s game was essentially over when the first four batters came around to score against rookie right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter. Painter allowed eight earned runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings in a blowout 12-1 loss to the A’s.For those that stuck around, the ending provided some comedic relief.
Down by 11 ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/blowout-leads-to-unusual-phillies-defensive-alignment-in-ninth/Fri, 08 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/blowout-leads-to-unusual-phillies-defensive-alignment-in-ninth/ PHILADELPHIA — Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers was just early on a hanging Andrew Painter sweeper in the top of the first on Thursday night, hooking a line drive only three seats wide of the left-field foul pole. The very next pitch,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rookie-andrew-painter-gets-rocked-for-eight-runs-in-blowout-loss-to-as/Fri, 08 May 2026 03:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rookie-andrew-painter-gets-rocked-for-eight-runs-in-blowout-loss-to-as/ PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm is not in the Phillies’ starting lineup for Thursday night’s series finale against the Athletics.
Don Mattingly’s lineup has Edmundo Sosa batting seventh and playing third base against right-handed starter J.T. Ginn. Sosa went 2-for-4 with a two-run go-ahead single in the bottom of the eighth inning of a 6-3 win. In 53 plate appearances, Sosa is batting .2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-don-mattingly-is-confident-alec-bohm-will-eventually-hit/Thu, 07 May 2026 23:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-don-mattingly-is-confident-alec-bohm-will-eventually-hit/ Andrew Painter has made six appearances on a major-league mound, and so far, it’s been a mixed bag. Painter’s 5.28 ERA and 1.59 WHIP are not inspiring. But there are other numbers to look at when analyzing a pitcher.When it comes to Painter, those other numbers suggest he’s been better than most pitchers who own an ERA as high as his.Three of the more encouraging numbers for Painter so far are 3.59, 0.93 an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-andrew-painters-high-era-isnt-that-concerning/Thu, 07 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-andrew-painters-high-era-isnt-that-concerning/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies found themselves in a save situation on Wednesday night following a four-run eighth-inning rally, and the light show at Citizens Bank Park was nowhere to be found.Closer Jhoan Duran, fresh off his first appearance after being reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, was not available outside an emergency, as the Phillies want to be cautious with the hard-throwing right-hander.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-closer-jhoan-duran-working-his-way-back-into-crucial-role-in-bullpen/Thu, 07 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-closer-jhoan-duran-working-his-way-back-into-crucial-role-in-bullpen/ PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler took the mound at Citizens Bank Park for the first time in 277 days. It was his third start back since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September. He is both ahead of schedule and pitching better than expected.
Wheeler pitched well and his team put together a four-run eighth inning comeback in a 6-3 win over the Athletics on We]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edmundo-sosa-phillies-rally-in-eighth-to-clinch-series-win-against-as/Thu, 07 May 2026 03:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edmundo-sosa-phillies-rally-in-eighth-to-clinch-series-win-against-as/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott, the owner of three home runs in his last five games, reiterated his preference to play against both right-handed and left-handed pitching on Tuesday night. But with lefty Jeffrey Springs on the mound for the Athletics on Wednesday, the right-handed-hitting Edmundo Sosa will take his usual place in the lineup with Stott on the bench.Meanwhile, Brandon Marsh will s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-brandon-marsh-is-starting-bryson-stott-is-sitting-as-phillies-face-as-lefty/Wed, 06 May 2026 23:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-brandon-marsh-is-starting-bryson-stott-is-sitting-as-phillies-face-as-lefty/ PHILADELPHIA — The right side of Philadelphia’s infield put on a late-game show at Citizens Bank Park.The Phillies tacked on eight runs in the seventh and eighth innings on Tuesday night en route to a 9-1 blowout win over the Athletics. Second baseman Bryson Stott hit a towering two-run home run off the Toyota sign in right-center field in the bottom of the seventh, and first baseman Bryce Harper hit his second h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-wants-surging-bryson-stott-to-play-against-righties-and-lefties-hes-an-everyday-guy/Wed, 06 May 2026 05:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-wants-surging-bryson-stott-to-play-against-righties-and-lefties-hes-an-everyday-guy/ PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez once again delivered another incredible performance to lead the Phillies to a lopsided 9-1 victory.
Until Jhoan Duran’s outing in the ninth, the Phillies pitching staff had not allowed a run in 19 innings.2026 has been a mixed bag so far for Sánchez, who has struggled at times. He was at his best on Tuesday against the A’s,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/snchez-gem-leads-phils-to-big-victory-over-as/Wed, 06 May 2026 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/snchez-gem-leads-phils-to-big-victory-over-as/ PHILADELPHIA — Tanner Banks took the mound at Miami’s loanDepot park with a new look. For three seasons and 104 outings in a Phillies uniform, Bank’s appearance was complete with a signature mustache. But amid a rough start to 2026, he arrived at the ballpark on Monday with a clean shave.”Just gotta switch up the mojo sometimes,” Banks said Tuesday inside the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-reliever-tanner-banks-shaved-his-mustache-amid-struggles-just-gotta-switch-up-the-mojo-sometimes/Wed, 06 May 2026 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-reliever-tanner-banks-shaved-his-mustache-amid-struggles-just-gotta-switch-up-the-mojo-sometimes/ Which Phillies players are currently on the injured list?10-day ILN/A15-day IL
LHP Kyle Backhus (left elbow inflammation)
Date of IL placement: April 30 — retroactive to April 27
RHP Zach Pop (right calf strain)
Date of IL placement: April 15 — retroactive to April 1360-day IL
RHP Max Lazar (left oblique strain)
Date of IL placement: March 25 — retroactive to March 22Notable minor leaguers on the injured list]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-players-are-on-the-injured-list/Tue, 05 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-players-are-on-the-injured-list/ When they return home Tuesday, the Phillies will face off against a team that also once called Philadelphia home.The Athletics – formerly of Philadelphia, then Kansas City, then Oakland – are playing their second season in Sacramento while a more permanent home is constructed in Las Vegas. The A’s season is off to a solid start, as they ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-athletics/Tue, 05 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-athletics/ Aaron Nola entered his start on Monday against the Miami Marlins needing a bounce back. Nola allowed a combined 14 earned runs in his last three starts. He blanked the Marlins across six innings in a 1-0 win. The Phillies (15-20) have taken three of four against the Fish in the wrap-around series in Miami.
Nola allowed zero earned runs and walked zero batters in six innings or more for the eigh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-delivers-his-best-performance-of-the-year-in-win-against-miami/Tue, 05 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-delivers-his-best-performance-of-the-year-in-win-against-miami/ The Phillies could’ve hired any manager under the sun (including Alex Cora), shuffled the lineup however they wanted or played the rest of the season against sub-.500 opponents and they weren’t going anywhere if their rotation didn’t pick things up in a big way.That’s why the most important development of the last week isn’t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-the-phillies-rotation-starting-to-round-into-form/Mon, 04 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-the-phillies-rotation-starting-to-round-into-form/ A six-run first inning and a second straight strong start by Jesús Luzardo helped the Phillies beat the Marlins, 7-2, on Sunday in Miami.Bryson Stott’s second home run of the season capped off the scoring in the top of the first for the Phillies, who were one-hit by Max Meyer and the Marlins on Saturday. Meanwhile, Luzardo, coming off a seven-shutout-inning start last week against the G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/early-offense-jess-luzardo-highlight-phillies-win-over-marlins/Sun, 03 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/early-offense-jess-luzardo-highlight-phillies-win-over-marlins/ The Phillies’ four-game winning streak went out with a whimper on Saturday in Miami, as a 4-0 shutdown gave them their first loss under interim manager Don Mattingly.Marlins starter Max Meyer baffled the Phillies’ offense for seven scoreless, one-hit innings in his deepest start of the season. He struck out seven and walked one.
Garrett Stubbs, the starting left fielder due to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-one-hit-by-meyer-marlins-to-snap-four-game-winning-streak/Sun, 03 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-one-hit-by-meyer-marlins-to-snap-four-game-winning-streak/ The Phillies are carrying three catchers on their 26-man roster after reinstating starter J.T. Realmuto.Realmuto (back spasms) was taken off the 10-day injured list before the club’s game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon at loanDepot park, the Phillies announced. Utility man Dylan Moore was designated for assignment to make room on the active roster.The 35-year-old Realmuto hit the IL on A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-keep-three-catchers-on-active-roster-after-reinstating-jt-realmuto-from-injured-list/Sat, 02 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-keep-three-catchers-on-active-roster-after-reinstating-jt-realmuto-from-injured-list/ Zack Wheeler pitched well and the Phillies received some timely hitting Friday, surviving a shaky, fatigued bullpen late to extend their win streak to four. They defeated the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park by a final score of 6-5. After making two quick outs in the bottom of the first, the Marlins struck first against Wheeler. Otto Lopez drove a ball deep to center field, which at f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-survive-with-fatigued-bullpen-defeat-marlins/Sat, 02 May 2026 04:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-survive-with-fatigued-bullpen-defeat-marlins/ PHILADELPHIA — Interim Phillies manager Don Mattingly had no other arms to call upon. After a rainout on Wednesday set up a doubleheader on Thursday, the Phillies deployed three relievers behind starter Cristopher Sánchez in the opener of the twin bill. Going with a bullpen game in Game 2, Mattingly sent every other available pitcher out to the mound through nine innings.So when the nightcap went to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pitcher-earns-two-wins-in-one-day-in-doubleheader-rarity/Fri, 01 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pitcher-earns-two-wins-in-one-day-in-doubleheader-rarity/ PHILADELPHIA — After a doubleheader on Thursday that forced the Phillies to alter their pitching plans, interim manager Don Mattingly announced the club’s starter for the opener of its next series in Miami.Right-hander Zack Wheeler will make his second start of the season against the Marlins on Friday night at loanDepot park. Rookie Andrew Painter was originally lined up to pitch Thursday, but the Phillies chan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-to-start-on-friday-phillies-still-determining-rest-of-rotation-for-miami-series/Fri, 01 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-to-start-on-friday-phillies-still-determining-rest-of-rotation-for-miami-series/ With the Phillies down to their last strike in the bottom of the ninth against the Giants, Kyle Schwarber went down and got it.He fell to a knee trying to put the barrel on a low splitter. After six splitters in a row, Schwarber finally made contact and the Phillies had their second game-tying hit in the ninth inning of the day.The ball landed in the rig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-has-unbelievable-day-at-the-plate-in-doubleheader-sweep-against-giants/Fri, 01 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-has-unbelievable-day-at-the-plate-in-doubleheader-sweep-against-giants/ PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Tim Mayza has made 396 appearances across nine big-league seasons. He’s finished 68 games. On Thursday evening, he’ll notch a new milestone: his first career start.Forced into a doubleheader after a rainout on Wednesday, the Phillies decided to push back rookie Andrew Painter, who was originally lined up to start on Thursday. Cristopher Sánchez, scheduled to pitch on Wednesday, allowed two]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-pushed-back-andrew-painter-chose-bullpen-game-for-doubleheader-finale/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-pushed-back-andrew-painter-chose-bullpen-game-for-doubleheader-finale/ Justin Crawford’s second walk-off hit of the season gave the Phillies a 3-2 win in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Giants on Thursday. Adolis García and Bryson Stott provided a spark the Phillies didn’t have for much of the afternoon before Crawford’s third single of the game secured them a victory.García’s leadoff single in the ninth against Giants reliever Ryan Wal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-walk-off-giants-in-game-1-of-doubleheader/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-walk-off-giants-in-game-1-of-doubleheader/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit the 350th home run of his career on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.Coming to the plate in the bottom of the first inning of the opener of a split doubleheader, Schwarber got the milestone out of the way at the beginning of a long day of baseball. The lefty-swinging designated hitter hit a down-the-middle, full-count cutter from Giants starter Logan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-hits-350th-career-home-run/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-hits-350th-career-home-run/ PHILADELPHIA — “He’s a player” was the refrain on Tuesday night when the Phillies were asked about new interim manager Don Mattingly.
Mattingly was not just “a player.” The “Hit Man” is one of the greatest first basemen of all time, a Yankees icon and the face of baseball in the 1980s. Most of his players weren’t born yet when Mattingly was in his prime,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/don-mattingly-has-experience-that-resonates-with-phillies-stars-but-for-interim-manager-its-how-you-handle-things/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/don-mattingly-has-experience-that-resonates-with-phillies-stars-but-for-interim-manager-its-how-you-handle-things/ PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez will take the mound at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday afternoon as the Phillies start off their doubleheader against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park. The starter for the nightcap at 5:35 p.m. remains to be announced, the Phillies said.Sánchez was scheduled to pitch against San Francisco ace Logan Webb on Wednesday night before the game was postpo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-game-1-starting-pitcher-for-doubleheader-against-giants-game-2-starter-tba/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-game-1-starting-pitcher-for-doubleheader-against-giants-game-2-starter-tba/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ game against the San Francisco Giants scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed due to rain in the forecast, the club announced. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday.The first game will start at 12:35 p.m., with tickets for the originally scheduled afternoon matchup good for Game 1. Tickets for Wednesday’s game will be good fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-giants-game-postponed-due-to-weather-doubleheader-scheduled-for-thursday/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-giants-game-postponed-due-to-weather-doubleheader-scheduled-for-thursday/ PHILADELPHIA — Don Mattingly kept it simple in his first press availability as Phillies manager.
“We need to play better baseball,” Mattingly said pregame on Tuesday. “It’s as simple as that.” He repeated the phrase “better baseball” in his interview four more times.
“I know you guys want all kinds of different answers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-delivers-best-phillies-starting-pitching-performance-of-the-year-in-first-game-under-don-mattingly/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-delivers-best-phillies-starting-pitching-performance-of-the-year-in-first-game-under-don-mattingly/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ “new voice” did not have much to say after his first win as interim manager.Don Mattingly, the 57th manager in franchise history, addressed the team before Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. But after a 7-0 win in the opener of a three-game series, he didn’t have too much to add.“Congratulations?” Mattingly said]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-win-first-game-under-new-voice-after-changing-managers/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-win-first-game-under-new-voice-after-changing-managers/ Tuesday marked the beginning of the Don Mattingly era in Philadelphia. And it got off to a good start, as the Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park by a final score of 7-0.Jesús Luzardo had a very encouraging start, working around just a Heliot Ramos leadoff double in the third and a Luis Arráez double in the fourth. The Arráez double would be the last baserunn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/don-mattingly-era-in-philadelphia-begins-with-win-over-giants/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/don-mattingly-era-in-philadelphia-begins-with-win-over-giants/ PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson received a call at around 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning that he knew would change his plans. With the Phillies struggling and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski buzzing him to come into Citizens Bank Park, he figured the team might make a manager change.His inclination was correct. Amid a 9-19 start, the Phillies fired Thomson during his fifth season at the helm. Don Mattingly will take o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/whats-next-for-baseball-lifer-rob-thomson-after-being-fired-as-phillies-manager/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/whats-next-for-baseball-lifer-rob-thomson-after-being-fired-as-phillies-manager/ PHILADELPHIA – Dave Dombrowski pondered hiring Alex Cora as Phillies manager before Rob Thomson was officially fired. Dombrowski spoke candidly about his pursuit of Cora in a press conference on Tuesday following Thomson’s dismissal.
“I think Alex Cora is one of the finest managers in the game of baseball,” Dombrowski said. Dombrowski originally hired Cora as Boston Red]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-admits-pondering-move-to-alex-cora-before-rob-thomson-was-officially-fired/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-admits-pondering-move-to-alex-cora-before-rob-thomson-was-officially-fired/ The Phillies have dismissed manager Rob Thomson, the Phillies announced on Tuesday morning. Bench coach Don Mattingly will take over as the interim manager for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Third base coach Dusty Wathan will take over as the Phillies bench coach. Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs manager Anthony Contreras has been promoted to the major league staff. He will serve as the third-base coach. Triple-A bench co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fire-manager-rob-thomson/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fire-manager-rob-thomson/ Tied for the worst record (9-19) in baseball with the Mets, the Phillies are not playing well in any area. Offensively, they are nowhere near where they’ve been in recent seasons, and it has people wondering what type of changes, if any, could be on the horizon.One change that appears unlikely for now regards the hitting coach. Kevin Long, with the Phillies since 2022, probably isn’t going anywhe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-phillies-offensive-problems-kevin-longs-job-could-be-safe/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-phillies-offensive-problems-kevin-longs-job-could-be-safe/ READING, Pa. — In Italy’s opener of the World Baseball Classic back in March, Phillies prospect Dante Nori hurt his shoulder on a sliding attempt in the outfield against Great Britain. Losing the ball for a second in the lights, he ducked his head and accidentally put too much force on his arm as his hit the turf. It left “a big bone bruise” and some lingering pain.But after a hiatus from th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-dante-noris-shoulder-feeling-best-its-ever-felt-after-injury/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-dante-noris-shoulder-feeling-best-its-ever-felt-after-injury/ Starting pitching has been the Phillies’ calling card in this era of contention. Consistently a top five unit in innings pitched, strikeouts, ERA and other key categories since 2022, the rotation has not been as nearly as reliable during the Phillies’ 9-19 start. It’s a big reason — maybe even the reason — why the club finds itself in such dire straits.A Phillies starter has yet to th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-biggest-strength-in-recent-years-may-be-a-weakness/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-biggest-strength-in-recent-years-may-be-a-weakness/ The Phillies were unable to build on the momentum of Saturday’s win against the Braves, as they dropped Sunday’s series finale in Atlanta by a score of 6-2. Aaron Nola again struggled with the long ball in his start, allowing two home runs across 4 ⅔ innings.   The Braves had scored three runs before recording their first out of the game. Ronald Acu&ntild]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hurt-by-home-runs-shut-down-by-sale-in-series-loss-to-braves/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hurt-by-home-runs-shut-down-by-sale-in-series-loss-to-braves/ All good things come to an end, but so do most bad things, too. On Saturday, two ended for the Phillies: a 253-day absence by their ace, and a 10-game absence in the win column.Zack Wheeler threw five mostly strong innings against the Braves in his 2026 debut, finishing about 90 minutes before the Phillies scored half of their eight runs in a 10th inning that lifted them to an 8-5 win and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-end-10-game-skid-in-extras-after-wheelers-encouraging-return/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-end-10-game-skid-in-extras-after-wheelers-encouraging-return/ The Phillies have lost 10 games in a row for the first time since 1999.
They have not played well in any facet of the game. The starting rotation will receive a boost on Saturday when Zack Wheeler returns, but the group as a whole has not pitched deep into games. The new-look bullpen has been overworked and hit hard with injuries. The offense and defense has been brutal to say the least.Philadelphia’s playoff odds ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/poll-will-the-phillies-make-the-playoffs/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/poll-will-the-phillies-make-the-playoffs/ Zack Wheeler is officially back.Out since last August after he suffered a blood clot and later underwent surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome, Wheeler was reinstated off the 15-day injured list on Saturday, the Phillies announced. He’ll start against the Braves on Saturday night at Truist Park. The Phillies, losers of 10 straight, could use a vintage Wheeler performance.But in five minor-league rehab starts with Triple-A Lehigh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-officially-joins-phillies-roster-reliever-begins-minor-league-rehab-assignment/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-officially-joins-phillies-roster-reliever-begins-minor-league-rehab-assignment/ READING, Pa. — On the final day of big-league spring training, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler took the mound at Robin Roberts Field at the team’s Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Fla.A bevy of coaches, teammates and front-office members gathered to watch the right-hander throw in his first simulated game, but it was hardly a major production. A handful of Philli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/minor-league-catchers-relish-chance-to-work-with-zack-wheeler-during-phillies-aces-rehab-assignment/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/minor-league-catchers-relish-chance-to-work-with-zack-wheeler-during-phillies-aces-rehab-assignment/ The Phillies’ losing streak hit double digits Friday, as they dropped their tenth consecutive game, this one to the Atlanta Braves by a final score of 5-3.Early on, the two teams traded blows. In the top of the third, Garrett Stubbs lined a one-out single up the middle. Trea Turner then sent the very next pitch into the right field stands at Truist Par]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-losing-streak-reaches-10-in-loss-to-braves/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-losing-streak-reaches-10-in-loss-to-braves/ Prior to Friday night’s series opener against the Braves in Atlanta, the Phillies recalled right-handed pitcher Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading. He will, at least temporarily, take Taijuan Walker’s spot on the 26-man roster. Walker was released after allowing four earned runs in a 7-2 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. McFarlane will be available out of the bullpen.
Embed from Getty Imag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-recall-rookie-pitcher-from-double-a-to-take-taijuan-walkers-spot-on-roster/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-recall-rookie-pitcher-from-double-a-to-take-taijuan-walkers-spot-on-roster/ The next time Zack Wheeler pitches in a game, it will be for the Phillies on Saturday in Atlanta against the Braves. And even though Wheeler’s velocity didn’t impress during his five-start minor-league rehab assignment, there are reasons to believe he can still thrive with lesser velocity.Wheeler’s final rehab assignment numbers were not great. He posted a 5.85 ERA and allowe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-zack-wheeler-can-still-thrive-if-his-velocity-doesnt-completely-return/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-zack-wheeler-can-still-thrive-if-his-velocity-doesnt-completely-return/ The Phillies’ fight was not enough on Thursday as their losing streak reached nine games in an 8-7 walk-off loss to the Cubs in 10 innings. After scoring in the seventh, eighth and ninth, not driving in Brandon Marsh from second base in the 10th inning haunted the Phillies.Marsh, the automatic runner at second base to start the extra frame, was eventually stranded at third after three str]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fight-but-get-walked-off-by-cubs-extending-losing-streak-to-nine-games/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fight-but-get-walked-off-by-cubs-extending-losing-streak-to-nine-games/ Veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker will not play out the end of his four-year, $72 million contract in Philadelphia.On Thursday morning, the Phillies announced that they released Walker after a five-outing struggle to start the season. The right-hander had a 9.13 ERA in 22 2/3 innings so far in 2026.Walker had a solid first season with the Phillies in 2023, posted a disaster 2025 and bounced back with a decent showing in 2025. St]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-pitcher-taijuan-walker-during-final-season-of-four-year-contract/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-pitcher-taijuan-walker-during-final-season-of-four-year-contract/ CHICAGO — The Phillies’ losing streak has become so prolonged — now at eight games, or one-third of the season to date — that there are not many more original ways for things to go wrong, because just about everything that can already has. But Wednesday found a way. The Phillies had nine hits, their most since April 13. And yet, they struck out 12 times, tied]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-another-one-inning-output-phillies-offense-keeps-sputtering-not-having-much-fun-in-here-which-is-tough/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-another-one-inning-output-phillies-offense-keeps-sputtering-not-having-much-fun-in-here-which-is-tough/ CHICAGO — The Phillies had nine hits, their most in nine days. There was other good news on Wednesday, but if you don’t care about hockey, that’s about it.The Phillies lost their eighth consecutive game, a stinker at Wrigley Field featuring: a rough outing that could be Taijuan Walker’s last “start” for the foreseeable future, underwhelming def]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/streak-up-to-eight-as-walker-struggles-against-cubs-with-future-uncertain/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/streak-up-to-eight-as-walker-struggles-against-cubs-with-future-uncertain/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Caleb Ricketts picked the right day to have the game of his life.After walking into the batter’s box to lead off the bottom of the ninth already 3-for-3 on the day with a home run for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Ricketts only needed two pitches to break the tie. The 25-year-old pulled an 86.9 mph cutter off Durham pitcher Cam Hill for a solo shot, the dagger in an 8-7 win for the IronPigs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/first-baseman-goes-4-for-4-slashes-walk-off-at-triple-a/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/first-baseman-goes-4-for-4-slashes-walk-off-at-triple-a/ Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is going on the 10-day injured list with a lower back injury, Matt Gelb of the Athletic reports. Realmuto missed Sunday and Monday’s game with lower back soreness before returning to the lineup on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Garrett Stubbs will be added to the 40-man roster. Stubbs and Rafael Marchan are expected to split time at catcher with Realmuto on the injured list. The P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-to-promote-garrett-stubbs-place-jt-realmuto-on-il/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-to-promote-garrett-stubbs-place-jt-realmuto-on-il/ The Phillies on Tuesday batted rookie Felix Reyes cleanup in his second career game. It was an indictment of just how bad Phillies right-handed hitters have performed against lefties this year.
The numbers are absurd. They are dead last in batting average (.149), on-base percentage (.239) and slugging percentage (.236). Opposing teams are making sure their left-h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-on-struggling-lineup-you-really-dont-have-a-no-4-hitter-at-this-time/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-on-struggling-lineup-you-really-dont-have-a-no-4-hitter-at-this-time/ CHICAGO — About three hours before Tuesday’s first pitch at Wrigley Field, it rained on the north side of Chicago — buckets, a downpour, for all of about 10 minutes, and then it stopped. It reminded of the old adage: When it rains, it pours. The Phillies sure know.On a night when Jesús Luzardo battled through 4 2/3 stressful innings, escaping jams in the third and fourth, backed by so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/losing-skid-hits-seven-as-floodgates-open-late-in-chicago/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/losing-skid-hits-seven-as-floodgates-open-late-in-chicago/ Phillies Injury Updates
RHP Zack Wheeler (right shoulder surgery)Status: On 15-day IL, returning Saturday
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025. He has not pitched in a major league game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.As anticipated, Wheeler will return to the Phil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-to-return-saturday-in-atlanta/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-to-return-saturday-in-atlanta/ PHILADELPHIA — Jesús Luzardo said last Wednesday that he wanted to “dive deeper” into what’s been going wrong after his nine-run, 12-hit outing against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park.The left-hander insisted that he wasn’t tipping his pitches, but by Friday afternoon, he didn’t have an exact answer.“I’m still looking,” Luzardo said. “I guess it could]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-looks-to-make-small-tweaks-to-fix-rough-start-to-season-its-not-reinventing-the-wheel/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-looks-to-make-small-tweaks-to-fix-rough-start-to-season-its-not-reinventing-the-wheel/ The Phillies’ losing streak reached six games on Monday with a 5-1 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Aaron Nola’s second-inning struggles and the lineup’s continued slump were the lowlights for Rob Thomson’s 8-14 club.Nola’s final ledger included 4 1/3 innings, six hits and season-highs in runs (five) and walks (four). He allowed four of those runs and issued two of those walks in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-struggling-offense-lowlights-for-phillies-in-loss-to-cubs/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-struggling-offense-lowlights-for-phillies-in-loss-to-cubs/ The Phillies will look to turn their season around away from home.
They will face two teams they went a combined 1-5 against on the most recent homestand. Up first is a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs beginning Monday night at Wrigley Field. Philadelphia dropped two of three to Chicago at Citizens Bank Park last week. The Phillies, after getting swept by the New York Mets at Citi Field in l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-cubs-series-in-chicago/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-cubs-series-in-chicago/ PHILADELPHIA — The steady Rob Thomson spoke with a bit more firmness after his club dropped its fifth game in a row to complete a brutal, lifeless homestand on Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies, swept in three games by the Atlanta Braves, are in an early-season slump, and their manager has identified one particular issue that he wants corrected.In Thomson’s view, the Phillies ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-phillies-approach-amid-losing-streak-you-got-to-take-the-emotion-out-of-it/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-phillies-approach-amid-losing-streak-you-got-to-take-the-emotion-out-of-it/ PHILADELPHIA — What should have been an opportunity to stack wins turned into a rough nine-game stretch for the Phillies, who have been swept by the Braves at home at Citizens Bank Park to fall 6.5 games back in the National League East.
Is the quest for three straight division titles over before it ever really began? The Phillies have more pressing questions to ask as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-believe-turnaround-is-coming-soon-after-nightmare-homestand-its-inevitable/Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-believe-turnaround-is-coming-soon-after-nightmare-homestand-its-inevitable/ PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker won’t make his next start for the Phillies. He’s still going to pitch against the Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.In an effort to combat Walker’s first-inning struggles, the Phillies will use a member of their bullpen as an opener to start the game during the veteran right-hander’s upcoming turn in the rotation, manager Rob Thomson said Sund]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-will-taijuan-walker-make-his-next-start/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-will-taijuan-walker-make-his-next-start/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies got the “shot of energy” that manager Rob Thomson wanted. It wasn’t enough to get them out of their early-season skid.Rookie Felix Reyes hit an opposite-field home run off former Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale in the first pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/felix-reyes-hits-home-run-in-first-major-league-at-bat-but-phillies-lose-fourth-in-a-row/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/felix-reyes-hits-home-run-in-first-major-league-at-bat-but-phillies-lose-fourth-in-a-row/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with lower back tightness, the team announced. Backup Rafael Marchán replaced him behind the plate in the top of the seventh inning of Philadelphia’s 3-1 loss in a National League East matchup at Citizens Bank Park.“We’re checking on him now,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-catcher-jt-realmuto-leaves-game-with-lower-back-tightness/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-catcher-jt-realmuto-leaves-game-with-lower-back-tightness/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies spent much of the offseason talking up Otto Kemp, then reiterated their belief when they handed the former undrafted free agent a short-side platoon job in left field out of spring training.Three weeks later, with the club in an early 8-11 funk after getting blown out in three straight games at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies sent him out. In a glut of roster moves ahead of Saturday&rsq]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-why-team-called-up-felix-reyes-sent-otto-kemp-to-triple-a-closer-jhoan-duran-hits-il/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-why-team-called-up-felix-reyes-sent-otto-kemp-to-triple-a-closer-jhoan-duran-hits-il/ PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a miserable first 19 games for the Phillies, who don’t look like the team equipped to meet lofty preseason expectations.Philadelphia lost to the division rival Atlanta Braves, 9-0 in the first of three games against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park this weekend. They are lucky to be 8-11 and only 4.5 games back in the NL East. The record does not]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/it-could-be-a-long-summer-if-phillies-dont-turn-things-around-someway-somehow/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/it-could-be-a-long-summer-if-phillies-dont-turn-things-around-someway-somehow/ PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker cranked up the intensity of his pregame bullpen work in an effort to mitigate his struggles in the first inning. The change in routine didn’t really affect the in-game results.Walker struggled from the get-go on Friday night, allowing two of his seven earned runs in the top of the first inning of a 9-0 Phillies loss to the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The veteran right-hand]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-phillies-offense-continue-brutal-start-to-season-in-another-blowout-loss/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-phillies-offense-continue-brutal-start-to-season-in-another-blowout-loss/ Former Phillies infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee is set to make his major-league debut for the Detroit Tigers, the club announced Friday. He’ll bat eighth and play third base against left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Red Sox at Fenway Park.Lee, 23, was dealt to the Tigers by Philadelphia at the 2023 trade deadline in exchange for pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The right-hander had two incredible starts for the Phillies after the trad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-prospect-who-was-traded-at-2023-deadline-set-to-make-major-league-debut-for-tigers/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-prospect-who-was-traded-at-2023-deadline-set-to-make-major-league-debut-for-tigers/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo hasn’t quite figured out what his problem with runners on base has been. He just knows what it hasn’t been.The left-hander gave up nine runs (eight earned) in 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday night, allowing 12 base hits in an 11-2 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. He struggled with a parade of baserunners out of the stretch. A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-says-hes-not-tipping-his-pitches-will-dive-deeper-on-issues-out-of-stretch/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-says-hes-not-tipping-his-pitches-will-dive-deeper-on-issues-out-of-stretch/ PHILADELPHIA — Shota Imanaga dominated against the Phillies lineup. The Cubs lineup dominated against Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies (8-10) played maybe their most brutal game of the year in an 11-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs.
The Phillies have lost three of their first four series at home, matching their total number of series losses at home during the 2025 regular seas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-cannot-be-content-with-poor-start-at-home/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-cannot-be-content-with-poor-start-at-home/ PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm stepped off the bench and to the plate with the chance to take the lead with one swing of the bat. With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning against Cubs left-hander Caleb Thielbar, Bohm entered as a pinch hitter for the Phillies, trailing by three runs.The ice-cold Bohm struck out on four pitches to end the inning and the threat. The Citizens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-leans-on-teammates-past-struggles-during-ice-cold-start-to-season/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-leans-on-teammates-past-struggles-during-ice-cold-start-to-season/ PHILADELPHIA — Starter Taijuan Walker is scheduled to pitch in the series opener on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. There will not be an opener for Walker, who is prone to struggling in the first inning.
Walker has allowed 12 earned runs this season, nine of those have come in the first frame. Since signing with the Phillies in 2023, Walker has all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-make-change-to-taijuan-walkers-pregame-routine-amid-first-inning-struggles/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-make-change-to-taijuan-walkers-pregame-routine-amid-first-inning-struggles/ Tim Mayza’s sixth-inning struggles hurt the Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in the club’s 10-4 loss to the Cubs. Mayza, handed the loss, was charged with four runs — the first he’s allowed this season.Mayza entered a tied game after an Edmundo Sosa three-run home run and a three-run, five-inning outing from Aaron Nola had the score even entering the sixth frame. After indu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tim-mayza-allows-first-runs-of-season-in-phillies-loss-to-cubs/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tim-mayza-allows-first-runs-of-season-in-phillies-loss-to-cubs/ PHILADELPHIA — While the Phillies played the second of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park, their veteran ace made the trip about 80 miles northeast to Somerset, N.J., for his fourth minor-league rehab start. Right-hander Zack Wheeler, working his way back from thoracic outlet syndrome, entered the sixth inning for the first time this year in his outing for Double-A Reading.Wheeler was cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-goes-deeper-into-game-in-fourth-minor-league-start-whats-next-for-rehabbing-ace/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-goes-deeper-into-game-in-fourth-minor-league-start-whats-next-for-rehabbing-ace/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Garrett Stubbs made the most of his opportunity on the basepaths after reaching first on a third-strike passed ball for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the second inning on Friday night.With two outs and center fielder Pedro León at the plate, the 32-year-old catcher got the jump he wanted and stole second base with ease. When León proceeded to beat out a soft dribbler that pulled the first baseman forw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/garrett-stubbs-still-grinding-in-minor-leagues-after-being-removed-from-phillies-40-man-roster/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/garrett-stubbs-still-grinding-in-minor-leagues-after-being-removed-from-phillies-40-man-roster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-rob-thomson-on-accountability-update-on-aidan-miller-rotation-amp-more/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-rob-thomson-on-accountability-update-on-aidan-miller-rotation-amp-more/ After scoring 20 runs in their previous eight games, the Phillies’ offense desperately needed a laugher. They got one on Monday against the Chicago Cubs. And it was led by a former Cub.
Kyle Schwarber walloped two homers in a 13-7 win for the Phillies, who scored in six of the first seven innings in the series opener. On top of the overall output, the consistency was another much-needed sign for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarbers-two-homers-part-of-explosive-night-for-phillies-bats-against-cubs/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarbers-two-homers-part-of-explosive-night-for-phillies-bats-against-cubs/ PHILADELPHIA — The last time Scott Kingery stepped foot on the field at Citizens Bank Park before Monday, he wore street clothes and accepted a National League championship ring at a pregame ceremony early in the 2023 season. He played just one game for the Phillies in 2022, and it happened while the club was on the road.So it’s been a while since the former top prospect has appeared in Philadelp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/scott-kingery-excited-for-return-to-philadelphia-with-cubs-i-feel-like-i-grew-up-here/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/scott-kingery-excited-for-return-to-philadelphia-with-cubs-i-feel-like-i-grew-up-here/ PHILADELPHIA – On a black table with a white covering in the center of the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, there sits a silver Apple laptop computer with a decal that reads “Dj BOMBI.” Beneath that is a disc jockey setup, complete with turntables and all. The DJ equipment belongs to new Phillies right fielder Adolis García, and it has popped up at the stadiu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-outfielder-is-a-hit-with-teammates-for-bringing-dj-skills-to-clubhouse/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-outfielder-is-a-hit-with-teammates-for-bringing-dj-skills-to-clubhouse/ PHILADELPHIA — The familiar voices of the Phillies radio broadcast have had a different sound this year — at least for the fourth and fifth innings.Veteran broadcaster Scott Franzke, in his 20th season as the club’s main radio play-by-play voice, has taken a backseat to color commentator Kevin Stocker for two innings each time they’ve called a ga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-radio-broadcast-why-kevin-stocker-is-calling-two-innings-of-play-by-play-next-to-scott-franzke/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-radio-broadcast-why-kevin-stocker-is-calling-two-innings-of-play-by-play-next-to-scott-franzke/ PHILADELPHIA — Andrew Painter woke up with pressure in his head and spent the morning throwing up. He’s had a history of migraines dating back to his youth travel ball days, and the reoccurring issue threatened his third career outing on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.Painter arrived at the stadium with symptoms, and the club determined he would not be ready to start the rubber matc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-overcomes-migraine-vomiting-to-post-impressive-bullpen-outing-on-unusual-afternoon/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-overcomes-migraine-vomiting-to-post-impressive-bullpen-outing-on-unusual-afternoon/ PHILADELPHIA — “Bad baseball” is how Bryce Harper succinctly described the missed opportunity in the bottom of the eighth.The Phillies had a prime chance to retake the lead, but failed to score with runners on first and third with nobody out in a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. The Phillies are now 7-8 and have dropped two of the first three home series of the year. Needing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bad-baseball-has-the-phillies-stuck-in-an-early-season-rut/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bad-baseball-has-the-phillies-stuck-in-an-early-season-rut/ PHILADELPHIA — Andrew Painter was scratched from his start on Sunday against the Diamondbacks with a migraine. Right-handed pitcher Zach Pop served as the opener.
Painter entered the game in the third inning from the bullpen. Pop allowed one run over two innings.
Philadelphia will have to navigate the series finale with a short bullpen. Orion Kerkering and Brad Keller pitched o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-scratched-from-start-against-diamondbacks/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-scratched-from-start-against-diamondbacks/ PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker again ran into first-inning trouble on Saturday afternoon as Diamondbacks leadoff batter Ketel Marte hit a 2-0, 90.6 mph sinker over the wall in right-center field at CItizens Bank Park. Walker followed it with a four-pitch walk. Two batters later, Adrian Del Castillo hit an RBI single.Arizona went up early with a quick pair of runs, capitalizing on the Phillies’ starte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-has-a-first-inning-problem-what-can-the-phillies-do-to-solve-it/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-has-a-first-inning-problem-what-can-the-phillies-do-to-solve-it/ Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs in the Phillies’ 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The pair of back-to-back homers was the first for the Phillies this season.Schwarber went deep first, giving the Phillies a 3-2 lead in the third inning with a three-run shot to right field off Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt. Harper followed with a 419-foot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-beat-diamondbacks-as-kyle-schwarber-bryce-harper-hit-back-to-back-home-runs/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-beat-diamondbacks-as-kyle-schwarber-bryce-harper-hit-back-to-back-home-runs/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Triple-A Lehigh Valley pitcher Connor Gillispie got the last laugh against Christian Franklin Friday night.After allowing a first-pitch leadoff base hit to Rochester’s left fielder, Gillispie caught Franklin in no man’s land, picking him off to register the game’s first out.“It was huge,” Gillispie said. “Shout out to our catcher there. Stubby called it and then gave me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/veteran-pitcher-starts-season-with-scoreless-streak-at-triple-a-as-depth-piece-for-phillies-organization/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/veteran-pitcher-starts-season-with-scoreless-streak-at-triple-a-as-depth-piece-for-phillies-organization/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies’ new cleanup hitter — at least for the time being — circled the bases in the bottom of the first inning, putting up a crooked number right away as the club returned home to Citizens Bank Park. Brandon Marsh hit a three-run home run to give Philadelphia an early four-run lead, and it seemed like the Phillies, shutout in their previous two games in San Francisc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-strike-out-16-times-cant-score-after-big-first-inning/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-strike-out-16-times-cant-score-after-big-first-inning/ PHILADELPHIA — The Diamondbacks were hitless through four innings against Jesús Luzardo. He was cruising, even without his best command. He had two walks and six strikeouts through four scoreless frames.
Luzardo has the stuff to be one of the best starters in baseball, but the big inning is holding him back.
He did not make it out of the fifth, something he hasn’t done in a st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-big-inning-continues-to-hold-back-jess-luzardo/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-big-inning-continues-to-hold-back-jess-luzardo/ PHILADELPHIA — Left fielder Brandon Marsh will bat cleanup for the Phillies on Friday night as the team returns home to Citizens Bank Park, still searching for its first run since Monday.After two shutout losses in San Francisco earlier this week, manager Rob Thomson decided to shake up his lineup for the opener of a three-game series against right-hander Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Marsh will slide u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-did-phillies-move-brandon-marsh-to-cleanup-spot-drop-alec-bohm-in-lineup-vs-diamondbacks/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-did-phillies-move-brandon-marsh-to-cleanup-spot-drop-alec-bohm-in-lineup-vs-diamondbacks/ Phillies Injury Updates
RHP Zack Wheeler (right shoulder surgery)Status: On rehab assignmentPhillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025. He has not pitched in a major league game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.Wheeler made his third rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-the-latest-on-zack-wheelers-schedule/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-the-latest-on-zack-wheelers-schedule/ The Philadelphia Phillies (6-6) return home this weekend, as they begin a nine-game homestand with three against the Arizona Diamondbacks (7-6) at Citizens Bank Park.The Phillies are coming off a West Coast road trip in which they went 3-3 against the Rockies and Giants. At .500 through 12 games to start the year, they are hoping to find their groove at home, where they were an MLB-best 55-26 last season.Ariz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-diamondbacks-series/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-diamondbacks-series/ Phillies starter Zack Wheeler was solid in the third start of his minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday night, allowing just one run in 4 1/3 innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley after a rough outing last week.Wheeler struck out six batters and gave up three hits and a walk in a 6-3 IronPigs loss to Rochester at Coca-Cola Park. He surrendered his lone run on an RBI bloop single by Andrés Chaparro in the top of the fourth.The veteran ace threw 61 total pitches (44 for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-makes-solid-start-for-lehigh-valley-on-rehab-assigment/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-makes-solid-start-for-lehigh-valley-on-rehab-assigment/ Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott continued to struggle in the Phillies’ 5-0 loss to the Giants on Wednesday, going a combined 0-for-8 while stranding four baserunners in the process.Bohm and Stott were not the only Phillies hitters to have a bad day at the plate. The Phillies, who haven’t scored in 20 innings, collected only four hits and stranded nine baserunners as a team. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harpe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-bryson-stott-stay-cold-in-phillies-loss-to-giants/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-bryson-stott-stay-cold-in-phillies-loss-to-giants/ Former Phillies first base coach Davey Lopes has passed away at the age of 80, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced.
A 2008 World Champion, Lopes served as the Phillies first base coach from 2007 to 2010. He spent 16 years in major league baseball as a player, including 10 seasons with the Dodgers, from 1972 to 1987. Lopes also served as the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000 to 2002.Lopes, who sto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-first-base-coach-davey-lopes-passes-away/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-first-base-coach-davey-lopes-passes-away/ On a night when Phillies hitters were shut down by left-hander Robbie Ray and the Giants, Cristopher Sánchez struggled to limit hits and the defense faltered in a 6-0 loss. The Phillies’ lineup played Tuesday night somewhat short-staffed. With Alec Bohm sidelined, Edmundo Sosa filled in for him at third base, while Dylan Moore slotted into the order at second base. Meanwhile, J.T. Realmuto took a fou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hitters-shut-down-defense-struggles-in-loss-to-giants/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hitters-shut-down-defense-struggles-in-loss-to-giants/ SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Painter went to the visitors’ clubhouse after his road debut on Monday in San Francisco, did his postgame routine, emerged in the dugout again and watched the rest of the game from there. Departed starters don’t always do that.Painter wanted to support his teammates in their comeback effort. Perhaps it turned superstitious. They started scoring, and holding, so he st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-struggles-but-battles-in-road-debut-just-one-of-those-nights/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-struggles-but-battles-in-road-debut-just-one-of-those-nights/ Reliever Orion Kerkering (hamstring) will officially be reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.Left-hander Kyle Backhus will be optioned to the minor leagues in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old Kerkering will slot in as a right-handed setup man and middle-relief option for the club. It’ll be an extra boost for a Phillies bullpen unit tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-reinstate-orion-kerkering-option-kyle-backhus/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-reinstate-orion-kerkering-option-kyle-backhus/ SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies’ series opener against the Giants offered something new — the first road start of Andrew Painter’s career — but quickly looked like it was headed for more of the old: another Oracle Park loss. That is, until the seventh inning. The Phillies broke out with a four-run frame that flipped the game on its head and ultimately]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/big-seventh-inning-gives-harper-phillies-comeback-win-at-oracle-park/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/big-seventh-inning-gives-harper-phillies-comeback-win-at-oracle-park/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies prospect Moisés Chace and his power arsenal caught serious attention in the minor leagues after being dealt to Philadelphia at the 2024 trade deadline, but much of the buzz has faded since he underwent Tommy John surgery last season.“It wasn’t easy,” Chace said through a club interpreter last month at the Carpenter Complex. “When I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-impresses-on-off-field-during-tommy-john-recovery-hes-really-shown-the-ability-to-get-back-up-and-go/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-impresses-on-off-field-during-tommy-john-recovery-hes-really-shown-the-ability-to-get-back-up-and-go/ This week’s Phillies vs. Giants series in San Francisco features two late start times.
You’ll have to compromise on sleep to watch all of the action. The first two games on Monday and Tuesday night have 9:45 p.m. start times for fans on the east coast. Getaway day on Wednesday will have a much better 3:45 p.m. ET. start time.
Choosing sleep is usually the right decision when the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fans-will-have-to-stay-up-late-to-watch-giants-series/Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-fans-will-have-to-stay-up-late-to-watch-giants-series/ The Phillies missed their first chance at a series sweep Sunday, losing 4-1 to the Colorado Rockies. Taijuan Walker’s rough start to the season continued at hitter-friendly Coors Field, as he allowed three home runs.Opposing hitters again jumped on Walker early. After two quick outs in the bottom of the first, former Phillie Mickey Moniak opened the scoring with a solo home r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/long-ball-hurts-walker-phillies-bats-go-silent-in-loss-to-rockies/Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/long-ball-hurts-walker-phillies-bats-go-silent-in-loss-to-rockies/ After a tough first start of the season, Jesús Luzardo looked much better on Saturday in the Phillies’ 2-1 win over the Rockies at Coors Field. Luzardo, who allowed six runs in six innings last Sunday to the Rangers, allowed one run on five hits to the Rockies in 6 2/3 innings, earning his first win of the year.Luzardo dominated the Rockies all night. He struck out 11 batters]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-dominant-in-phillies-win-over-rockies/Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-dominant-in-phillies-win-over-rockies/ After putting up three scoreless innings in the first outing of his minor-league rehab assignment last week, Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler had a rough start for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday night.
The veteran ace allowed five earned runs on four hits and one home run against Durham, walking two batters and hitting a pair of others in a 10-6 IronPigs win at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Wheeler threw 49 pitches (26]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/whats-next-for-phillies-zack-wheeler-after-rough-rehab-start/Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/whats-next-for-phillies-zack-wheeler-after-rough-rehab-start/ All the Phillies needed was a trip to Coors Field.
The Phillies scored seven runs against Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen in the first inning of a 10-1 win over Colorado on Friday afternoon. Philadelphia sent 11 men to the plate in the opening frame.
Leadoff man Trea Turner recorded two hits in that inning, raising his batting average on the season from .192 entering toda]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-feel-at-home-at-coors-field-in-lopsided-win-against-rockies/Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-feel-at-home-at-coors-field-in-lopsided-win-against-rockies/ The newly implemented automated ball-strike challenge system has added a different dimension to Major League Baseball for the 2026 season. Most players and coaches seem to be in favor of the ability to contest a home-plate umpire’s call on a pitch, and, as noted by Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, the fans might be as excited for an ABS challenge in a key spot as any other moment during the action.“It]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-abs-challenge-tracker-which-players-are-best-at-overturning-calls-through-new-system/Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-abs-challenge-tracker-which-players-are-best-at-overturning-calls-through-new-system/ There was plenty of talk before the start of the season centered around the Phillies’ outfield. Many wondered if the trio of Brandon Marsh, rookie Justin Crawford and bounce-back candidate Adolis García would produce enough to be better than previous versions of Phillies outfields.So far so good.Marsh, Crawford and García combined for six hits in the Phillies’ 6-5 extra-innings wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-outfield-starts-season-off-on-the-right-foot/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-outfield-starts-season-off-on-the-right-foot/ PHILADELPHIA — With the winning run on third and the infield in, the Phillies had the right guy at the plate.
It’s not often that a rookie on a team full of veterans is the guy you want to see hitting in a big spot in a walk-off situation, but that just speaks to how good of a contact hitter the Phillies have in outfielder Justin Crawford.
Crawford, on the first pitch he saw from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/justin-crawford-makes-strong-first-impression-in-first-week-with-phillies/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/justin-crawford-makes-strong-first-impression-in-first-week-with-phillies/ PHILADELPHIA — Edmundo Sosa circled his right arm as he ran to first base, waving home the pair of lead runners on his two-run game-tying single in the ninth. An inning later, rookie Justin Crawford bumped chests with Brandon Marsh and was mobbed by teammates after his walk-off single.The Phillies scratched across just one run for six frames on Wednesday afternoon and trailed by foul runs going into the bottom of the seventh. But Sosa, a role-playing spa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/justin-crawford-edmundo-sosa-play-hero-as-phillies-complete-comeback-victory/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/justin-crawford-edmundo-sosa-play-hero-as-phillies-complete-comeback-victory/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto thinks getting the big misses out is “good for the game.”
The 13-year veteran is still getting used to Major League Baseball’s new automated ball-strike system. New this year, catchers, batters and pitchers can challenge a ball or strike call by tapping the top of their head. Each team is granted two challenges in a nine-inning game. I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-reacts-to-abs-challenge-system/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-reacts-to-abs-challenge-system/ PHILADELPHIA — Andrew Painter’s major-league debut was worth the wait.Painter, the top prospect and former first-round pick, allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings on Monday night, almost three years removed from Tommy John surgery and a season after his “July-ish” premier was supposed to take place. He surrendered four hits and a walk, struck out eight and gave both sets of the “Painter’s Pain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painters-debut-worth-the-wait-for-phillies-in-win-over-nationals/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painters-debut-worth-the-wait-for-phillies-in-win-over-nationals/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A native of Amarillo, Texas, with big-league stops in larger cities like Atlanta, Anaheim, Kansas City and Baltimore, left-hander Tucker Davidson had never called a place home like he did last year.The starting pitcher took the jump overseas and spent most of the 2025 season with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. While it was “very different,” Davidson enjoyed his chance to tak]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/journeyman-pitcher-joins-phillies-organization-a-season-after-stop-in-south-korea/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/journeyman-pitcher-joins-phillies-organization-a-season-after-stop-in-south-korea/ Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will make his long-awaited major league debut against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.While Painter is the most highly anticipated pitching prospect the organization has seen in years, he is far from the only high-profile arm to progress through the Phillies farm system in recent years. So, on the day of Painter’s debut, let’s take a look back at how other]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-look-back-at-notable-phillies-pitching-prospect-debuts/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-look-back-at-notable-phillies-pitching-prospect-debuts/ Taijuan Walker struggled in his first start of the season on Monday as the Phillies lost to the Nationals, 13-2. Walker’s night, which concluded after allowing seven runs in 4 2/3 innings, got off to a rough start that he and his team didn’t recover from.Walker faced 10 batters and allowed four runs on five hits in the first inning. The Nationals put one hard-hit ball in play in the frame — a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-taijuan-walker-lose-to-nationals-after-rough-first-inning/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-taijuan-walker-lose-to-nationals-after-rough-first-inning/ PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm walked off the field with third-base coach Dusty Wathan at the end of the sixth inning on Sunday afternoon and joked about his fortune with the bases loaded. Maybe it’s good fortune, or maybe it’s bad fortune. It all depends on how you look at it. For yet another time, Bohm stepped to the plate with three runners on and found himself getting plunked. The third baseman]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-ties-chase-utley-for-phillies-franchise-bases-loaded-hbp-record/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-ties-chase-utley-for-phillies-franchise-bases-loaded-hbp-record/ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Justin Crawford had a solid debut series in the big leagues, going 3-for-9 in his first three games. He won’t be in the lineup for the first game of his second series.Crawford will be on the bench when Philadelphia takes on left-hander Foster Griffin and the Nationals on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park as part of a planned strategy by manager Rob Thomson.“Just to give]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-is-phillies-rookie-justin-crawford-out-of-mondays-lineup-vs-nationals/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-is-phillies-rookie-justin-crawford-out-of-mondays-lineup-vs-nationals/ PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Nimmo’s days as a Phillie killer aren’t quite over.
Nimmo, an outfielder for the New York Mets from 2016 to 2025, is now a Texas Ranger after a surprising offseason trade that sent Marcus Semien to New York. It was a rare big contract for big contract deal and it’s already paying dividends for Texas.
Nimmo fittingly made his Rangers debut in a place he is ver]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillie-killer-brandon-nimmo-crushes-former-rival-in-first-series-with-new-team-its-totally-ok-that-they-dont-like-me/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillie-killer-brandon-nimmo-crushes-former-rival-in-first-series-with-new-team-its-totally-ok-that-they-dont-like-me/ PHILADELPHIA — Otto Kemp trotted out to left field for just the 21st time in his professional career on Sunday afternoon. Entrenched in a platoon with Brandon Marsh, that’s where he’ll get the bulk of his playing time to face left-handed starting pitchers.So with southpaw Mackenzie Gore on the mound for the Texas Rangers, Phillies manager Rob Thomson penciled Kemp into the lineup at the No. 7 position. B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/platoon-player-otto-kemp-talks-defense-after-awkward-day-in-outfield/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/platoon-player-otto-kemp-talks-defense-after-awkward-day-in-outfield/ PHILADELPHIA — Andrew McCutchen crushed his former team on Sunday.
The former Phillie went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run against Jesús Luzardo. It was his first home run as a member of the Texas Rangers.
Now in his 18th major league season, McCutchen is on the short side of a DH platoon in Texas with Joc Pederson. He got the start on Sunday against the lefty Luz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/who-was-andrew-mccutchen-apologizing-to-behind-home-plate/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/who-was-andrew-mccutchen-apologizing-to-behind-home-plate/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies lost only three series at home during the regular season in 2025. The team’s last regular series home loss came during the first series after the All-Star break against the Los Angeles Angels. The club’s 22-3-1 series win percentage (.865) at home last year tied the 2019 Houston Astros for the best in baseball since 1969. It was a pretty remarkabl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-get-off-to-rough-start-at-home-in-opening-series-loss-against-texas/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-get-off-to-rough-start-at-home-in-opening-series-loss-against-texas/ Phillies Injury Updates
RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome)Status: On rehab assignmentPhillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025. He has not pitched in a game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.Wheeler threw 38 pitches across three scoreless innings in a minor-league]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-latest-on-zack-wheeler-orion-kerkering-during-rehab-assignments/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-latest-on-zack-wheeler-orion-kerkering-during-rehab-assignments/ PHILADELPHIA — The most popular guy at Citizens Bank Park during the opening series has to be “Bamboo Brad.” Brad Miller, the two-time Phillie who hit 32 home runs combined with the club in 2019 and 2021, is back in town as a member of the Texas Rangers broadcast team. Many Phillies coaches, staff and players stopped behind the batting cages]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-rangers-broadcaster-brad-miller-reflects-on-his-two-stints-with-phillies-philly-will-always-be-a-special-place/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-rangers-broadcaster-brad-miller-reflects-on-his-two-stints-with-phillies-philly-will-always-be-a-special-place/ PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies had no runs and only one hit through eight innings on what was a frustrating day in the cold at the plate. Down to their last out, the Phillies rallied in the ninth to score three runs to force extra innings in an eventual 5-4 loss in 10 innings.
The Phillies were given an additional lifeline when Rangers first baseman Jake Burger misplayed a foul popup with two outs in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rally-late-in-first-loss-of-season-these-guys-never-quit/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rally-late-in-first-loss-of-season-these-guys-never-quit/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With a barbecue rib buffet behind him in the left-field stands, Zack Wheeler officially started the clock to count down to his big-league return. The ace Phillies pitcher, sidelined since last August and missing a rib due to the surgery he underwent to correct his thoracic outlet syndrome, began a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday afternoon.And the IronPigs, as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-makes-first-start-for-lehigh-valley-talks-rehab-ribs-night-promo/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-makes-first-start-for-lehigh-valley-talks-rehab-ribs-night-promo/ Garrett Stubbs is back in the Phillies organization. He was send outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after clearing waivers, the Phillies announced on Saturday afternoon. He was designated for assignment by the team on Wednesday after not making the opening day roster. Stubbs was out of minor league options in 2026.Stubbs will go back to Lehigh Valley and catch for the IronPigs. He spent most of last season in Triple-A befo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/garrett-stubbs-to-remain-in-phillies-organization/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/garrett-stubbs-to-remain-in-phillies-organization/ Eileen Kalas, the widow of Phillies legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas, is not happy with the Phillies’ decision to rename Harry the K’s.
Eileen told Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer that she felt betrayed when the Phillies informed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/eileen-kalas-widow-of-harry-kalas-reportedly-feels-betrayed-by-phillies-over-renaming-of-harry-the-ks/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/eileen-kalas-widow-of-harry-kalas-reportedly-feels-betrayed-by-phillies-over-renaming-of-harry-the-ks/ Check back for updates throughout the season.Past Playlists
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Cristopher Sánchez: Coronao by Rochy RD
Aaron Nola: I am Second by Newsboys
Jesús Luzardo: The Chain by Fleetwood MacTai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2026-walk-up-songs/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2026-walk-up-songs/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Griff McGarry hoped he’d join the Washington Nationals on their trip from spring training to Chicago for Opening Day. Instead, he headed back to the Lehigh Valley this week for another minor-league season in the Phillies organization.The Nationals selected McGarry in the Rule 5 draft in December and carried him in big-league camp. But as the rebuilding team prepared to finalize its young roster for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/griff-mcgarry-excited-to-be-back-in-minors-with-phillies-after-rule-5-letdown-i-was-able-to-flip-the-script-pretty-quick/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/griff-mcgarry-excited-to-be-back-in-minors-with-phillies-after-rule-5-letdown-i-was-able-to-flip-the-script-pretty-quick/ PHILADELPHIA — When right-hander Zach Pop tapped the top of his red Phillies hat in the eighth inning on Thursday’s Opening Day, he added himself into the franchise history books — even if such an obscure factoid might only appear in fine print.Pop became the first Phillies player to challenge a pitch under the newly implemented automated ball-strike system when he signaled for a re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-reliever-makes-obscure-team-history-with-first-abs-challenge/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-reliever-makes-obscure-team-history-with-first-abs-challenge/ Alec Bohm declined to comment on his lawsuit against his parents after the Phillies’ 5-3 Opening Day win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.“I’m not gonna address any personal matters right now,” said Bohm, who went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run, when asked about the lawsuit, first reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer.Bohm, according to the Inquirer, is “alleging (h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-declines-to-comment-on-report-he-is-suing-his-parents/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-declines-to-comment-on-report-he-is-suing-his-parents/ PHILADELPHIA — On the eve of his major-league debut with the Phillies, rookie Justin Crawford made a stop on Broad Street, just under a mile away from Citizens Bank Park. Since he’ll now be calling Philadelphia home, it only made sense to get a cheesesteak for the very first time. The outfielder took his mother, Amy, to Skinny Joey’s to get the local favorite.The outfielder enjoyed a sandw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rookie-justin-crawford-shows-exciting-potential-in-first-taste-of-philly-big-leagues/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rookie-justin-crawford-shows-exciting-potential-in-first-taste-of-philly-big-leagues/ PHILADELPHIA — Pick your favorite feel-good Phillies story from Opening Day. There’s plenty to choose from in the Phillies’ 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park to open the 2026 season.
The first at-bat of Kyle Schwarber’s first contract with the Phillies resulted in a long home run to fire up the crowd on Opening Day against the Athletics in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opening-day-full-of-phillies-feel-good-stories/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opening-day-full-of-phillies-feel-good-stories/ The Philadelphia Phillies open their 2026 season at home this week against the Texas Rangers. Their pursuit of a fifth consecutive postseason appearance begins with a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.The series starts Thursday with Opening Day, with first pitch scheduled for 4:15 p.m. After an off day Friday, the two teams will conclude the series with games]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-rangers-opening-series/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-vs-rangers-opening-series/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Beneath the white block letters of the blue nameplate put in place for Zack Wheeler — mislabeled as “Zach” above the locker set up for him— a white No. 45 jersey with an IronPigs mascot logo on the left sleeve hung inside the home clubhouse at Coca-Cola Park on Wednesday.Wheeler, the veteran ace of the Philadelphia Phillies, has not thrown a pitch in a competiti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rehab-ribs-night-lehigh-valley-gears-up-for-zack-wheeler-appearance-launches-lighthearted-promotion/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rehab-ribs-night-lehigh-valley-gears-up-for-zack-wheeler-appearance-launches-lighthearted-promotion/ The Phillies have designated catcher Garrett Stubbs for assignment, the team announced on Wednesday.
The club was looking to find a trade partner for Stubbs, 32. Rafael Marchan will be the Phillies’ backup catcher to open the season.
Since Stubbs is out of minor league options, he will have to clear waivers to remain in the organization. As a player with more than three years of maj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-designate-garrett-stubbs-for-assignment/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-designate-garrett-stubbs-for-assignment/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper sat beside some coaches on the first-base side of Robin Roberts Field, decked out in full Phillies uniform at the minor-league Carpenter Complex. By the time the action wrapped up, it was just about a half hour away from the first pitch of Philadelphia’s final Grapefruit League exhibition of the spring on Monday. But Harper, who batted third and started at first b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-zack-wheeler-to-start-rehab-assignment-at-triple-a-lehigh-valley-nears-return-from-tos/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-zack-wheeler-to-start-rehab-assignment-at-triple-a-lehigh-valley-nears-return-from-tos/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies prospect Aidan Miller’s bothersome back issue is still preventing him from ramping up for the season.Dave Dombrowski, Philadelphia’s president of baseball operations, issued the latest update on the former first-round draft pick on Sunday at BayCare Ballpark, saying that Miller does not have a timeline to return to baseball activities.“He continues to work out. Not much baseball,&rd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-aidan-miller-back-has-no-timeline-to-return-to-baseball-activities/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-aidan-miller-back-has-no-timeline-to-return-to-baseball-activities/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies didn’t need to make the move they made on Sunday morning when they signed Cristopher Sánchez to a new six-year extension. He was already under contract, inked through 2028 at a minuscule figure with team-friendly options for 2029 and 2030.But the club decided to show continued faith in its ascending Opening Day starter, tacking on at least two mor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/details-on-cristopher-snchezs-contract-extension-with-phillies/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/details-on-cristopher-snchezs-contract-extension-with-phillies/ TAMPA, Fla. — Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert has been released from the hospital after suffering a cardiac event at the team’s spring-training facility, manager Rob Thomson said Sunday afternoon at Steinbrenner Field.Robert, who had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator inserted to monitor heart rhythm and correct irregular rhythms in dangerous situations after dealing with a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-daniel-robert-released-from-hospital-after-cardiac-event/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-daniel-robert-released-from-hospital-after-cardiac-event/ In a move that is unprecedented in Major League Baseball, the Phillies are signing Cristopher Sánchez to a restructured extension, the team announced Sunday morning.
Sánchez’s new deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033. The new deal guarantees him $107 million, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic.
“I’m proud of being here,&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-agree-to-new-contract-extension-with-cristopher-snchez/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-agree-to-new-contract-extension-with-cristopher-snchez/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies are searching for a trade partner for Garrett Stubbs.With Philadelphia’s season beginning on Thursday against the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park, the team named Rafael Marchán the backup to veteran J.T. Realmuto. Stubbs is out of options, meaning the Phillies cannot simply send him to Triple-A.Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-looking-to-find-trade-for-garrett-stubbs-as-rafael-marchn-wins-backup-catcher-job/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-looking-to-find-trade-for-garrett-stubbs-as-rafael-marchn-wins-backup-catcher-job/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies will make the trip back up to Philadelphia this week as they prepare for Opening Day against the Texas Rangers on March 26. Reliever Orion Kerkering will not have the same luxury.The right-hander will begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list and stay back at the team’s complex in Clearwater, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced Sund]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-to-start-season-on-injured-list-as-phillies-finalize-bullpen/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-to-start-season-on-injured-list-as-phillies-finalize-bullpen/ The Phillies’ position player group that will break camp with the team is taking shape.
Dylan Moore, a former Gold Glove utility player, has won one of two available bench spots with the Phillies. Moore and the Phillies are reportedly in agreement on a major league contract, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. The former Seattle Mariner originally signed a minor league deal with the Phillie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-early-season-position-player-group-nearly-set-as-team-makes-decision-on-open-bench-spot/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-early-season-position-player-group-nearly-set-as-team-makes-decision-on-open-bench-spot/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering made his Grapefruit League debut on Friday at BayCare Ballpark. His regular-season debut might have to wait a little longer.Kerkering got a late start to the spring due to a hamstring issue. He’ll pitch in a minor-league game on Monday, Philadelphia’s final day of big-league camp. It’s not clear if he’ll be ready for Opening Day on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-orion-kerkering-be-ready-for-opening-day/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-orion-kerkering-be-ready-for-opening-day/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Zach McCambley worked out with the Phillies pitchers on Saturday morning, playing catch with the group in the outfield of one of the diamonds at the Carpenter Complex. He’s been part of the big-league team all spring, wearing red training apparel and white pinstriped pants along with his tan Rawlings glove.But in just a few days, McCambley could end up trading in his Phillies gear and heading back to t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rule-5-pick-faces-unique-situation-as-team-nears-final-roster-decisions/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rule-5-pick-faces-unique-situation-as-team-nears-final-roster-decisions/ As the Phillies continue to sell off more and more advertisements to corporate sponsors inside Citizens Bank Park, fans are beginning to wonder when enough is enough. The news of the Phillies parting ways with the Harry the K’s namesake struck a nerve. The Independence Blue Cross jersey patch? It was jarring when first revealed, but fans have grown accustomed to MLB teams wearing sponsored jersey patches. Renaming the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/in-gutting-harry-the-ks-phillies-risk-alienating-fans-by-continually-choosing-corporate-sponsors-over-tradition/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/in-gutting-harry-the-ks-phillies-risk-alienating-fans-by-continually-choosing-corporate-sponsors-over-tradition/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Orion Kerkering’s first Grapefruit League outing of the spring was a mixed bag. He allowed one run on two hits and walked one batter. His defense helped him out. He had one strikeout. He threw 96 mph. Most importantly, he was out there.“He was fine,” manager Rob Thomson said after the Phillies tied the Tigers, 4-4, on Friday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark. “I t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-the-one-thing-missing-from-orion-kerkerings-grapefruit-league-debut-justin-crawford-triples-off-skubal/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-the-one-thing-missing-from-orion-kerkerings-grapefruit-league-debut-justin-crawford-triples-off-skubal/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez looked into the stands at BayCare Ballpark on Friday afternoon and waved. It’s something he does whenever his fiancee, Kaimary, and his young son, also named Cristopher, come to watch him pitch. “Anytime that you see me waving up there, it’s to say hi to my family,” Sánchez said.They can expect another greeting on M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-amped-for-opening-day-honor-as-phillies-set-starting-rotation/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-amped-for-opening-day-honor-as-phillies-set-starting-rotation/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The matchup is set for Opening Day.Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, a rising star over the past few seasons, willmake the first Opening Day start of his career when the Phillies take on the Texas Rangers next Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, as announced by Major League Baseball on Friday. He’ll face right-hander Nathan Eovaldi in the interleague contest at 4:15]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-to-start-on-opening-day-for-phillies/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-to-start-on-opening-day-for-phillies/ New food items are coming to the concession stands at Citizens Bank Park.
Highlights include a “Phootlong” hot dog, a Bulls BBQ sampler platter and three new player-inspired menu items with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charitable causes.
Here are a few of the new food offerings courtesy of the Phillies and Aramark Sports & Entertainmen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-new-cbp-food-items-for-2026-season/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-new-cbp-food-items-for-2026-season/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper got that similar feeling on Tuesday night as he rounded the bases at Miami’s loanDepot Park, tying the gold-medal game of the World Baseball Classic in the eighth inning against Venezuela with a home run to center field. He soaked in the moment, then celebrated into the on-field television camera at home plate.It felt a lot like that go-ahead home run in the 2022 National League Champio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-whats-next-for-bryce-harper-after-wbc-star-talks-approach-goals-for-2026/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-whats-next-for-bryce-harper-after-wbc-star-talks-approach-goals-for-2026/ After 22 seasons, there will no longer be a concession stand inside Citizens Bank Park named after legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas.
Harry’s the K’s below the scoreboard in left field has been renamed the Ghost Energy Deck, the Phillies announced on Thursday in a press release. The new area formerly known as Harry the K’s is now sponsored by the lifestyle brand Ghost, which is best known for its line o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-abandoning-harry-the-ks-namesake-for-corporate-sponsorship/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-abandoning-harry-the-ks-namesake-for-corporate-sponsorship/ Phillies Injury Updates
RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome)Status: Will miss Opening DayPhillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025. He has not pitched in a game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Wheeler will pitch in a mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-to-take-next-step-toward-return-orion-kerkering-to-appear-in-big-league-spring-game/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-to-take-next-step-toward-return-orion-kerkering-to-appear-in-big-league-spring-game/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Fresh off his dramatic championship-game home run and a silver-medal finish at the World Baseball Classic, Bryce Harper returned to Phillies camp on Thursday morning with plenty of thoughts on his Team USA experience.Harper, once a rising phenom who represented the United States in international tournaments as a teenager, relished his chance to rep the red, white]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-pushes-back-on-criticism-of-team-usa-in-wbc-shares-hopes-for-2028-olympics/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-pushes-back-on-criticism-of-team-usa-in-wbc-shares-hopes-for-2028-olympics/ In case you missed it, Phillies Nation ranked its top 10 Phillies players heading into the 2026 season.
Not all worthy players were included on the list. Who have we underestimated?
Phillies Nation staff writers, Destiny Lugardo, Ty Daubert, Nathan Ackerman and Bailey Digh, all ranked the top 10 Phillies players heading into 2026 based on a combination of who we think will have the best year and the track record of the pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/players-we-snubbed-on-our-top-10-phillies-of-2026-list/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/players-we-snubbed-on-our-top-10-phillies-of-2026-list/ Bryce Harper stepped to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning of Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic championship game having left a lot to be desired. Team USA’s first baseman entered the contest against Team Venezuela 4-for-24 with one double, one RBI and no signature moment. But “The Showman” finally showed up when it mattered most.With USA down]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harpers-late-home-run-not-enough-as-usa-falls-to-venezuela-in-world-baseball-classic-final/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harpers-late-home-run-not-enough-as-usa-falls-to-venezuela-in-world-baseball-classic-final/ Here’s Phillies Nation’s list of Top 10 Phillies players heading into the 2026 season.This year’s list was voted on by four staff writers: Destiny Lugardo, Ty Daubert, Nathan Ackerman and Bailey Digh. We asked each voter to create their own list of the 10 Phillies who they think will have the best 2026 season, while also considering trac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-10-phillies-players-of-2026/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-10-phillies-players-of-2026/ It’s still technically spring training, but Aaron Nola was fantastic in his two starts for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. It should have Phillies fans dreaming about what a comeback season could look like.
Pitching on normal rest, Nola allowed only one run in four innings. He threw 59 pitches and topped out at 94 mph on his fastball. The curveball, his most frequently used pitch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nolas-wbc-performance-should-excite-phillies-fans/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nolas-wbc-performance-should-excite-phillies-fans/ Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has officially been suspended 80 games after failing a a performance-enhancing-drug test, Major League Baseball announced Monday.Rojas tested positive for Boldenone, a banned substance. The failed test will sideline him without pay until June 25. He was in competition for a spot on Philadelphia’s bench during spring training and was originally supposed to play for the Dom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-johan-rojas-suspended-80-games-after-failing-drug-test/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-johan-rojas-suspended-80-games-after-failing-drug-test/ Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola will start the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy on Monday night, according to Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Nola will take the mound as the Italian national team faces Venezuela on Monday night at Miami’s loanDepot Park for the right to face the United States in Tuesday’s championship game.
RHP Aaron Nola will start for Team Italy against Venezue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-to-start-world-baseball-classic-semifinal-for-italy/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-to-start-world-baseball-classic-semifinal-for-italy/ Team USA has advanced to the finals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in front of a packed house in loanDepot Park in Miami in what will go down as an instant classic.
The two most talented teams ever assembled played a game that lived up to the hype. The lineups were the selling point of the matchup, but as the old saying goes, good pitching always beats good hitting. Team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/team-usa-advances-to-wbc-finals-in-close-win-against-team-dominican-republic/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/team-usa-advances-to-wbc-finals-in-close-win-against-team-dominican-republic/ Phillies Injury Updates
RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome)Status: Will miss Opening DayPhillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025. He has not pitched in a game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.Wheeler will throw his first live batting practice session on Saturday, March]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-to-take-big-step-in-rehab/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-to-take-big-step-in-rehab/ Cristopher Sánchez redeemed himself in a big way on Friday night in Miami.
Pitching for Team Dominican Republic against Team Korea, Sánchez struck out eight over five shutout innings. The powerhouse Dominican lineup gave him plenty of run support, as the DR was up 7-0 through three innings. Team Dominican Republic won the game 10-0 in seven innings; Catcher Austin Wells secured the win on a three-r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-gem-sets-up-dream-matchup-in-wbc-semifinals/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-gem-sets-up-dream-matchup-in-wbc-semifinals/ Former second baseman Chase Utley, a 2008 World Series champion and one of the most beloved players in Philadelphia sports history, will be inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame this summer, the club announced on Thursday. A six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger, Utley was a crucial contributor during the best stretch the Phillies have ever produced as they won five National League East t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-to-join-phillies-wall-of-fame-in-2026/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-to-join-phillies-wall-of-fame-in-2026/ While the 2026 Phillies might be running it back with a lot of familiar and veteran talent, there will be at least something of a youth movement this upcoming season. Two prospects are in line to play significant roles as rookies in Philadelphia this year, and more could be on the way soon.Ahead of the start of the regular se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-top-15-phillies-prospects-spring-2026/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-top-15-phillies-prospects-spring-2026/ As if the stakes could not have been much higher for March, Aaron Nola had the fate of more than just 29 Team Italy teammates largely in his hands on Wednesday night.He had three more teammates — Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Brad Keller — depending on him, as did the rest of Team USA. Italy and Mexico’s pool play finale could have sent any two of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nola-dominates-for-italy-as-five-more-phillies-head-to-world-baseball-classic-knockout/Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nola-dominates-for-italy-as-five-more-phillies-head-to-world-baseball-classic-knockout/ In case you missed it, Team Italy pulled off a massive upset against Team USA on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. Down 8-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth, the U.S. cut the deficit to 8-6 in the bottom of the ninth, but failed to complete the comeback. Bryce Harper, representing the tying run in the bottom of the eighth as a pinch hitter, flew out to end the innin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-to-start-for-team-italy-in-game-with-massive-implications-for-multiple-teams/Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-to-start-for-team-italy-in-game-with-massive-implications-for-multiple-teams/ The Phillies on Tuesday made Jesús Luzardo’s five-year contract extension official.
The deal is for five years and worth a reported $135 million, per NBC Sports Philadelphia‘s Jim Salisbury. He will make $27 million per season from 2027 to 2031. Luzardo will make $11 million in 2026, his final season of arbitration eligibility. Luzardo was scheduled to become a free agent after the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/more-details-on-jess-luzardos-contract-extension/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/more-details-on-jess-luzardos-contract-extension/ Jesús Luzardo entered the offseason without a specific preference when it came to his contract status and his future. He knew he had only one more year on his deal, but the left-hander was not adamant about reaching an extension. He wanted to just let whatever happened come to him.But as his agent and the Phillies front office began negotiating a new deal, Luzardo was “thank]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-phillies-reach-contract-extension-at-perfect-time-for-lefty-starter/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-phillies-reach-contract-extension-at-perfect-time-for-lefty-starter/ Left-hander Jesús Luzardo secured a huge sum of cash and his future in Philadelphia on Monday, reportedly agreeing to a five-year, $135 million extension with the Phillies, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Luzardo showed a ton of promise while staying healthy in his first season with the team, and he was rewarded with one of the most lucr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-does-jess-luzardos-new-deal-stack-up-against-other-big-money-contracts-for-starting-pitchers-in-phillies-history/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-does-jess-luzardos-new-deal-stack-up-against-other-big-money-contracts-for-starting-pitchers-in-phillies-history/ The Phillies and Jesús Luzardo are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting. The deal begins in 2027. The deal is for five years and $135 million, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Luzardo, 28, was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the 2026 season.
Acquired via trade from the Miami Marlins last of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-sign-jess-luzardo-to-massive-extension/Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-sign-jess-luzardo-to-massive-extension/ Phillies Injury Updates
INF Aidan Miller (low back soreness)Status: Could miss start of the minor league seasonAidan Miller has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut in 2026.
He has not swung a bat in two weeks, manager Rob Thomson told reporters, including Grace Del Pizzo of On Pattison in Clearwater on Saturday, March 7. Miller traveled to Philadelphia on Friday, March 6 to visit with team doctors. Thomson]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-aidan-miller-reportedly-hasnt-swung-a-bat-in-two-weeks/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-aidan-miller-reportedly-hasnt-swung-a-bat-in-two-weeks/ Keep track of all of the latest updates pertaining to Phillies players participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic:
March 7: Schwarber hits long home run to take the lead for Team USA vs. Great Britain
Team USA struggled to get anything going against Team Great Britain. Then Kyle Schwarber came up to the plate.
Schwarber, who led off for Team USA in the second game of Pool B play in Houston, hit a g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-hits-big-home-run-for-team-usa/Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-hits-big-home-run-for-team-usa/ Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both in the World Baseball Classic. They played on Friday night against an (ostensibly) overmatched Brazil team. Edmundo Sosa is on Team Panama. He played on Friday, too.Dante Nori, who opened the Classic with Team Italy on Saturday, probably had very low odds to hit the first home run by a Phillie in this year’s tournament. If you bet]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dante-nori-homers-twice-for-team-italy-in-world-baseball-classic-opener/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dante-nori-homers-twice-for-team-italy-in-world-baseball-classic-opener/ Andrew Painter’s follow-up act to his scoreless 2026 spring debut was another scoreless outing, this one an inning longer against the Blue Jays. In three frames, he surrendered one hit (a single) and one walk — on four pitches to the game’s leadoff hitter, whom he promptly picked off.The line, though, was just fine. Painter didn’t record any strikeouts on Saturday. He threw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/painter-throws-three-scoreless-innings-with-three-whiffs-no-strikeouts/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/painter-throws-three-scoreless-innings-with-three-whiffs-no-strikeouts/ Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez made the first batter of his World Baseball Classic debut swing and miss at a third strike, but the ball skirted away from catcher Austin Wells and allowed Chase Dawson to reach first base. It was that kind of night for Sánchez, who struggled against Nicaragua in his first opportunity on this international stage.Sánchez allowed three runs (two earned) in 1 1/3 in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-struggles-in-world-baseball-classic-debut-but-dominican-republic-still-wins-big-in-opener/Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-struggles-in-world-baseball-classic-debut-but-dominican-republic-still-wins-big-in-opener/ Keep track of all of the latest updates pertaining to Phillies players participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic:
March 6: Where Harper, Schwarber are hitting in Team USA’s lineupTeam USA will open Pool B play on Friday, March 6 against Brazil in Houston.
Two star Phillies sluggers, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, will bat near the top of the star-studded lineup.
Harper will bat seco]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/where-harper-schwarber-are-hitting-in-the-lineup-for-team-usa/Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/where-harper-schwarber-are-hitting-in-the-lineup-for-team-usa/ Phillies ace Zack Wheeler hadn’t been too shy about his plans to retire once his contract is up at the end of next season. But based on his comments during an interview on SportsRadio 94 WIP on Thursday, there still might be a world where he pitches beyond 2027.“I never want to say never,” Wheeler said on WIP’s “Midday Show” with Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas. “But it’s still up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-zack-wheeler-set-on-retiring-after-next-year-its-still-up-in-the-air-phillies-ace-says-on-radio/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-zack-wheeler-set-on-retiring-after-next-year-its-still-up-in-the-air-phillies-ace-says-on-radio/ It’s a prove-it year for the Phillies.
After back-to-back National League East titles and defeats in the Division Series, the Phillies need to have success in October.
Before the postseason, the Phillies have a lot to accomplish in the regular season.A ton of individual players enter this season with a lot to prove. From Bryce Harper to Alec Bohm, here’s a look at the Phillies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillie-has-the-most-to-prove-in-2026/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillie-has-the-most-to-prove-in-2026/ Phillies manager and Ontario native Rob Thomson fell to his home country’s national team on Wednesday afternoon in Team Canada’s final stop before the World Baseball Classic. The Canadian club beat the Phillies, 5-3, in an exhibition game at BayCare Ballpark.Veteran starter Aaron Nola, who will pitch for Italy in the 2026 WBC, threw three scoreless innings with four strikeouts and Alec Bohm hit a home run for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wbc-roundup-phillies-lose-to-canada-kyle-schwarber-helps-team-usa-win-final-exhibition/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wbc-roundup-phillies-lose-to-canada-kyle-schwarber-helps-team-usa-win-final-exhibition/ Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper certainly looked the part as he donned a Team USA uniform in competitive action for the first time since he was a teenager on Tuesday afternoon. Batting second for the United States in an exhibition ahead of the World Baseball Classic, the left-handed hitter went 2-for-3 with two RBIs in a 15-1, 10-inning (Why not play another frame?) victory over the San Francisco Giants]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wbc-roundup-bryce-harper-garrett-stubbs-shine-in-pre-tournament-exhibitions/Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wbc-roundup-bryce-harper-garrett-stubbs-shine-in-pre-tournament-exhibitions/ Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has failed a test for performance enhancing drugs, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He is appealing the positive result. If his appeal is not successful, he will be suspended for the first 80 games of the regular season and will not be postseason eligible. Rojas, 24, was not in the Phillies lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.He was set to join Team Domin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/johan-rojas-to-appeal-failed-ped-test/Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/johan-rojas-to-appeal-failed-ped-test/ Andrew Painter’s 2026 spring debut went by without him breaking a sweat.Painter fired two scoreless innings against the Yankees on Sunday in Clearwater, needed just 20 pitches to do so. The second inning took him six pitches total with no hard contact in the air.Painter threw 13 four-seam fastballs, averaging 96.8 mph (higher in the second inning than in the first). Some of his struggles from a year ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-throws-two-perfect-innings-in-2026-spring-debut/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-throws-two-perfect-innings-in-2026-spring-debut/ It was his first start of the spring, but Cristopher Sánchez already looked like himself on Saturday in Dunedin.It’s good news for the Phillies, but moreso for his other team. Because their games next week will matter.In his first and last outing before the World Baseball Classic, Sánchez struck out four Blue Jays in two innings. He allowed tw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/snchez-punches-out-four-in-two-innings-harper-homers-in-wbc-tune-up/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/snchez-punches-out-four-in-two-innings-harper-homers-in-wbc-tune-up/ Phillies Injury Updates
INF Aidan Miller (low back soreness)Status: Day-to-dayAccording to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Saturday there’s “a little concern” over Phillies prospect Aidan Miller’s back soreness. Dombrowski reportedly said Miller experienced a setback in his recovery, and “nobody knows exactly” wha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-report-a-little-concern-with-aidan-millers-back-soreness/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-report-a-little-concern-with-aidan-millers-back-soreness/ Keep track of all of the latest updates pertaining to Phillies players participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic:
Feb: 28 — Latest on Phillies starters in the World Baseball Classic
Of the five pitchers in the projected Phillies Opening Day starting rotation, three will pitch in the World Baseball Classic. Cristopher Sánchez headlines the Dominican Republic’s pitc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/when-will-cristopher-snchez-aaron-nola-and-taijuan-walker-pitch-in-world-baseball-classic/Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/when-will-cristopher-snchez-aaron-nola-and-taijuan-walker-pitch-in-world-baseball-classic/ Phillies Injury Updates
RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome)
Status: Will miss Opening DayPhillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September. He has not pitched in a game since Aug. 15. His venous TOS diagnosis was announced on Aug. 23. Wheeler did not pitch in the 2025 postseason.Wheeler on February 26 threw his first bullpen session since]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-takes-huge-step-in-rehab-from-tos/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-zack-wheeler-takes-huge-step-in-rehab-from-tos/ Phillies players scheduled to compete in this year’s World Baseball Classic will leave the team on March 1 to join their respective clubs. The Phillies have 10 players in major league camp that will compete in the tournament, from big stars such as Bryce Harper and Cristopher Sánchez to prospects such as former first rounder Dante Nori.
Who are we most excited to see? There are plen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-are-we-most-excited-to-see-in-the-world-baseball-classic/Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-are-we-most-excited-to-see-in-the-world-baseball-classic/ CLEARWATER, Fla. – Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is not taking his success for granted. Coming off 56 home runs and a second-place finish in National League MVP voting, Schwarber is faced with the challenge of staying on top. Schwarber has lived many baseball lives. Drafted as a catcher, he hasn’t played a game at the position since 2017. He tore his ACL in his second major]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/after-career-year-kyle-schwarber-is-on-a-quest-to-be-a-complete-hitter/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/after-career-year-kyle-schwarber-is-on-a-quest-to-be-a-complete-hitter/ The Phillies are bringing back the Ballpark Pass for the 2026 season after selling passes for games in August and September last year.There are two different options for fans to choose from. The club is offering a Spring Pass for games in March and April and another one for September games. Tickets for both options are standing room only.The Spring Pass will come with tickets for all 15 games at Citi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-bring-ballpark-pass-back-for-spring-and-september/Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-bring-ballpark-pass-back-for-spring-and-september/ Changes are coming to Phillies television broadcasts.Mike Schmidt, a part-time Phillies broadcaster since 2014, has chosen not to return this year. The network also eliminated the sideline reporter position, meaning Taryn Hatcher won’t be back.
Alexandra Matcham, the vice president of content for NBC Sports Philadelphia, said in an interview with the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nbc-sports-philadelphia-executive-explains-decision-to-let-go-of-taryn-hatcher/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nbc-sports-philadelphia-executive-explains-decision-to-let-go-of-taryn-hatcher/ No more Sundays with Schmidt.
Mike Schmidt won’t be back on Phillies television broadcasts this year, Tom McCarthy confirmed on X over the weekend. McCarthy said that it was Schmidt’s decision to step away from broadcasting, and that he still plans on participating in team-related events this year.Schmidt, 76, was a part-time member of the Phillies television broadcast crew for 12 seasons. Sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mike-schmidt-wont-return-to-phillies-broadcast-booth-in-2026/Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mike-schmidt-wont-return-to-phillies-broadcast-booth-in-2026/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies lineup will once again feature many familiar faces.
The Phillies are turning over roughly 23% of plate appearances taken from 2025 to 2026. That number is actually significantly up compared to last season, when the Phillies turned over only 7% of their plate appearances from 2024 to 2025.
Outfielders Justin Crawford and Adolis García are the two big additions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/qampa-with-phillies-hitting-coach-kevin-long-crawford-garciacutea-harper-and-managing-platoons/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/qampa-with-phillies-hitting-coach-kevin-long-crawford-garciacutea-harper-and-managing-platoons/ Phillies Injury Updates
INF Aidan Miller (low back soreness)Status: Receiving treatment
Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller is dealing with low back soreness, per Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has not played in the Phillies’ first two Grapefruit League games.In an interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia during the Feb. 22 Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Bryce Harper revealed that Miller was dealing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-aidan-miller-dealing-with-back-soreness/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-aidan-miller-dealing-with-back-soreness/ Former Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins is signing with Cleveland.
He was spotted in the Guardians clubhouse on Sunday morning, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He signed a minor league contract with the team. Per Meisel, the deal is worth $1.5 million if he is on the major league roster.
Hoskins, 32, was one of the better free agents remaining on the market. He spent the last two seasons with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/guardians-to-sign-rhys-hoskins-to-minor-league-deal/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/guardians-to-sign-rhys-hoskins-to-minor-league-deal/ NBC Sports Philadelphia has eliminated its sideline reporter role, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Rob Tornoe, meaning Taryn Hatcher will not be part of the channel’s Phillies broadcasts in 2026. Tornoe reports Hatcher’s contract with the network expired at the end of 2025 and was not renewed.Hatcher had become a staple of NBCSP’s Phillies hom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nbc-sports-philadelphia-reportedly-eliminates-phillies-sideline-reporter-role/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nbc-sports-philadelphia-reportedly-eliminates-phillies-sideline-reporter-role/ Quite a few Phillies players and prospects will be taking a break from spring training for the World Baseball Classic in March. With three representatives, Team USA has the biggest Phillies cohort.Surely Trea Turner, whose five-homer, 9-for-23, 1.483 OPS WBC earned him the “Captain America” moniker in 2023, is one of them, right?Right?
“Something I want]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/over-a-dozen-phillies-are-in-the-world-baseball-classic-why-not-trea-turner/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/over-a-dozen-phillies-are-in-the-world-baseball-classic-why-not-trea-turner/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies are slowly ramping up, with live batting practice sessions continuing Wednesday at BayCare Ballpark.
Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, and Andrew Painter all threw to hitters. The opposing hitters mostly consisted of non-roster invitees, with Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas being the only exceptions. The bigger names, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, all partici]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-luzardos-impression-injury-updates-and-starters-for-first-grapefruit-league-games/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-luzardos-impression-injury-updates-and-starters-for-first-grapefruit-league-games/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Shane Victorino reached out to Justin Crawford. The two-time Phillies All-Star center fielder was a guest instructor during Crawford’s first big league camp last year. The two Las Vegas natives met up in December for batting practice.
“He throws good BP,” Crawford said. “He has a lot of gems and dimes that he was dropping in to me.”The Phillie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-pair-of-new-faces-in-outfield-represent-biggest-change-in-phillies-lineup/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-pair-of-new-faces-in-outfield-represent-biggest-change-in-phillies-lineup/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — A significant rule change is coming to MLB this season.
Teams will now be allowed to challenge balls and strikes. The catcher, pitcher and hitter are all eligible to challenge. Teams get two challenges per game. If the challenge is successful, the team gets to retain it. Umpires will still call balls and strikes behind the plate. A player will tap the top of their head after]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-gearing-up-for-abs-challenge-system/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-gearing-up-for-abs-challenge-system/ — This story has been updated with additional broadcast information released by the Phillies.Phillies games, at least ones that don’t count in the standings, are almost here, and the team has released a local broadcast schedule for fans, viewers and listeners who want to keep up with spring training from back home in the Philadelphia market.The club’s first exhibition game of 2026 will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2026-spring-training-tv-radio-broadcast-schedule-how-to-watch-listen-in-philadelphia-market/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2026-spring-training-tv-radio-broadcast-schedule-how-to-watch-listen-in-philadelphia-market/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Last April, Bryce Harper called critics of the Los Angeles Dodgers “losers.”
When asked once again about what he thought of the back-to-back World Series champions and the biggest spenders in the sport, Harper remained effusive in his praise.
“I love what the Dodgers do, obviously,” Harper said on Sunday. “I mean, they pay the mon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harpers-most-interesting-comments-were-about-the-dodgers/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harpers-most-interesting-comments-were-about-the-dodgers/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The cleanup spot has been a problem for the Phillies, and Bryce Harper knows it.
In a 15-minute interview with reporters in Clearwater on Sunday morning, the topic of lineup construction, protection and Harper’s tendency to chase all came up.
Who is hitting behind him, according to Harper, matters when it comes to getting more pitches in the strike zone.“I t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-not-happy-with-phillies-cleanup-spot-production/Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-not-happy-with-phillies-cleanup-spot-production/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Few Phillies this offseason had as much fun as Edmundo Sosa.
He and Cristopher Sánchez flew to Northern Italy in early November for Jesús Luzardo’s wedding along Lake Como, then embarked on a multi-week European vacation with stops in Santorini, Greece and Paris, France. The highlight for Sosa? Seeing an Atlético Madrid match.
“It wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/valuable-phillies-utility-man-edmundo-sosa-entering-walk-year-were-very-happy-in-philly/Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/valuable-phillies-utility-man-edmundo-sosa-entering-walk-year-were-very-happy-in-philly/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Less than 48 hours after his release, Nick Castellanos has found a new home.
He has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. San Diego will pay Castellanos the prorated league minimum salary of $780,000. The Phillies owe him $20 million for the final year of his five-year, $100 million contract, minus the prorated league minimum salary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-nick-castellanos-to-sign-with-padres/Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-nick-castellanos-to-sign-with-padres/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Kyle Schwarber smiled as he recalled his stressful journey to Atlanta in early January to watch his Indiana Hoosiers play in the Peach Bowl. He was invited to join the team for the coin toss as an honorary captain. As his flight the day of the game out of Dayton, Ohio was delayed due to mechanical issues, Schwarber opened Google Maps. He turned to his broth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-rob-thomson-react-to-nick-castellanos-release-it-is-what-it-is/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-rob-thomson-react-to-nick-castellanos-release-it-is-what-it-is/ Dave Dombrowski locked eyes with his newest big-name acquisition and nodded as he sat in front of a microphone at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. Just two days prior, the Phillies president of baseball operations held a similar press conference to introduce the newly signed Kyle Schwarber, and on March 23, 2022, Dombrowski was ready to talk about the addition of another slugger to cap off his high-sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-and-the-phillies-seemed-like-a-perfect-match-the-investment-did-not-pay-off/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-and-the-phillies-seemed-like-a-perfect-match-the-investment-did-not-pay-off/ The mechanism of Nick Castellanos’ departure from the Phillies came as no surprise. The timeline, that it got to this point this late, was slightly unexpected.As late as Thursday morning, Castellanos was technically a member of the team. The Phillies tried all winter to trade Castellanos for even a couple million, or a few hundred thousand, dollars of salary relief. President of baseball operatio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-explains-why-nick-castellanos-resolution-took-so-long-its-an-obligation-to-do-whatever-we-can/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-explains-why-nick-castellanos-resolution-took-so-long-its-an-obligation-to-do-whatever-we-can/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The day is finally here: Outfielder Nick Castellanos has been released. A “change of scenery” was necessary for both sides. The Phillies spent most of this offseason trying to trade Castellanos in an attempt to save a very small portion of the $20 million remaining on his contract. Castellanos is now free to go elsewhere. He will make $20 million in 2026.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/full-transcript-of-dave-dombrowskis-interview-with-reporters-after-nick-castellanos-release/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/full-transcript-of-dave-dombrowskis-interview-with-reporters-after-nick-castellanos-release/ Nick Castellanos’ time with the Phillies is officially over. The outfielder was released by the team.
This comes as no surprise as Castellanos, 33, was not expected to return to the Phillies for the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract. The signing of right fielder Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million deal in December solidified that. The Phillies tried to find a trade partner fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-nick-castellanos/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-nick-castellanos/ Phillies Injury Updates
OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. (knee soreness)Status: Grapefruit League debut likely delayed
Phillies outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. is dealing with soreness in both knees, particularly the left knee. He is cleared to swing and throw, but Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Rincones likely won’t play in Grapefruit League games until the middle of the schedule. Rincones, who slugged 18 home]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-gabriel-rincones-jr-dealing-with-knee-soreness/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injury-updates-gabriel-rincones-jr-dealing-with-knee-soreness/ Pitchers and catchers reported to sunny Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday morning to officially start Phillies camp, while the rest of the roster will make its way to the Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark by Monday to really get things rolling with the first full-team workout.Of course, spring training doesn’t mean a whole lot for a team that has championship-or-bust expectations, and these same-look Phillies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/five-non-roster-invitees-to-watch-at-phillies-spring-training/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/five-non-roster-invitees-to-watch-at-phillies-spring-training/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-dealing-with-hamstring-issue-though-concern-seems-low/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-dealing-with-hamstring-issue-though-concern-seems-low/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Zack Wheeler knows he won’t be ready for Opening Day, but his goal is be back not long after that.
Wheeler, 35, is in the latter stages of his rehab from venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The injury kept him out for the 2025 postseason. He has not pitched in a game since Aug. 15 He played catch during the team’s first official spring training workout for pitchers and catchers. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-working-his-way-back-to-top-after-tos-surgery-latest-on-the-aces-rehab/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-working-his-way-back-to-top-after-tos-surgery-latest-on-the-aces-rehab/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — As spring training nears, let’s wrap up the Phillies’ offseason.
The club accomplished its two main goals heading into the winter in re-signing Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. There is more to the story than that, as the Phillies contemplated a pivot to Bo Bichette that would have led to significant roster changes. The Phillies nearly landed Bich]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/final-phillies-offseason-thoughts-as-camp-opens/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/final-phillies-offseason-thoughts-as-camp-opens/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, Feb. 9: Lauber: Phillies talking to ‘two or three’ teams about Nick CastellanosNick Castellanos will not be a Philadelphia Phillie in 2026, and the club is doing everything it can to move the veteran outfielder before Spring Training begins. Ideally, the Phillies can trade Castella]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-talking-to-multiple-teams-about-nick-castellanos/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-talking-to-multiple-teams-about-nick-castellanos/ Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski hasn’t been shy about wanting to facilitate a “change of scenery” for Nick Castellanos this offseason. So as the club prepares for the sunsets and palm trees of Clearwater, Florida, it still expects to do so without the presence of the veteran outfielder.“We continue to talk to clubs about that,&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-doing-everything-we-can-to-move-nick-castellanos-before-start-of-spring-training/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-doing-everything-we-can-to-move-nick-castellanos-before-start-of-spring-training/ 1 Ticket in Section 115 for the Phillies-Marlins Game1 Parking Pass2 Cocktails at Fre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/meet-shane-victorino-at-spring-training-in-clearwater/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/meet-shane-victorino-at-spring-training-in-clearwater/ The Phillies are re-signing righty veteran reliever Lou Trivino, according to a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. It’s a minor league deal with an invite to MLB spring training.Trivino wrapped up his 2025 season with the Phillies after signing a minor league deal in early August. Off a strong stint with the IronPigs, he debuted for the Phillies on Aug. 27, enjoyi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-bringing-back-veteran-reliever-lou-trivino-on-minor-league-deal/Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-bringing-back-veteran-reliever-lou-trivino-on-minor-league-deal/ Rob Thomson, if you’re listening, hear us out on our ideal Opening Day lineups.Justin Crawford in center field and Adolis García in right field likely represent the only personnel changes from the 2025 Opening Day lineup against the Washington Nationals. Trea Turner opened the season as the leadoff hitter, with Bryce Harper hitting behind him and Kyle Schwarber batting cleanup.
Assuming]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/our-ideal-phillies-opening-day-lineups/Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/our-ideal-phillies-opening-day-lineups/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Friday, Feb. 6: Gelb: Teams called on Kerkering, Phillies ‘not interested’The immediate question on the night of Oct. 9, 2025 was how Orion Kerkering could come back from that while remaining in Philadelphia. A few teams may have wondered if the Phillies had the same question.The offseason]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-reportedly-heard-interest-in-orion-kerkering/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-reportedly-heard-interest-in-orion-kerkering/ Phillies Nation is looking for a social media graphics and video intern for the 2026 season. Prospective candidates will be contacted in late February for a virtual interview.Interns Must Have:Ability to edit social media graphics and videos.Ability to follow directions.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely matter.
Regular access to computer and internet.
A passion for covering Phillies baseball.R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-social-media-internship-application/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-social-media-internship-application/ Phillies Nation is offering a Lehigh Valley IronPigs beat reporter internship for the 2026 season. Prospective candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview by the end of February.
Interns Must Have:Strong writing, reporting and interviewing skills.Regular access to computer and internet.
Ability to travel to and work regularly at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pa. We will consider applicants who pref]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-lehigh-valley-ironpigs-beat-reporter-internship-application/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-lehigh-valley-ironpigs-beat-reporter-internship-application/ Phillies Nation is hiring writing interns for the 2026 season. Apply using the form down below if you are interested. Prospective candidates will be contacted at the end of February for a virtual interview.Interns Must Have:Strong writing skills.Regular access to computer and internet.A passion for covering Phillies baseball.
Responsibilities Include:
Writing game recaps, highlight articles, news]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-writing-internship-application/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-writing-internship-application/ Reliever Daniel Robert will return to the Phillies organization for the 2026, according to a Tuesday morning report.Robert will sign a minor-league deal with Philadelphia, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The right-hander will have an invite to big-league spring training.The 31-year-old Robert was acquired by the Phillies last season in a trade with the Texas Rangers, and he had a 4.15 ERA in 15]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-re-sign-reliever-daniel-robert-to-minor-league-deal-per-report/Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-re-sign-reliever-daniel-robert-to-minor-league-deal-per-report/ The Phillies have next to no depth in the department that served as their primary strength from 2022-2025: starting pitching.Pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater in less than two weeks, and as of now, the Phils have three locked-in starters — Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo and Aaron Nola — and two question marks in Taijuan Walker and Andrew Painter.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-phillies-be-able-to-find-the-starting-pitching-depth-they-need/Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-phillies-be-able-to-find-the-starting-pitching-depth-they-need/ The Phillies have signed former Mariners and Rangers utility man Dylan Moore to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. He can make up to $3.25 million if he’s in the majors in 2026.
Moore, 33, has played all around the diamond throughout his career. He’ll likely slot into a similar role Weston Wilson occupied in 2025]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-dylan-moore-to-minor-league-contract/Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-dylan-moore-to-minor-league-contract/ Former Phillie David Robertson has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.
“I’ve decided it’s time for me to hang up my spikes and retire from the game I’ve loved for as long as I can remember,” Robertson wrote in a statement posted to his X account. “Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed possible over the last 19 seasons. From winning a World Series, to pitching in an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/david-robertson-announces-retirement/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/david-robertson-announces-retirement/ Here’s part 2 of Phillies Nation’s mailbag with Destiny Lugardo and Ty Daubert. Thank you again for submitting your offseason questions and concerns on social media.
– Only time will tell but I see the recovery of Zack Wheeler and his ability to be healthy and pitch as a number one starter as the biggest concern? I think the season will hinge on him coming back strong. –  Barry Miller o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-mailbag-pt-2-zack-wheeler-pitching-depth-aidan-miller-and-more/Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-mailbag-pt-2-zack-wheeler-pitching-depth-aidan-miller-and-more/ The Phillies won’t play meaningful baseball as a collective unit until March 26, but fans don’t have to wait that long to see some of the individuals take the field on a pretty big stage in its own right. The World Baseball Classic begins on March 5 — the day after the Phillies host Team Canada in Clearwater — and the Phillies are sending quite a few]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/these-are-the-phillies-who-have-committed-to-the-world-baseball-classic/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/these-are-the-phillies-who-have-committed-to-the-world-baseball-classic/ Here’s part 1 of Phillies Nation’s offseason mailbag. Thank you for submitting your Phillies offseason questions and concerns through our social media channels.
This is a genuine question. At what point is the team not “running it back”? What is considered significant enough change? Still looking forward to the season, but feeling less enthusiastic in general. &n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-mailbag-pt-1-castellanos-harper-bader-third-base-and-running-it-back/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-mailbag-pt-1-castellanos-harper-bader-third-base-and-running-it-back/ A trio of Phillies first round picks could all debut in 2026. Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford are locks to play in the majors this year. Both will likely crack the Opening Day roster.
Aidan Miller, considered by some to be a top 10 prospect in baseball, could push his way onto the roster later down the road. 2022 third-round pick Gabriel Rincones Jr. could also factor into the outfield mix.
Whic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-prospect-will-make-the-biggest-impact-in-2026/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-prospect-will-make-the-biggest-impact-in-2026/ Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will pitch for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to ESPN’s Enrique Rojas.
Sánchez, 29, expressed interest in pitching in the WBC, but had to go through an approval process with the Phillies in order to be cleared to participate. He’ll join a Dominican team that’s loaded with star position players, but short on pit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-to-pitch-for-dominican-republic-in-wbc/Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-to-pitch-for-dominican-republic-in-wbc/ Harrison Bader has found a landing spot in San Francisco.
The former Phillies outfielder has agreed to a deal with the Giants, per multiple reports. He did not get the reported three years he was looking for, but he did get a slight raise at $10.25 million per season over two years.
Getting multiple years was important to Bader after signing one-year deals in each of the last two offseasons. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/harrison-bader-on-not-re-signing-with-the-phillies-why-im-not-with-them-i-dont-know/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/harrison-bader-on-not-re-signing-with-the-phillies-why-im-not-with-them-i-dont-know/ After the Phillies officially announced the signing of Adolis García to his one-year, $10 million deal on Dec. 16, Dave Dombrowski, Philadelphia’s president of baseball operations, indicated that the club has its three main outfielders for the 2026 season. García was added to play right field with the Phillies planning to part ways with Nick Castellanos. Brandon Marsh will r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/would-phillies-have-been-better-off-with-harrison-bader-instead-of-adolis-garca/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/would-phillies-have-been-better-off-with-harrison-bader-instead-of-adolis-garca/ After half a season with the Phillies, Harrison Bader is headed elsewhere in free agency. He is reportedly signing a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The deal is worth $20.5, with $500,000 in incentives, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Bader slashed a career-best .277/.347/.449 in his age-30/31 season in 2025.
Bader c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/harrison-bader-to-sign-with-san-francisco-giants/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/harrison-bader-to-sign-with-san-francisco-giants/ The Phillies are inviting 27 non-roster players to Spring Training this year, the team announced on Friday. Headlining the list are top prospects outfielder Justin Crawford and infielder Aidan Miller.Crawford is the frontrunner to be the Phillies’ opening day centerfielder. A career .322 hitter in the minor leagues, Crawford comes with question marks; he hits the ball on the groun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-spring-training-non-roster-invitees/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-spring-training-non-roster-invitees/ A familiar name will be in camp with the Phillies this spring.
Left-hander Tim Mayza was re-signed to a minor league contract, according to Steve Potter.The former Blue Jays and Yankees pitcher was claimed off waivers by the Phillies in September from the Pirates, appearing in eight games and posting a 4.91 ERA. Mayza was included on the postseason roster for the Division Series against the Dodgers, but d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-re-sign-tim-mayza-to-minor-league-deal-lose-weston-wilson-to-waivers/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-re-sign-tim-mayza-to-minor-league-deal-lose-weston-wilson-to-waivers/ Upon trading for a 27-year-old catcher from the Miami Marlins in early February 2019, former Phillies general manager Matt Klentak famously said the following when asked about extending J.T. Realmuto: “I think it’s a good idea to date the person before you ask them to marry you.”It’s a good point. Generally, compared to the alternative, that sets th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opinion-jt-realmuto-and-the-phillies-will-move-on-together-but-right-now-its-at-least-a-little-awkward/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opinion-jt-realmuto-and-the-phillies-will-move-on-together-but-right-now-its-at-least-a-little-awkward/ Even after swooping in at the last minute to steal Bo Bichette from the Phillies, then trading for Luis Robert Jr., the Mets still had a glaring hole for 2026. With yet more activity on Wednesday, they addressed it in a big way.They traded for ace Freddy Peralta, sending prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the Brewers for Peralta and Tobias Myers. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report those first three players’ involvement in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-stay-active-bolster-rotation-with-freddy-peralta/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-stay-active-bolster-rotation-with-freddy-peralta/ CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Veteran right-hander Aaron Nola will represent Italy in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced on Wednesday night at the annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cherry Hill, N.J.Nola, 32, was born and raised in the United States but has Italian heritage. He had a 6.01 ERA in 17 starts in 2025 as he]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-starter-aaron-nola-to-pitch-for-team-italy-in-2026-world-baseball-classic/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-starter-aaron-nola-to-pitch-for-team-italy-in-2026-world-baseball-classic/ PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez’s status for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is still up in the air, as the Phillies have not yet given the starting pitcher the OK to play for the Dominican Republic.“Obviously, there’s a lot of speculation on that right now,” Sánchez said through an interpreter on Tuesday inside the Phillies’ clubhous]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-cristopher-snchez-pitch-in-the-world-baseball-classic-the-lefty-is-waiting-for-an-answer-from-the-phillies/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-cristopher-snchez-pitch-in-the-world-baseball-classic-the-lefty-is-waiting-for-an-answer-from-the-phillies/ Chase Utley appeared on 59.1% of 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballots, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday. Utley’s percentage led the group of six former Phillies who appeared on the ballot.The other former Phillies who appeared on the ballot were Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels, Bobby Abreu, Howie Kendrick and Hunter Pence.Rol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-leads-former-phillies-in-2026-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-voting/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-leads-former-phillies-in-2026-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-voting/ It took a long time, but catcher J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a new three-year deal. The deal was made official early Tuesday morning. Realmuto waited out the market and got what he wanted: three years, an average annual value of $15 million per season and a return to the place he never really wanted to leave.But the plans were very close to changing. The Phillies wanted Bo Bichette, and Realmuto k]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/details-on-jt-realmutos-contract-with-phillies-incentives/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/details-on-jt-realmutos-contract-with-phillies-incentives/ A deal is never done until there’s a signature on the dotted line. Just ask Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.Speaking to reporters via Zoom on Tuesday morning, Dombrowski admitted that, in the team’s estimation, the Phillies were “very close” to an agreement with two-time All-Star infielder Bo Bichette last week and thought they’d end up sig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-didnt-have-done-deal-but-thought-they-were-very-close-to-signing-bo-bichette-its-a-gut-punch/Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-didnt-have-done-deal-but-thought-they-were-very-close-to-signing-bo-bichette-its-a-gut-punch/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Saturday, Jan. 17: Alec Bohm trade reportedly ‘unlikely’ with Bichette heading to New York
Bo Bichette signing with the Phillies would have kickstarted some serious roster turnover, with Alec Bohm’s name perhaps toward the top of the list of likely departures. With Bichette instead heading to New Yor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-alec-bohm-trade-reportedly-unlikely-after-bo-bichette-miss/Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-alec-bohm-trade-reportedly-unlikely-after-bo-bichette-miss/ It took some time, but J.T. Realmuto will return for an eighth season with the Phillies. He is reportedly close to a deal to re-sign with the Phillies, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It’s a three-year, $45 million deal with a chance to get as high as $60 million, per Robert Murray of FanSided.
His free agency was complicated. The Phillies reportedly had an offer on the table in December. Realmuto and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-re-sign-jt-realmuto/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-re-sign-jt-realmuto/ The Phillies came in second in the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. The New York Mets swooped in at the last minute and reportedly signed him to a three-year deal worth $126 million with no deferrals and opt-out clauses in years one and two. Bichette will play third base for the Mets.
The Phillies, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, agreed to Bichette’s request for a seven-year, $200 million dea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-offer-to-bo-bichette-revealed/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-offer-to-bo-bichette-revealed/ Two-time All-Star infielder Bo Bichette is heading to the National League East. It just won’t be with the Phillies.Bichette will sign a three-year deal with the New York Mets, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The contract will be worth $126 million, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, with opt-out clauses after the first two seasons.The former Blue Jay has a career .806 OPS with 111 home runs in seven se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-bo-bichette-to-sign-with-mets-as-phillies-miss-out-on-all-star-infielder/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-bo-bichette-to-sign-with-mets-as-phillies-miss-out-on-all-star-infielder/ If you’re a Phillies fan with your heart set on Bo Bichette, well, there’s some good news and bad news.The good news is that Boston’s $130 million signing of former Phillie Ranger Suarez may have taken the Red Sox completely out of the running for Bichette, who seems likely to command a contract in the vicinity of $200 million over eight years. Willy Adames, an inferior player,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-competition-for-bo-bichette-should-intensify-after-kyle-tucker-signing/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-competition-for-bo-bichette-should-intensify-after-kyle-tucker-signing/ New Phillies reliever Brad Keller will suit up for Team USA this spring.Keller will represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA announced Friday. The United States will begin tournament play against Brazil on March 6 at Houston’s Daikin Park.
This bullpen >>>Brad Keller will pitch #ForGlory at the World Baseball Classic in March! pic.twitter.com/qSDHnslYxM— USA Baseball]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reliever-brad-keller-joins-team-usa-for-2026-world-baseball-classic/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reliever-brad-keller-joins-team-usa-for-2026-world-baseball-classic/ Kyle Tucker has made his decision. The outfielder is heading to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a short-term deal, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan added that the deal has opt outs after the second and third years. There’s no word yet on whether or not the deal includes significant deferrals. The Dodgers are known to shell out big contracts with massive amounts of differed money.
The top player on the free agen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-tucker-to-sign-with-dodgers/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-tucker-to-sign-with-dodgers/ Former Phillies and Angels pitcher Hans Crouse has an agreement on a minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles, a source told Phillies Nation on Thursday. He’ll be a non-roster invitee to spring training.The right-hander was acquired by the Phillies in 2021 when the team flipped former top prospect Spencer Howard and two minor leaguers for closer Ian Kennedy and starter Kyle Gibson. Crouse was also sent to the Phillies in the trade and made two big-league starts later]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/source-former-phillies-prospect-to-sign-nri-deal-with-os/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/source-former-phillies-prospect-to-sign-nri-deal-with-os/ The Phillies will get a draft pick back as compensation for Ranger Suárez’s departure.
Suárez, who reportedly signed a five-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, rejected a $22.05 million qualifying offer from the Phillies earlier this offseason. As a luxury tax payer, the Phillies will receive a compensatory draft pick after the fourt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-receive-draft-compensation-for-ranger-surez-signing/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-receive-draft-compensation-for-ranger-surez-signing/ Ranger Suárez has finally landed with a new team. He has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox, per a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal is worth five years, $130 million, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The deal also includes no opt-outs and no deferrals.
One of the longest-tenured Phillies is moving on. Suárez, 30, made his MLB debut in 2018]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-to-sign-with-red-sox/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-to-sign-with-red-sox/ Was the 2025 Phillies season one to remember? Maybe that depends on perspective, as the club won the National League East before falling in the NL Division Series for the second year in a row.But for anyone who wants to relive the campaign, they’ll have the opportunity starting Wednesday night when the team’s annual video yearbook premieres on the Phillies’ YouTube channel. Pitcher Jes&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-video-yearbook-to-premiere-on-wednesday/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-video-yearbook-to-premiere-on-wednesday/ The Phillies on Tuesday announced that they acquired right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto. Shugart, 29, pitched out of the bullpen for the Pirates last season, posting a 3.40 ERA in 35 games. He has one minor league option remaining. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Pirates. Loreto, 18, wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-acquire-reliever-chase-shugart-from-pirates/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-acquire-reliever-chase-shugart-from-pirates/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Jan. 13: Updates on Phillies meeting with Bo BichetteThe Phillies met with free agent infielder Bo Bichette in a Zoom meeting on Monday. The meeting went “very well,” according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, “both parties emerged with o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-phillies-meeting-with-bo-bichette/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-phillies-meeting-with-bo-bichette/ The Phillies, known to be star hunters in free agency, are once again in play for a big name. There’s been plenty of buzz about the club’s interest in Bo Bichette, with The Athletic’s Matt Gelb first reporting that Philadelphia will meet with the former Blue Jays shortstop and the New York Post’s Jon Heyman noting that it will take place on Monday.Bichette would be a significant ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-phillies-sign-bo-bichette-trading-these-two-infielders-could-be-better-than-moving-off-alec-bohm/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-phillies-sign-bo-bichette-trading-these-two-infielders-could-be-better-than-moving-off-alec-bohm/ Just as Chicago was mounting a move that could have a significant impact on Philadelphia’s pursuit of a Super Bowl, Chicago made a move that could have a significant impact on Philadelphia’s pursuit of a superstar.Right as the Bears were beginning their Wild Card comeback over the Packers, reports (first among them the New York Post’s Jon Heyman) emerged that Alex Bregman agreed to a five-year, $175 mi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-alex-bregman-to-the-chicago-cubs-might-mean-for-the-phillies-bo-bichette-pursuit/Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-alex-bregman-to-the-chicago-cubs-might-mean-for-the-phillies-bo-bichette-pursuit/ Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. MLB said Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a synthetic anabolic steroid, according to The Athletic’s Jayson Stark.Kepler, currently a free agent, appeared in 127 games for the Phillies last year. Signed to a one-year deal with the hopes of having a bounce-back ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-outfielder-max-kepler-suspended-by-major-league-baseball/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-outfielder-max-kepler-suspended-by-major-league-baseball/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Friday, Jan. 9: The latest on  Bo Bichette, J.T. Realmuto and Alex BregmanVarious reports have come out about the Phillies’ standing in the market for position players. The big news is that the Phillies are meeting with free agent infielder Bo Bichette on Monday via Zoom, according to the New]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-bo-bichette-jt-realmuto-and-alex-bregman/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-bo-bichette-jt-realmuto-and-alex-bregman/ The Phillies have settled with all seven arbitration-eligible players ahead of today’s 8 p.m. ET salary exchange deadline: Jesús Luzardo, Bryson Stott, Tanner Banks, Alec Bohm, Jhoan Duran, Brandon Marsh and Edmundo Sosa.
Luzardo, according to Ari Alexander, will make $11 million in 2026, his final season of arbitration eligibility. Stott will make $5.9 million, according to FanSided’s Robert]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-settle-with-all-7-arbitration-eligible-players/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-settle-with-all-7-arbitration-eligible-players/ Former Phillies reliever Matt Strahm addressed some of the reports that came out about his time in Philadelphia after being traded to the Kansas City Royals. After three years with the Phillies, Strahm is heading back to the team that originally drafted him in 2012. On a recent appearance on the show Foul Territory, he joked about “butting heads,” with every team he has been with after leaving]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/matt-strahm-on-reported-tension-with-phillies-management-ill-call-a-spade-a-spade/Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/matt-strahm-on-reported-tension-with-phillies-management-ill-call-a-spade-a-spade/ The Phillies have signed former Atlanta Braves starter Tucker Davidson to a minor league contract, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. Davidson, 29, spent most of last season in South Korea with the KBO’s Lotte Giants, posting a 3.58 ERA in 123 1/3 innings. He signed with the Brewers on a minor league contract in August and made six starts for Triple-A Nash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-add-left-handed-starter-tucker-davidson-on-minor-league-contract/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-add-left-handed-starter-tucker-davidson-on-minor-league-contract/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Jan. 6: Phillies backup options if J.T. Realmuto signs elsewhereThe Phillies are still waiting on an answer from J.T. Realmuto. The two sides have discussed “various multi-year scenarios,” according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. Realmuto is holding out for a higher offer. The veteran catcher returning to Phil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-catching-options-beyond-jt-realmuto/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-catching-options-beyond-jt-realmuto/ Don Mattingly was one of the biggest names in baseball during his days as a player. The Phillies hope his experience as a Yankees icon and one of the most respected figures in the game can help their star-studded roster in his new position.The Phillies hired Mattingly as their bench coach, the club announced Monday, filling the last open spot on the major-league coaching staff. Matting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hope-former-mvp-don-mattingly-can-help-star-studded-roster-as-bench-coach/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hope-former-mvp-don-mattingly-can-help-star-studded-roster-as-bench-coach/ It’s official: Don Mattingly will be the Phillies bench coach in 2026. There was a delay in finalizing the hire, but Mattingly, 64, was the favorite to land the job as early as November. Dave Dombrowski said at the winter meetings that the Phillies were focused on hiring Mattingly for the job. Mattingly, one of the most iconic players in baseball history, spent the last three seasons as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hire-don-mattingly-as-bench-coach/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hire-don-mattingly-as-bench-coach/ The Phillies have been one of numerous teams connected throughout the offseason to infielder Bo Bichette, probably the second-best bat on the free-agent market after outfielder Kyle Tucker.Despite complications with payroll, roster construction and timing, he’s worth the pursuit.Bichette has played shortstop his entire seven-year career with the Blue Jays but his foot speed and range have slipped, making him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tricky-as-it-may-be-a-pivot-to-bo-bichette-would-make-sense-for-phillies/Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tricky-as-it-may-be-a-pivot-to-bo-bichette-would-make-sense-for-phillies/ Phillies television play-by-play broadcaster Tom McCarthy was in the booth for a big moment in NFL history. McCarthy on Sunday called Myles Garrett’s record-breaking 23rd sack, a new NFL single-season record. The Cleveland Browns defensive end surpassed T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan’s record of 22 ½ sacks in the fourth quarter with a sack against Cincinnati’s Joe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-play-by-play-announcer-tom-mccarthy-calls-myles-garretts-record-breaking-sack/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-play-by-play-announcer-tom-mccarthy-calls-myles-garretts-record-breaking-sack/ After signing right-hander Brad Keller and trading away lefty Matt Strahm, the Phillies seem to have the main members of their bullpen set. Jhoan Duran will return as the closer, Keller and Orion Kerkering will serve as the later-inning righties and José Alvarado and Tanner Banks will be the club’s go-to lefties. Taijuan Walker finished the 2025 season as a reliever, but he’s likely to open the year as a starter with Zack Wheeler potentially get]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-will-phillies-round-out-their-bullpen-in-2026/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-will-phillies-round-out-their-bullpen-in-2026/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Saturday, Jan. 3: Heyman: Phillies interested in Bo Bichette
Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently linked the Phillies to free agent shortstop Bo Bichette. Heyman also mentioned the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and his original team the Blue Jays as teams with “interest.” The ri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-interested-in-bo-bichette/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-interested-in-bo-bichette/ On its face, Tatsuya Imai’s three-year, up-to-$63 million contract with the Houston Astros seemed like a deal the Phillies could’ve beat. Especially given their interest in establishing themselves in the Japanese market and finding a player to get the ball rolling. Especially given their reported interest in Imai himself.But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-opt-outs-back-in-focus-after-tatsuya-imai-signing-is-the-phillies-stance-prohibitive-advantageous-or-both/Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-opt-outs-back-in-focus-after-tatsuya-imai-signing-is-the-phillies-stance-prohibitive-advantageous-or-both/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Thursday, Jan. 1: Astros to sign Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya ImaiRight-hander Tatsuya Imai has agreed to join the Houston Astros after being posted from his native Japan, according to the New York Post‘s Jon Heyman. The starting pitcher will sign a three-year deal that could earn him as much as $6]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-japanese-pitcher-tatsuya-imai-to-sign-with-astros/Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-japanese-pitcher-tatsuya-imai-to-sign-with-astros/ Here’s a look at the Top 50 articles on PhilliesNation.com from 2025.
Thank you for reading along all year long. We look forward to providing more Phillies coverage in 2026.
Top 50 Phillies Nation ArticlesPhillies 2025 walk-up songs by Destiny LugardoBryce Harper reportedly told the Phillies that he would be willing to move back to outfield to accommodate potential free agent signing by Destin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nations-top-50-articles-of-2025/Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nations-top-50-articles-of-2025/ As the year comes to a close, let’s revisit our preseason predictions.
On Opening Day, Phillies Nation published a list of 2025 over/unders, from win total to Kyle Schwarber’s starts in the field.Phillies 2025 over/unders: Wins, Andrew Painter debut and starters used
Congrats to our own Ty Daubert for hitting on five of our nine 2025 over/unders.
Let’s see how we did:
Wins: O/]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/reviewing-our-2025-phillies-overunders/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/reviewing-our-2025-phillies-overunders/ It seems like Bryce Harper took it personally.
Harper, in his latest post on TikTok, took swings inside a batting cage wearing a “Not Elite” t-shirt. This is a tongue-in-cheek reference to Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski’s comments earlier this offseason on Harper’s 2025 season.Bryce Harper’s new shirt via his TikTok: “Not elite.” pic.twitter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-takes-swings-wearing-not-elite-t-shirt/Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-takes-swings-wearing-not-elite-t-shirt/ Phillies superstar Bryce Harper will don the red, white and blue this upcoming spring.Harper will play for the United States national team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the slugger announced on his personal Instagram page on Tuesday morning. The two-time National League MVP will participate in the WBC for the first time as he joins his Phillies teammate Kyle Schwarber on Team USA.“Put the colors on my chest for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-to-play-for-team-usa-in-2026-world-baseball-classic/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-to-play-for-team-usa-in-2026-world-baseball-classic/ Brad Keller is two seasons removed from his days as a starter, and his bullpen transformation has come with the upsides that teams usually hope for: a velocity uptick (though his was more dramatic than is normal), higher whiff rate, more strikeouts, better production.You don’t have to squint, though, to see remnants of who Keller was as a starter. After all, he still pitches a lot like one.Keller is a rare]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brad-keller-found-success-as-a-reliever-pitching-much-like-a-starter/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brad-keller-found-success-as-a-reliever-pitching-much-like-a-starter/ As Zack Wheeler works through an offseason of rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, the Phillies have a success story of their own in reliever Brad Keller. Keller, who signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Phillies last Thursday, cashed in on an incredible first season as a full-time reliever with the Chicago Cubs. That wasn’t the origin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-reliever-brad-keller-is-a-tos-success-story/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-reliever-brad-keller-is-a-tos-success-story/ The Phillies announced they signed right-handed reliever Zach Pop to a one-year major-league contract on Monday.Pop, 29, pitched for three organizations last year, and mostly pitched in the minor leagues. In the minors, he appeared in 20 games and tossed 19 1/3 innings to the tune of a 4.09 ERA. In five big league appearances — four with the Mariners and one with the Mets — Pop allowed 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-reliever-zach-pop-to-one-year-contract/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-reliever-zach-pop-to-one-year-contract/ The absence of José Alvarado for much of the 2025 season made Matt Strahm the most crucial left-handed reliever on the Phillies roster. As Alvarado missed 80 regular-season games and the postseason after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, Strahm’s became the No. 1 lefty out of the bullpen.That will no longer be the case in 2026, as the Phillies traded Strahm t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-big-bet-on-jos-alvarado-with-matt-strahm-trade/Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-big-bet-on-jos-alvarado-with-matt-strahm-trade/ The Phillies have made two bullpen trades in one day in an effort to reshuffle the mix heading into 2026.Hours after trading veteran left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, the Phillies picked up left-hander Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu. Earlier this week, the Phillies]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-complete-two-trades-in-bullpen-reshuffling/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-complete-two-trades-in-bullpen-reshuffling/ The Phillies’ offseason has picked up in the last week or so, with the Kyle Schwarber re-signing starting a predictable flurry of activity now that Dave Dombrowski and co. have answered the biggest question they faced upon their postseason elimination.It pales in comparison to the whirlwind that has been the Mets’ winter. Here’s a qu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-the-phillies-have-a-new-top-threat-in-the-nl-east/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-the-phillies-have-a-new-top-threat-in-the-nl-east/ The Phillies traded one of their top bullpen arms from the last three seasons in a move that cleared some salary from the payroll.Left-hander Matt Strahm is heading back to Kansas City, where he first began his career with the Royals in 2016, and right-hander Jonathan Bowlan will join the Phillies, the club announced Friday morning. Strahm had a 2.74 ERA in 66 appearances in 2025. He’s set to earn $7.5 m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-trade-matt-strahm-to-royals-shed-salary-in-reliever-swap/Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-trade-matt-strahm-to-royals-shed-salary-in-reliever-swap/ The Nationals are hiring Phillies assistant general manager Ani Kilambi to be their general manager, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the news.Kilambi was hired by the Phillies in Nov. 2021 as an assistant general manager to lead the organization’s research and development department. Before joining the Phillies, the now 31-year-old spent seven yea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/reports-nationals-hire-phillies-front-office-member-for-gm-role/Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/reports-nationals-hire-phillies-front-office-member-for-gm-role/ At the very least, Adolis Garcia will offer the Phillies a substantial defensive and speed advantage in right field over what they had, which alone makes this week’s one-year, $10 million signing an upgrade.How much of an upgrade? That depends on the bat.Like Nick Castellanos, Garcia swings and misses a ton. Over the last two seasons, Castellanos has MLB’s third-worst swi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-this-is-the-phillies-2026-offense-did-they-do-enough/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-this-is-the-phillies-2026-offense-did-they-do-enough/ The Phillies are adding a big right-handed arm to the bullpen.
The team is reportedly “closing in” on a multi-year contract for former Cubs, Red Sox, White Sox and Royals right-handed pitcher Brad Keller, per Fansided’s Robert Murray. The deal, according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, is for two years and $22 million.
A former starter with Kansas City, Keller is cashing in after a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-sign-reliever-brad-keller-to-multi-year-deal/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-sign-reliever-brad-keller-to-multi-year-deal/ Former Phillies reliever Jordan Romano has a new team.
He has reportedly signed with the Los Angeles Angels for one-year, $2 million, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Romano, 32, is looking to rebound after a poor season with the Phillies. In 49 appearances, Romano posted an 8.23 ERA. Signed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal in December 2024, the Phillies hoped that Romano would be a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-angels-sign-jordan-romano-to-major-league-contract/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-angels-sign-jordan-romano-to-major-league-contract/ As the word spread that the Phillies were adding a former All-Star outfielder to the mix, big-league manager Rob Thomson gave prospect Justin Crawford a call on Monday night. The team was set to sign Adolis García to a one-year deal to play right field, and Thomson wanted to make sure Crawford knew that he was still in the plans for 2026.
“Being a young kid, I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pretty-well-set-in-outfield-after-signing-adolis-garca/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pretty-well-set-in-outfield-after-signing-adolis-garca/ Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski swung a surprising trade last December when he acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. It served as Philadelphia’s best move of the winter, a deal to land a talented starting pitcher who turned in one of his best years.Aside from Luzardo and his 3.92 ERA in a career-high 183 2/3 innings, the Phillies did not get much produ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-notes-can-phillies-hit-on-one-year-deal-with-adolis-garca/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-notes-can-phillies-hit-on-one-year-deal-with-adolis-garca/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, Dec 15: Phillies reportedly still interested in Harrison Bader after Adolis Garcia signingThe Phillies may not be done reshaping the outfield, but it may take some payroll maneuvering. After signing former Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million contract, the Phillies “have remained interested&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-reportedly-still-interested-in-harrison-bader-after-adolis-garcia-signing/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-reportedly-still-interested-in-harrison-bader-after-adolis-garcia-signing/ The Phillies have found their new right fielder.
Former Texas Rangers outfielder and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis Garcia is reportedly signing with the Phillies on a one-year, $10 million deal, according to Francys Romano.
Garcia, 32, is looking to rebound after two tough seasons at the plate. He was non-tendered by the Rangers after only slashing .227/.271/.394 with a .665 OPS in 2025.
Garcia, a native of Cu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-to-sign-outfielder-adolis-garcia/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-to-sign-outfielder-adolis-garcia/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, Dec 15: Renewed interest in a familiar trade target?The Phillies visiting Rate Field in the few days before the 2025 trade deadline only added fuel to the idea that Luis Robert Jr. could find himself in red pinstripes by the end of the week. Robert Jr. stayed put, but the concept might pick up steam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-nl-east-rival-interested-again-in-luis-robert-jr/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-phillies-nl-east-rival-interested-again-in-luis-robert-jr/ The Phillies signed right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson to a contract, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.Wilson, who turns 28 next week, appeared in 20 games for the Chicago White Sox last season, starting five and finishing with a 6.65 ERA in 47 1/3 innings. He pitched 48 1/3 innings at Triple-A Charlotte, where he finished with a 4.25 ERA in 18 appearances (eight starts).Wilson has bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-sign-rhp-bryse-wilson-to-contract/Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-sign-rhp-bryse-wilson-to-contract/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Shortly into his pivotal offseason and the free-agent frenzy that came along with it, Kyle Schwarber met with the two highest-ranking members of the Phillies organization. The slugger sat down with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski once the season ended for the team, and owner John Middleton visited Schwarber’s house in the Philadelphia area.The Phillies brass made its pitch and wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-kyle-schwarber-chose-to-stay-with-phillies-for-long-haul-those-are-things-that-you-dont-forget/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-kyle-schwarber-chose-to-stay-with-phillies-for-long-haul-those-are-things-that-you-dont-forget/ Kyle Schwarber was in and out of Philadelphia on Tuesday. He underwent a physical examination to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on a new five-year contract with the Phillies. Everything had to move fast. Schwarber’s wife Paige is due to give birth to the couple’s third child, a girl, in a matter of days. Ironically, Paige gave birt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/attention-shifts-to-jt-realmuto-after-kyle-schwarber-signing-im-hoping-at-the-end-of-the-day-hes-back-in-philadelphia/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/attention-shifts-to-jt-realmuto-after-kyle-schwarber-signing-im-hoping-at-the-end-of-the-day-hes-back-in-philadelphia/ ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies made a selection in Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 draft, adding a potential relief option to their big-league bullpen. Meanwhile, the organization lost a former top prospect to a division opponent on Wednesday at the Winter Meetings.Philadelphia chose right-hander Zach McCambley in the first round of the Rule 5 draft, poaching him from the Marlins organization. Right-hande]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-former-top-prospect-add-reliever-to-big-league-roster-in-rule-5-draft/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-former-top-prospect-add-reliever-to-big-league-roster-in-rule-5-draft/ It hasn’t been a great Winter Meetings for the New York Mets.
Two key players have departed in free agency over the last two days. On Tuesday, closer Edwin Diaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. First baseman Pete Alonso is also out of the NL East. He has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Orioles repor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-lose-2-key-players-in-free-agency/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-lose-2-key-players-in-free-agency/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Dave Dombrowski played coy on Tuesday inside the Phillies’ suite at the Winter Meetings. It didn’t matter that the talk of the resort was about his club reportedly finalizing a deal with prized designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to keep the slugger in Philadelphia for the next five years. The president of baseball operations was not ready to name names or provide details.&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-is-different-than-most-to-phillies-who-are-set-to-re-sign-star-slugger/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-is-different-than-most-to-phillies-who-are-set-to-re-sign-star-slugger/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Dec 9: Reds, Orioles’ offers for Kyle Schwarber Of all teams, the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who matched the Phillies’ five-year, $150 million offer to Kyle Schwarber, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The Cincinnati Reds reportedly came in at five years and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-orioles-reportedly-matched-phillies-offer-for-kyle-schwarber/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-orioles-reportedly-matched-phillies-offer-for-kyle-schwarber/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has spoken in the past about his preference to avoid having a lame-duck manager. He won’t have to deal with that situation in 2026.The Phillies announced Tuesday that they extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season, preventing him from entering next season under the final year of his deal. He]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-extend-manager-rob-thomson-through-2027-season/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-extend-manager-rob-thomson-through-2027-season/ ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies remodeled their outfield on the fly this summer as they traded for the expiring Harrison Bader to play center field and ran two platoons in the corners. No, it wasn’t perfect. But it was capable.This offseason, they’ll have to do it all over again, assembling another outfield configuration. The internal candidates are less than a sure thing. Phillies president of bas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-faced-with-challenge-of-remaking-outfield-weve-got-work-to-do/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-faced-with-challenge-of-remaking-outfield-weve-got-work-to-do/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said retaining Kyle Schwarber was an offseason priority during a news conference after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in October. The executive backed that up on Tuesday, reportedly agreeing to a blockbuster deal that will keep the free-agent slugger in Philadelphia.Schwarber will sign a five-year, $150 mil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-return-to-phillies-in-blockbuster-free-agent-signing-per-report/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-return-to-phillies-in-blockbuster-free-agent-signing-per-report/ Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is once again in the trade rumors. Dave Dombrowski, interestingly enough, mentioned Bohm unprompted as a player he is hoping to see improvement from in 2026.“I think Bohm is going to have a much better year offensively,” Dombrowski said at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. on Monday. “He was hurt last year for a time period. What did he do, drive i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/amid-trade-rumors-dave-dombrowski-expresses-confidence-in-alec-bohm/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/amid-trade-rumors-dave-dombrowski-expresses-confidence-in-alec-bohm/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Before reportedly agreeing to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Phillies on the second day of the Winter Meetings, Kyle Schwarber made the decision to represent a different team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.The slugger will play for the United States in the event for the second time, it was announced on Tuesday morning. Schwarber was previously a member of Team US]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-play-for-team-usa-in-2026-world-baseball-classic/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-play-for-team-usa-in-2026-world-baseball-classic/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, Dec 8: The latest Schwarber buzz The magic is in the air. And by magic, we mean Kyle Schwarber buzz at the Baseball Winter Meetings just outside of the Walt Disney World Resort. In his latest dispatch from the meetings, MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand said “… it’s beginning to feel as though Schwarber a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-the-latest-kyle-schwarber-buzz/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-the-latest-kyle-schwarber-buzz/ ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s a lot to talk about within the Phillies organization this winter. The team has a number of important players who have become free agents, creating some uncertainty about the roster. Because of that, manager Rob Thomson and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski have talked more than they ever have during an offseason]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-have-not-yet-reached-an-extension-with-manager-rob-thomson/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-have-not-yet-reached-an-extension-with-manager-rob-thomson/ ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies and Don Mattingly have “mutual interest” in the idea of bringing in the former MVP first baseman and big-league manager for the club’s open bench coach position, Dave Dombrowski said Monday inside the team’s suite at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. The two sides have not yet reached an agreement, but there have been discussions.“W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-don-mattingly-have-mutual-interest-for-bench-coach-job/Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-don-mattingly-have-mutual-interest-for-bench-coach-job/ Difficult as it may be to consider, there is a real possibility that a team other than the Phillies swoops in to make Kyle Schwarber an offer he can’t refuse this offseason.He turns 33 in March, he’s a designated hitter, but those factors will mitigate his price tag only partially. Despite his age and lack of positional versatility, he’s coming off the two best seasons of his career and is one of the biggest offens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/potential-contingency-plans-for-phillies-if-another-team-woos-schwarber/Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/potential-contingency-plans-for-phillies-if-another-team-woos-schwarber/ The offseason has been quiet so far for the Philadelphia Phillies. No major-league free-agent signings. No trades to boost the roster. No real action to this point.But the Phillies have earned a reputation as big spenders in recent years, and the club has holes to fill and marquee names to retain or replace. The team’s president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will be busy. Could the upcoming]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-will-the-phillies-do-at-the-2025-winter-meetings/Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-will-the-phillies-do-at-the-2025-winter-meetings/ Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is going back to keeping things simple. He has spent most of the offseason training at home in South Florida. He has been hitting for two weeks. A friend of his is challenging him to keep the same batting stance for a full season.
How is Castellanos handling an offseason of uncertainty?
“All I know is that this offseason, I know that I want to just kind of live as simpl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-talks-trade-rumors-openness-to-playing-new-position-on-mlb-network/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-talks-trade-rumors-openness-to-playing-new-position-on-mlb-network/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Friday, Dec. 5: Updates on Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, Harrison Bader and others Could multiple Phillies free agents sign at next week’s Baseball Winter Meetings? Jeff Passan and Buster Olney of ESPN have a few relevant updates. Schwarber’s signing could open the floodgates for the rest of the position pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-kyle-schwarber-ranger-surez-harrison-bader-and-other-potential-phillies-free-agent-targets/Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-kyle-schwarber-ranger-surez-harrison-bader-and-other-potential-phillies-free-agent-targets/ Which team will Nick Castellanos play for in 2026? His time with the Phillies will likely come to an end in the next few weeks.
What are the best fits the 33-year-old outfielder? We’ll have to see how the market plays out, but here are a few predictions from Phillies Nation staff writers.
Corey Seidman – Staff Writer — Cincinnati RedsAccurately predictin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/predicting-nick-castellanos-next-team/Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/predicting-nick-castellanos-next-team/ J.T. Realmuto’s offensive numbers were down in 2025, but a deeper look into his splits tell a more complete story about his season at the plate.Most of Realmuto’s production in 2025 comes from two hot months in the summer, when the catcher posted an .881 and .763 OPS respectively in July and August. A poor September, however, led to him finishing the second half with a .691 OPS, lower than his .705 OPS in the first ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-deeper-look-into-jt-realmutos-down-year-at-the-plate/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-deeper-look-into-jt-realmutos-down-year-at-the-plate/ After just a year in the Angels organization, Scott Kingery is headed back to the National League: He signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The contract includes an invite to spring training.That aforementioned campaign with the Angels didn’t exactly go according to plan for Kingery, who was likely hoping a change of scenery could rejuvenate his career aft]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/scott-kingery-reportedly-signs-minor-league-deal-with-nl-contender/Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/scott-kingery-reportedly-signs-minor-league-deal-with-nl-contender/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Dec. 2: Updates on Kyle Schwarber and Byron Buxton The day’s hot stove updates involve Kyle Schwarber and a potential outfield trade target for the Phillies. The San Francisco Giants have “checked in” on Kyle Schwarber, according to MLB Networ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-kyle-schwarber-and-byron-buxton/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-updates-on-kyle-schwarber-and-byron-buxton/ Of all the talk about how the Phillies might shake things up this offseason, among the more surprising reports — like this one, from The Athletic’s Matt Gelb — is that the team might be willing to trade one of its lefty relievers.That’s not to suggest it’s a terrible idea — they could capitalize on a weak free-agent market. But Tanner Banks and Matt Strahm we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-the-phillies-trade-a-lefty-reliever-which-candidate-would-make-the-most-sense/Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-the-phillies-trade-a-lefty-reliever-which-candidate-would-make-the-most-sense/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Thursday, Nov. 28: Heyman: Orioles ‘pursuing’ Kyle Schwarber in free agencyKyle Schwarber is arguably the best hitter on the free-agent market this winter, so it seems likely that there will be widespread interest in the All-Star. The Baltimore Orioles could be one potential suitor, as the team is &l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-could-orioles-be-in-on-kyle-schwarber-in-free-agency/Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-could-orioles-be-in-on-kyle-schwarber-in-free-agency/ If the Phillies want a big bat this offseason, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte may be one of the better fits out there. That’s if the Phillies are willing to pay a massive price.
The Diamondbacks are “actively listening” on Marte, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays are among teams that have “checked in,” according to Morosi. M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ketel-marte-could-be-the-perfect-trade-target-if-phillies-are-willing-to-pay-massive-price/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ketel-marte-could-be-the-perfect-trade-target-if-phillies-are-willing-to-pay-massive-price/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Nov. 25: Rosenthal and McCaffrey: Red Sox interested in Realmuto
Add the Red Sox to the list of potential J.T. Realmuto suitors. Boston is showing interest, according to a Tuesday morning report from The Athletic. Signing a catcher is not a top priority for the Sox, who already have 26-year-old catcher Carlos Narváez o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-red-sox-interested-in-jt-realmuto/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-red-sox-interested-in-jt-realmuto/ Ever since Shohei Ohtani chose to sign with the Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined him just weeks later, the expectation every time a Japanese star hits the free-agent market has been that he’ll sign with Los Angeles. And it’s pretty sound reasoning. The Dodgers spend like money grows on trees — because when you have a marketing monopoly over the rest of the league in an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/coveted-japanese-free-agent-instead-of-joining-dodgers-id-rather-take-them-down/Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/coveted-japanese-free-agent-instead-of-joining-dodgers-id-rather-take-them-down/ Here is a look at the results from Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series.
If you missed any of the 11 editions of Stay or Go, you can catch up using the links down below:Harrison BaderJ.T. RealmutoMax KeplerKyle SchwarberRanger SuárezNick CastellanosOrion KerkeringTaijuan WalkerAlec BohmBryson StottBrandon Marsh
Who led the way in Stay votes?A whopping 91% of Phillies Nation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/results-from-phillies-nations-stay-or-go-series/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/results-from-phillies-nations-stay-or-go-series/ The Mets and Rangers reportedly made the biggest splash of the young MLB offseason on Sunday: Three-time MVP finalist Marcus Semien is headed to New York in exchange for a player Phillies fans have grown quite accustomed to watching over the last decade: Brandon Nimmo.ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the trade, which hasn’t yet been made official.The deal carries plenty of long-term ramifications]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-trade-for-three-time-mvp-finalist-send-10-year-veteran-to-al-west-reports/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-trade-for-three-time-mvp-finalist-send-10-year-veteran-to-al-west-reports/ The Phillies once again need an outfielder.Justin Crawford has a strong chance of making the Opening Day roster. He’ll certainly factor into the plans in 2026. Gabriel Rincones Jr. was added to the 40-man roster. He’s a left-handed hitting corner platoon option. If he’s not dealt, Brandon Marsh will be part of the mix.
The Phillies would like to re-sign Harrison Bader. A ri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/five-potential-phillies-trade-and-free-agent-outfield-targets/Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/five-potential-phillies-trade-and-free-agent-outfield-targets/ The Phillies have tendered contracts to all of the following arbitration-eligible players: Jesús Luzardo, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, Jhoan Duran, Edmundo Sosa, Tanner Banks and Rafael Marchan.The only real non-tender candidate was Bohm, who is projected to make $10.3 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Tendering him]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-tender-contracts-to-all-arbitration-eligible-players/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-tender-contracts-to-all-arbitration-eligible-players/ Garrett Stubbs has agreed to a split contract with the Phillies, according to The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. The catcher will make $925,000 in the majors and $575,000 in the minors.
Stubbs, 32, was arbitration eligible for the second time in his career.
The deal doesn’t necessarily mean Stubbs will start the season on the Phillies big league roster. He is out of min]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-agree-to-split-deal-with-garrett-stubbs/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-agree-to-split-deal-with-garrett-stubbs/ Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced a new three-year television rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Netflix.
Phillies fans in the local viewing area will still find most games on the regional network NBC Sports Philadelphia, but some nationally televised games will be on different networks starting next year.
Here are some highlights from the announcement:Sunday Night Baseball is moving from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-phillies-fans-need-to-know-about-mlbs-new-national-tv-deal/Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-phillies-fans-need-to-know-about-mlbs-new-national-tv-deal/ The Phillies have plenty of free agents and trade candidates up and down the 2025 roster. Who should the Phillies retain and who should the Phillies move on from?
Missed any of the previous editions of Stay or Go? Catch up on any of them down below. We’ll announce the results of each poll next week.Harrison BaderJ.T. RealmutoMax KeplerKyle SchwarberRanger Suáre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/vote-in-phillies-nations-stay-or-go-series/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/vote-in-phillies-nations-stay-or-go-series/ The first batch of Phillies promotions and giveaways are here.
Highlights include a Trea Turner replica jersey (fans 14 & under), Cristopher Sánchez bobble figurine (all fans) and two postgame concerts.
Here’s a list of Phillies 2026 home promotions and giveaways. More will be added in the coming months.
Thursday, March 26 vs. Texas Rangers at 3:05 p.m. ET: 2025 NL Ea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-first-batch-of-2026-promotions-and-giveaways/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-first-batch-of-2026-promotions-and-giveaways/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-add-top-prospect-andrew-painter-to-40-man-roster-protect-three-players-from-rule-5-draft/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-add-top-prospect-andrew-painter-to-40-man-roster-protect-three-players-from-rule-5-draft/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Nov. 18: Passan: J.T. Realmuto “won’t demand more than two years”J.T. Realmuto is the best catcher in a pretty thin free agent market. Realmuto will be entering his age-35 season in 2026. Another team willing to go a third year may be the difference between Realmuto staying]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-the-latest-on-jt-realmuto/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-the-latest-on-jt-realmuto/ In what will amount to the least surprising news of the offseason, Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suárez have both rejected their qualifying offers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.The QO was set this year at $22.025 million, which Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres, Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff and Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga all accepted, per Passan. It was a no-brainer f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarber-surez-reject-qualifying-offers-from-phillies/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarber-surez-reject-qualifying-offers-from-phillies/ Brandon Marsh’s April was nothing short of brutal. He did not record a hit in 29 at-bats in the month. Through his first 17 games of the season, he was batting .095. He then injured his hamstring, bringing it all to a halt for the outfielder.Once he returned in May, Marsh rebounded. He batted .303 with an .836 OPS for the rest of the year. He settled into a more ideal situation after the trade deadli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-keep-brandon-marsh/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-keep-brandon-marsh/ Three former Phillies, Cole Hamels, Howie Kendrick and Hunter Pence, are among 12 new candidates on the 2026 Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame ballot. The ballot was revealed on Monday afternoon by the Baseball Hall of Fame.Notable Phillies holdovers include Chase Utley (third season on the ballot), Jimmy Rollins (fifth) and Bobby Abreu (seventh). Utley finished last season with nearly 40%]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-former-phillies-debut-on-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-ballot/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-former-phillies-debut-on-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-ballot/ After eight seasons with the Phillies, Ranger Suárez is a free agent.
He is expected to reject the qualifying offer from the Phillies by the Nov. 18 deadline. In an ideal world, the Phillies would love to retain all four priority free agents in Suárez, Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Harrison Bader. Suárez will likely find a better offer elsewhere.
Suárez in 2025 finished with a career-h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-potential-landing-spots-for-ranger-surez-with-contract-predictions/Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-potential-landing-spots-for-ranger-surez-with-contract-predictions/ While the exact dollar amount of their final offer isn’t totally clear, it’s no secret that the Phillies were major players in the market of Yoshinobu Yamamoto two offseasons ago. Part of the appeal was obvious: The three-time defending Sawamura Award winner, now reigning World Series MVP and third-place Cy Young finisher, has so far lived up to his billing as the highest-paid pitcher-only in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-the-phillies-again-try-to-establish-themselves-in-the-japanese-market-here-are-three-candidates/Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-the-phillies-again-try-to-establish-themselves-in-the-japanese-market-here-are-three-candidates/ Here’s Part 10 of Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series.
2025 was a whirlwind for Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott. He was the team’s primary leadoff hitter for a decent stretch in the first half. He was hot over the first few weeks, then struggled for months before finding his swing in late July after the birth of his second child. Over the final two months of the regular season, Sto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-bring-back-bryson-stott/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-bring-back-bryson-stott/ Four Phillies players were named to the All-MLB teams at the MLB Awards on Thursday night in Las Vegas to honor their performances in the 2025 season.Closer Jhoan Duran was a first-team selection alongside Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and starting pitchers Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler were named to the second team. All-MLB teams are determined by 50% fan vote a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-phillies-named-to-all-mlb-teams-at-mlb-awards/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-phillies-named-to-all-mlb-teams-at-mlb-awards/ A season filled with “MVP” chants at Citizens Bank Park landed Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber a second-pace nod for the award.While Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was unanimously named National League MVP for the second year in a row on Thursday night, Schwarber earned 23 of 30 second-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association to finish as the runner-up. Mets outfielder Juan Soto]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-finishes-second-in-nl-mvp-voting-trea-turner-lands-in-fifth-place/Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-finishes-second-in-nl-mvp-voting-trea-turner-lands-in-fifth-place/ Harrison Bader is looking to cash in on a career year.The 31-year-old outfielder posted a .796 OPS in 501 plate appearances with the Twins and Phillies in 2025. He signed one-year deals in each of the last two offseasons and should be able to secure a multi-year contract this time around.The Phillies have interest in bringing him back. Dave Dombrowski made that clear in October at his end-of-year press conference. He reiterated]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-comments-on-harrison-baders-free-agency/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-comments-on-harrison-baders-free-agency/ Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez finished second in the voting for the 2025 BBWAA National League Cy Young Award.
The results were announced during an MLB Network special on Wednesday night. Paul Skenes was the unanimous winner. Cristopher Sánchez received all 30 second-place votes. Jesús Luzardo received one fourth-place vote and three fifth-place votes. Zack Wheeler]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-finishes-second-in-nl-cy-young-award-race-two-other-phillies-receive-votes/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-finishes-second-in-nl-cy-young-award-race-two-other-phillies-receive-votes/ Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Wednesday, Nov. 12: Gelb: Johan Rojas available in trade discussionsDoes a “re-imagined” Phillies outfield in 2026 include Johan Rojas? Rojas, 25, is one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball, but has had an OPS under .600 in 530 plate appearances over the last two seasons. He would have been on the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-johan-rojas-reportedly-available-in-trade-discussions/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/offseason-rumors-johan-rojas-reportedly-available-in-trade-discussions/ Following an All-Star first half and a cold finish to the 2024 season for Alec Bohm, this year was a prove-it opportunity for the third baseman. His name was in trade talks last winter, but he remained in Philadelphia for 2025. He had a chance to show that his slow second half was a fluke and that he could produce like the doubles machine he was in the earlier parts of the year before.The actual results were some]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-move-on-from-alec-bohm/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-move-on-from-alec-bohm/ Phillies manager Rob Thomson finished in third place in the 2025 BBWAA National League Manager of the Year voting. Brewers manager Pat Murphy became the first NL manager since Bobby Cox in 2004-05 to win back-to-back MOY nods. The Reds’ Terry Francona finished in second place.
Thomson finished with one first-place vote, seven second-place votes and and six third-place vo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-did-rob-thomson-fare-in-nl-moy-voting/Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-did-rob-thomson-fare-in-nl-moy-voting/ The Phillies made an addition to manager Rob Thomson’s coaching staff for the 2026 season.Edwar Gonzalez, Philadelphia’s minor-league director of hitting development this year, will serve as assistant hitting coach in the big leagues, the Phillies announced Tuesday. He will replace Dustin Lind, who was hired as hitting coach by the Baltimore Orioles.Gonzalez is a former minor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-addition-to-major-league-staff-with-new-assistant-hitting-coach/Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-addition-to-major-league-staff-with-new-assistant-hitting-coach/ Taijuan Walker was one of the feel-good stories of the 2025 Phillies’ first half. Booed in the spring, and in the home opener, Walker pitched to a 2.30 ERA in his first seven appearances (one of them his first career save) and wound up with a respectable campaign despite shuffling back and forth between the rotation and the bullpen, though it began better than it ended.Owed $18 million in the last leg of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-hold-on-to-taijuan-walker/Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-hold-on-to-taijuan-walker/ It’s a problem that has followed Bryce Harper for years. For the third year in a row, Harper is at the top of the league leaderboard in pitches seen outside of the strike zone. Pitches seen outside the strike zone in 2025 (min. 1,500 total pitches)
Bryce Harper – 57%Oneil Cruz – 55.3%Yanier Diaz – 55.3%José Altuve – 54.9%Nick Castellanos – 54.2%Ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-an-elite-bryce-harper-season-in-2026-starts-with-less-chasing/Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-an-elite-bryce-harper-season-in-2026-starts-with-less-chasing/ No one will forget the way the 2024 season ended for the Phillies, with Orion Kerkering fumbling a comebacker and throwing Philadelphia’s last hope to the backstop at Dodger Stadium. It wasn’t the only reason the Phillies fell to Los Angeles in the National League Division Series, but Kerkering’s extra-inning error to end Game 4 was a shocking mome]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-believe-orion-kerkering-can-bounce-back/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-believe-orion-kerkering-can-bounce-back/ The Phillies have another vacancy to fill on the major league coaching staff.
The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Phillies assistant hitting coach Dustin Lind as their lead hitting coach, according to Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Lind spent the last two seasons with the Phillies as an assistant hitting coach under Kevin Long.
Embed from Getty ImagesLind and new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orioles-to-hire-phillies-assistant-hitting-coach-dustin-lind/Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orioles-to-hire-phillies-assistant-hitting-coach-dustin-lind/ The Phillies have extended qualifying offers to designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.The qualifying offer is a one-year, $22.025 million contract for 2026. The amount is calculated based on the average salary of the 125 high-paid players in the league in 2025. Players have until Nov. 18 to accept or reject the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-extend-qualifying-offers-to-schwarber-surez/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-extend-qualifying-offers-to-schwarber-surez/ The Phillies have signed former Marlins, Braves and Pirates outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a minor league contract with an invite to major league spring training, according to Mike Rodriguez.
Cruz, 28, had success earlier in his career as a member of the Marlins, but has struggled in the big leagues over the last two seasons. In his first three years with Miami, Cruz slashed .26]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-former-marlins-braves-outfielder-to-minor-league-contract/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-former-marlins-braves-outfielder-to-minor-league-contract/ We’re officially five days removed from the World Series, which carries some significance in the baseball offseason. As such, here are key dates to know for the Phillies and MLB over the next few months until Opening Day.November 6: Qualifying Offer deadlineThis is the deadline for teams to extend qualifying offers (one year, $22.025 million). The Phillies will give one to Ranger Suárez and K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/key-offseason-dates-to-know-for-phillies-mlb/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/key-offseason-dates-to-know-for-phillies-mlb/ The Phillies announced on Wednesday that they picked up their club option on reliever José Alvarado for 2026, keeping the hard-throwing left-hander in the bullpen for at least another season. The pitcher has performed like one of the most electric late-inning arms in the major leagues at different points for Philadelphia, but he’ll have to prove he can return to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pick-up-club-option-on-jos-alvaradofor-2026/Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pick-up-club-option-on-jos-alvaradofor-2026/ The Phillies announced their 2026 Spring Training schedule on Wednesday.The team begins Grapefruit League play on Saturday, Feb. 21 against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. The Phillies’ first home game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22 against the Pirates.
See you at Spring Training!
: https://t.co/oZNouyl634 pic.twitter.com/oTFK7f5bMR— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) November 5,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-2026-spring-training-schedule/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-2026-spring-training-schedule/ Here’s Part 6 of Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series.Should the Phillies cut ties with Nick Castellanos? President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski alluded to the team potentially moving on from the right fielder after four years at the team’s end-of-season press conference in October. Castellanos is under contract for $20 million in 2026, the final year of his 5-year, $100]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-let-go-of-nick-castellanos/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-let-go-of-nick-castellanos/ Outfielder Harrison Bader has declined his end of a $10 million mutual option for 2026, the Phillies announced on Tuesday night. He’ll receive a $3 million buyout and become a free agent.Acquired by the Phillies from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline, Bader was productive in his two months Philadelphia. He batted .305 with five home runs and an .824 OPS while playing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/harrison-bader-declines-2026-mutual-option/Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/harrison-bader-declines-2026-mutual-option/ Decisions on club, player and mutual options are slowly trickling in. The Phillies still have to make a call on left-handed pitcher José Alvarado ($9 million club option) and outfielder Harrison Bader ($10 million mutual option). They have until 5 p.m. ET Thursday to do so.In the meantime, other teams and players around the league have already made decisions that will impact the free a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-option-decisions-around-the-league-that-are-relevant-to-the-phillies/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-option-decisions-around-the-league-that-are-relevant-to-the-phillies/ For all the questions about the Phillies’ near future, one they answered months before the offseason was the ninth inning. They know they’ll enter 2026 with an elite, trustworthy, bat-missing closer in Jhoan Duran.What they don’t know, what no team ever knows, is how its highest-leverage relievers will perform in the competition and intensity of O]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-relievers-past-and-present-aiming-to-not-be-defined-by-the-last-month/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-relievers-past-and-present-aiming-to-not-be-defined-by-the-last-month/ The 2025 Phillies season ended with Rob Thomson’s job status in question. Nearly a month later, he was named a top-three finalist for the BBWAA National League Manager of the Year Award.Thomson, 62, was named a finalist for the award alongside the Brewers’ Pat Murphy and the Reds’ Terry Francona. Ironically, all three managers nominated for the award lost to Dave Roberts’ Dodgers in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-named-finalist-for-national-league-manager-of-the-year/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-named-finalist-for-national-league-manager-of-the-year/ Two 2025 Phillies players are finalists for BBWAA awards.Kyle Schwarber finished in the top three of National League MVP Award voting alongside the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the Mets’ Juan Soto. Ohtani is expected to win the award over Schwarber.
Cristopher Sánchez is an NL Cy Young Award finalist, alongside the Pirates’ Paul Skenes and the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yama]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-cristopher-snchez-are-award-finalists/Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-cristopher-snchez-are-award-finalists/ The Phillies have more than a handful of prospects that could be eligible for the Rule 5 draft later this offseason.To protect those prospects from the draft, the Phillies must add them to the organization’s 40-man roster before the Nov. 18 deadline.Here are five prospects the organization could protect from the Rule 5 draft.RHP Andrew PainterPainter is likely a lock to be added to the Philli]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-prospects-could-the-team-protect-from-the-rule-5-draft/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/which-phillies-prospects-could-the-team-protect-from-the-rule-5-draft/ Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time leader in home runs, will get Hall of Fame consideration once again this winter. So will Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP. On Monday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the candidates that will be considered for election by the Contemporary Era Committee next month, and the ballot will be crowded with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/these-hall-of-fame-candidates-on-contemporary-era-ballot-made-cameos-with-phillies-during-decorated-careers/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/these-hall-of-fame-candidates-on-contemporary-era-ballot-made-cameos-with-phillies-during-decorated-careers/ Former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler was promoted within the Miami Marlins organization.After two years in the club’s front office, Kapler has been named general manager under Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, the team announced Monday. Kapler had previously served as an assistant GM with an emphasis on player development.A former 12-year big-league outfielder who won a World]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/marlins-promote-former-phillies-manager-gabe-kapler-to-gm/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/marlins-promote-former-phillies-manager-gabe-kapler-to-gm/ Ranger Suárez will hit free agency for the first time this offseason after spending the first eight years of his career in Philadelphia. He’s become a fan favorite — and for good reason. Suárez has pitched like one of the better starters in the major leagues for prolonged stretches. He’s turned in huge playoff outings and even sent the Phillies to a World Series out of the bullpe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-ranger-surez/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-ranger-surez/ Here’s Part 4 of Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series. Should the Phillies re-sign Kyle Schwarber? With his four-year, $79 million contract ending in a career year, Schwarber heads to the market as one of the most coveted bats available this winter — perhaps the most coveted.
He was second in MLB with 56 homers this year, posting a .240/.365/.563 slash, mashing lefties esp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-kyle-schwarber/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-kyle-schwarber/ The offseason begins next week. The Phillies will have decisions to make on options for José Alvarado and Harrison Bader. Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suárez will receive a qualifying offer. Both are expected to reject it. Players can officially begin signing with other teams five days after the conclusion of the World Series.
We know that retaining Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez and Harrison Bader]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-early-phillies-offseason-predictions/Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-early-phillies-offseason-predictions/ Kyle Schwarber and Aaron Nola can place some new hardware on their mantles.The two veteran Phillies were named 2025 Players Choice Award winners, as announced by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday. Schwarber, the National League leader in home runs, was voted NL Outstanding Player by his fellow big leaguers, while Nola was selected as the Play]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-aaron-nola-named-players-choice-award-winners/Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-kyle-schwarber-aaron-nola-named-players-choice-award-winners/ The Phillies have a couple decisions to make regarding 2026 options, but it’s really just one. They’d likely pick up their end of Harrison Bader’s mutual option, but it won’t matter because Bader will almost certainly decline his. The real intrigue lies with José Alvarado. For context: The Phillies are likely going to be Alvarado’s employer in 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/should-the-phillies-pick-up-their-option-on-jos-alvarado/Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/should-the-phillies-pick-up-their-option-on-jos-alvarado/ Here’s Part 3 of Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series.
Should the Phillies bring back outfielder Max Kepler this offseason? He is a free agent after signing a one-year, $10 million deal with Philadelphia last December.Signed to play left field, Kepler struggled at the plate for much of the first half, but turned it around after the trade deadline. He finished the season in a right field platoon with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-bring-back-max-kepler/Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-bring-back-max-kepler/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-and-their-fans-have-to-manage-expectations-with-justin-crawford-in-2026/Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-and-their-fans-have-to-manage-expectations-with-justin-crawford-in-2026/ Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, one of the cornerstones of the franchise since he arrived in 2019, will become a free agent once again this offseason. Back in 2021, he signed a five-year contract to stay in Philadelphia as the team bet on his ability to age better than the average backstop. Overall, that deal was a success for both sides.But will Realmuto and the Phillies come together for another contrac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-jt-realmuto/Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-jt-realmuto/ Bryce Harper, in his first public comments since the end of the Phillies season, said he’s “hurt” by recent trade talks. The Phillies have no intention of trading Harper. The conversation is pure speculation from sports-talk radio hosts, podcasters and fans on social media. But the conversation stems from Dave Dombrowski’s candid comments regarding Harper’s 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-reportedly-upset-with-recent-trade-speculation-it-makes-me-feel-uncomfortable/Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-reportedly-upset-with-recent-trade-speculation-it-makes-me-feel-uncomfortable/ Here’s Part 1 of Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series.
Should the Phillies re-sign outfielder Harrison Bader this offseason? He has a $10 million mutual option for 2026 with a $3 million buyout. The player has the right to accept or decline the option first. Bader is expected to decline his end of the mutual option and test the market.Bader was traded from the Minnes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-harrison-bader/Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stay-or-go-should-the-phillies-re-sign-harrison-bader/ The Phillies aren’t trading Bryce Harper.
It’s silly that it’s a real conversation, but Dave Dombrowski’s comments on Harper’s 2025 season fueled some speculation that the Phillies could be thinking about moving its star first baseman.
Dombrowski was frank in his assessment of Harper’s year in last week’s end-of-season press conference at Citizens Bank Park.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-shuts-down-bryce-harper-trade-speculation-that-couldnt-be-further-from-the-truth/Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-shuts-down-bryce-harper-trade-speculation-that-couldnt-be-further-from-the-truth/ Nick Castellanos has hired an agent ahead of an uncertain offseason for the Phillies outfielder.After serving as his own agent over the past year, Castellanos has hired Mato Sports Management to represent him, a source confirmed to Phillies Nation on Thursday. Agent Gene Mato is also the representative for Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez.Castellanos, who previously sever]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nick-castellanos-hires-new-agent-ahead-of-uncertain-offseason/Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nick-castellanos-hires-new-agent-ahead-of-uncertain-offseason/ Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and shortstop Trea Turner are Silver Slugger finalists in the National League.
Schwarber led the National League in home runs with 56. In the final year of his four-year, $79 million contract with the Phillies, Schwarber slashed .240/.365/.563 with a major league leading 132 runs batted in. Milwaukee’s Christina Yelich and Shohei Ohtani of the Los]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-trea-turner-named-silver-slugger-finalists/Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-trea-turner-named-silver-slugger-finalists/ Former Phillies outfielder Buddy Kennedy is a World Series champion.
Two of the three major league teams he played for this year, the Blue Jays and Dodgers, will square off in the 2025 World Series. He’s one of two players, the other being pitcher José Ureña, to play for both pennant-winning clubs this season. He is guaranteed a World Series ring, regardless of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/one-former-phillie-is-guaranteed-a-world-series-ring/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/one-former-phillie-is-guaranteed-a-world-series-ring/ Jeff Hoffman turned toward center field inside Toronto’s Rogers Centre and raised both arms straight into the air. The journeyman pitcher, the scrap-heap reliever who made himself into one of the better bullpen pieces in baseball starting in 2023, had just fired the biggest pitch of his life: an 88 mph slider to strike out Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez and send the Blue Jays to the World S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-reliever-jeff-hoffman-sends-blue-jays-to-world-series-with-pennant-clinching-save/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-reliever-jeff-hoffman-sends-blue-jays-to-world-series-with-pennant-clinching-save/ PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski breathed a sigh of relief when he found out the more particular diagnosis for his ace, Zack Wheeler. The veteran executive has had a few of his pitchers deal with thoracic outlet syndrome, and he’s seen the condition sabotage careers. But when Dombrowski heard that the blood clot near Wheeler’s shoulder that was discovered this summer was caused by ven]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-do-phillies-expect-from-injured-ace-zack-wheeler-heading-into-offseason-2026/Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-do-phillies-expect-from-injured-ace-zack-wheeler-heading-into-offseason-2026/ PHILADELPHIA – Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman spun around and walked towards the visiting dugout. He thought he got Trea Turner out on strikes to end the second inning. Turner was jogging to first base. Gausman’s pitch count was at 51. With a run already home on an RBI double by Brandon Marsh, the Phillies had a chance to give Ranger Suárez a comfortable lead with two outs.&nb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarber-provides-the-power-in-win-against-jays/Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarber-provides-the-power-in-win-against-jays/ PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Hoffman settled into the visitors’ dugout at Citizens Bank Park on Friday afternoon, ready to address reporters and talk about Philadelphia. The reliever had an off day on Thursday to explore the city, get dinner with former teammates and reflect on his two seasons with the Phillies before coming back to the ballpark for the first time since last year.And even though he’s sw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/blue-jays-jeff-hoffman-on-philly-it-feels-like-this-is-still-home/Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/blue-jays-jeff-hoffman-on-philly-it-feels-like-this-is-still-home/ Aaron Nola’s puzzling stint on the injured list has continued with no clear end in sight. After originally being sidelined with a sprained right ankle in May, Nola now has a stress fracture on the right side of his ribcage, the pitcher clarified on Friday. Phillies manager Rob Thomson initially announced the injury as a stress reaction.The veteran]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-aaron-nola-has-stress-fracture-with-no-timetable-for-return/Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-aaron-nola-has-stress-fracture-with-no-timetable-for-return/ PHILADELPHIA — Mick Abel would often toss a baseball back and forth with Michael Mercado in the left-field grass at Coca-Cola Park and wait for his chance to pet the husky that awaited them down the foul line.Scherzer, the dog of IronPigs director of field operations Andy Gossel and his family, is an honorary member of the grounds crew in Allentown, Pa. Cheekily named after future]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-and-michael-mercado-catch-partners-and-dog-lovers-get-major-league-opportunities/Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-and-michael-mercado-catch-partners-and-dog-lovers-get-major-league-opportunities/ Jesús Luzardo, it’s been well-documented (including here by The Athletic), was confident he was tipping his pitches when he allowed a historic 20 runs across his previous two outings before facing the Cubs on Wednesday. He made some changes to correct it.There was something else that stood out in his six-inning, one-run bounce-back outing against the National League’s best ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-changed-his-fastball-mix/Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-changed-his-fastball-mix/ Kid Cudi’s “Mr. Rager” will play, and Ranger Suárez will throw his warmup tosses as he prepares for a tough task. That’ll be part of the scene Friday night at Citizens Bank Park just before the Blue Jays and Phillies face off.Suárez, slated to start Friday’s game for the Phillies, will face a Blue Jays lineup that’s been one of the hottest in baseball in recent w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/off-to-a-strong-start-ranger-surez-will-face-a-tough-task-friday-night/Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/off-to-a-strong-start-ranger-surez-will-face-a-tough-task-friday-night/ However little sense baseball makes, the Phillies often make less.
After losing nine of 10 games and getting swept out of Pittsburgh by the lowly Pirates, the Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park and got back on track with a series win over the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs. They capped it off with a comfortable 7-2 win on Wednesday, led by a promising bounceback performance by Jesús Luzardo.He de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/luzardos-bounceback-bohms-big-day-lift-phillies-in-rubber-match-against-cubs/Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/luzardos-bounceback-bohms-big-day-lift-phillies-in-rubber-match-against-cubs/ PHILADELPHIA – Suspended Phillies left-handed reliever José Alvarado’s corner locker in the Phillies clubhouse has not sat empty. Brett de Geus, a call-up for the doubleheader against the Braves during the last homestand, rented it for a day. The stall now belongs to rookie starting pitcher Mick Abel, who may or may not be around when Alvarado returns in mid-August.&nbs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jos-alvarados-absence-hurts-the-phillies-in-subtle-ways/Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jos-alvarados-absence-hurts-the-phillies-in-subtle-ways/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies clung to a one-run lead as Taijuan Walker, the newly minted one-inning reliever, trotted out of the bullpen to pitch the bottom of the sixth inning. Only, the right-hander didn’t know just how close the game was.Walker, a converted starter who spoke candidly on Tuesday night about the adjustments his new role has required, didn’t check the score before he entered the game. He thoug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-accepting-bullpen-challenge-but-many-adjustments-still-needed/Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-accepting-bullpen-challenge-but-many-adjustments-still-needed/ PHILADELPHIA — The quickest way to score is to leave the yard, and Philadelphia saw it firsthand on Tuesday night.After the Phillies came away with an 11-inning walk-off victory in the opener of a three-game set with Chicago on Monday, the Cubs responded with four home runs in an 8-4 win to even the series. Leadoff batter Ian Happ led the way with two homers and three runs scored.Rookie Mick Abel gave up some damage for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-phillies-cant-contain-homers-in-loss-to-cubs/Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-phillies-cant-contain-homers-in-loss-to-cubs/ PHILADELPHIA – Brandon Marsh felt pain immediately after sliding into the back of second base on a stolen base attempt in the second inning. Assistant athletic trainer Christian Bermudez and Rob Thomson ran out of the dugout as soon as the Phillies made the decision to challenge the out call at second base. Bermudez was tending to Marsh’s left arm. The Phillies won the ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-removed-from-game-early-with-injury/Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-removed-from-game-early-with-injury/ PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola’s elongated, puzzling stint on the injured list doesn’t appear to be ending soon.A recent MRI revealed a “stress reaction” in the starting pitcher’s right rib, Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced Tuesday. He’ll be shut down from throwing for the next two weeks, and it’s hard to predict when he’ll be back on the mound for Philadelphia. By the time he builds up his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-starter-aaron-nola-shut-down-from-throwing-as-puzzling-il-stint-gets-new-diagnosis/Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-starter-aaron-nola-shut-down-from-throwing-as-puzzling-il-stint-gets-new-diagnosis/ PHILADELPHIA – Rob Thomson is making a change to the Phillies lineup. Bryson Stott, the Phillies’ leadoff hitter against right-handed starting pitchers since mid-April, has been moved down to the No. 5 spot. Trea Turner is in the leadoff spot, with Kyle Schwarber batting second. It’s been a struggle for Stott, who grounded into a double play and reached base safe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stott-moved-out-of-leadoff-spot/Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stott-moved-out-of-leadoff-spot/ PHILADELPHIA — To go from an undrafted free agent to a big leaguer in just four seasons, Otto Kemp needed to swing his way there. Bunting wasn’t really on the table.The last bunt attempt he could remember making was back in 2021 when he was on the St. Cloud Rox, a Minnesota-based collegiate summer team in the Northwoods League; he popped it up straight up to the catcher.Kemp hid that inexperienc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rookie-otto-kemp-lays-it-down-helps-phillies-secure-much-needed-victory/Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rookie-otto-kemp-lays-it-down-helps-phillies-secure-much-needed-victory/ It is poetic, and perhaps emblematic of the state of the Phillies’ offense, that after 10 innings of double plays, baserunning gaffes and pressing offensively, it was a couple of bunts that did the heavy lifting in a walk-off series opener against the Cubs.The Phillies played one of their uglier games of the season on Monday, but a couple perfectly-placed half-dozen-foot hits and a refreshing day from the bull]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bunts-bullpen-bail-baserunning-out-as-phillies-beat-cubs/Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bunts-bullpen-bail-baserunning-out-as-phillies-beat-cubs/ Phillies minor leaguer Aidan Miller, the top hitting prospect in the organization, has been off to a slow start to his second year at Double-A. Maybe the infielder’s latest week of production can jump-start his season.Miller, 20, batted .353 with a home run, a double, four runs scored and four stolen bases in 20 plate appearances as Reading picked up its first series victory of 2025. The right-handed hitter played in five o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-aidan-miller-hits-way-to-best-week-at-double-a/Tue, 20 May 2025 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-aidan-miller-hits-way-to-best-week-at-double-a/ It was going to be a one-and-done start no matter what.
Following his excellent Major League debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Mick Abel was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-handed pitcher Max Lazar was recalled to take his spot on the roster, the Phillies announced Monday. Lazar will pitch out of the bullpen.Abel threw six shutout innings, allowing five hits and striking out nine in a win over the Pirates. Manager Rob]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-recall-max-lazar-option-mick-abel-to-triple-a-lehigh-valley/Mon, 19 May 2025 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-recall-max-lazar-option-mick-abel-to-triple-a-lehigh-valley/ PHILADELPHIA — Pirates starter Paul Skenes laughed when a reporter asked what he thought about Mick Abel’s MLB debut.
“I’m sorry. I’m not the right guy to ask,” Skenes said.
Skenes, the best young pitcher in baseball and one of the game’s biggest stars, is as regimented as it gets. He does not stay in the dugout to watch his team go up to bat. Maybe it’s for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abels-stellar-debut-opens-eyes-i-was-fired-up-to-pitch-against-him/Mon, 19 May 2025 00:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abels-stellar-debut-opens-eyes-i-was-fired-up-to-pitch-against-him/ PHILADELPHIA — Manager Rob Thomson addressed the Phillies roster in the home clubhouse at 11:30 a.m. to deliver the news of the morning: left-hander José Alvarado, the team’s best reliever, was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Additionally, he will not be eligible for postseason competition, should the club qualify.On]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-react-to-jos-alvarados-suspension-big-win-over-paul-skenes-pirates/Mon, 19 May 2025 00:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-react-to-jos-alvarados-suspension-big-win-over-paul-skenes-pirates/ PHILADELPHIA — Mick Abel started his motion and fired the first pitch of his major-league career at 1:36 p.m., a 98 mph four-seam fastball that was fouled back by Oneil Cruz. At 2:52 p.m., Abel threw his 84th, and final, offering of his major-league debut, a 95 mph fastball that ended up in Brandon Marsh’s glove for a fly out to end the top of the sixth inning of an eventual 1-0 Phillies win over the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-debuts-with-six-scoreless-innings-as-phillies-sweep-pirates/Sun, 18 May 2025 21:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-debuts-with-six-scoreless-innings-as-phillies-sweep-pirates/ PHILADELPHIA — No reliever in Major League Baseball has appeared in more postseason games since 2022 than José Alvarado. He’s secured numerous crucial outs in the playoffs and given up the go-ahead home run in the deciding game of the World Series. Through it all, Phillies manager Rob Thomson has trusted the burly left-hander to take the ball 21 times in the last three Octobers.Throw that all out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jos-alvarado-not-eligible-for-postseason-delivering-brutal-blow-for-phillies-world-series-aspirations/Sun, 18 May 2025 19:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jos-alvarado-not-eligible-for-postseason-delivering-brutal-blow-for-phillies-world-series-aspirations/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have heard rumblings about a potential José Alvarado performance enhancing drugs suspension as early as when the team was on the road in Tampa. The official word came down on Sunday, and Alvarado was suspended 80 games without pay for testing positive for “exogenous Testosterone.”A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/details-on-jos-alvarados-ped-suspension/Sun, 18 May 2025 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/details-on-jos-alvarados-ped-suspension/ In a major blow to the Phillies and their bullpen, Major League Baseball announced on Sunday that left-handed reliever José Alvarado was suspended 80 games for testing positive for exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is effective immediately and makes Alvarado ineligible for postseason play.Alvarado’s last appearances came Friday nig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jos-alvarado-suspended-80-games-for-peds/Sun, 18 May 2025 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jos-alvarado-suspended-80-games-for-peds/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryson Stott, the Phillies’ leadoff batter known for his contact ability and tough at-bats, hit his longest home run of the season on Saturday night in a series-clinching victory for Philadelphia.Stott went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored as the Phillies downed the Pirates, 5-2, at Citizens Bank Park. Starter Zack Wheeler came out firing, touching 98.8 mph wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stott-delivers-wheeler-deals-as-phillies-secure-series-win-over-pirates/Sun, 18 May 2025 02:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/stott-delivers-wheeler-deals-as-phillies-secure-series-win-over-pirates/ PHILADELPHIA — On the night Mick Abel was drafted by the Phillies with the 15th overall pick in the COVID-shortened, five-round 2020 Major League Baseball draft, the then-18-year-old starting pitcher received a FaceTime call from a phone number he didn’t recognize. He picked up to see Bryce Harper, the face of Abel’s new franchise, on the other end to welcome him to the organization.Since then, Abel’s car]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-excited-for-prospect-mick-abels-debut-he-could-be-a-dude-for-us-this-year/Sat, 17 May 2025 23:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-excited-for-prospect-mick-abels-debut-he-could-be-a-dude-for-us-this-year/ PHILADELPHIA — New father of three Nick Castellanos came to the Phillies clubhouse on Friday just hours after the birth of his third child, a son named Kobi, and handed out celebratory boxes of Cuban cigars to his teammates. He approached Pittsburgh Pirates sideline reporter Hannah Mears with two boxes and a request.
“Would you please give these to my former teammate Don Kelly and congratu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-pirates-manager-don-kelly-has-unique-perspective-on-nick-castellanos-evolution/Sat, 17 May 2025 23:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-pirates-manager-don-kelly-has-unique-perspective-on-nick-castellanos-evolution/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper reached over the plate and poked an outside slider off left-hander Andrew Heaney into short left field. A hitter of great power with many show-stopping moments in his career, the two-time National League MVP needed only a 65.7 mph blooper to notch his latest milestone.Harper drove in Johan Rojas for the 1,000th RBI of his 14 seasons in the big leagues with his well-placed base hit in the bottom of the fifth inning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-notches-1000th-career-rbi-scores-go-ahead-run-as-phillies-come-back-to-beat-pirates/Sat, 17 May 2025 05:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-notches-1000th-career-rbi-scores-go-ahead-run-as-phillies-come-back-to-beat-pirates/ PHILADELPHIA — Right-hander Moisés Chace, a Phillies prospect acquired in the Gregory Soto trade with Baltimore last season, will likely be sidelined until next season at the earliest.Chace will require Tommy John surgery on his elbow, big-league manager Rob Thomson announced at Citizens Bank Park on Friday. The 21-year-old had been placed on the seven-day injured list at Double-A Rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-moiss-chace-needs-tommy-john-surgery/Sat, 17 May 2025 02:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospect-moiss-chace-needs-tommy-john-surgery/ PHILADELPHIA — Losing Aaron Nola for at least the next two weeks, the Phillies were in need of a starting pitcher for their upcoming stretch of 10 games in 10 days. Prospect Mick Abel earned an opportunity with his strong start to the year in the minor leagues.Manager Rob Thomson delivered the news that Nola would be added to the 15-day injured list with a sprained right ankle on Friday, shaking up the team’s pitching]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/electric-mick-abel-to-make-major-league-debut-for-phillies/Sat, 17 May 2025 00:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/electric-mick-abel-to-make-major-league-debut-for-phillies/ PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola’s incredible streak of durability is over.
The Phillies right-hander is going on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 5/15) with a right ankle sprain. Nola is not expected to be out for long, but the fact that he is going to miss multiple starts is a big deal.
Nola’s last non-COVID IL injured list stint came in 2017, when he missed a little over tw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nolas-remarkable-streak-of-durability-ends-with-il-stint/Fri, 16 May 2025 23:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nolas-remarkable-streak-of-durability-ends-with-il-stint/ PHILADELPHIA — Orion Kerkering flexed his arms as he strutted off the mound and toward the first-base dugout, rewarding Phillies manager Rob Thomson’s confidence in the young right-hander.With a pair of Cardinals runners on second and third with one out in the top of the eighth inning on Wednesday afternoon, Thomson took out his best reliever, lefty-hander José Alvarado, in favor of Kerkering to pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-jordan-romano-stepping-up-in-phillies-bullpen-after-poor-first-month/Thu, 15 May 2025 23:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-jordan-romano-stepping-up-in-phillies-bullpen-after-poor-first-month/ Last October, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and manager Rob Thomson both said they wanted to see Philadelphia’s offense adjust its collective approach at the plate, focusing less on trying to pull the ball and being OK with hitting it to other parts of the field instead.So far this year, the Phillies’ batted-ball profile has changed. They’re pulling]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/diving-into-trea-turners-lack-of-power-so-far-in-2025/Thu, 15 May 2025 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/diving-into-trea-turners-lack-of-power-so-far-in-2025/ PHILADELPHIA — In a season that’s been a struggle so far, Aaron Nola reached new lows on Wednesday night.The veteran right-hander allowed nine earned runs and 12 hits, both the most he’s ever given up in a single game. He surrendered three home runs and was hit hard. Nola turned in the worst outing of his 11 years in the big leagues, wasting a strong offensive night from the Phillies in a 14]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/terrible-aaron-nola-turns-in-career-worst-outing-as-phillies-split-doubleheader-lose-series/Thu, 15 May 2025 03:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/terrible-aaron-nola-turns-in-career-worst-outing-as-phillies-split-doubleheader-lose-series/ PHILADELPHIA — Rafael Marchán was out by a mile — until he wasn’t.The Phillies’ backup catcher, playing in the first game of a doubleheader, served a single into right field, then dashed to second base when he saw Jordan Walker’s throw go to third. Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado caught the ball and fired a seed to second. After being doubled off at fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/seventh-inning-rally-overturned-call-help-phillies-beat-cardinals/Wed, 14 May 2025 21:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/seventh-inning-rally-overturned-call-help-phillies-beat-cardinals/ The Phillies signed former first-rounder Seth Beer to a minor-league contract on Tuesday. Beer will report to Double-A Reading.Beer was a first-round pick by Houston in 2018 and went to Arizona in the 2019 Zack Greinke trade. He had a .586 OPS across two seasons, mostly 2022, with the Diamondbacks.He was playing for the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League until Tuesday, posting a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-514-club-signs-former-first-round-pick-to-minor-league-deal/Wed, 14 May 2025 15:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-514-club-signs-former-first-round-pick-to-minor-league-deal/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are 24-17 through the quarter mark of the season. Notable storylines have emerged, from Kyle Schwarber’s incredible start to Taijuan Walker’s resurgence.
What’s the best story of the 2025 Phillies season? Phillies Nation writers weighed in.
Bailey Digh — Staff Writer — Kyle Schwarber’s Epic StartYou won’t find a bad stat when comb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-whats-the-best-story-of-the-phillies-season-so-far/Wed, 14 May 2025 15:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-whats-the-best-story-of-the-phillies-season-so-far/ It was the preeminent debate all offseason: Who hits leadoff — Kyle Schwarber or Trea Turner?
Wrong and wrong.
It appears Rob Thomson has found his guy, at least for now. These things are fluid, and there hasn’t been any indication he’s married to the current configuration. But on April 11, it became Bryson Stott’s job, and 29 games later,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-good-the-bad-and-the-notable-from-bryson-stott-leadoff-hitter/Wed, 14 May 2025 13:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-good-the-bad-and-the-notable-from-bryson-stott-leadoff-hitter/ PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper is off to his worst start to a season since his first year with the Phillies in 2019.
Through 41 games in 2019, Harper batted .219 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs. Then GM Matt Klentak answered questions about the new Phillies superstar’s high strikeout rate. Things turned out OK. Harper, after his OPS dropped to under .800 on May 26, went on to post a .277/.382/.546]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-has-great-perspective-on-bryce-harpers-struggles/Wed, 14 May 2025 02:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-has-great-perspective-on-bryce-harpers-struggles/ (Mandatory Credit:VJ Lovero/SI/Icon SMI)
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has ruled that permanent ineligibility ends when a player passes away. Therefore, Pete Rose has been reinstated, and is eligible to be considered for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as early as December 2027.
Rose, who died on Sept. 30, 2024, has been reinstated alongside “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and other members of the 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-manfred-removes-all-deceased-players-including-pete-rose-from-permanently-ineligible-list/Tue, 13 May 2025 22:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-manfred-removes-all-deceased-players-including-pete-rose-from-permanently-ineligible-list/ Following the postponement of Tuesday night’s game, the Phillies announced their starting pitchers for Wednesday’s doubleheader. The choices were no surprise.Left-hander Jesús Luzardo, originally scheduled to start Tuesday, will take the mound for the first game against the Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. Righty Aaron Nola will start the second game for Philadelphia, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-starting-pitchers-for-wednesdays-doubleheader/Tue, 13 May 2025 22:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-starting-pitchers-for-wednesdays-doubleheader/ The Phillies and Cardinals won’t take the field on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park due to inclement weather, the Phillies announced.The matchup was postponed with rain in the area, and a split doubleheader is now scheduled for Wednesday. Start times are set for 1:05 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
No Phillies baseball todaypic.twitter.com/k9Ty7sMry4— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) May 13, 2025
Tickets for T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-cardinals-rained-out-doubleheader-scheduled-for-wednesday/Tue, 13 May 2025 21:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-cardinals-rained-out-doubleheader-scheduled-for-wednesday/ PHILADELPHIA — Matt Strahm knew it.
The Phillies lefty missed his spot. Catcher J.T. Realmuto was set up for a high-and-inside fastball. Instead, the pitch sat dead red near the letters and Strahm let out an expletive as the ball hit Masyn Winn’s barrel and carried over the left field fence.
Winn’s home run was the winning run in a 3-2 Phillies loss over the St. Louis Cardinals. It&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomsons-line-change-proves-unsuccessful-in-phillies-loss-to-cardinals/Tue, 13 May 2025 03:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomsons-line-change-proves-unsuccessful-in-phillies-loss-to-cardinals/ Status: 15-day injured list, will begin rehab assignment on May 13 (retroactive to May 1)Ruiz, minutes before the start of the May 3 game against the Diamondbacks, was placed on the IL with a neck spasm. The Phillies needed to clear a roster spot for Suárez, so the Phillies get to retain Ruiz — and reliever Carlos Hernandez — for now.
Ruiz will begin a rehab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-andrew-painters-next-start-jose-ruiz/Mon, 12 May 2025 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-andrew-painters-next-start-jose-ruiz/ Sometimes, it’s all about the star players stepping up.
Kyle Schwarber homered twice and Zack Wheeler dominated the Cleveland Guardians’ lineup over seven innings in a 3-0 win on Sunday Night Baseball to clinch a series victory over one of the best teams in the American League. The Phillies (24-16) will fly home late Sunday after going 5-1 on the road trip. Since being swept]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dominant-performances-from-schwarber-wheeler-lead-phillies-to-series-victory-over-guardians/Mon, 12 May 2025 03:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dominant-performances-from-schwarber-wheeler-lead-phillies-to-series-victory-over-guardians/ It had been nearly a year since Ranger Suárez pitched seven innings in a game, but after back-to-back strikeouts, one looking and one swinging, the left-hander completed his seventh and final inning on Saturday night in Cleveland in a 7-1 Phillies win.Suárez struggled last Sunday, his first start of the season. He couldn’t get out of the fourth inning, allowing seven earned runs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-bounces-back-offense-explodes-in-eighth-inning-as-phillies-top-guardians/Sun, 11 May 2025 02:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-bounces-back-offense-explodes-in-eighth-inning-as-phillies-top-guardians/ Nick Castellanos threw out a runner at third base and Kyle Schwarber extended his on-base streak to 44.
Friday’s highlights end there.After a pair of excellent outings to right the ship of his 2025 season, Aaron Nola didn’t have his best stuff in the series opener against the Guardians. The long ball bug returned to bite him, as two homers contributed to a six-hit, five-inning, four-run outing.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-shut-out-nola-off-in-opener-against-guardians/Sat, 10 May 2025 03:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-shut-out-nola-off-in-opener-against-guardians/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Andrew Painter said he felt “pretty good” when asked if he had nerves on Thursday night. His catcher wasn’t buying it.“He’s a liar,” Garrett Stubbs joked. “I think he was a little bit nervous.”How could he not have been? All eyes in Allentown were on Painter as the 22-year-old top prospect made his Triple-A debut at Coca-Cola Park, officially putting him one level away]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-takes-big-step-in-scoreless-triple-a-debut/Fri, 09 May 2025 14:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-takes-big-step-in-scoreless-triple-a-debut/ Johan Rojas flipped off his helmet halfway between first and second base, signaling he wasn’t going to slow down and round second to head to third. The pinch-runner beat the eventual throw to third base, sliding in safely, putting the tying run 90 feet away with no outs.Rojas was pinch-running for Kyle Schwarber, who looped a leadoff single into right field in the top of the ninth inning on Thursday nig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-come-from-behind-beat-rays-in-10-innings-to-secure-sweep/Fri, 09 May 2025 04:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-come-from-behind-beat-rays-in-10-innings-to-secure-sweep/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Daniel Robert was caught off guard when a scout called him and told him that a major-league organization wanted him — as a pitcher.Sure, the 6-foot-4 right-hander had thrown in some collegiate games at Auburn, but his focus was stepping into the lefty batter’s box and manning first base or right field for the Tigers. He had an .830 OPS in 60 games in his senior season in 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-minor-league-reliever-is-30-years-old-but-still-relatively-new-to-pitching/Fri, 09 May 2025 01:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-phillies-minor-league-reliever-is-30-years-old-but-still-relatively-new-to-pitching/ Baseball is a tough business, and Taijuan Walker was reminded of that when his 2.54 ERA across six starts this year couldn’t help him avoid an entirely circumstantial move to the bullpen.
He picked up right where he left off, and then some.Walker was dominant in his bullpen season debut to cap Wednesday’s 7-0 win over the Rays. The Phillies righty struck out seven batters and all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walkers-first-career-save-secures-small-ball-win-and-series-over-rays/Thu, 08 May 2025 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walkers-first-career-save-secures-small-ball-win-and-series-over-rays/ Kyle Schwarber is off to an amazing start.
Schwarber leads the National League in home runs and has a .999 OPS. The Phillies have needed every bit of Schwarber’s offensive outburst with Bryce Harper and others not getting off to the start they had hoped for. The only downside is his price tag has risen.
Just how much could Schwarber get on the free agent market? He could do better tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-kyle-schwarber-a-100-million-dollar-player/Thu, 08 May 2025 00:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-kyle-schwarber-a-100-million-dollar-player/ PHILADELPHIA – Kevin Long knew he had something to work with. The veteran hitting coach ventured to a training facility near his Scottsdale home in December to check out a free agent hitter that had his attention. The Phillies’ decision makers were scheduled to meet that night over Zoom to discuss, among other things, who will be playing left field for the club in 202]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/max-kepler-finding-success-with-career-year-as-blueprint/Wed, 07 May 2025 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/max-kepler-finding-success-with-career-year-as-blueprint/ The Phillies played their first ever regular-season game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday. The Rays will spend the 2025 season there, and ideally no more. It is a minor-league ballpark. Capacity is barely over 11,000, and it was not filled to the brim behind the 16-18 Rays on Tuesday.
All to say: The Phillies needed to create the energy, and the thump, themselves in the series opener.
Mission ac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/long-ball-including-bohms-first-fastball-lift-phillies-over-rays/Wed, 07 May 2025 04:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/long-ball-including-bohms-first-fastball-lift-phillies-over-rays/ Andrew Painter is officially one step away from the big leagues.The Phillies transferred the top prospect from Single-A Clearwater to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the IronPigs announced Tuesday. He’s slated to start on Thursday at Coca-Cola Park as he works his way toward a potential major-league debut this summer.Painter, 22, is in his first season back after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-officially-promoted-to-triple-a-set-to-pitch-this-week/Tue, 06 May 2025 23:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-officially-promoted-to-triple-a-set-to-pitch-this-week/ Phillies minor leaguer Otto Kemp’s scorching-hot first month of the season was recognized with two notable honors for April.The right-handed hitter was named International League Player of the Month by Minor League Baseball, while the Phillies declared Kemp the co-winner of their organizational Hitter of the Month award alongside Single-A infielder Aroon Escobar. Right-hander Mick Abel was named the team’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/scorching-hot-otto-kemp-earns-player-of-the-month-honors-with-ironpigs/Mon, 05 May 2025 21:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/scorching-hot-otto-kemp-earns-player-of-the-month-honors-with-ironpigs/ Phillies relievers have found a new way to keep spirits up in the lower half of Citizens Bank Park’s double-decker bullpen the past few days. As one of them put it, the first month of the season didn’t go the group’s way. They needed to inject some extra fun.They’ve improved. It ebbs and flows. Far from perfect. But it’s better.
We saw six of the Phillies’ eight active rel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-bullpen-trust-ranking-installment-no-1/Mon, 05 May 2025 19:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-bullpen-trust-ranking-installment-no-1/ PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber got all of a hanging Shelby Miller splitter, sending it deep into the right-field seats for his 11th home run of the season, and bringing the Phillies within a run of the Diamondbacks in the bottom of the ninth of Sunday’s series finale.Nick Castellanos followed Schwarber with a single, and was pinch-run for with Brandon Marsh, who scored from second two batters later on an Ale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rally-in-ninth-but-fall-short-in-extra-innings-after-ranger-surez-struggles-in-season-debut/Sun, 04 May 2025 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rally-in-ninth-but-fall-short-in-extra-innings-after-ranger-surez-struggles-in-season-debut/ PHILADELPHIA — For the past few years, Phillies relievers have played a game out there in the bullpen. When one of the pitchers thinks a teammate will hit a home run, he can throw his hat down to call it. They keep tabs on who’s the best at predicting the homers.Recently, the bullpen has added another friendly competition into the mix at Citizens Bank Park.It all started when the relief pitch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/whats-todays-attendance-phillies-relievers-are-playing-new-game-in-bullpen/Sun, 04 May 2025 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/whats-todays-attendance-phillies-relievers-are-playing-new-game-in-bullpen/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesAaron Nola made his scheduled start on Saturday, May 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks despite dealing with a neck issue that bothered him while warming up. Nola said the right side of his neck locked up and “wouldn’t pop.” The Phillies and Nola believe that the neck will not be an issue moving forward. Nola’s last non-COVID inju]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-aaron-nola-dealt-with-neck-issue-before-start/Sun, 04 May 2025 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-aaron-nola-dealt-with-neck-issue-before-start/ PHILADELPHIA — While it seemed mostly inevitable ever since the Phillies revealed that Ranger Suárez would start Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Diamondbacks, manager Rob Thomson finally confirmed that Taijuan Walker will be moved to the bullpen.After a nightmare 2024, Walker bounced back to pitch capably while Suárez missed the first month of this season. The right-hander had a 2.5]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-move-taijuan-walker-to-bullpen/Sun, 04 May 2025 04:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-move-taijuan-walker-to-bullpen/ PHILADELPHIA — A steady rain fell in the early innings of Saturday’s contest between the Diamondbacks and Phillies. And as the offense tasked with supplying him run support poured it on early, Aaron Nola turned in his second straight strong performance, firing six shutout innings in a 7-2 Phillies win.Nola threw 109 pitches. His seventh of the night was a 94.4 mph fastball on the outside corner tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-turns-in-another-strong-performance-as-phillies-beat-diamondbacks/Sun, 04 May 2025 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-turns-in-another-strong-performance-as-phillies-beat-diamondbacks/ PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh is ready to return from a hamstring strain that interrupted a brutal start to his season.The Phillies announced Saturday that they reinstated Marsh from the 10-day injured list prior to their evening matchup against the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Cal Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make room on the 26-man roster.The outfielder aggravated his right hamstrin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reinstate-brandon-marsh-from-10-day-il-have-decisions-to-make-in-center-field/Sat, 03 May 2025 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reinstate-brandon-marsh-from-10-day-il-have-decisions-to-make-in-center-field/ PHILADELPHIA — The temperature in South Philadelphia will be a high of 84 degrees on Saturday with a chance of thunderstorms in the forecast. Warm and maybe a little humid. That’s the way Aaron Nola likes it.The Louisiana State product battled an 0-5 start and some velocity concerns in a cold April before making some serious progress on a chilly night in Chicago this past Sunday. It could be something for the righ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-hopes-for-brighter-and-warmer-days-after-making-strides-in-last-start/Sat, 03 May 2025 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-hopes-for-brighter-and-warmer-days-after-making-strides-in-last-start/ PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber continues to be insane.The season stats look great. He has 10 home runs and a .963 OPS. But the numbers against left-handed pitching are even better than they were last season. He came into the game with a 1.207 OPS against southpaws. He finished at .898 in 2024.That number has gone up. With the lefty José Castillo making his season debut in the midst of multipl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarber-kepler-come-through-against-lefty-in-win-against-arizona/Sat, 03 May 2025 03:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/schwarber-kepler-come-through-against-lefty-in-win-against-arizona/ PHILADELPHIA — Boos echoed throughout Citizens Bank Park on August 28 of last year as Taijuan Walker muscled through six ugly innings against the Houston Astros. He gave up six runs on 13 hits while his season ERA ballooned to 6.50. Walker stayed in the game to save the bullpen in his last start before being demoted to a long reliever himself.On Thursday night, Walker fared much better in what might’ve been his las]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-did-his-job-in-ranger-surezs-absence-whats-next-for-the-right-hander/Fri, 02 May 2025 05:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-did-his-job-in-ranger-surezs-absence-whats-next-for-the-right-hander/ A wild bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday night saved the Phillies from extra scrutiny on a disastrous performance in the field.Thursday, they weren’t so lucky.
The Phillies fell short of a sweep against the Nationals, and an ugly sixth inning was mostly to blame. With the game already tied up at one apiece earlier in the inning, Bryce Harper biffed a Keibert Ruiz grounder down the first-base line, giving Wash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/defense-keeps-slumping-as-phillies-cant-sweep-nationals/Fri, 02 May 2025 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/defense-keeps-slumping-as-phillies-cant-sweep-nationals/ When you show up to a ballpark, you may see something you’ve never seen before. And if you tune in to a Phillies game, you may hear John Kruk say something you’ve never heard before. The latter was the case on Thursday night during NBC Sports Philadelphia’s broadcast of the Nationals-Phillies series finale.With Max Kepler batting in the bottom of the second, Kr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-kruk-was-once-arrested-while-playing-rookie-ball-in-oregon/Fri, 02 May 2025 02:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-kruk-was-once-arrested-while-playing-rookie-ball-in-oregon/ PHILADELPHIA — The most important season of Ranger Suárez’s career begins soon.
Suárez is scheduled to be activated off the injured list and start for the Phillies on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s a month behind due to a back injury.
The Phillies lefty, who has been in the organization since 2012 and on the major league team since 2018,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-ready-to-begin-what-could-be-the-final-chapter-of-his-phillies-career/Fri, 02 May 2025 00:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-ready-to-begin-what-could-be-the-final-chapter-of-his-phillies-career/ PHILADELPHIA — Last week’s scare in New York could have been serious for the Phillies. Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, perhaps the club’s second best starting pitcher, left his last outing against the Mets early with forearm tightness. The team decided to push back his next start.Eight days later, he returned to the mound seeming healthy, a development more crucial than any]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/left-hander-cristopher-snchez-looks-rusty-but-healthy-in-return-to-mound/Thu, 01 May 2025 05:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/left-hander-cristopher-snchez-looks-rusty-but-healthy-in-return-to-mound/ PHILADELPHIA — Ranger Suárez has appeared close to returning to action for a little while. A solid bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon confirmed that he’s finally ready.Suárez (low back stiffness) will come off the injured list and make his season debut on Sunday, Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced Wednesday. The left-hander will take the mound for this weekend’s seri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-back-to-make-season-debut-on-sunday/Thu, 01 May 2025 04:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-back-to-make-season-debut-on-sunday/ PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber, down in the count 0-2, was a bit out in front of Jake Irvin’s curveball, but it didn’t matter as the pitch landed 394 feet from home plate, giving the Phillies an early three-run lead in their eventual 7-2 victory over the Nationals on Wednesday night.
Back-to-back nights with a first-inning home run for Kyle Schwarber. pic.twit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-jump-starts-phillies-offense-in-win-over-nationals/Thu, 01 May 2025 03:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-jump-starts-phillies-offense-in-win-over-nationals/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Brandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) Status: 10-day injured list, currently on rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley
The Phillies on Sunday, April 20, placed outfielder Brandon Marsh on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 17) with a right hamstring strain. He has not played since April 16 after tweaking his knee on a play in center f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-to-resume-rehab-assignment-thursday/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-to-resume-rehab-assignment-thursday/ PHILADELPHIA — The Trea Turner Experience is ever evolving.
The offensive numbers through one month are interesting. He is getting on-base at a .367 clip. His batting average is .290. He is 10-for-23 in his last five games. But the power hasn’t been there. He has six extra-base hits, and just one home run. His .365 slugging percentag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/trea-turner-is-still-searching-for-the-complete-version-of-himself/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/trea-turner-is-still-searching-for-the-complete-version-of-himself/ There’s a number of great promotions and giveaways on the Phillies’ 2025 schedule, including an Aaron Nola jersey, Phanatic children’s book, a bunch of cool bobbles, a floppy hat and much more.Here’s a look at the 2025 Phillies promotional schedule:Monday, March 31 vs. Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m. ET: 2024 NL East Champions Replica Pennant (all fans)Wednesday, April 2 vs. Colorado]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-giveaway-schedule-jerseys-phanatic-fun-stuff-bobbles-and-more/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-giveaway-schedule-jerseys-phanatic-fun-stuff-bobbles-and-more/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/see-the-phillies-play-in-new-york-and-texas/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/see-the-phillies-play-in-new-york-and-texas/ PHILADELPHIA — Johan Rojas lifted a fly ball into short right field and pleaded.A half inning after misplaying a line drive hit to him in center field as the Phillies blew a three-run cushion in the top of the ninth, the glove-first outfielder had a chance to make up for his defensive blunder at the plate. Rojas faced Washington closer Kyle Finnegan with a runner on second and his teammate Alec Bohm standing 90 feet from hom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/johan-rojas-saves-the-day-with-bat-after-nearly-costing-phillies-in-field/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/johan-rojas-saves-the-day-with-bat-after-nearly-costing-phillies-in-field/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies won a totally normal game that went off the rails late.
After a pretty unfortunate sequence for Orion Kerkering that saw a three-run lead become a one-run deficit, the Phillies scored two in the ninth with the help of one of the culprits that led to the messy top of the ninth. Johan Rojas, whose terrible play in center field led to the bad inning, hit a sacrifice fl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-win-bonkers-game-on-walk-off-wild-pitch/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-win-bonkers-game-on-walk-off-wild-pitch/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Ranger Suárez (low back stiffness)Status: 15-day injured list;
Began rehab assignment on Thursday, April 10.Left-hander Ranger Suárez is on the injured list with back stiffness. He dealt with a back issue last year as well. Taijuan Walker has taken his place in the rotation for the time being.Suárez has made four minor-league rehab starts this season, and he’l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-ranger-surez-brandon-marsh-cristopher-snchez-to-return/Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-ranger-surez-brandon-marsh-cristopher-snchez-to-return/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies will start Cristopher Sánchez on Wednesday, April 30 against the Washington Nationals, manager Rob Thomson announced on Tuesday. Taijuan Walker will pitch in the series finale on Thursday. The rotation for the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks is TBD.
Zack Wheeler is the starting pitcher for the series opener against the Na]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-rotation-for-nationals-series/Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-rotation-for-nationals-series/ As Otto Kemp has quickly become known to do in the Lehigh Valley, the surging minor leaguer came through with his power once again on Sunday.Down one run in the bottom of the eighth inning, he lined an opposite-field home run to right to tie the game and set the table for an IronPigs comeback. Lehigh Valley later downed Columbus, 3-2, while Kemp’s bat played a key role.Kemp, a 25-year-old former undrafted free agent, has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/otto-kemp-lighting-up-triple-a-from-right-side-of-plate/Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/otto-kemp-lighting-up-triple-a-from-right-side-of-plate/ Aaron Nola’s strong seven-inning performance wasn’t enough to lead the Phillies to a nine-inning victory on Sunday night, but they squeaked out a 3-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field in 10 innings after the offense woke up in the extra frame.Max Kepler and J.T. Realmuto both worked walks against Cubs right-hander Julian Merryweather to start the top half of the 10th. With the bases now loaded, Alec Bohm, wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-beat-cubs-in-10-innings-to-secure-series-win/Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-beat-cubs-in-10-innings-to-secure-series-win/ Bryce Harper in Chicago is widely seen as the one that got away. Owner Tom Ricketts said in an interview with CNBC that the Cubs “spent a lot of time thinking about what Harper’s worth as a free agent.” The Cubs never initiated anything serious, and Harper ended up signing with the Phillies for 13 years and $330 million.They are still kicking themselves]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-says-cubs-were-first-choice-at-the-beginning-of-free-agency/Sun, 27 Apr 2025 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-says-cubs-were-first-choice-at-the-beginning-of-free-agency/ There are still three months until the July 31 trade deadline, but the Phillies are already being linked to a potential trade candidate by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.Nightengale noted on Sunday morning that, “The Philadelphia Phillies, among other teams, already are keeping a close eye on Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who will likely be dealt by the trade deadline.&rd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-keeping-a-close-eye-on-closer-ryan-helsley/Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-keeping-a-close-eye-on-closer-ryan-helsley/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Cristopher Sánchez (left forearm soreness)
Status: Next start pushed back
Cristopher Sánchez left his Tuesday, April 22 start against the New York Mets after just two innings due to left forearm soreness. The Phillies were confident the night of that Sánchez avoided any structural damage, and they appear to be right so far. The team is pinning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-the-latest-on-cristopher-snchez-ranger-surez-and-brandon-marsh/Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-the-latest-on-cristopher-snchez-ranger-surez-and-brandon-marsh/ The Phillies (14-13) snapped their offensive cold streak with a six-run fourth inning in a 10-4 win against the Chicago Cubs (17-11) at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia in the fourth had the bases loaded with nobody out on three separate occasions. The trio at the bottom of the lineup, Max Kepler, Alec Bohm and Johan Rojas, all drove in a run on back-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-put-up-crooked-number-against-former-top-prospect-in-win-versus-cubs/Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-put-up-crooked-number-against-former-top-prospect-in-win-versus-cubs/ The most notable Jesús Luzardo trade rumors from this offseason had the Chicago Cubs as the primary suitors. But according to a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs backed out of a potential deal due to concerns regarding his medicals.
Luzardo, 27, spent significant time on the injured list last season with elbow tightness and a lumbar stress reaction. The latter ended his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cubs-reportedly-backed-out-of-jess-luzardo-trade-over-medicals/Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cubs-reportedly-backed-out-of-jess-luzardo-trade-over-medicals/ A few days after he was designated for assignment, Kody Clemens’s Phillies tenure is over: He’s going to the Minnesota Twins, as first reported by The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal.Clemens all but confirmed the news while thanking the Phillies with a message on X.
Thank you Philly! It was an amazing chapter in my book! Thankful for all the memories and relationships I’ve created over the past 3 seasons!
Extremely excit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-clemens-heading-to-al-central-club/Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-clemens-heading-to-al-central-club/ J.T. Realmuto dribbled a single toward third base, and Alec Bohm walked to begin the top of the seventh for the Phillies. With 9-1-2 now due up in the batting order, it was a prime chance, down 3-0, for them to get back into the game. But Realmuto and Bohm were stranded, and the Phillies went on to drop their series opener to the Cubs in Chicago, 4-0.With Realmuto on second and Bohm o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-shut-out-by-cubs-to-begin-series-in-chicago/Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-shut-out-by-cubs-to-begin-series-in-chicago/ The timing of Weston Wilson’s activation from the injured list wasn’t an accident. With left-handed pitcher David Peterson on the mound for the New York Mets on Wednesday, the Phillies wanted the right-handed hitting Wilson starting in left field. They activated him a few days short of the expiration of his rehab clock. Kody Clemens was designated for assignment as the c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-wont-say-it-but-they-are-platooning-in-left-field/Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-wont-say-it-but-they-are-platooning-in-left-field/ The Phillies (13-12), riding a four-game losing streak after being swept out of New York by the Mets earlier this week, are set to open up a three-game series with the Cubs (16-10) at Wrigley Field on Friday.Each game will broadcast on a different television network, with Saturday and Sunday’s contests airing nationally. Here’s where you can watch the upcoming series in Chicago on TV:
Friday, April 25]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-cubs-series-with-2-games-on-national-tv/Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-phillies-cubs-series-with-2-games-on-national-tv/ NEW YORK — The Phillies, for now, believe Cristopher Sánchez has avoided a serious injury.The Phillies’ No. 2 starter was removed from Tuesday night’s game after two innings due to left forearm soreness. He was checked by a doctor and did mobility exercises with the training staff. He tested out well, leading the Phillies to believe that there]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-latest-on-cristopher-snchez/Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-latest-on-cristopher-snchez/ NEW YORK — The Phillies are going through it.
They have lost four straight, including three against the division rival New York Mets at Citi Field. They had three extra-base hits in three games. They held a lead once in the series, and that came in the top of the 10th inning on Wednesday with the extra runner on second. They had 16 hard-hit balls in Wednesd]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-holds-court-after-brutal-mets-series-weve-got-to-figure-it-out-now/Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-holds-court-after-brutal-mets-series-weve-got-to-figure-it-out-now/ Three Phillies — Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler — each extended respective streaks on Wednesday afternoon in Queens, the site of a 4-3 Phillies loss to the Mets in extra innings.Bohm extended his hit streak to 10 games with a second-inning single. He finished the day 3-for-5. During his streak, Bohm has raised his batting average on the y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/trio-of-phillies-extend-streaks-as-team-gets-swept-by-mets/Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/trio-of-phillies-extend-streaks-as-team-gets-swept-by-mets/ NEW YORK — The Phillies bullpen is off to a rough start.
The unit’s 5.70 ERA is the second-worst in the majors with a league-leading six blown saves. That won’t stand, but there are real concerns.The biggest offseason acquisition, Jordan Romano, has a 13.50 ERA. Orion Kerkering has allowed five earned runs in his last two appearances. T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-says-phillies-pursued-jeff-hoffman-aggressively-in-the-offseason/Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-says-phillies-pursued-jeff-hoffman-aggressively-in-the-offseason/ NEW YORK – The Phillies are hoping that it’s just a scare. Starter Cristopher Sánchez left Tuesday’s 5-1 loss against the New York Mets after just two innings with left forearm soreness. His average sinker velocity was down 1.4 mph. His changeup wasn’t as sharp. Sánchez, catcher J.T. Realmuto and pit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hope-snchez-injury-isnt-serious-i-feel-positive/Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-hope-snchez-injury-isnt-serious-i-feel-positive/ The way the Phillies’ bullpen is set up right now, there is José Alvarado, Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm and everyone else. It means that a single encouraging outing can establish someone as the top dog among the rest, until someone, perhaps including that same reliever, changes it. On Tuesday, that outing belonged to Joe Ross. After two laborious innings from Cristopher Sánchez caused un]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bottom-of-lineup-end-of-bullpen-encourage-but-rest-struggle-as-phillies-drop-series-to-mets/Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bottom-of-lineup-end-of-bullpen-encourage-but-rest-struggle-as-phillies-drop-series-to-mets/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdateTaijuan Walker came out feeling good after his bullpen session on April 22 in New York. He will likely make his next start on Friday, April 25 in Chicago. He left his last start on April 19 against the Marlins after just four innings with right shoulder stiffness.Brandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) Status: 10-day injured list
The Phillies on Sunday, Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-the-latest-on-taijuan-walker-brandon-marsh-and-ranger-surez/Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-the-latest-on-taijuan-walker-brandon-marsh-and-ranger-surez/ NEW YORK — The Phillies on Monday showed some life in the ninth.They came into the inning with no runs, no extra base hits and only three hits against the New York Mets, the team with the best ERA in MLB (2.43).
With a five-run lead, the Mets tried to save their bullpen by leaving long reliever Max Kranick in for a three-inning save. But the Phillies were finally able to string]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-new-offensive-approach-still-a-work-in-progress-weve-got-to-get-rolling/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-new-offensive-approach-still-a-work-in-progress-weve-got-to-get-rolling/ NEW YORK — Juan Soto stood and stared as his third-inning, sky-scraping foul ball hooked just outside the foul pole in right field at Citi Field. For a moment, it was called a three-run home run. But the replay review showed it narrowly missed staying fair.Close call.Aaron Nola flirted with disaster at times throughout Monday night’s game in Queens, New York. The right-hander fought hard, again w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/home-runs-velocity-still-a-concern-for-aaron-nola-after-latest-start-in-new-york/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/home-runs-velocity-still-a-concern-for-aaron-nola-after-latest-start-in-new-york/ Aaron Nola looked great from the latter half of the third inning through the end of the sixth. It was his deepest outing, by one out, of the season so far. The ninth inning was fun for a bit.Other than that, look away.
Not much — no, nothing — else went the Phillies’ way on Monday. Things didn’t start well for Nola, and his line didn’t end well because the bullpen’s night]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-offense-wakes-up-too-late-as-homers-send-mets-to-series-opening-win/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-offense-wakes-up-too-late-as-homers-send-mets-to-series-opening-win/ PHILADELPHIA — Six outs away from a win and series sweep over the Marlins, the Phillies ended up dropping their series finale against the Fish on Sunday, 7-5 in 10 innings, settling for a series win instead.Rob Thomson called upon Orion Kerkering to protect a two-run lead in the top of the eighth, but the right-hander squandered it away. After allowing back-to-back singles to start the inn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-blow-late-lead-settle-for-series-win-over-marlins/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-blow-late-lead-settle-for-series-win-over-marlins/ PHILADELPHIA — Facing his former team on Easter Sunday, Jesús Luzardo rose to the occasion. He pitched seven innings for the second time this year, striking out seven and allowing two runs (one earned). He left the game with his pitch count at 88 and his team ahead by two runs. The Phillies (13-9) lost 7-5 in 10 innings.
Against an aggres]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-deserved-better-after-easter-sunday-gem-versus-former-team/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 21:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-deserved-better-after-easter-sunday-gem-versus-former-team/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Brandon Marsh (right hamstring strain) Status: 10-day injured list
The Phillies on Sunday, April 20 placed outfielder Brandon Marsh on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 17) with a right hamstring strain. He has not played since April 16 after tweaking his knee on a play in center field during the Giants series. Cal Stevenson was re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-hamstring-strain-as-mild-as-it-can-be/Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-hamstring-strain-as-mild-as-it-can-be/ PHILADELPHIA — After scoring seven runs on nine hits on Friday, the Phillies’ offense continued feasting on Marlins’ pitchers on Saturday in an 11-10 victory. It was the Phillies’ third straight win, which secured, at least, a series victory over Miami.Bryson Stott and Trea Turner were at the center of the Phillies’ offensive outburst, combining for seven hits, five RBIs and four]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-continue-to-feast-on-fish-hold-on-for-win/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-continue-to-feast-on-fish-hold-on-for-win/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Brandon Marsh (right knee) Status: Day-to-day; Out of the lineup for third straight day on SaturdayBrandon Marsh tweaked his right knee on a play during the top of the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Wilmer Flores hit a single that took a sudden bounce. Marsh had to fal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-knee-remains-out-of-starting-lineup/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-knee-remains-out-of-starting-lineup/ PHILADELPHIA — While it may not be as highly anticipated as his first start in the majors in 2006, Cole Hamels is on the verge of another big-league debut.Hamels, one of the best starting pitchers in Phillies franchise history and the MVP of the 2008 World Series, is set to serve as a color commentator on his first regular-season broadcast on Sunday. He’ll join a three-man television booth along]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cole-hamels-to-make-regular-season-tv-broadcasting-debut-on-sunday/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cole-hamels-to-make-regular-season-tv-broadcasting-debut-on-sunday/ PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos didn’t report any new injury. Manager Rob Thomson just wanted to get one of his hottest hitters out of harm’s way.After leaving Thursday’s win with left hip flexor tightness, Castellanos was back in the lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. But the Phillies pinch ran for the right fielder at first base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-careful-with-surging-nick-castellanos-as-outfielder-continues-torrid-start/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-careful-with-surging-nick-castellanos-as-outfielder-continues-torrid-start/ PHILADELPHIA — It helps to have two National League Cy Young candidates pitching on back-to-back days.
A day after Cristopher Sánchez struck out 12 and walked one over seven innings, Zack Wheeler one upped him. He punched out 13 Marlins hitters without allowing a free pass in the Phillies’ 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins.
It’s the fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-starting-pitching-wins-championships-phillies-should-feel-great-with-wheeler-snchez-at-the-top/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/if-starting-pitching-wins-championships-phillies-should-feel-great-with-wheeler-snchez-at-the-top/ Zack Wheeler did not have his very best stuff his last couple outings, and while it’s easy to blow early-season trends out of proportion, it’s hard to ever get too concerned about him. Wheeler demonstrated why on Friday, punching out 13 Marlins and walking zero in seven innings of two-run ball to lead the Phillies to a painless 7-2 series-opening win.The baker’s dozen strikeout total was one shy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-jump-all-over-alcantara-as-wheeler-dominates-marlins-in-opener/Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-jump-all-over-alcantara-as-wheeler-dominates-marlins-in-opener/ Cristopher Sánchez recorded the final out of the fourth inning on Thursday against the Giants and flexed his arms in celebration. It was not a big spot: The bases were empty, the count 0-2, the Phillies leading by four.But it was the end of a ridiculous inning. Sánchez struck out that side in that fourth frame for his sixth, seventh and eighth punchouts of the game. All]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchezs-changeup-thursday-wasnt-just-wipeout-it-was-historic/Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchezs-changeup-thursday-wasnt-just-wipeout-it-was-historic/ PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies have avoided two serious injuries in the already thin outfield. Right fielder Nick Castellanos left Thursday’s 6-4 win against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the seventh with left hip flexor tightness. He felt it while trying to run out a double play ball in the bottom of the fifth. He played defense in the sixth, but felt his hip]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-avoid-2-serious-injuries-in-outfield-but-questions-remain/Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-avoid-2-serious-injuries-in-outfield-but-questions-remain/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Brandon Marsh (right knee) Status: Out of the lineup for April 17 game against the San Francisco GiantsBrandon Marsh is not in the lineup after tweaking his right knee on a play during the top of the seventh of Wednesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Wilmer Flores hit a single that took a sudden bounce. Marsh had to fal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-knee-out-of-the-lineup/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-brandon-marsh-knee-out-of-the-lineup/ Final Score: Giants 11, Phillies 4Phillies hitters remained patient against San Francisco Giants starter Robbie Ray, drawing five walks. Two came with the bases loaded in the bottom of the first inning. Bryce Harper was particularly patient. He walked on four pitches in each of his first two plate appearances.After seeing eight straight balls to begin his night in the batter’s box, Harper wast]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-continue-to-struggle-with-runners-in-scoring-position-in-lopsided-loss-to-giants/Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-continue-to-struggle-with-runners-in-scoring-position-in-lopsided-loss-to-giants/ PHILADELPHIA — The left-field conditions on Wednesday night might feel familiar for Kyle Schwarber.The former Cubs outfielder spent six seasons bracing the cold and wind at Wrigley Field. That could come in handy as he heads out for his first game of the season in the field while dealing with chilly temperatures and 25 mph gusts at Citizens Bank Park.“He’s an experienced guy,” Phi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-make-season-debut-in-left-field-on-windy-night/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-make-season-debut-in-left-field-on-windy-night/ PHILADELPHIA — Waves of gratitude tend to hit Bryce Harper at weird times. He couldn’t stop thinking about the beautiful game of baseball in the on-deck circle during the third inning of Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. He was emboldened to challenge center fielder Jung Hoo Lee and tag up and take second base on a fly ball from K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-thankful-for-baseball-and-family-after-in-game-gender-reveal/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-thankful-for-baseball-and-family-after-in-game-gender-reveal/ PHILADELPHIA — As the wind whipped and swirled in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park, the last two batters in the Phillies’ lineup made manufacturing a run look like a breeze.Alec Bohm stepped in the box with no outs and a runner on second base, moving him over to third with a groundout. Brandon Marsh, the No. 9 hitter, followed that up with a sacrifice fly to right field. The trips to the plate were product]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-get-big-day-from-bottom-of-order-to-ignite-win-over-giants/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-get-big-day-from-bottom-of-order-to-ignite-win-over-giants/ The Phillies will take runs however they can get them right now, and so they can thank the elements, somewhat, for doing their part on Tuesday night. A few big hits, some of which Citizens Bank Park’s swirling gusts helped produce, provided a jolt for a slumping offense whose six runs amounted to a series-tying victory over the Giants.
But the biggest hit of the night was not aided by the weather, and it w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bohms-much-needed-hit-realmutos-first-homer-wind-lift-phillies-past-giants/Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bohms-much-needed-hit-realmutos-first-homer-wind-lift-phillies-past-giants/ PHILADELPHIA — After only one day out of the lineup, the scuffling Brandon Marsh will be back in there as a starter for the Phillies on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.The left-handed-hitting Marsh is hitless in the month of April and is riding an 0-for-26 slump at the plate. He was taking the struggles hard. Phillies manager Rob Thomson removed him from the batting order for Monday night’s game, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/struggling-brandon-marsh-returns-to-lineup-after-one-game-strong-day-of-work/Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/struggling-brandon-marsh-returns-to-lineup-after-one-game-strong-day-of-work/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had an opportunity to get back into Monday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the seventh. With runners on first and second with two out, J.T. Realmuto crushed a deep fly ball to left that drifted just foul. They were inches away from cutting the deficit to one — and getting that elusive big hit with runners in scoring pos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-explains-why-he-didnt-argue-crucial-strike-three-call/Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-explains-why-he-didnt-argue-crucial-strike-three-call/ PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker entered Monday having not allowed a run in his first 10 2/3 innings of the season, an impressive start for someone who struggled as much as he did a season ago.Walker wasn’t dominant in his first two starts. He danced with fire at times. He didn’t get burned. But the veteran right-hander continued to get in trouble on Monday in a four-game series opener ag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walkers-second-inning-struggles-doom-phillies-against-giants/Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walkers-second-inning-struggles-doom-phillies-against-giants/ PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh took the field at Citizens Bank Park for early batting practice, searching for a better feeling in the batter’s box with a brutal 0-for-26 stretch at the plate hanging over his head.The outfielder will not be in the lineup as the Phillies open a four-game series with the Giants on Monday to start off a seven-game homestand. Manager Rob Thomson will give him a chance to reset. Mar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-benched-amid-brutal-hitless-stretch-working-to-get-my-rhythm-back/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brandon-marsh-benched-amid-brutal-hitless-stretch-working-to-get-my-rhythm-back/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Ranger Suárez (low back stiffness)Status: 15-day injured list; Began rehab assignment on Thursday, April 10.Left-hander Ranger Suárez is on the injured list with back stiffness. He dealt with a back issue last year as well. Taijuan Walker has taken his place in the rotation for the time being.Suárez pitched three innings in his first rehab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surezs-next-rehab-outing-moved-to-wednesday/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surezs-next-rehab-outing-moved-to-wednesday/ The Phillies (9-6) just can’t get it going at the plate. They have been shut out twice in the last three games, dropping the finale against the Cardinals (7-8) in St. Louis 7-0. It’s the first time since August 2022 that the Phillies were held scoreless twice in a single series.
They had opportunities early against St. Louis starter Matthew Liberatore, but couldn’t cash in. On a less]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-miserable-offensive-stretch-continues-in-series-loss-to-cardinals/Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-miserable-offensive-stretch-continues-in-series-loss-to-cardinals/ The Phillies tried to sign Kyle Schwarber to an extension in the offseason, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. With the way he is swinging the bat early — and the stunning lack of top free agents in next year’s class — the Phillies could regret not closing the deal.
Schwarber is batting .288 with six home runs, 12 RBIs and a 1.114 OPS through his f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-offered-kyle-schwarber-an-extension-during-offseason/Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-offered-kyle-schwarber-an-extension-during-offseason/ Cristopher Sánchez didn’t have strikeout stuff, but he had groundball-inducing stuff in the Phillies’ 4-1 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis.Sánchez got the Cardinals to ground into four double plays on Saturday. Three were inning-enders. Two got the left-hander out of one-out jams.St. Louis designated hitter Luken Baker grounded into a doub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/double-plays-and-two-out-hits-help-phillies-beat-cardinals/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/double-plays-and-two-out-hits-help-phillies-beat-cardinals/ Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a bold lineup change prior to Friday’s game.
He moved Bryson Stott to the leadoff spot and batted Kyle Schwarber cleanup behind Bryce Harper. The thinking behind it is to better protect Harper, who was intentionally walked twice in Thursday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves.
It did not lead to a better result. The Phillies (8-5)]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-batting-order-doesnt-produce-as-phillies-drop-opener-to-cardinals/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-batting-order-doesnt-produce-as-phillies-drop-opener-to-cardinals/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Ranger Suárez (low back stiffness)Status: 15-day injured list; Began rehab assignment on Thursday, April 10.Left-hander Ranger Suárez is on the injured list with back stiffness. He dealt with a back issue last year as well. Taijuan Walker has taken his place in the rotation for the time being.Suárez pitched three innings in his first rehab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surez-feels-good-andrew-painter-makes-first-start-of-year/Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surez-feels-good-andrew-painter-makes-first-start-of-year/ The Phillies pitching staff surrendered only one run through ten innings. It wasn’t enough to win the series as the Braves were able to get the timely hits late in a 4-2 win in 11 innings.
In a game that started at 7:15 p.m. and ended at 12:53 a.m. thanks to a nearly three-hour long rain delay, the Phillies bats left 13 men on base and went 0-for-10 with runners]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-battle-lose-frustrating-marathon-game-against-braves/Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-battle-lose-frustrating-marathon-game-against-braves/ Spencer Turnbull, one of the main characters in the Phillies’ hot start to the season last year, is still a free agent. He is throwing for interested teams, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Scott Boras client is looking to sign a major league deal.
Turnbull, 32, pitched to a 2.65 ERA in 17 games with the Phillies in 2024. He opened the year in the rotation as Taijuan Walker’s rep]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/spencer-turnbull-to-throw-for-interested-teams/Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/spencer-turnbull-to-throw-for-interested-teams/ Phillies manager Rob Thomson hinted after Wednesday’s game that he was ready to drop Alec Bohm in the batting order. When asked by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Corey Seidman if he is considering hitting Nick Castellanos, who is on a hot streak, higher in the lineup, Thomson smiled and said, “We’ll see tomorrow.”
Lo and behold, Castellanos is bat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-alec-bohm-im-not-going-to-pull-the-chute-on-him-yet/Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-alec-bohm-im-not-going-to-pull-the-chute-on-him-yet/ It’s late enough in the season that we can start reading into numbers a bit, so here are a few: Nick Castellanos is hitting .308 with a .538 slugging percentage. Good. The underlying metrics are even better: He’s struck out as often (9.3% of the time) as he’s walked.Both figures would be, by far, the best of his career. His chase rate is 29.9. That would also be th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/should-nick-castellanos-climb-in-the-phillies-lineup/Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/should-nick-castellanos-climb-in-the-phillies-lineup/ Final score: Phillies 4, Braves 3Much has been and will be made of the Phillies’ younger position players’ performance — or lack thereof — early this season, and it matters. But the Phillies are built around their stars. To go where they want, they’ll need those stars to take them.Wednesday was an example. Bryce Harper battled back from an early 0-2 hole to flip the game on its]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/turner-harper-deliver-as-phillies-fight-back-to-beat-braves/Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/turner-harper-deliver-as-phillies-fight-back-to-beat-braves/ Kyle Schwarber defied the numbers.Facing Atlanta ace Chris Sale, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner who held left-handed batters to a .544 OPS last season, Schwarber teed off on Tuesday night.The Phillies slugger singled in the top of the first inning off Sale, ripped a triple to center field in the third and launched a 462-foot home run in the fifth.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-throw-away-huge-nights-from-schwarber-castellanos-with-mishaps-in-atlanta/Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-throw-away-huge-nights-from-schwarber-castellanos-with-mishaps-in-atlanta/ It was an anticipated pitcher’s duel, with Zack Wheeler toeing the rubber for the Phillies and Chris Sale on the bump for the Braves. But that’s not what it was on Tuesday night in Atlanta, a Phillies 7-5 loss to the Braves.Neither starter had his best stuff. The game would turn into a battle of the bullpens.The Phillies chased Sale after 4 2/3 innings; they tallie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-battle-of-the-bullpens-to-braves/Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-battle-of-the-bullpens-to-braves/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Ranger Suárez (low back stiffness)Status: 15-day injured list; Scheduled to begin rehab assignment on Thursday, April 10.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez is on the injured list with back stiffness. He dealt with a back issue last year as well. Taijuan Walker has taken his place in the rotation for the time being.Suárez will begin a minor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surez-to-begin-rehab-assignment/Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surez-to-begin-rehab-assignment/ The Phillies have gotten off to just about as good of a start as they could have imagined. After taking two of three from the Washington Nationals during the opening series, they have authored a 5-1 homestand, including a series win against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. There are a lot of things to like. The rotation is off to an incredible start. The lineup]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-thoughts-as-phillies-fascinating-april-stretch-continues/Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-thoughts-as-phillies-fascinating-april-stretch-continues/ Griff McGarry, a former top pitching prospect who’s fallen off the radar over the past few years, turned in an eye-catching outing to start the 2025 season.Pitching for Double-A Reading for the first time since 2023, McGarry tossed four perfect innings in his season debut for the Fightin Phils on Sunday. The right-hander struck out eight batters in a 3-2 Reading loss on his way to being named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week.
Fight]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-top-prospect-griff-mcgarry-turns-in-perfect-outing-to-start-season-in-double-a/Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-top-prospect-griff-mcgarry-turns-in-perfect-outing-to-start-season-in-double-a/ PHILADELPHIA — Back and forth they went, the Dodgers and Phillies, two of baseball’s better teams finishing up an early-season three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.The Phillies won the first game; the Dodgers the second. Both games were low-scoring affairs. So it only made for both clubs’ bats to come alive in the series finale, where the conditions were cloud]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edmundo-sosa-remains-important-phillies-win-back-and-forth-battle-to-beat-dodgers/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edmundo-sosa-remains-important-phillies-win-back-and-forth-battle-to-beat-dodgers/ PHILADELPHIA — The first six batters for the Phillies in the bottom of third inning have all crossed home plate.
On a rainy Sunday afternoon, the Phillies patiently waited for Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow to come into the zone. The Dodgers righty looked uncomfortable as he struggled to find his footing on the soggy mound. Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior ev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-hits-grand-slam-versus-dodgers/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-hits-grand-slam-versus-dodgers/ The Latest Phillies Injury Update
Andrew Painter (Tommy John surgery)Status: Could be pitching in the majors this summerTop prospect Andrew Painter should be in line to make his big-league debut in “July-ish” as Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski put it this offseason. He hasn’t pitched in a regular season game since injuring his elbow during the spring of 2023,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-andrew-painter-to-make-first-minor-league-start-this-week/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-andrew-painter-to-make-first-minor-league-start-this-week/ PHILADELPHIA —Edmundo Sosa was quickly tested in his first outfield appearance in exactly two years, and he did what he needed in order to pass.After pinch hitting for the Phillies in the bottom of the eighth inning on Saturday afternoon, the natural infielder stayed in the game to play center field in the top of the ninth. The first batter, Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman, smoked a 100.8 mph liner that So]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edmundo-sosa-finishes-game-in-outfield-could-he-start-there-soon/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edmundo-sosa-finishes-game-in-outfield-could-he-start-there-soon/ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies needed a lengthy outing from Aaron Nola. They got it, but it wasn’t good enough as the Phillies (6-2) struggled to put up runs against Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers (9-1) bullpen in a 3-1 loss.
Nola recorded a quality start, pitching six innings and allowing three earned runs. But all three of those runs came via the long ball. The first one, a two-run shot by Kik&eacu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-bats-go-cold-against-sasaki-dodgers-bullpen/Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-bats-go-cold-against-sasaki-dodgers-bullpen/ PHILADELPHIA — Before Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber was out taking ground balls at first base.
In a spring training devoid of interesting storylines, Schwarber spending some time at first base was at least something to talk about. He started in four games at first base during Grapefruit League play for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-kyle-schwarber-at-first-base-still-a-thing/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-kyle-schwarber-at-first-base-still-a-thing/ PHILADELPHIA — Jose Ruiz may be a walking statistical oddity.He recorded his first-ever save on the last day of the regular season in 2024. He had finished 96 games in his career. None of them were save opportunities. He was nine games away from tying the Major League record for most games finished without recording a save.On Friday, he became the first Phillies pitche]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-compromised-bullpen-to-play-a-role-in-remaining-games-against-dodgers/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-compromised-bullpen-to-play-a-role-in-remaining-games-against-dodgers/ Jesús Luzardo finished his start on Friday night by getting Kiké Hernández to swing and miss at a down-and-in slider, ending a seven-pitch at-bat and escaping a jam with runners on the corners. It was Luzardo’s eighth strikeout of the night, cementing a strong start to the 2025 season for himself and the Phillies’ starting rotation.
Je]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/no-surprise-phillies-rotation-off-to-strong-start/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/no-surprise-phillies-rotation-off-to-strong-start/ PHILADELPHIA — Catcher J.T. Realmuto battled the tiniest of wounds during the Phillies’ bout between National League heavyweights against the red-hot Dodgers.The umpires had to briefly stop the game during the top of the ninth inning as Realmuto dealt with the blood coming out of a cut on his finger. A few batters later, the veteran backstop gripped the ball and fired a strike to second base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-stops-the-bleeding-with-two-huge-throws-to-put-away-dodgers/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-stops-the-bleeding-with-two-huge-throws-to-put-away-dodgers/ PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner broke for third base, surprising Dodgers star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The right-hander stepped off the rubber and fired toward a sprinting Miguel Rojas as the infielder scurried to cover the bag.Yamamoto’s throw went wide, and Turner strolled to home plate as the ball rolled into foul territory. The speedy Phillies shortstop stole third — and a first-i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/turner-steals-luzardo-deals-as-phillies-hand-dodgers-first-loss-of-season/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/turner-steals-luzardo-deals-as-phillies-hand-dodgers-first-loss-of-season/ PHILADELPHIA — Dave Roberts thinks the Phillies and Dodgers lineups have similar approaches.
“It’s a very, very talented lineup,” the Dodgers manager said. “Very dangerous lineup. … They have the same type of approach that we do. So you got to really pound the strike zone to get these guys out.”
It’s an interesting comment to hear consider]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dodgers-manager-dave-roberts-compliments-phillies-lineup-they-have-the-same-type-of-approach-that-we-do/Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dodgers-manager-dave-roberts-compliments-phillies-lineup-they-have-the-same-type-of-approach-that-we-do/ This weekend, the Phillies (5-1) play host to the Dodgers (8-0) for a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park in an early-season showdown between two clubs expected to be among Major League Baseball’s best this season.Each game will have a different start time. Each game will be broadcast differently.Friday’s game is slated for a 6:45 p.m. first pitch and will be exclusively broadcast on App]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-dodgers-phillies-this-weekend-friday-to-air-on-apple-tv/Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-to-watch-dodgers-phillies-this-weekend-friday-to-air-on-apple-tv/ PHILADELPHIA — The focus of the baseball world will be centered on Citizens Bank Park this weekend as the Phillies, off to a strong start in 2025, host the hottest team in the major leagues. The undefeated Dodgers are coming to Philadelphia for a three-game series starting Friday night after ripping off eight straight wins to begin the season.Led by two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani — still only]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-ready-for-fun-challenge-in-hosting-red-hot-dodgers/Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-ready-for-fun-challenge-in-hosting-red-hot-dodgers/ Taijuan Walker fired his last pitch of the day, an 84.7 mph slider that dipped away from the right-handed hitting Hunter Goodman, for a swinging strike three. He pumped his fist, then slowly walked off the mound. Brandon Marsh applauded him on his way back to the dugout. Manager Rob Thomson gave him a hug. His teammates lined up to congratulate him.
What a day for Taipic.twitter.com/mvxwLlgxi2&mdash]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-and-his-mother-feel-the-positivity-after-successful-outing-shes-so-happy/Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-and-his-mother-feel-the-positivity-after-successful-outing-shes-so-happy/ Mickey Moniak tracked down a few of his former teammates around the batting cage in Philadelphia, chatting with Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm and Johan Rojas before Wednesday night’s game.Amid a hectic week to start the regular season, Moniak has had the chance to see some familiar faces during a series against the Phillies. The former No. 1 pick shared positive feelings about returning to Citizens Bank Park as a new me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-no-1-pick-mickey-moniak-stops-by-old-home-amid-wild-start-to-season-its-a-blessing/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-no-1-pick-mickey-moniak-stops-by-old-home-amid-wild-start-to-season-its-a-blessing/ Johan Rojas experienced a breakthrough.
The Phillies have been trying to get the speedy center fielder comfortable with bunting for years. He has spent countless hours on the backfields of the Carpenter Complex and at batting practice crafting his skill at a lost art. At times, he has looked hesitant in situations that have called for a bunt. Like baseball, bunting is har]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/after-years-of-work-johan-rojas-is-finally-getting-a-handle-on-bunting/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/after-years-of-work-johan-rojas-is-finally-getting-a-handle-on-bunting/ Final Score: Phillies 5, Rockies 1This is how the Phillies drew it up, right? Three consecutive All-Stars miss a golden opportunity to all but seal a series victory over the Rockies in the middle innings — only for Edmundo Sosa to deliver the knockout blow himself?Of course it’s not, but based on the way Sosa has been going in the early season, his half of the equation can’t be a s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wheeler-deals-sosa-again-delivers-as-phillies-take-series-over-rockies/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/wheeler-deals-sosa-again-delivers-as-phillies-take-series-over-rockies/ Fresh off a Super Bowl LIX victory in February, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio took in batting practice on Wednesday from the field at Citizens Bank Park. The veteran football coach is a lifelong Phillies fan, and he was confident in his favorite baseball team’s chances to compete in 2025 ahead of their game against the Rockies.“I think they’ll be right there in the hunt,&rdquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/eagles-defensive-coordinator-vic-fangio-on-phillies-theyll-be-right-there-in-the-hunt/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/eagles-defensive-coordinator-vic-fangio-on-phillies-theyll-be-right-there-in-the-hunt/ Trea Turner (lower back spasm)Status: Back in the lineupTrea Turner is batting leadoff and playing shortstop in his first start since Opening Day in Washington. He told reporters, including MLB.com‘s Todd Zolecki, that he’s “basically 100 percent.” Turner had been dealing with back spasms dating back to spring training. — Last Updated April 2 by D]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-trea-turner-returns-latest-on-surez/Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-trea-turner-returns-latest-on-surez/ It’s early, but Max Kepler is off to a strong start as a Philadelphia Phillie. He’s 4-for-11 with three walks and three extra-base hits. He homered in the eighth inning of the Phillies’ 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday in the home opener.
The day was a whirlwind for Kepler. Monday’s opener was the first time in his nearly decade-long big league career that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/max-kepler-has-a-chance-to-be-phillies-cult-hero/Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/max-kepler-has-a-chance-to-be-phillies-cult-hero/ Brandon Marsh couldn’t believe his ears as the speakers blared ahead of Phillies reliever Joe Ross’ first appearance in red pinstripes.As Ross marched onto the field from the bullpen in right-center field, the song “Chrome Heart Tags” by Philadelphia-native rapper]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/reliever-joe-ross-turns-up-the-music-for-win-in-first-home-outing/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/reliever-joe-ross-turns-up-the-music-for-win-in-first-home-outing/ The Phillies are 3-1, but if you’re the type of fan who must always seek out the negatives, there have been things to not like. Trea Turner and J.T. Realmuto have been banged up, if minor. Ranger Suárez is on the shelf. They haven’t hit starters well. The one loss, I guess.No one in Atlanta wants to hear it.The Braves’ train wreck of an opening week got even worse on Monday when Jurickson Profar was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-braves-nightmarish-start-to-the-season-has-gotten-even-worse/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-braves-nightmarish-start-to-the-season-has-gotten-even-worse/ Check out the Phillies’ 2025 walk-up songs with timestamps.
Make sure to like the 2025 walk-up songs playlist on Spotify.
Check back for updates throughout the season.Past Playlists
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José Alvarado: Me Olvide de Vivir by Tono Rosario (0:00)
Tanner Banks: Are You Entertained by Russ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-walk-up-songs/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-walk-up-songs/ The Phillies’ home opener, a day meant to bring the energy of a baseball season back to Citizens Bank Park, lacked much life for almost seven full innings. That’s when Edmundo Sosa brought exactly what he brings.Philadelphia’s extra man and spark plug, Sosa stepped to the plate with two runners on base in the bottom of the seventh against Colorado Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik. And the right-han]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/hes-a-one-of-a-kind-special-talent-edmundo-sosa-steps-up-for-phillies-once-again/Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/hes-a-one-of-a-kind-special-talent-edmundo-sosa-steps-up-for-phillies-once-again/ Final Score: Phillies 6, Rockies 1Over the weekend in D.C., Phillies hitters had a tough time against Nationals starting pitching, and that trend continued on Monday in the team’s home opener at Citizens Bank Park against the Rockies.
Thankfully for them, Colorado called on its bullpen in the seventh inning. The Phillies feasted on relievers in the first two games of the year and did so again Monday.Colorado starter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-out-seventh-inning-rally-leads-phillies-to-season-opening-win-at-citizens-bank-park/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-out-seventh-inning-rally-leads-phillies-to-season-opening-win-at-citizens-bank-park/ The pageantry of Opening Day or the first home game of a season is one of the unique parts of baseball, and the Phillies are ready for the ceremonies to start. Philadelphia will host the Colorado Rockies on Monday afternoon for its home opener at Citizens Bank Park, one of the circled holidays on the sports calendar.“Love the home openers, man,” pitcher Aaron Nola said before the game. “They’re fun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-players-excited-for-home-opener-at-citizens-bank-park-its-good-for-us-to-have-butterflies/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-players-excited-for-home-opener-at-citizens-bank-park-its-good-for-us-to-have-butterflies/ There’s plenty of new changes to take in at Citizens Bank Park. Fans will notice wrap around LED screens around the park, along with some new food offerings. For players, specifically relievers, there is a huge change to the home and visiting bullpens.
The Phillies have enclosed the benches on both levels. Relievers on both teams will get to enjoy a climate-controlled environment with sliding glass do]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-big-changes-to-citizens-bank-park-bullpen-setup/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-big-changes-to-citizens-bank-park-bullpen-setup/ It’s long overdue, but Citizens Bank Park now has an in-house coffee vendor.
Many Hands Coffee Co., a Philadelphia-based profit-sharing business, will operate a truck outside section 114 near the First Base Gate at Citizens Bank Park. There will be a little bit of everything for all coffee lovers, from hot or iced coffee and cold brew to specialty drinks, such as t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/meet-the-local-business-serving-iced-coffee-at-citizens-bank-park-this-season/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/meet-the-local-business-serving-iced-coffee-at-citizens-bank-park-this-season/ WASHINGTON — Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (bruised left foot) is expected to return to action as the club heads to Philadelphia for its home opener on Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.The veteran backstop was out of the lineup on Sunday for the team’s opening-series finale against Washington at Nationals Park after fouling a ball off his foot and leaving the game early the afternoon prior. But after]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-catcher-jt-realmuto-foot-expected-to-play-in-mondays-home-opener/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-catcher-jt-realmuto-foot-expected-to-play-in-mondays-home-opener/ WASHINGTON — Aaron Nola was cruising on Sunday afternoon, until he wasn’t.The right-hander was excellent for three frames before hitting a fourth-inning wall that derailed his day and led the Phillies to their first loss of the 2025 season. Nola allowed five runs on two homers, including a three-run blast by Phillie killer Josh Bell in the bottom of the fourth, in 5 1/3 innings as Philadelphia fell to th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-hits-wall-offense-cools-down-as-phillies-take-first-loss-of-season/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-hits-wall-offense-cools-down-as-phillies-take-first-loss-of-season/ WASHINGTON — Phillies manager Rob Thomson changed his mind on giving Brandon Marsh a day off.With left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound for the Nationals, Thomson planned to have the lefty-hitting Marsh sit on Sunday for Philadelphia’s opening-series finale at Nationals Park. Instead, he decided to reward the outfielder after a strong performance at the plate on Saturday. He’ll bat seventh and play left]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-rewards-brandon-marsh-after-strong-performance-gives-update-on-turner-realmuto/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-rewards-brandon-marsh-after-strong-performance-gives-update-on-turner-realmuto/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Trea Turner (lower back spasm)Status: Day-to-dayTrea Turner was scratched from the Phillies starting lineup on Saturday with a lower back spasm. He told reporters postgame, including Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia, that his back locked up while fielding a groundball earlier in the afternoon. Turner revealed he dealt with hip discomfort late in spring training]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-trea-turner-jt-realmuto-considered-day-to-day/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-trea-turner-jt-realmuto-considered-day-to-day/ Final: Phillies 11, Nationals 6There were no shadows to bother hitters this afternoon, but the Nationals still struggled against Jesús Luzardo, who looked like his best self, striking out 11 hitters in his five innings of work.Luzardo, coming off an injury-riddled and ineffective 2024, sat 96-98 mph with his fastballs, maxing out at 98.9. He mixed in his new sweeper and slider with plenty o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-strikes-out-11-offense-gets-to-nationals-bullpen-again-in-phillies-win/Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-strikes-out-11-offense-gets-to-nationals-bullpen-again-in-phillies-win/ Citizens Bank Park will be brighter and louder when the Phillies — and the fans — return to South Philadelphia for the 22nd season in stadium history on Monday afternoon.The team has added LED displays along the facings of the upper decks, a new light show for home runs and other big moments and an improved sound system, the Phillies unveiled on Friday evening at their annual]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-unveil-new-video-displays-light-show-at-citizens-bank-park/Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-unveil-new-video-displays-light-show-at-citizens-bank-park/ WASHINGTON — As the makings of a historic season solidified, a 22-year-old Bryce Harper took a swing that still sticks out in his mind. It was still early into the young, then-Nationals superstar’s first MVP campaign when he stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied against Atlanta reliever Cody Martin on May 9, 2015.Harper, gripping his bat with a red glove on his right]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opening-in-washington-bryce-harper-reflects-on-historic-first-mvp-season-10-years-later/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opening-in-washington-bryce-harper-reflects-on-historic-first-mvp-season-10-years-later/ WASHINGTON — Kyle Schwarber kicked off an incredible season against left-handed pitching last year with a home run off the eventual National League Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale. By the end of May, Schwarber had a .337 batting average against lefties — and a .177 average against righties. The numbersevened out in the end, but some of his teammates at the time joked that he belonged in a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opening-day-was-a-mixed-bag-for-phillies-lefties-versus-lefties/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/opening-day-was-a-mixed-bag-for-phillies-lefties-versus-lefties/ Final Score (10 innings): Phillies 7, Nationals 3WASHINGTON — The terrible late afternoon shadows were a big storyline in the NLDS against the Mets. As a cruel reminder of last year’s painful ending, the shadows were once again a factor on Opening Day in D.C.
The at-bats from the Phillies, who struck out 19 times, improved as the sun went down– and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-delivers-in-extras-in-opening-day-win-over-nationals/Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-delivers-in-extras-in-opening-day-win-over-nationals/ WASHINGTON — Trea Turner will be the first Phillies batter of the 2025 season as he steps in the box to start the Opening Day action on Thursday afternoon at his former home stadium, Nationals Park.Turner, the right-handed-hitting shortstop, will hit leadoff in Philadelphia’s first game of the season and face a left-hander in Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore.“Trea’s one of the best in baseball, man,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-chose-trea-turner-to-hit-leadoff-on-opening-day/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-phillies-chose-trea-turner-to-hit-leadoff-on-opening-day/ Opening Day is finally here!
Here are Phillies Nation’s last round of regular season predictions.
We’ve picked out a few of our favorite Phillies over/unders to debate. See what our staff writers have to say and leave a comment down below on what you think.
Wins: O/U 90.5
Destiny: UnderTy: Over
Nathan: Over
Bailey: OverOver the last three seasons, the Phillies have averaged a little more than 90.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-overunders-wins-andrew-painter-debut-and-starters-used/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-overunders-wins-andrew-painter-debut-and-starters-used/ Opening Day is here, which means official answers on the Phillies’ Opening Day roster: The club announced it on Thursday morning, with no surprises.
The roster battles in spring training were between Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs for backup catcher (with the former prevailing), a few names for the final bench spot (Kody Clemens won) and an assortment for a b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-surprise-free-2025-opening-day-roster/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-surprise-free-2025-opening-day-roster/ ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mick Abel, the former Phillies first-round draft pick, couldn’t hold back his smile when asked about his new neighbor in the Coca-Cola Park clubhouse.The right-hander’s locker is right next to the one occupied by Garrett Stubbs, the fan-favorite veteran catcher who’s starting the season in Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Abel, 23, pitched for the IronPigs last year and has not been ab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/an-open-book-how-garrett-stubbs-can-help-mick-abel-young-players-in-triple-a-after-demotion/Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/an-open-book-how-garrett-stubbs-can-help-mick-abel-young-players-in-triple-a-after-demotion/ Tyler Phillips was one of the casualties of the roster crunch every team faces late in the spring, and it’ll spell the end of his Phillies tenure: The Phillies have traded him to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations, the club announced Wednesday.FanSided’s Robert Murray first reported that he was headed to Miami in some fashion. Phillips was designated for assignment when the club claimed Carlos Hern]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tyler-phillips-heading-to-division-rival-after-dfa/Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tyler-phillips-heading-to-division-rival-after-dfa/ Jimmy Rollins wanted to wait.
The legendary Phillies shortstop solidified his place in the club’s Wall of Fame during his MVP season in 2007. A number of his teammates punched their ticket a year later when the 2008 Phillies won the World Series. A celebration of the era that led to five division titles, two World Series appearances, a championship and a 257-game sellout streak was inevitab]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jimmy-rollins-on-wall-of-fame-induction-i-hope-i-dont-cry/Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jimmy-rollins-on-wall-of-fame-induction-i-hope-i-dont-cry/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/see-the-phillies-in-wrigley-field-in-april/Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/see-the-phillies-in-wrigley-field-in-april/ Former Phillies No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced on Tuesday.Moniak, 26, spent two-and-a-half years with the Angels after being dealt to Los Angeles in the Noah Syndergaard trade back in 2022. His best season came in 2023, when he posted an .802 OPS in 323 plate appearances as a platoon outfielder.
His release has some financial ramifications. Moniak&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-mickey-moniak-released-by-angels/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-mickey-moniak-released-by-angels/ Is Zack Wheeler or Bryce Harper the best player on the Phillies? Is another starting pitcher just behind these two? Do we believe in a Bryson Stott bounce back year? Is J.T. Realmuto still one of the best players on the team?These are just some of the questions we asked ourselves when devising the second annual Top Ten Philadelphia Phillies players of 2025 list.This year, Phill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-10-phillies-players-of-2025/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-10-phillies-players-of-2025/ Kody Clemens has made the Phillies’ Opening Day roster and will head north with the club when spring camp breaks.The utility man was chosen as the team’s final bench player over Buddy Kennedy, as reported by Todd Zolecki of MLB.com on Monday morning.Clemens didn’t arrive at camp as a favorite for a bench job. Weston Wilson was the favorite to be the Phillies’ fourth and final bench pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-clemens-makes-phillies-opening-day-roster/Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-clemens-makes-phillies-opening-day-roster/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Matt Strahm (left shoulder impingement)Status: On track for Opening Day
Strahm will pitch in the Grapefruit League finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, March 24. If all goes well, he will be on the Opening Day roster.Strahm was slowed down by a left shoulder injury this spring. He pitched in a minor league game on the backfields of the Carpenter C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-on-track-to-make-opening-day-roster/Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-on-track-to-make-opening-day-roster/ The Opening Day pitching staff is likely set.
The Phillies on Sunday claimed right-handed reliever Carlos Hernandez off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Tyler Phillips was designated for assignment to make room for Hernandez on the roster.
Hernandez, 28, had a 3.30 ERA in 27 games for Kansas City in 2024. He averaged 98 mph on his fastball last year, but has had trouble with command. He walked 11.4% of batters f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-claim-carlos-hernandez-designate-tyler-phillips-for-assignment/Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-claim-carlos-hernandez-designate-tyler-phillips-for-assignment/ Phillies starter Ranger Suárez will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, manager Rob Thomson announced on the broadcast during the bottom of the seventh inning of the team’s Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers in Clearwater. He is still managing a back injury.
Taijuan Walker will take his spot in the rotation. He is scheduled to start the spring finale on Monday against the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-to-begin-season-in-rotation-ranger-surez-to-the-il/Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-to-begin-season-in-rotation-ranger-surez-to-the-il/ The Phillies announced a series of roster moves on Saturday morning.Outfielder Cal Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, alongside right-handed pitcher Kyle Tyler. Four other players — infielder Christian Arroyo, catcher Josh Breaux, right-handed pitcher Nabil Crismatt and outfielder Oscar Mercado — were reassigned to minor league camp.These moves dwindle the clu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-a-series-of-roster-moves/Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-a-series-of-roster-moves/ Phillies fans can expect to hear more of John Kruk and his wonderful stories and complaints for future broadcasts to come.Kruk, a Phillies Wall of Fame former player and fan-favorite color commentator on local game telecasts, signed a four-year contract to continue with NBC Sports Philadelphia this offseason, per the reporting in a Friday afternoon feature story from Philadelphi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-kruk-reportedly-signed-new-contract-with-nbc-sports-philadelphia/Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-kruk-reportedly-signed-new-contract-with-nbc-sports-philadelphia/ Rob Thomson has hinted that he may want to split up the righties and lefties in the Phillies’ starting rotation, and it seems that’s what he’ll do: Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola and Cristopher Sánchez, in that order, will likely follow Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler to begin the regular season. Thomson made the announcement during an in-game TV interview]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-probable-starters-to-open-regular-season-announced-with-lefties-and-righties-split/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-probable-starters-to-open-regular-season-announced-with-lefties-and-righties-split/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Matt Strahm (left shoulder impingement)Status: On track for Opening Day
Strahm will pitch in a minor-league game on Saturday, according to The Athletic‘s Matt Gelb. Assuming it goes smoothly, he’ll then pitch Monday and be ready for Opening Day.Strahm gave a thorough explanation to reporters on Sunday regarding what went wrong with his shoulder. “It’s the positio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-to-pitch-saturday-on-track-for-opening-day/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-to-pitch-saturday-on-track-for-opening-day/ One thousand, two hundred and sixty-five days have passed since Garrett Stubbs, the energetic and fan-favorite backup catcher, last played a game in the minor leagues. On Oct. 2, 2021, he suited up for the Sugar Land Skeeters, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, and went 1-for-1 with two walks against the Round Rock Express as 5,936 fans converged for the Skeeters’ penultimate contest o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-tough-decision-in-choosing-rafael-marchan-over-garrett-stubbs-as-backup-catcher/Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-make-tough-decision-in-choosing-rafael-marchan-over-garrett-stubbs-as-backup-catcher/ The Phillies have optioned catcher Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to the club. The move comes as no surprise and means Rafael Marchan will start 2025 as the team’s backup catcher.Stubbs has an option left. Marchan doesn’t. That’s the main reason behind the transaction.Catching depth is thin within the Phillies organization. This move gives the organization the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-option-garrett-stubbs-to-triple-a/Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-option-garrett-stubbs-to-triple-a/ Since 2022, the Phillies have been using an analytics platform called Titan Intelligence. Developed by a company called Zelus Analytics based out of San Antonio, Texas, Titan Intelligence has assisted the Phillies in all aspects of baseball operations, including player evaluation and acquisition. Including this season, the club has paid over $2 million since 2022 for access to the platform and limited e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-file-lawsuit-to-block-division-rival-from-using-analytics-platform/Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-file-lawsuit-to-block-division-rival-from-using-analytics-platform/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Ranger Suárez (mild back stiffness)
Status: TBD; scratched from Friday’s spring training startRanger Suárez is dealing with “mild back stiffness,” according to multiple reports from spring training — including The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Scott Lauber, who reports Suárez felt stiff on Sund]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surez-dealing-with-back-stiffness/Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-ranger-surez-dealing-with-back-stiffness/ With spring training storylines mostly exhausted by now, breakout candidates identified and fringe roster battles nearing their conclusion, much of the Phillies talk eight sleeps from Opening Day is back to the leadoff spot. It feels like a waste of time. Where there’s smoke — especially smoke the team has done nothing to extinguish, instead striking more matches — the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/theres-a-phillies-lineup-question-far-more-interesting-than-who-will-hit-leadoff/Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/theres-a-phillies-lineup-question-far-more-interesting-than-who-will-hit-leadoff/ Craig Kimbrel is back in the NL East. The former Phillies closer is heading back to his original team, the Atlanta Braves, on a minor league contract, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. He’ll make $2 million if he’s in the majors, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports.
Kimbrel, 36, spent the first five years of his career with Atlanta from 2010 to 2014. He finished in the top ten in Cy Young Award vo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/braves-reportedly-sign-craig-kimbrel-to-minor-league-deal/Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:19:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/braves-reportedly-sign-craig-kimbrel-to-minor-league-deal/ Here is some good news for those still holding on to a cable subscription to watch Phillies games.
NBC Sports Philadelphia is now available as a $24.99/month add-on for Peacock Premium ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month) subscribers in the Philadelphia market. So, the minimum price point to legally stream Phillies games in-market is $32.94/month. Flyers and 76ers games, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/you-can-now-stream-phillies-games-on-peacock-in-philadelphia-market/Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/you-can-now-stream-phillies-games-on-peacock-in-philadelphia-market/ For the second straight year, Zack Wheeler will be on the bump for the Phillies on Opening Day.
On Monday afternoon, manager Rob Thomson told reporters, including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, that Wheeler will start on March 27 in D.C. against the Nationals.The decision comes as no surprise. Wheeler hasn’t just been the Phillies’ ace in recent years. He’s also become one of baseball&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-name-zack-wheeler-opening-day-starter/Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-name-zack-wheeler-opening-day-starter/ The most vulnerable area of the roster took a hit on Sunday when outfielders Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh were lifted from a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota. Both exited for precautionary reasons, according to the team, and are expected to be OK.
Marsh fell on the warning track while trying to retrieve a hit in the first inning, then l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kepler-marsh-injury-scare-underscores-need-for-another-outfielder/Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kepler-marsh-injury-scare-underscores-need-for-another-outfielder/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Matt Strahm (left shoulder impingement)
Status: Could begin season on 15-day IL
Matt Strahm has not pitched in a Grapefruit League game since March 5. He was dealing with inflammation in his left shoulder, but is now throwing pain free. Strahm threw from 75 feet on Saturday, March 15 and will throw again from 90 feet on Sunday. Rob Thomson told reporters, including Phillies Nati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-begins-throwing/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-begins-throwing/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Buddy Kennedy had a problem on his hands, so he reached out to an old friend for help.Three seasons ago, Kennedy was in Triple-A Reno when the Diamondbacks’ affiliate club asked him to play some left field. Here was the issue for the natural infielder: He didn’t have an outfielder’s glove. Luckily, Kennedy knew someone with knowledge on the subj]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-help-from-mike-trouts-gift-buddy-kennedy-trying-his-hand-in-outfield/Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-help-from-mike-trouts-gift-buddy-kennedy-trying-his-hand-in-outfield/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Left-hander Matt Strahm is no longer feeling any pain in his pitching shoulder after dealing with an impingement this spring, Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Saturday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark.The reliever did a strength test that checked out, and he threw the baseball from 75 feet out. He’ll keep working to build his arm strength back up after a brief pause from pitching acti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-the-latest-update-on-matt-strahms-left-shoulder/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-the-latest-update-on-matt-strahms-left-shoulder/ TAMPA, Fla. — If Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies teammates like to see their designated hitter play defense once in a while, they got a few opportunities to watch him flash the leather on Friday night. After having no balls hit his way in his first infield earlier this spring, Schwarber’s second appearance at first base was more eventful.The veteran made two impressive, mobile plays to his right and s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-passes-first-real-test-at-first-base-with-solid-defensive-day/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-passes-first-real-test-at-first-base-with-solid-defensive-day/ TAMPA, Fla. — Rodolfo Castro approached the Phillies with an idea for a major change.A switch hitter since his first minor-league season in 2016, Castro recently asked the team if he could stop hitting from the left side of the plate. He’ll now bat right-handed against both left-handed and right-handed pitchers. It’s a process that Castro started during Philadelphia’s Grapefru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-phillies-hitter-makes-2-intriguing-changes/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-phillies-hitter-makes-2-intriguing-changes/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Aidan Miller looked like a natural as he charged down the third-base line, cleanly fielded a dribbler and fired a strike to first base from a side-arm angle in the ninth inning on Friday afternoon. Sure, he’s only played shortstop since he was drafted in the first round by the Phillies in 2023, but he started taking grounders at the hot corner this week when he found out he&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospects-aidan-miller-justin-crawford-impress-on-spring-breakout-stage/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-prospects-aidan-miller-justin-crawford-impress-on-spring-breakout-stage/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — With a collection of standout Phillies minor leaguers preparing to play in Major League Baseball’s annual Spring Breakout game on Friday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark, a more significant development took place for the organization’s top prospect earlier in the morning on one of the back fields at the adjacent Carpenter Complex. Andrew Painter, the 21-year-old starting pitcher w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-takes-big-step-feeling-good-after-facing-live-hitters/Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-takes-big-step-feeling-good-after-facing-live-hitters/ Barring health, we know the names that will be featured in the Phillies’ Opening Day lineup on March 27 against the Washington Nationals in D.C.
Manager Rob Thomson will have the pleasure of deciding who will hit in what order. All we get to do is freak out and disagree.
Judging by some comments coming out of the manager’s office in Clearwater, Thom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/one-question-for-each-phillie-in-the-projected-opening-day-lineup/Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/one-question-for-each-phillie-in-the-projected-opening-day-lineup/ José Alvarado fell down the Phillies bullpen pecking order last season, but his presence may be required toward the top of that order this year, at least to start the season.Matt Strahm is dealing with a shoulder issue. His status for Opening Day is uncertain. The Phillies may not push Strahm. Being cautious, especially at the start of the year, makes sense.
Strahm will be re-evaluated]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/looking-good-so-far-this-spring-jos-alvarado-could-be-very-important-for-the-phillies-this-season/Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/looking-good-so-far-this-spring-jos-alvarado-could-be-very-important-for-the-phillies-this-season/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies should know more about the state of their bullpen for the start of the regular season when they get an update on Matt Strahm, one of the team’s most trusted relievers, this weekend.The left-hander has an impingement in his left shoulder, putting him at risk to open the season on the injured list. He was supposed to be examined by a doctor on Thursday, but the team decided to push]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-reliever-matt-strahm-shoulder-to-be-reevaluated-saturday/Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-reliever-matt-strahm-shoulder-to-be-reevaluated-saturday/ Jimmy Rollins, the former shortstop, National League MVP and Phillies franchise icon, will be officially honored among other Philadelphia baseball greats this summer. The 2008 World Series champion will be inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame this year, the club announced Thursday.The ceremony will take place on Aug. 1 prior to the Phillies’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park.&ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-induct-jimmy-rollins-onto-wall-of-fame-in-2025/Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-induct-jimmy-rollins-onto-wall-of-fame-in-2025/ Even before the Phillies’ first full-squad workout this spring, it was intuitive that Weston Wilson would open camp as the favorite for the Phillies’ final bench spot. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggested as much before position players reported.The moment Wilson went down with an injury that’ll sideline him for the first couple weeks of the regular season, the rac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/buddy-kennedys-interesting-spring-continues-amid-phillies-bench-battle/Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:25:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/buddy-kennedys-interesting-spring-continues-amid-phillies-bench-battle/ Repeating as National League East champions is going to be a challenge for the Phillies.
It is expected to be a tight three-team race between the Phillies, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.
The Mets made the biggest splash of the offseason, signing superstar slugger Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract. They also shored up the rotation by signing Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas. Both will begin the season on the in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-who-is-the-bigger-threat-to-the-phillies-in-the-nl-east/Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-who-is-the-bigger-threat-to-the-phillies-in-the-nl-east/ The Phillies optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A after their win over the Red Sox on Tuesday, his spring training debut and lone appearance of camp.Abel allowed three earned runs (four overall) on four hits with a walk and a strikeout in 1 2/3 innings against Boston. He worked a clean first, walking one and retiring Jarren Duran, Alex Bregman and Connor Wong, but ran into trouble in the second with four]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-optioned-to-triple-a-four-reassigned-to-minor-league-camp/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mick-abel-optioned-to-triple-a-four-reassigned-to-minor-league-camp/ They happen quick. In the blink of an eye, a pitcher reports discomfort. Then, he’s on the shelf.Pitching injuries across baseball are rampant once again this spring. The list is long.Some of the more notable pitchers dealing with longer-term injuries include Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Grayson Rodriguez, George Kirby, Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas. Cole will miss all of 2025 due to Tommy John]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/pitching-injuries-across-baseball-spark-interesting-conversation-about-taijuan-walker/Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/pitching-injuries-across-baseball-spark-interesting-conversation-about-taijuan-walker/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Matt Strahm (left shoulder impingement)
Status: Day-to-dayMatt Strahm has not pitched in a Grapefruit League game since March 5. He is dealing with some inflammation in his left shoulder. An MRI revealed no structural damage, per MLB.com‘s Todd Zolecki. He will be shut down from throwing until at least Thursday. His status for Opening Day is unclear.Strahm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-dealing-with-shoulder-soreness/Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-matt-strahm-dealing-with-shoulder-soreness/ You never want to blow spring training performances too far out of proportion, but when they look this good, it’s tempting. Cristopher Sánchez threw three innings against the Pirates on Friday, and they were tantalizing. He struck out four while conceding two hits (each of them under 83 mph off the bat) and one run, which scored after Sánchez gave way to Tyler Phillips.Sá]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchezs-spring-is-off-to-a-blazing-start-will-he-be-the-phillies-no-2/Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchezs-spring-is-off-to-a-blazing-start-will-he-be-the-phillies-no-2/ Rob Thomson sees “superstar” potential in Brandon Marsh. Superstars are not platoon players, so the Phillies plan on finally giving Marsh a real chance to be an everyday player.
The Phillies manager liked what he saw from the outfielder against left-handed pitching at the end of last season. From August until the end of the year, Marsh went 7-for-31 against southpaws. Marsh had on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-sees-superstar-potential-in-brandon-marsh-wants-him-to-play-everyday/Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-sees-superstar-potential-in-brandon-marsh-wants-him-to-play-everyday/ Requirements
Video production and Graphic Design experience with access to softwareSocial media experience – creating professional, engaging, multimedia content on a variety of platformsAccess to a smartphone or digital camera.Availability of at least 10 hours per we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-is-looking-for-a-social-media-producer/Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-is-looking-for-a-social-media-producer/ Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford headline the Phillies’ roster of top prospects for the 2025 Spring Breakout game.
The event was established by MLB in 2024 for clubs to showcase their top prospects from various levels of the minor leagues. All 30 clubs will compete in at least one exhibition game from March 13-16.
This year, the Phillies’ top prospects will take on the top prospects from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-roster-for-spring-breakout-game/Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-release-roster-for-spring-breakout-game/ Though the Phillies never seriously considered it, Bryce Harper said he was willing to move back to the outfield during the offseason to accommodate a potential free agent first baseman.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Harper spoke about his 14-year big league career, the Juan Soto deal and his love for Philadelphia.The most interesting nugget from Rosenthal&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-reportedly-told-the-phillies-that-he-would-be-willing-to-move-back-to-outfield-to-accommodate-potential-free-agent-signing/Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-reportedly-told-the-phillies-that-he-would-be-willing-to-move-back-to-outfield-to-accommodate-potential-free-agent-signing/ The Phillies have three key players slated for free agency this coming offseason and three decisions to make regarding whether to try and keep them from getting there. Between Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suárez, it’s not hard to imagine that the least likely to get an extension, as of now, is Suárez.
It’s also not hard to imagine his free-agent contra]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-all-i-think-about-is-staying-with-phillies/Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-all-i-think-about-is-staying-with-phillies/ Top prospects Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford will make their way back to minor-league camp after a taste of big-league spring training with the Phillies.The two recent first-round picks were reassigned along with three other non-roster invitees, the team announced prior to its Grapefruit League game against the Yankees on Tuesday. In addition to Miller and Crawford, infielder Carson Taylor, catcher Caleb Ric]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aidan-miller-justin-crawford-reassigned-to-minor-league-camp/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aidan-miller-justin-crawford-reassigned-to-minor-league-camp/ Kody Clemens had a unique father-son moment at BayCare Ballpark on Tuesday.The Phillies infielder exchanged lineup cards with his father, former superstar pitcher Roger Clemens, before the club’s Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. The elder Clemens is in New York’s camp as a guest instructor for his former team.
https://twitter.com/Phillies/status/18969893176645]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-roger-clemens-exchange-lineup-cards-before-phillies-spring-training-game/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-roger-clemens-exchange-lineup-cards-before-phillies-spring-training-game/ Apple TV on Monday released its schedule of Friday night broadcasts through the end of June. Phillies fans will have to pay the $9.99 per month subscription fee in April and June in order to catch the two marquee games the company has exclusive broadcasting rights for.
The first game is on April 4 at home vs. Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The next Phillies Apple TV broadcast doesn’t come until June 20, when Juan Soto and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-be-featured-on-apple-tv-twice-through-june/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-be-featured-on-apple-tv-twice-through-june/ Former Phillies reliever Héctor Neris is back in the National League East as he officially signed with the Atlanta Braves on Monday, according to the club’s transaction log. The 35-year-old joined the Braves on a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training.
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Neris, a right-hander with a heavy fastball-splitter combination,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-reliever-hctor-neris-signs-with-braves/Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-reliever-hctor-neris-signs-with-braves/ (Mandatory Credit:VJ Lovero/SI/Icon SMI)
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition that would posthumously remove the all-time hits leader Pete Rose from baseball’s ineligible list, according to a report from ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr over the weekend.The petition was filed back on Jan. 8, a few weeks after a Dec. 17 meeting between Rose’s oldest daughter Fawn, his former lawyer Jeffrey Lenkov, Ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mlb-reportedly-considering-bid-to-reinstate-pete-rose/Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mlb-reportedly-considering-bid-to-reinstate-pete-rose/ Consider this a great sign for the Phillies: Jesús Luzardo was as good as advertised in his spring training debut on Friday.
Facing the Boston Red Sox at home in Clearwater, Luzardo worked a pair of 1-2-3 innings, retiring all six batters he faced. His fastball touched 98 mph. He also recorded both strikeouts on his changeup.
“I think the changeup is the equalizer, always,” Luzardo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-impresses-in-first-spring-training-outing/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-impresses-in-first-spring-training-outing/ Jordan Romano, Jesús Luzardo, Max Kepler or Joe Ross: Which new Phillies offseason acquisition will have the biggest impact in 2025?Phillies Nation readers can weigh in down below. Here are our own thoughts:Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.Ty Daubert — Editorial Director — Jes&uac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-which-new-phillie-will-have-the-biggest-impact-in-2025/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-which-new-phillie-will-have-the-biggest-impact-in-2025/ Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, the team’s leadoff batter for the past three seasons, has made it known that he’ll hit anywhere in the lineup in 2025. It looks like that mindset applies to defense as well.Schwarber spent his first two seasons in Philadelphia as the club’s primary left fielder, then played only five games in the field last year as he transitioned into a full-time designated hitt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-play-first-base-for-phillies-in-clearwater/Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-play-first-base-for-phillies-in-clearwater/ One of the more interesting storylines to follow the rest of the spring, and then again next season, assuming implementation, is which Phillies will have Rob Thomson’s blessing to contest balls and strikes via the ABS challenge system. Maybe it’s all situation-dependent — or maybe, say, Kyle Schwarber has a privilege that, say, Trea Turner doesn’t.That w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-aces-first-2-abs-challenges/Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-aces-first-2-abs-challenges/ Consider disaster likely averted for Bryce Harper.The Phillies’ first baseman was hit by an errant Richard Lovelady sinker in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. It was only 92 mph, but there was no getting out of the way of this one:
Bryce Harper left the game in the 6th inning after being hit by a pitch by Richard Lov]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-exits-after-scary-hit-by-pitch-but-appears-ok/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-exits-after-scary-hit-by-pitch-but-appears-ok/ The Latest Phillies Injury Updates
Johan Rojas (right shoulder discomfort)
Status: Not throwing, expected to be 100% for Opening Day.Johan Rojas has so far appeared in two spring training games as a designated hitter. That is because he suffered a shoulder injury sliding into second base while playing in the Dominican Winter League playoffs. This doesn’t seem to be a concern for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-johan-rojas-limited-to-dh-reps-due-to-minor-shoulder-injury/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-johan-rojas-limited-to-dh-reps-due-to-minor-shoulder-injury/ The Phillies are returning a veteran roster in 2025 that’ll look awfully similar to the club it fielded the season prior, likely leaving room for only one top prospect to play a significant role this year. Some additional young players could factor in on the margins, while the rest of the pros]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-top-15-phillies-prospects-spring-2025/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-top-15-phillies-prospects-spring-2025/ There was a theme to the Phillies offseason. The four big leaguers acquired, Jordan Romano, Max Kepler, Jesús Luzardo and Joe Ross, all spent time on the injured list in 2024. The three free agents, Romano, Kepler and Ross, are all on one-year deals. Luzardo, who was acquired via trade with the Miami Marlins, has two years of club control.The Phillies essentially chose]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-which-acquisition-will-have-the-best-season/Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-which-acquisition-will-have-the-best-season/ Phillies prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. made the most of an early opportunity in Clearwater, Fla., on Sunday afternoon, hitting a towering home run late in a spring training game for Philadelphia.Rincones, playing his second game in his first time at big-league camp, put on a convincing power display in Philadelphia’s 6-3 loss to Baltimore. The left-handed hitter turned on a 96-mph fastball from Orioles right-hander Dylan Coleman and launched it 391 fe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/prospect-gabriel-rincones-jr-flashes-power-potential-in-spring-chance-for-phillies/Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/prospect-gabriel-rincones-jr-flashes-power-potential-in-spring-chance-for-phillies/ The bad news: Paul Skenes vs. the Phillies, which would’ve been a fun matchup regardless of the calendar, got axed on Monday. The good news: The Phillies will have some “guys” of their own toe the rubber this week.Cristopher Sánchez’s spring 2025 debut, which was supposed to come opposite Skenes, will come Tuesday instead, with Zack Wheeler and Jesús Luzardo shortly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/majority-of-phillies-projected-rotation-slated-for-spring-debuts-this-week/Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/majority-of-phillies-projected-rotation-slated-for-spring-debuts-this-week/ The Phillies will still have to wait to see pitching phenom Paul Skenes, as their spring training matchup against the Pirates on Monday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., was canceled due to inclement weather, the club announced.Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, an All-Star in 2024, was scheduled to face off with the electric young right-hander Skenes. Last year’s National League Rookie of the Y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-spring-training-matchup-against-skenes-pirates-canceled/Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-spring-training-matchup-against-skenes-pirates-canceled/ The first big injury of Phillies camp will shake up the battle for the final bench spot.
Weston Wilson will miss about six weeks with a moderate oblique strain, manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Saturday in Lakeland. Thomson said on Friday that Wilson “felt a grab” while hitting in the batting cages.Wilson was a strong candidate to win the final bench spot for the Ph]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/weston-wilson-to-miss-significant-time-with-oblique-injury/Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/weston-wilson-to-miss-significant-time-with-oblique-injury/ A former Phillies prospect and minor-league journeyman will get his shot with the big-league club this spring, according to a recent report.Kelly Dugan, a second-round pick in 2009 who played seven years in Philadelphia’s organization and has spent the past six years bouncing around independent leagues, will rejoin the team on a days-long minor-league contract, as noted in a feature story by Matt Breen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-prospect-to-play-game-for-phillies-in-spring-training-as-part-of-documentary-per-report/Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-prospect-to-play-game-for-phillies-in-spring-training-as-part-of-documentary-per-report/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Rob Thomson opened up his session with reporters with quite a line.
“I’m so proud of him.”He was referring to Taijuan Walker, who threw live batting practice for the first time this spring. He faced Bryson Stott, J.T. Realmuto and Max Kepler and recorded five consecutive strikeouts.
He did not record more than two consecutive strikeouts in a game last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-taijuan-walkers-big-day-weston-wilsons-injury/Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-taijuan-walkers-big-day-weston-wilsons-injury/ If you aren’t a seasoned scout or veteran prospect analyst, it may be hard to truly fathom how good of a prospect Andrew Painter is.Sure, you can watch clips of him mowing down lineups from 2022. You can research his stats from that year and notice his 1.56 ERA across 103 2/3 minor-league innings. But you still may not realize why the noise that surrounds Painter is so loud.Step in J.J. Cooper, Editor-in-Chief, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/baseball-america-staff-on-andrew-painter-there-are-very-few-pitchers-who-could-be-this-good/Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/baseball-america-staff-on-andrew-painter-there-are-very-few-pitchers-who-could-be-this-good/ In an email sent out to those who’ve purchased tickets for the 2025 season, the Phillies announced new gate times for all regular season home games on Thursday.All Citizens Bank Park gates will open 90 minutes prior to game time on Mondays through Fridays during the upcoming season. On Saturdays and Sundays, all gates will open two hours before first pitch.In recent years, ga]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-earlier-gate-times-for-regular-season-home-games/Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-earlier-gate-times-for-regular-season-home-games/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Max Kepler is in a new place for the first time in more than a decade.
Kepler, who signed as an international free agent with the Minnesota Twins in 2009, spoke openly during his initial Zoom call with Philadelphia reporters about the anxiety that comes with introducing yourself to new people.
The experience so far has been smoot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/adjustments-at-the-plate-are-already-making-sense-for-new-phillies-outfielder-max-kepler/Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/adjustments-at-the-plate-are-already-making-sense-for-new-phillies-outfielder-max-kepler/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — No player is immune to streakiness at the plate, but the first two years of Trea Turner’s Phillies career have been defined by the highs and lows.
The numbers paint a brighter picture. After being totally lost for the first four months of 2023, Turner finished the year with a 110 OPS+. From Aug. 4 until the end of the season, he batted .337 with 16 home runs and a 1.057 OPS. H]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-raising-the-floor-is-the-key-to-a-great-trea-turner-season/Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-raising-the-floor-is-the-key-to-a-great-trea-turner-season/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cole-hamels-coaches-up-andrew-painter-hes-very-receptive/Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cole-hamels-coaches-up-andrew-painter-hes-very-receptive/ Aidan Miller exists in two different worlds right now. One is defined by familiarity. He’s living at home, less than an hour north of Clearwater’s BayCare Ballpark. He’s sleeping in his own bed. “I’m enjoying those home-cooked meals still,” Miller told a group of reporters, including Phillies Nation’s Destiny Lugardo, on Tuesday. “Trying to take advantage of it for as long as I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/starstruck-aidan-miller-appreciative-of-mentors-at-spring-training-and-of-home-cooked-meals/Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/starstruck-aidan-miller-appreciative-of-mentors-at-spring-training-and-of-home-cooked-meals/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — Here are some quick notes/takeaways from Phillies camp on Tuesday, Feb. 18:Bryce Harper bounced back after missing Monday’s first full-squad workout due to an illness. He homered in his first at-bat against non-roster invitee Nabil Crismatt. Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm, J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs were also in Harper’s batting practice]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-andrew-painter-throws-bryce-harper-homers/Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/camp-notes-andrew-painter-throws-bryce-harper-homers/ CLEARWATER, Fla. — A year removed from retirement, Phillies legend Cole Hamels is everywhere.
From pitchers and catchers to in-season visits to the minor league affiliates, Hamels is going to once again become a familiar face to people in the organization.
Fans will get a chance to enjoy his presence in a different role. He is scheduled to become a part-time member of the Phillies television crew as a col]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-to-expect-from-cole-hamels-the-broadcaster/Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-to-expect-from-cole-hamels-the-broadcaster/ Bryce Harper self identifies as a No. 3 hitter. He’s comfortable in the No. 2 spot. He was brilliant in the cleanup spot for the Phillies during the 2022 postseason.
He is not interested in becoming the Phillies leadoff hitter. Harper, when speaking with reporters in Clearwater over the weekend, said, “I’ll take the extra at-bats, but I don’t want to hit leadoff.”
Harper was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-doesnt-sound-interested-in-becoming-phillies-leadoff-hitter/Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-doesnt-sound-interested-in-becoming-phillies-leadoff-hitter/ Not every Phillies spring training game is televised. Here’s a guide on how to watch 2025 Phillies spring training games.
Fifteen of the Phillies’ 16 spring training home games will have some sort of television or streaming option. Some away games have a home team broadcast that is available to those with an MLB.tv subscription. Some games are audio only.
The first television]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-spring-training-tv-radio-broadcast-schedule/Sat, 15 Feb 2025 17:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2025-spring-training-tv-radio-broadcast-schedule/ With the Philadelphia Eagles set to hit Broad Street for their Super Bowl parade on Friday morning, the Phillies made some less significant news by announcing the addition of two players to spring training in Clearwater, Fla.Former top infield prospect Christian Arroyo and outfielder Óscar Mercado will join major-league camp as non-roster invitees, the Phillies said. Both are former high draft picks that have pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-add-two-players-to-spring-training-on-nri-deals/Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-add-two-players-to-spring-training-on-nri-deals/ The Phillies have signed infielder Christian Arroyo to a minor-league contract, according to Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors. He’ll get a non-roster invite to spring training.
Arroyo hasn’t lived up to his billing as a once-top-100 prospect, but he’s been serviceable at times. After being traded from San Francisco, he bounced around the Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Boston and Milwaukee organiza]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-former-top-100-prospect-to-minors-deal-with-spring-training-invite/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-former-top-100-prospect-to-minors-deal-with-spring-training-invite/ As pitchers and catchers reported for their first day of workouts at the Phillies’ training complex in Clearwater, Fla., Taijuan Walker drew praise for his first bullpen session of the spring. The veteran right-hander struggled massively in a 2024 season that saw his arsenal regress and his spot in the starting rotation taken away at points, leaving questions about where he fits into the picture in Philadelph]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-looks-like-hes-on-a-mission-to-start-spring-training-can-he-bounce-back-to-make-phillies-roster/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-looks-like-hes-on-a-mission-to-start-spring-training-can-he-bounce-back-to-make-phillies-roster/ Realistically, the Phillies have two jobs up for grabs this spring training. One is backup catcher, which is relatively straightforward. Rafael Marchan is the favorite, in part because he’s out of options and Garrett Stubbs isn’t.
The other is the final bench spot. That competition is a bit more convoluted. Right now, it’s a four-man race between Weston Wilson, Kody Cle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-one-player-may-open-spring-leading-the-complicated-battle-for-the-phillies-final-bench-spot/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-one-player-may-open-spring-leading-the-complicated-battle-for-the-phillies-final-bench-spot/ No offense to the Phillies, but pitchers and catchers are not on everyone’s mind back home.
Philadelphia sports fans are getting ready to celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a parade down Broad Street on Valentine’s Day. The 2024 Eagles are likely to go as the most dominant team in Philadelphia sports history after going 16-1 after the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-are-the-phillies-next-in-line-for-a-championship/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-are-the-phillies-next-in-line-for-a-championship/ Alec Bohm was at the center of trade rumors all offseason, and at one point it seemed as though he would be playing for a new team in 2025.Those trade rumors were somewhat shot down by Rob Thomson in December. The Phillies manager said the club wasn’t shopping Bohm. They were talking to other teams about him. But only because teams were calling the Phillies to inquire about the 2024 All-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-seems-like-a-different-guy-to-phillies-coaches/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-seems-like-a-different-guy-to-phillies-coaches/ Phillies fans can look forward to seeing top position player prospect Aidan Miller compete in Grapefruit League games this spring. According to Dave Dombrowski, it might not be terribly long until we see Miller donning the red pinstripes in meaningful games.
In his opening press conference down in Clearwater, the Phillies president of baseball operations had to stop himself from getting carried away i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-on-aidan-miller-he-might-come-very-quickly/Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-on-aidan-miller-he-might-come-very-quickly/ The Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday announced cap selections for the five new members scheduled to be inducted as part of the Class of 2025.
Legendary slugger Dick Allen will posthumously enter the Hall with a Phillies cap on his plaque. Allen, who played with the Phillies for nine years, was elected to the Hall of Fame on Dec. 8, 2024 via the Classic Baseball Era Committee.
The 1964 National League Rookie-of-the-Year, Allen batted .292 with a .9]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dick-allen-to-enter-hall-of-fame-with-phillies-cap-on-plaque/Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dick-allen-to-enter-hall-of-fame-with-phillies-cap-on-plaque/ The Phillies got one big extension done in spring training last season when they signed Zack Wheeler to a new three-year contract. Could Kyle Schwarber be next?
Speaking with Sports Talk Philly’s Kyle Odegard at the WM Open Pro-Am golf tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz., Schwarber expressed interest in staying in Philadelphia beyond 2025.
“I’ve enjoyed my time so much,&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-on-potential-contract-extension-there-is-interest-on-my-side/Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-on-potential-contract-extension-there-is-interest-on-my-side/ The Daycare is getting older.
Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh are all coming off interesting 2024 seasons. Bohm was an All-Star, but faded partly due to injuries. Stott, a Gold Glove finalist, had a bad year at the plate as he played through an elbow injury. Marsh also finished as a Gold Glove finalist, but saw his numbers in the batter’s box go down after a solid year in 2023.All three]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-which-member-of-the-daycare-will-have-the-best-season/Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-which-member-of-the-daycare-will-have-the-best-season/ The Phillies’ stock of young pitching prospects starts with Andrew Painter. And while he’s a notch, or two, above any other pitching prospect the organization employs, there are a few others who are intriguing entering 2025.Mick AbelAbel is coming off the worst season of his professional career. He posted a 6.46 ERA in his first full season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, pitching 108 2/3 innings in 24 star]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-young-and-intriguing-phillies-pitchers-to-monitor-in-2025-not-named-andrew-painter/Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-young-and-intriguing-phillies-pitchers-to-monitor-in-2025-not-named-andrew-painter/ Kolby Allard isn’t the only former Phillies pitcher heading to the Cleveland Guardians on a minor-league contract.According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-hander Vince Velasquez has signed a minors deal with Cleveland. The deal is pending a physical. Velasquez will receive an invite to big-league spring training.Velasquez, acquired before the 2016 season from the Houston Astros in the Ken Giles trade]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-guardians-signing-another-former-phillies-pitcher-to-minors-deal/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-guardians-signing-another-former-phillies-pitcher-to-minors-deal/ After a season split between the minor leagues and the majors with the Phillies organization, a member of Philadelphia’s 2024 pitching staff has signed elsewhere as a free agent.Left-hander Kolby Allard signed a minor-league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Monday. The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training.Allard, a 27-year-old with a career 5.99 ERA in parts of seven]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/guardians-sign-former-phillies-depth-starter-to-minor-league-deal/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/guardians-sign-former-phillies-depth-starter-to-minor-league-deal/ The Phillies in 2025 do not look terribly different from last year’s edition, and some might even say the roster regressed a bit, and this probably isn’t the happiest their fans will have ever entered a spring training, and there are still reasons to be confident in the club’s outlook as an NL East favorite and World Series contende]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/pecota-projections-relatively-low-on-phillies-2025-outlook/Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/pecota-projections-relatively-low-on-phillies-2025-outlook/ Umpire Pat Hoberg has been fired for violating the league’s betting policy, MLB announced on Monday.
Hoberg, who is best known for calling a perfect Game 2 of the World Series between the Phillies and Astros, was found to have been sharing a legal sports betting account with a professional poker player and friend who bet on baseball. There was no evidence to suggest that Hoberg himself had bet on base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/umpire-who-called-perfect-game-in-2022-world-series-fired-for-violating-leagues-betting-policy/Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/umpire-who-called-perfect-game-in-2022-world-series-fired-for-violating-leagues-betting-policy/ There’s been plenty of hand-wringing and foul-crying over another busy Dodgers offseason, which saw Los Angeles take the best roster in the sport, fresh off a championship, and turn it into perhaps, maybe, arguably the best roster of all time. The winter in a nutshell: The Dodgers recently designated for assignment Ryan Brasier to make room for Kirby Yates in a bullpen that already featured Tanner Scot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-says-phillies-will-match-up-fine-with-dodgers/Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-says-phillies-will-match-up-fine-with-dodgers/ The Phillies have three big free agents coming up next year: Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suárez.
Phillies Nation readers can weigh in on who they want to see get an extension. Here’s what our staff thinks.
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.Who should the Phillies prioritize in extension talks?
De]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-which-phillie-would-you-prioritize-in-extension-talks/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-which-phillie-would-you-prioritize-in-extension-talks/ A few key Phillies players are scheduled to hit free agency next offseason.Kyle Schwarber is entering the final year of his four-year, $79 million contract he signed with the Phillies prior to the 2022 season. All he has done has been one of the best power hitters in baseball. Schwarber is third behind Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in home runs since signing with the Phillies.
He is li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-which-pending-free-agent-should-the-phillies-extend/Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-which-pending-free-agent-should-the-phillies-extend/ The Phillies spring training guest instructor list is full of 2008 Phillies.
Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino are all slated to appear in Clearwater this spring, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. Cole Hamels, as reported in December by PHLY’s Jim Salisbury, will also come to camp as a guest instructor.Howard was in Phillies camp for three days as a guest instructor in 2020. Rollins]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ryan-howard-jimmy-rollins-among-2008-phillies-to-appear-in-spring-training-as-guest-instructors/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ryan-howard-jimmy-rollins-among-2008-phillies-to-appear-in-spring-training-as-guest-instructors/ Before the pitchers and catchers, before the fringe-roster positional battles, before the inevitable spring training breakout and the veteran in the best shape of his life — and hey, before the Super Bowl, for those in need of a distraction — there is Truck Day.
That will be Monday, the Phillies announced. Fans can watch three jam-packed 28-foot trailers leave Citizens Bank Park for BayCare Ballp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-2025-truck-day-programming-ahead-of-spring-training/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-2025-truck-day-programming-ahead-of-spring-training/ A little less than two weeks from now, mitts will be popping in Clearwater, Fla. Phillies pitchers and catchers will hold their first workout on Feb. 12, beginning what will be a long journey until the final out of the season, whenever that may come.There are different ways to view how the Phillies are built heading into 2025. It hasn’t been a quiet offseason, but it hasn&rs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/some-phillies-perspective-2-weeks-before-spring-training-begins/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/some-phillies-perspective-2-weeks-before-spring-training-begins/ Former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez is heading to Kansas City.
The right-hander is signing a deal with the Royals, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the deal is for two years with a club option. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com says the guarantee is for two years and $22 million. The club option for 2027 is worth $13 million. He will receive a $2 millio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-carlos-estevez-is-signing-with-the-royals/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-carlos-estevez-is-signing-with-the-royals/ Tom McCarthy has seen a lot in his career as a broadcaster. He’s probably witnessed his fair share of spectator fights in the stands from the broadcast booth at Citizens Bank Park, but nothing quite like the one he saw while broadcasting the VCU-Saint Louis college basketball game at Chaifetz Arena in Missouri on Tuesday night.With the Saint Louis Billikens leading 69-63 wit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tom-mccarthy-was-on-the-call-for-wild-college-basketball-brawl-in-the-stands/Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tom-mccarthy-was-on-the-call-for-wild-college-basketball-brawl-in-the-stands/ Outfielder Austin Hays, the Phillies’ trade deadline acquisition this past summer who struggled to ever find a footing in Philadelphia as he dealt with injury and a kidney infection, has agreed to a deal with the Cincinnati Reds, according to a Tuesday report from The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal. Hays will sign a one-year contract worth $5 million with $1 million in incentives.The deal is pending a physical, per Ros]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/outfielder-austin-hays-to-sign-with-reds-per-report/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/outfielder-austin-hays-to-sign-with-reds-per-report/ (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire)
While Rays outfielder Junior Caminero stole the show with a monster game-winning home run and a passionate trip around the bases in Game 7 of the Dominican Winter League championship series, his teammate Jean Segura helped set the table for the Leones del Escogido on Monday night.Segura, the former Phillies infielder, went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored as he knocked in the first run of t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jean-segura-other-phillies-figures-take-part-in-wild-dominican-winter-league-game-7/Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jean-segura-other-phillies-figures-take-part-in-wild-dominican-winter-league-game-7/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Friday, January 24: Phillies among teams to scout Max Scherzer
Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer threw for teams earlier this week. The Phillies, according to a report from Pat Ragazzo from Sports Illustrated, were among the teams with scouts in attendance.Sources: free agent RHP Max Sch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-had-scout-present-at-max-scherzer-throwing-session/Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-had-scout-present-at-max-scherzer-throwing-session/ It’s hard to know what the Phillies exactly had in mind for this offseason. Publicly, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the club would be open-minded. Essentially, the front office was going to explore any and all avenues, unlike in previous winters.So far, the Phillies have signed three free agents — Jordan Romano, Max Kepler and Joe Ross &mdas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lack-of-multi-year-signings-this-offseason-could-be-with-eyes-set-on-the-future/Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lack-of-multi-year-signings-this-offseason-could-be-with-eyes-set-on-the-future/ Baseball has changed quite a bit since Ruben Amaro Jr. left his post as Phillies general manager almost a decade ago. The game’s shift toward launch, home runs and the three true outcomes — whatever your stance on that new offensive approach — is clearly one of those ways.Sluggball is a response.
The game, co-founded by Amaro Jr. and his brother, David, is described as &ldqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ruben-amaro-jr-co-founds-new-game-geared-toward-situational-hitting/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ruben-amaro-jr-co-founds-new-game-geared-toward-situational-hitting/ For now, Buddy Kennedy is living the dream. As a kid and baseball fan growing up in South Jersey, he loved getting the chance to see the Phillie Phanatic, so it meant a bit extra as he and other Phillies players joined the iconic mascot for a visit to St. Mary Interparochial School in Philadelphia on Tuesday.“That was pretty special,” Kennedy said, “because I was one of them kids when the Phill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-clemens-weston-wilson-among-phillies-ready-to-compete-for-jobs-amid-uncertain-futures/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kody-clemens-weston-wilson-among-phillies-ready-to-compete-for-jobs-amid-uncertain-futures/ Phillies single-game tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. ET on Phillies.com.The Phillies on Wednesday added a number of great promotions and giveaways to the schedule, including a Phanatic beach towel (fans 14 & under) and a Kyle Schwarber card show bobble (fans 14 & under).
Here’s a look at the 2025 Phillies promotional schedule:Monday, March 31 vs. Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-add-phanatic-beach-towel-schwarber-bobble-to-2025-giveaway-schedule/Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-add-phanatic-beach-towel-schwarber-bobble-to-2025-giveaway-schedule/ Legendary Phillies double play duo Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins have both made progress on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.In his second year on the ballot, Utley jumped to 39.8% (157 votes out of 394). He debuted at 28.8% in 2024. As of Tuesday morning, Utley was polling at 51.2% on Ryan Thibodaux’s Hall of Fame ballot tracker. Just like his first season, Utley saw a drop off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-finishes-strong-in-2nd-year-on-hall-of-fame-ballot/Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-finishes-strong-in-2nd-year-on-hall-of-fame-ballot/ Billy Wagner, the electric former closer who racked up 422 career saves and turned heads with his power arsenal, will finally be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. After 10 years on the ballot, Wagner received 82.5% of the vote from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America to earn election in his final chance from the writers, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced Tuesday.Wagner was elected along with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-closer-billy-wagner-elected-to-the-hall-of-fame/Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-closer-billy-wagner-elected-to-the-hall-of-fame/ Three seasons removed from his Phillies tenure, Andrew Knapp has retired from professional baseball, the former catcher announced Sunday on Instagram.Knapp, the Phillies’ second-round draft pick in 2013, spent nine years in the organization, including five at the big-league level. He slashed .214/.314/.322 in 309 games with the club. He backed up Cameron Rupp for a year, Jorge Alfaro for a year and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-catcher-andrew-knapp-retires-from-baseball/Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-catcher-andrew-knapp-retires-from-baseball/ The Phillies are adding a former Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star pitcher as a non-roster invitee to spring training.
Koyo Aoyagi, 31, will battle for a spot on the major league roster with the Phillies in Clearwater. He spent the last nine years with the Hanshin Tigers, making the All-Star team in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Aoyagi won gold at the 2020 Olympics with Samurai Japan and started Game 7 of the Tigers&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-invite-former-npb-all-star-pitcher-to-spring-training/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-invite-former-npb-all-star-pitcher-to-spring-training/ MLB’s international signing period opened on Wednesday. Some teams have already announced their full class of signings. The Phillies are not one of those teams.
As it turns out, the Phillies are trading some of their bonus pool money to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who need some extra cash after winning the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.
The Phillies have acquired minor league outfielder Dylan Campbell from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-acquire-minor-league-outfielder-from-dodgers-for-international-bonus-pool-money/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:48:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-acquire-minor-league-outfielder-from-dodgers-for-international-bonus-pool-money/ Charlie Manuel, the winningest manager in Philadelphia Phillies history, was honored with the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association’s Most Courageous Sportsperson Award for his battle and recovery following a stroke he suffered in 2023. The 2008 World Series champion accepted the award on Thursday night at the PSWA’s annual banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cherr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/charlie-manuel-receives-most-courageous-sportsperson-award-from-philadelphia-sports-writers-association/Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/charlie-manuel-receives-most-courageous-sportsperson-award-from-philadelphia-sports-writers-association/ With the international signing period open since Wednesday, the Phillies have inked shortstop Nieves Izaguirre, MLB Pipeline’s No. 44 prospect in this year’s international class, to an $800,000 deal.
Izaguirre, a 17-year-old from Venezuela, is a 5-foot-10 right-handed hitter known for his bat-to-ball skills and athleticism. Baseball America described him as having “a short, line-drive swing with doubles power and plu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-top-50-international-prospect-with-family-ties-to-mvp-winner/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-top-50-international-prospect-with-family-ties-to-mvp-winner/ Bob Uecker, the legendary longtime play-by-play voice of the Milwaukee Brewers and a former major-league catcher who played two years with the Philadelphia Phillies, died on Thursday, the Brewers announced. The 2003 Ford C. Frick Award winner was 90 years old.“Saying goodbye to Bob shakes us all,” the Brewers said in a statement. “He was so much more than a Milwaukee Brewer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bob-uecker-legendary-announcer-and-former-phillies-catcher-dies-at-90/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bob-uecker-legendary-announcer-and-former-phillies-catcher-dies-at-90/ If you’re a fan of Phillies games being broadcasted on national TV, there’s good news for you. If not, you’ll have to dial in the Scott Franzke audio overlay hack at least a few times this year.ESPN announced on Wednesday its early-season Sunday Night Baseball slate, and the Phillies are among the regulars. They’ll play SNB three times through July 6: Apr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-will-be-a-regular-on-sunday-night-baseball/Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-will-be-a-regular-on-sunday-night-baseball/ With pitchers and catchers reporting to Clearwater in just under a month, it’s time to recap what the Phillies have done this offseason.
So far, the focus has been on filling holes with one-year deals with mostly bounce-back candidates who underperformed and or missed significant time due to injury last season. It’s a significant departure from their typical strategy of spending big. The Phillies have s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-how-would-you-grade-the-phillies-offseason-so-far/Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:24:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-how-would-you-grade-the-phillies-offseason-so-far/ There’s been plenty of discussion surrounding the Phillies bullpen this winter, and chatter picked up this past weekend as Jeff Hoffman signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.Some people think the Phillies haven’t done enough in the bullpen. The club signed Jordan Romano and Joe Ross, both right-handers, to one-year deals earlier this offseason. The bullpen will look different in 2025, especially fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-new-look-right-side-phillies-bullpen-likely-to-stay-the-same-from-left-side-in-2025/Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-new-look-right-side-phillies-bullpen-likely-to-stay-the-same-from-left-side-in-2025/ The Phillies will bring three of their top prospects to major-league camp among 23 non-roster invitees to spring training, the club announced Tuesday. A trio of recent first-round picks — right-hander Andrew Painter, infielder Aidan Miller and outfielder Justin Crawford — will join the big leaguers in Clearwater, Fla.Painter, the 21-year-old flamethrower, will factor into Philadelphia’s pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-top-prospects-headline-phillies-list-of-non-roster-spring-invitees/Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-top-prospects-headline-phillies-list-of-non-roster-spring-invitees/ It turns out former Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman was very close to staying in the division.
Hoffman had agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves, according to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. The original terms of the deal, per Bowman, were for five years and around $45 to $48 million, but the contract was scrapped after Hoffman failed a physical with the Braves’ medical st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/braves-reportedly-nixed-5-year-deal-with-jeff-hoffman-after-failed-physical/Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/braves-reportedly-nixed-5-year-deal-with-jeff-hoffman-after-failed-physical/ Jeff Hoffman’s three-year, $33 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays was officially announced on Friday, but the former Phillie was apparently close to signing with another AL East team.
According to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided, the Baltimore Orioles had an agreement with Hoffman for three years and $40 million earlier in the week, but backed out after Hoffman’s physical was flagged.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orioles-reportedly-backed-out-of-initial-deal-with-jeff-hoffman-after-flagged-physical/Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orioles-reportedly-backed-out-of-initial-deal-with-jeff-hoffman-after-flagged-physical/ Former Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman has found a new home.
The 2024 All-Star has landed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a three-year contract, the team announced. The deal is worth $33 million and could be worth up to $39 million with incentives, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Per ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, Hoffman will earn $500,000 each in all three years if he reaches 60, 70, 80 and 90 innings pitched.
Hoffma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jeff-hoffman-signs-with-blue-jays/Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jeff-hoffman-signs-with-blue-jays/ Max Kepler could have experienced playoff baseball in South Philadelphia last October but decided not to.Kepler, 31, was recovering in a hotel room in Philadelphia after undergoing core muscle surgery in early October. He thought about going to an NLDS game at Citizens Bank Park. He could see the stadium from his hotel room. Kepler said he was “drugged up” and having diff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/signed-to-play-every-day-max-kepler-is-certain-he-can-hit-left-handed-pitching/Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/signed-to-play-every-day-max-kepler-is-certain-he-can-hit-left-handed-pitching/ The Phillies came into Thursday’s 1 p.m. ET salary arbitration deadline with six arbitration eligible players still without a 2025 salary. They avoided arbitration with all six players.Jesus Luzardo, Ranger Suárez, Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa have all agreed to terms on a 2025 contract earlier today, per a team announcement.
Luzardo and the Phillies settled at $6.2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-agree-to-deals-with-6-arbitration-eligible-players/Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-agree-to-deals-with-6-arbitration-eligible-players/ You can argue either way as to whether the Phillies have the most talented starting rotation in baseball. The Dodgers are tough to overlook. As are the Mariners. And a few others.What’s hard to dispute is that the Phillies of recent years have had one of the most durable rotations — if not the most durable rotation — in the sport. Phillies starters ranked fourth acro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-rotation-always-provides-volume-can-they-count-on-it-again/Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-rotation-always-provides-volume-can-they-count-on-it-again/ On Tuesday, we did a deep dive on the pros and cons of Kyle Schwarber leading off for the Phillies.
Why the Phillies should move Kyle Schwarber out of the leadoff spot
Could change be coming this season? Rob Thomson provided some interesting comments on the topic when asked about possibly batting Bryce Harper first at the Winter Meetings.“I’ve thought about that too,” Thomson s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-who-should-be-the-phillies-leadoff-hitter/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fan-poll-who-should-be-the-phillies-leadoff-hitter/ Tom McCarthy, the longtime television voice of Philadelphia Phillies baseball, will be on hand to announce this weekend’s NFL Wild Card playoff matchup between the NFC’s Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers on national radio.McCarthy will provide play-by-pay for the Westwood One radio broadcast as the game kicks off on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Eastern at Lincoln Financial Fiel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tom-mccarthy-to-announce-eagles-packers-playoff-game-on-national-radio/Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tom-mccarthy-to-announce-eagles-packers-playoff-game-on-national-radio/ Athletics slugger Brent Rooker, the right-handed hitter who was a rumored trade candidate during his breakout 2024 season, will be staying with the A’s organization.Rooker agreed to a five-year, $60 million extension with the Athletics, according to The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The deal has a vesting option for a sixth year that can bring the total value to $90 mill]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-potential-trade-target-brent-rooker-to-sign-extension-with-as/Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-potential-trade-target-brent-rooker-to-sign-extension-with-as/ When it comes to Kyle Schwarber batting leadoff for the Phillies, everyone has an opinion.
For some, it just doesn’t feel right. A power hitter like Schwarber should be batting third or fourth so that there are runners on base when he hits a home run.Others aren’t bothered by it. He’s had tremendous success in that first spot in the batting order. He’s hit 33 leadoff h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-the-phillies-should-move-kyle-schwarber-out-of-the-leadoff-spot/Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-the-phillies-should-move-kyle-schwarber-out-of-the-leadoff-spot/ After a less-than-ideal 2024 campaign with the Phillies, Johan Rojas is enjoying some success this offseason in the Dominican Winter League.In 30 regular-season games in the DWL this winter, Rojas, 24, hit .295/.382/.390 in 111 plate appearances. He had six doubles, one home run and 23 stolen bases. Rojas struck out 22 times, or 19.8% of the time. He also had 12 walks (10.8% rate).After playing the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/enjoying-success-in-dominican-winter-league-johan-rojas-will-have-to-earn-playing-time-in-2025/Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:52:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/enjoying-success-in-dominican-winter-league-johan-rojas-will-have-to-earn-playing-time-in-2025/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, January 6: Salisbury: Phillies’ ears still “wide open” on Alec BohmThe trade rumors surrounding Alec Bohm have mostly died down. That doesn’t mean the Phillies are done listening to any potential offers for Bohm that may come in.
Jim Salisbury had this to say on the latest episode o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-still-listening-on-alec-bohm/Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-still-listening-on-alec-bohm/ We’re officially in the dog days of the baseball offseason, the type of stretch where two tweets from a newly-acquired low-level minor-leaguer, composed skillfully, can generate some buzz on X, or Twitter, or whatever.
Aaron Combs, barring some dramatic rise of 2023 Orion Kerkering proportions, is not going to factor into the Phillies’ 2025 plans. It doesn’t mean he can’t try to make]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/newest-minor-league-acquisition-introduces-himself-to-phillies-fans/Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/newest-minor-league-acquisition-introduces-himself-to-phillies-fans/ There have been some huge dollar figures thrown around in free agency so far. Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets with no deferrals shattered Shohei Ohtani’s record for the most lucrative contract in North American professional sports. The New York Yankees pivoting to Max Fried and paying him $218 million was almost as shocking as the final dollar figure for Soto.
In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/joc-pedersons-big-contract-with-rangers-a-good-sign-for-kyle-schwarber/Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/joc-pedersons-big-contract-with-rangers-a-good-sign-for-kyle-schwarber/ Late last month, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made it sound like the current group of relievers employed by the club will be the only ones showing up in Clearwater in a little less than six weeks when pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 12.“I think so,” said Dombrowski about whether or not the Phillies are finished adding to the bullpen. “I mean, again, you]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-could-be-key-phillies-reliever-in-2025-with-bullpen-pretty-well-set/Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-could-be-key-phillies-reliever-in-2025-with-bullpen-pretty-well-set/ The 2024 Phillies season was full of fun moments and storylines. From the rotation’s early-season dominance to John Kruk’s Mexican prison story, some were more memorable than others.
This season will go down as one that ended in extremely disappointing fashion, but there were many great moments along the way that are worth looking back on.
Here are some of our favorite random memories and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-roundtable-our-favorite-random-moments-from-2024/Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nation-roundtable-our-favorite-random-moments-from-2024/ Noted Phillie killer Josh Bell is reportedly returning to the National League East.The veteran first baseman, a solid switch hitter who has elevated his performance against Philadelphia throughout his career, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Bell will make $6 million in his second stin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillie-killer-josh-bell-returning-to-nl-east-with-nationals/Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:56:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillie-killer-josh-bell-returning-to-nl-east-with-nationals/ With the holidays over and pitchers and catchers reporting to Clearwater in about six weeks, now is a good time to look ahead to some Phillies camp battles.
Like the front end of the roster, the back end is just as inflexible. It’s a big reason why you probably won’t see many interesting names pop up as non-roster invitees.
There are a few notable Phillies players on the 40-man]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-phillies-players-without-minor-league-options-who-will-have-the-upper-hand-in-camp-battles/Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-phillies-players-without-minor-league-options-who-will-have-the-upper-hand-in-camp-battles/ As we enter into the final days of the year, we would like to extend warm wishes to our readers during the holiday season. Thank you for another year of supporting our independent coverage of the Phillies.
We’ll end 2024 by revisiting an old classic: Hall of Fame announcer Harry Kalas reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on CBS3:MORE FROM PHILLIES NATION
Phillies Add Cole Hamels Retirement Night To 2024 Promotions]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-harry-kalas-reads-twas-the-night-before-christmas-2/Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-harry-kalas-reads-twas-the-night-before-christmas-2/ The Phillies made another interesting addition to the pitching staff, signing former Nationals and Brewers right-hander Joe Ross to a one-year contract. The team officially announced the deal on Monday. Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported that the deal is worth $4 million.
Ross, 31, will occupy a swingman role for the Phillies similar to the one Spencer Turnbull held down in 2024. Last season w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-swingman-joe-ross-to-1-year-deal/Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:38:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-swingman-joe-ross-to-1-year-deal/ The Phillies will head into 2025 with a rotation that’s five deep after trading for former Marlins left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo.
One of the great clichés in baseball is you can’t have too much starting pitching. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suárez and Spencer Turnbull combined for a 3.14 ERA over 767 innings in 2024. They were 81-49 when]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-trade-helps-phillies-address-concerns-about-starting-pitching-depth/Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jess-luzardo-trade-helps-phillies-address-concerns-about-starting-pitching-depth/ The Phillies are adding to their starting rotation. After multiple reports surfaced Sunday morning, the club has officially announced their acquisition of Jesús Luzardo from the Marlins. Robert Murray of FanSided was first to report the news.Matt Gelb of The Athletic was first to report the package the Phillies are sending to Miami — 19-year-old shorts]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-acquire-jess-luzardo-from-marlins/Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-acquire-jess-luzardo-from-marlins/ It appears the Phillies are out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.
Dave Dombrowski, when speaking with reporters on Zoom Friday night, gave an update on the club’s pursuit of star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Dombrowski suspects that the Phillies haven’t made the shortlist of teams Sasaki is willing to meet with. Sasaki, according to multiple reports, is in the process of meeting with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-suspects-phillies-wont-get-a-meeting-with-roki-sasaki/Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-suspects-phillies-wont-get-a-meeting-with-roki-sasaki/ On Friday, the Phillies made their signing of Max Kepler to a one-year deal official. While the signing was categorized by some to be puzzling when it was reported on Thursday, the Phillies plans for Kepler are now clear. He’s expected to play left field every day in 2025.“We look at him playing left field for us,” president of baseball operations Dave Dombro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-plan-to-play-max-kepler-on-an-everyday-basis-in-left-field/Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-plan-to-play-max-kepler-on-an-everyday-basis-in-left-field/ Nick Nelson has a new home. After spending the last three seasons in the Phillies organization and electing free agency back in October, Nelson is heading to Japan.The right-handed reliever has agreed to a one-year deal with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball. Nelson’s agency, Beverly Hill Sports Council, announced the signing on Thursday on Instagram. Nelson will receive $1 million pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-nick-nelson-signs-with-npbs-hanshin-tigers/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-nick-nelson-signs-with-npbs-hanshin-tigers/ A pair of recent former Phillies players found new teams ahead of the 2025 season as Darick Hall and Cristian Pache are now on the move.The power-hitting Hall is signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training, he confirmed to Phillies Nation on Thursday. The news was first reported by Steve Potter of PhilliesBaseballFan.com.
Pache, a superb def]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-former-phillies-find-new-teams-on-minor-league-deals/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:51:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-former-phillies-find-new-teams-on-minor-league-deals/ The Phillies are reportedly close to bringing in a new free-agent addition to their outfield.The club has agreed to a one-year deal with former Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler, according to ESPN‘s Jeff Passan on Thursday night. Kepler will make $10 million dollars in Philadelphia, pending a physical. Todd Zolecki and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com first reported that the two sides were “worki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-agree-to-deal-with-former-twins-outfielder-max-kepler-per-report/Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-agree-to-deal-with-former-twins-outfielder-max-kepler-per-report/ As the Phillies continue to search for ways to add to their big-league roster this winter, the club reportedly signed a reliever to a minor-league deal on Thursday. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, left-hander Nick Vespi has signed with the organization.Vespi, 29, has spent the last three years going up and down between the majors and minors in the Orioles organization. He was an 18t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-left-handed-reliever-to-minors-deal/Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-sign-left-handed-reliever-to-minors-deal/ Slated to hit the free-agent market in less than a calendar year, Ranger Suárez is now represented by Boras Corporation, as revealed by the baseball agency in an Instagram story on Monday.Boras Corp, of course, is the entity founded and headed by mega-agent Scott Boras, who has negotiated several billion dollars worth of baseball contracts, headlined most recently by the 15-year,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-is-now-represented-by-boras-corporation/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-is-now-represented-by-boras-corporation/ The Phillies reportedly showed some level of interest, but ultimately did not land star outfielder Kyle Tucker.Tucker, who went from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster deal last, could have been the best trade acquisition in Phillies history since Roy Halladay. He may not have come with the same name brand appeal as Juan Soto, but Tucker’s numbers aren’t far behind.Tucker h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-a-kyle-tucker-trade-package-could-have-looked-like-for-the-phillies/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/what-a-kyle-tucker-trade-package-could-have-looked-like-for-the-phillies/ When the Cubs traded for Kyle Tucker on Friday, it took another potential offseason splash off the board for the Phillies.And it was a good thing.In all likelihood, Tucker-to-Philadelphia was never happening. He’s a one-year rental seemingly destined for free agency, and the Astros’ asking price seemed high enough that it probably would’ve cost Aidan Miller or Andrew Painter. What the de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-should-try-to-trade-for-seiya-suzuki-heres-what-they-could-offer-for-him/Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-should-try-to-trade-for-seiya-suzuki-heres-what-they-could-offer-for-him/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Saturday, Dec. 14: A’s hang up on Alec Bohm trade talks after Phillies ask for Mason MillerThe relocating Athletics, surprisingly active this offseason ahead of their first season in West Sacramento, could be in the market for a third baseman, but it seems like they won’t have a match with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-asked-for-as-all-star-mason-miller-in-alec-bohm-talks/Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-asked-for-as-all-star-mason-miller-in-alec-bohm-talks/ Former Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins opted in to his contract at the beginning of the offseason, leading to the Brewers potentially looking for a trade partner.
Hoskins could be shopped this winter. The Brewers are “open to moving” him, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Hoskins will make at least $22 million over the next two seasons. He has an $18 million salary for 20]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-rhys-hoskins-could-be-a-trade-candidate-this-winter/Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillie-rhys-hoskins-could-be-a-trade-candidate-this-winter/ Zolecki will be signing copies of his book “Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay.” Hardcover copies of the book will be available for purchase. You can also purchase an exclusive “The Phillies Show” podcast 47 Brand tee and ask Zolecki an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/free-book-signing-with-phillies-beat-writer-todd-zolecki-this-sunday-in-ardmore/Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/free-book-signing-with-phillies-beat-writer-todd-zolecki-this-sunday-in-ardmore/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Wednesday, Dec. 11: Angels in touch with Phillies about Alec BohmThe Los Angeles Angels “have checked in on” Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm with potential trade interest, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Los Angeles has also reached out to teams about two other]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-angels-checked-in-on-alec-bohm/Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-angels-checked-in-on-alec-bohm/ Mike Schmidt is the greatest player to sport a Philadelphia Phillies uniform, the best third baseman to ever man the hot corner and one of the most accomplished power hitters in the history of Major League Baseball. The former slugger and Hall of Famer hit 548 home runs, spent his entire career in one city and brought his club the first World Series championship in franchise history. What’s there not to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-mike-schmidt-documentary-details-complicated-relationship-with-phillies-fans/Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/new-mike-schmidt-documentary-details-complicated-relationship-with-phillies-fans/ All the smoke, which rose and rose for months, surrounding a Garrett Crochet trade finally materialized into fire on Wednesday. The White Sox sent him away. Not to Philadelphia. To Boston.
It wasn’t for lack of effort on the Phillies’ part, at least if you date back to the summer. That’s when the Phillies were most aggressive in their pursuit of the All-Star southpaw &m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-included-top-tier-prospects-in-garrett-crochet-deadline-offer/Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-included-top-tier-prospects-in-garrett-crochet-deadline-offer/ The Phillies lost 2024 Paul Owens Award-winning pitcher Eiberson Castellano in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Twins selected him in the major league phase of the Rule 5 Draft. The Phillies selected right-hander Mike Vasil from the Mets. The club later flipped Vasil to the Rays for cash considerations.
Castellano, 23, had a strong season across two levels of the minor leagues. Splitting time be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-paul-owens-award-winner-in-rule-5-draft/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:49:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-paul-owens-award-winner-in-rule-5-draft/ There appears to be a winner in the Garrett Crochet sweepstakes.
Per Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox are close to acquiring Crochet in a deal with the White Sox that includes top catching prospect Kyle Teel.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic added that the deal also includes outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez. Teel a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/red-sox-to-acquire-garrett-crochet/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/red-sox-to-acquire-garrett-crochet/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 11:00 a.m ET: Verducci: Phillies showing interest in Patrick Sandoval
Here’s an interesting potential starting pitching target. The Phillies, according to Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci, have shown interest in former Angels starter Patrick Sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-showing-interest-in-patrick-sandoval/Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-showing-interest-in-patrick-sandoval/ Manager Rob Thomson spoke with reporters on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings in Dallas. He fielded questions on a few topics. Perhaps his most intriguing comments came when the Phillies skipper talked about Alec Bohm.Bohm’s name has been thrown around in trade speculation this offseason. The Phillies are open to shaking things up this winter. Trading Bohm could be part of that. But Thom]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-alec-bohm-were-not-shopping-him/Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-alec-bohm-were-not-shopping-him/ Bryson Stott’s third big-league season didn’t go as planned. The Phillies were expecting big things from Stott, who had a solid sophomore season in the majors. But instead of big things, the former first-round pick had to grind through the woes of a junior slump in 2024.Two seasons ago, Stott posted a .280 batting average and .747 OPS with 15 home runs and 32 doubles.All of those numbers decreased in 2024]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stott-affected-by-sore-elbow-for-most-of-2024/Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:46:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stott-affected-by-sore-elbow-for-most-of-2024/ Expect to see more of Phillies legend Cole Hamels in 2025.
Jim Salisbury of PHLY Sports reported that Hamels will be in camp with the Phillies as a guest instructor. He is also expected to be a part-time contributor on Phillies television broadcasts on NBC Sports Philadelphia during the regular season.
Hamels officially retired as a Phillie in June after a stellar 15-year career th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cole-hamels-to-be-featured-on-phillies-tv-broadcasts-in-2025/Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:23:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cole-hamels-to-be-featured-on-phillies-tv-broadcasts-in-2025/ While he was better known for his show-stopping power and prowess in a batter’s box, Dick Allen’s talent as a singer was no secret. During his playing career with the Phillies, Allen performed with a doo-wop group called the Ebonistics. They released a single called “Echo’s of November” in 1968 and did shows in Philadelphia. Music was a major factor in the former slugger’s life.So it was only fitting for Richard]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dick-allens-hall-of-fame-election-a-reward-for-family-friends-who-continued-to-believe/Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:35:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dick-allens-hall-of-fame-election-a-reward-for-family-friends-who-continued-to-believe/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, Dec. 9 at 2:33 a.m. ET: Nightengale predicts Phillies will trade for Garrett CrochetBob Nightengale of USA Today predicted that White Sox starter Garrett Crochet will ultimately land in Philadelphia in an appearance on the “Foul Territory” podcast.“I still think]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-insider-predicts-garrett-crochet-to-land-in-philadelphia/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-insider-predicts-garrett-crochet-to-land-in-philadelphia/ The Phillies are closing in on a one-year contract for right-handed reliever Jordan Romano, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Jim Salisbury first reported that the Phillies have shown interest in Romano.Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that the deal is worth $8.5 million with a $500,000 bonus if he reaches 60 innings pitched.It’s an upside play for the Phillies.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-sign-jordan-romano/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-sign-jordan-romano/ Free-agent superstar Juan Soto, the best player available this offseason, will return to the National League East.Soto will sign with the New York Mets, according to the New York Post‘s Jon Heyman on Sunday night. He’ll sign for a major-league record 15 years and $765 million, surpassing the 10-year, $700 million contract that Shohei Ohtani inked with the Dodgers last offseason. Unlike Ohtani’s deal, S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/juan-soto-to-sign-with-mets-return-to-nl-east/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/juan-soto-to-sign-with-mets-return-to-nl-east/ Late Phillies great Dick Allen, after years of waiting from his family, teammates and supporters, will finally be a Hall of Famer.Allen was one of two players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee, the Hall of Fame announced Sunday night. In his third chance on a Veterans Committee ballot since 2014, Allen finally reached enshrinement.“I am overjoyed that the Classic Bas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-great-dick-allen-voted-into-hall-of-fame/Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-great-dick-allen-voted-into-hall-of-fame/ Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is one of the more prominent trade candidates on the market.
The 28-year-old former first-round pick is coming off the best full season of his career, slashing .280/.332/.448 with 15 home runs, 97 RBIs and 44 doubles on his way to his first All-Star appearance. Much of that production was front loaded thanks to a scorching hot March/April and he teetered off in the second half. He spent time on the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-alec-bohm-thoughts-as-trade-rumors-swirl/Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-alec-bohm-thoughts-as-trade-rumors-swirl/ The Phillies are mulling over their options. With the front office aiming to improve the club’s big-league roster, running it back in 2025 like they did in 2024 doesn’t seem likely. There are different ways to upgrade the team. Free agency is one. Making trades is another. Both are on the table.Leaving no stone unturned makes sense as president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski looks to thread a tig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-may-have-to-wait-out-free-agent-market-to-make-certain-moves/Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-may-have-to-wait-out-free-agent-market-to-make-certain-moves/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Thursday, Dec. 5: Cardinals likely to keep closer Ryan HelsleyOne of the better potential closer targets for the Phillies is reportedly likely to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, rival teams believe the Cardinals are likely t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-potential-trade-target-ryan-helsley-may-be-off-the-market/Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-potential-trade-target-ryan-helsley-may-be-off-the-market/ Darick Hall prayed for the moment.Like he does before every game, Hall stopped to pray before Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s season-ending matchup against Worcester on Sept. 22. Figuring it would be his final time suiting up for the IronPigs, he had one extra special intention.“One of my prayers was: If I had a chance to make an impact in this game, that was something that I just wanted to come through on,” Hall said, “being the last tim]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/darick-hall-reflects-on-time-in-phillies-organization-discusses-options-in-free-agency/Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:50:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/darick-hall-reflects-on-time-in-phillies-organization-discusses-options-in-free-agency/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Wednesday, Dec. 4: Phillies have had trade talks with Mariners involving Alec BohmAs the Winter Meetings inch closer, Alec Bohm’s name continues to be brought up in trade conversations. He may be the most valuable player the Phillies are willing to trade this offseason, as he’s coming off]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-has-discussed-alec-bohm-trade-with-seattle-mariners/Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-has-discussed-alec-bohm-trade-with-seattle-mariners/ A new documentary on the life and career of the greatest Phillie of all-time is set to premiere soon.
MLB Network on Tuesday released a teaser for “MLB Network Presents: Michael Jack Schmidt.” The film, which comes out on Thursday, December 12 at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network, features interviews with Baseball Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and George Brett along with former teammates Larry Andersen, Larry Bowa, ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-mlb-network-releases-trailer-for-new-mike-schmidt-documentary/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-mlb-network-releases-trailer-for-new-mike-schmidt-documentary/ One of the major storylines around the Phillies this offseason is the idea of trading away Alec Bohm. With the club looking to shake things up, seeming frustrated by his demeanor toward the end of the season and likelier to make a big trade than sign a major free agent, Bohm could end up as part of the shuffle. It’s not just a theory, either.But how easy would it really be?
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-reportedly-viewed-as-good-but-not-great-player-in-trade-market/Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-reportedly-viewed-as-good-but-not-great-player-in-trade-market/ Bryce Harper brought the boom in a home run derby that’s already exploded online.Harper, the Phillies superstar and two-time National League MVP, participated in a fun offseason moment as he battled social media sensation “Big Justice” in a head-to-head batting competition with a $100,000 prize on the “MrBeast” YouTube channel. The video included one-on-one matchups between non-at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-competes-in-100000-home-run-derby-with-tiktok-star-big-justice-in-viral-video-bring-that-boom-baby/Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-competes-in-100000-home-run-derby-with-tiktok-star-big-justice-in-viral-video-bring-that-boom-baby/ No one was terribly surprised when National League Cy Young results were announced and Zack Wheeler had been voted runner-up for the second time in his career.What caught just as much attention, and more scrutiny, was his placement on one specific ballot — which ranked Wheeler fourth, behind winner Chris Sale, Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes and Reds star Hunter Greene.It ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-evidently-took-notice-of-his-fourth-place-cy-young-vote/Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:42:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-evidently-took-notice-of-his-fourth-place-cy-young-vote/ Former Phillies outfielder Jake Cave is signing with the KBO’s Doosan Bears, the team announced on Tuesday.
Cave, 31, will head to South Korea for a year after spending last season with the Colorado Rockies. He competed for a bench spot with the Phillies in spring training a year ago, but lost out to Cristian Pache and was traded to the Rockies for cash considerations. Pache was later traded to the Orioles as part]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-outfielder-signs-with-kbo-team/Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-phillies-outfielder-signs-with-kbo-team/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Wednesday, Nov. 27: Phillies have talked to Scott Boras about Juan Soto, per Todd ZoleckiThe last 48 hours have been filled with various reports on where the Juan Soto sweepstakes currently stand. On the most recent episode of “The Phillies Show,” Todd Zolecki of MLB.com offered some insight on the Ph]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-has-talked-to-scott-boras-about-juan-soto/Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-team-has-talked-to-scott-boras-about-juan-soto/ Garrett Stubbs is coming back for a fourth season in the Phillies organization. There’s no guarantee that he will begin the year with the big league club due to his contractual status: He has one minor league option remaining, but not enough major league service time to reject an optional assignment. His main competitor for the backup catcher role, Rafael Marchan, is also out of minor league options.
It’s wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/garrett-stubbs-reportedly-signs-split-contract/Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/garrett-stubbs-reportedly-signs-split-contract/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-andrew-painter-named-rookie-of-the-year-candidate-by-mlb-pipeline/Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:04:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-andrew-painter-named-rookie-of-the-year-candidate-by-mlb-pipeline/ Ahead of Friday evening’s 8 p.m. ET non-tender deadline, the Phillies announced multiple roster moves.First, the club agreed to terms on 2025 contracts with José Ruiz and Garrett Stubbs.Ruiz’s deal is for $1.225 million, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.
Sources: José Ruiz, Phillies settle at $1.225 million, avoiding arbitration. Ruiz also gets $20K for 30 games pitched, $25K]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-two-players-tender-contracts-to-five-others/Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-two-players-tender-contracts-to-five-others/ There’s been plenty of talk about how the Phillies’ front office will address their club this offseason. Rumors, which should be taken with a grain of salt, have been swirling for weeks. In general, outfield and bullpen are two clear areas of need right now.An under-the-radar position the front office will try to sort out before the start of next season is backup catcher. It&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-garrett-stubbs-to-one-year-deal/Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-sign-garrett-stubbs-to-one-year-deal/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.
Friday, Nov. 22 at 4:58 p.m. ET: Nick Castellanos available in trade talks, per The Athletic’s Matt GelbThe Phillies are expected to shake things up this offseason, and Nick Castellanos is among the candidates to be involved: The Athletic’s Matt Gelb reported on Friday that the team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-reportedly-making-nick-castellanos-available-on-trade-block/Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:58:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-reportedly-making-nick-castellanos-available-on-trade-block/ The Phillies are non-tendering outfielder Austin Hays, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He will become a free agent.
Hays, 29, was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles at the deadline. He was thrusted into an everyday role and struggled. He went on the injured list on Aug. 9 with a hamstring issue and returned to the IL about a month later with a kidney infection. He returned]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-non-tender-austin-hays/Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:59:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-non-tender-austin-hays/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/win-these-limited-edition-nike-phillies-sneakers/Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/win-these-limited-edition-nike-phillies-sneakers/ The Phillies released the first batch of 2025 promotions and giveaways. Highlights include an Aaron Nola replica jersey (fans 14 & under), Zack Wheeler bobble figurine (all fans) and two fireworks shows near the Fourth of the July.
Here’s a first look at the 2025 Phillies promotional schedule. More giveaways and promotions are typically announced closer to the start of the r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/first-look-phillies-2025-giveaway-schedule/Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/first-look-phillies-2025-giveaway-schedule/ Wednesday marked five years since the Phillies acquired Cristopher Sánchez in a trade with the Rays. It also marked the first time the left-hander finished in the top 10 of NL Cy Young Award voting, capping off one heck of a year.Receiving two fifth-place votes like Sánchez did doesn’t sound like much of an accomplishment. But for someone with his past, it is. It wasn’t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/five-years-after-being-acquired-cristopher-snchez-finishes-10th-in-cy-young-voting/Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/five-years-after-being-acquired-cristopher-snchez-finishes-10th-in-cy-young-voting/ Zack Wheeler has been as dominant as any pitcher in the major leagues since he signed with Philadelphia before the 2020 season. But for the second time in his Phillies career, the ace just missed out on the hardware to show for it.Wheeler finished second in National League Cy Young Award voting this season behind Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-ace-zack-wheeler-finishes-second-in-nl-cy-young-voting-behind-atlantas-chris-sale/Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-ace-zack-wheeler-finishes-second-in-nl-cy-young-voting-behind-atlantas-chris-sale/ The winner of this year’s National League Cy Young Award will be announced on Wednesday night. Zack Wheeler is a finalist, but he’s not expected to beat out the Braves’ Chris Sale for the award.For Phillies fans, it’s frustrating to think that Wheeler, who has been one of the best starters in the league since signing with the Phillies in December 2019, may never win a Cy Young. But fans]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/thank-god-zack-wheeler-is-not-a-free-agent/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:20:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/thank-god-zack-wheeler-is-not-a-free-agent/ Despite a breakout first half by Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, his struggles down the stretch and in the postseason could lead Philadelphia to move him before next season. The right-handed hitter is reportedly on the trade block as the team attempts to bounce back from its National League Division Series loss.Bohm was a productive player in 2024 as he hit .280/.332/.448 with 15 home runs and 44 doubles in 143]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-potential-alec-bohm-trades-the-phillies-should-try-to-make-this-offseason/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-potential-alec-bohm-trades-the-phillies-should-try-to-make-this-offseason/ The Phillies protected three pitchers from the Rule 5 Draft ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline, as right-handers Mick Abel, Moisés Chace and Jean Cabrera were added to the 40-man roster.Chace was one of two pitchers (along with Seth Johnson) acquired from the Orioles in the deadline-time Gregory Soto trade. He was recently ranked by Baseball America as the sixth-best prospect in the organization, after st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-protect-three-pitchers-from-rule-5-draft-leave-some-notable-names-unprotected/Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:28:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-protect-three-pitchers-from-rule-5-draft-leave-some-notable-names-unprotected/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.
Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 12:13 p.m. ET: Kansas City has “checked in on” Alec Bohm, per MLB.com‘s Anne RogersThe Kansas City Royals have considered Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm in their search for an offensive piece this offseason, according to MLB.com‘s Anne Rogers.
Kansas City has “checked]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-royals-checked-in-on-alec-bohm-in-trade-talks/Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:10:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-royals-checked-in-on-alec-bohm-in-trade-talks/ Philadelphia expects to be one of the next teams to meet with superstar free agent Juan Soto, according to a Tuesday morning report.The big-spending Phillies have not held a meeting with Soto at this point in the offseason, but “plan to” do so, according to The New York Post‘s Jon Heyman. While maybe not the favorite to land the four-time All-Star, Philadelphia has been one of the mos]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-plan-to-meet-with-juan-soto-report-says/Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-plan-to-meet-with-juan-soto-report-says/ The 2025 Baseball Writers Association of America Hall of Fame ballot was released Monday afternoon and features four former Phillies: Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Bobby Abreu and Billy Wagner.
Of the four, Wagner has the best chance of earning election into the Hall of Fame this year. Wagner, the Phillies’ closer from 2004 to 2005, is entering his tenth and final season on the ballot.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-former-phillies-featured-on-2025-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-ballot/Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:13:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-former-phillies-featured-on-2025-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-ballot/ Over the last five-plus years, the Phillies have become one of baseball’s top-spending teams. The franchise hasn’t shied away from going after, and signing, top-tier players in free agency. It all started when they inked Bryce Harper to a $330-million contract before the 2019 season. The spending never stopped. It’s only continued.Nobody knew it at the time, but Harp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-phillies-spending-streak-could-end-this-winter/Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-phillies-spending-streak-could-end-this-winter/ The Phillies have promoted Mark Lowy to assistant pitching coach, the team announced Wednesday.
The announcement comes a day after former assistant pitching coach and director of pitching development Brian Kaplan left the club to become the pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Lowy, 32, has been in the Phillies organization since 2021. He started as a part-time employee in the club’s player de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-new-assistant-pitching-coach-after-brian-kaplans-departure/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-new-assistant-pitching-coach-after-brian-kaplans-departure/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9:51 p.m. ET : Olney: Rival evaluator predicts Phillies sign Alex Bregman
ESPN’s Buster Olney put out an interesting tweet on Tuesday night:The most interesting prediction heard from a rival evaluator: The Phillies land Alex Bregman. His swing translates in that park, strong defense,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-rival-evaluator-predicts-team-lands-alex-bregman/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-rival-evaluator-predicts-team-lands-alex-bregman/ It was a fun idea, but it will turn out to be nothing more than that: Travis d’Arnaud signed with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.We explored last week why a d’Arnaud reunion might make sense for the Phillies in 2025, with the club looking to ease the workload on J.T. Realmuto in his age-34 season amid declining health and production (as are natural for a catcher his age, even one of Realmu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-division-foe-theoretical-phillies-fit-signs-elsewhere/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/former-division-foe-theoretical-phillies-fit-signs-elsewhere/ For the fourth time in his career, Bryce Harper is a Silver Slugger Award winner. It’s the first time Harper has won the award as a first baseman.
That's another Silver Slugger for The ShowmanCongratulations to Bryce Harper on winning his fourth career #SilverSluggerAward! pic.twitter.com/Ku7VYXiaD3— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) November 12, 2024
Harper was one of three finalists for t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-named-nl-silver-slugger-award-winner-at-first-base/Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-named-nl-silver-slugger-award-winner-at-first-base/ Months went by before Dick Allen would finally speak to his son.One summer, about 10 years ago, as Allen prepared for a family reunion, Richard Allen Jr. headed to a speaking engagement that he knew would not please his father. While the rest of the Allen family gathered, Allen Jr. went elsewhere to a baseball event, grabbed a microphone and told an audience why Dick Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame.When Allen fou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-dick-allen-finally-make-the-hall-of-fame-why-those-close-to-the-late-phillies-slugger-keep-pushing-for-his-enshrinement/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:37:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-dick-allen-finally-make-the-hall-of-fame-why-those-close-to-the-late-phillies-slugger-keep-pushing-for-his-enshrinement/ The Phillies lost a key member of their coaching staff as the Arizona Diamondbacks poached one of the leaders in Philadelphia’s pitching program.Brian Kaplan, the Phillies’ big-league assistant pitching coach and the club’s director of pitching development for the past three seasons, has been hired as the D-backs pitching coach, the team announced Tuesday. He replaces Brent Strom, who was fired by Arizona last month.Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-key-staff-member-as-diamondbacks-hire-former-assistant-as-pitching-coach/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-lose-key-staff-member-as-diamondbacks-hire-former-assistant-as-pitching-coach/ The offseason shakeup that’s expected to come to Philadelphia might include one of the club’s 2024 All-Stars.
Alec Bohm is reportedly on the trade block, ESPN‘s Jeff Passan wrote on Tuesday in a piece previewing the offseason and identifying the trade candidates that could dictate it. It’s not the first time Bohm has been suggested as a potential trade option, but it’s perhaps the most]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-is-on-the-trade-block-according-to-top-mlb-insider/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-is-on-the-trade-block-according-to-top-mlb-insider/ As expected, Zack Wheeler has been named one of three finalists for the National League Cy Young Award — the second time he’s earned his way onto the shortlist.
Chris Sale and Paul Skenes are the other two finalists, with the former the favorite to win the award for the first time in his career after seven straight top-six American League finishes during his tenure with the two Soxes. Sale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-named-finalist-for-national-league-cy-young-award/Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:29:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-named-finalist-for-national-league-cy-young-award/ At the 2024 trade deadline, the going rate for a top reliever was at least two of an organization’s top 10 prospects. The Phillies acquired Carlos Estevez for RHP George Klassen, Baseball America’s No. 5 Phillies prospect at the time, and RHP Sam Aldegheri (No. 7). The Padres paid an even bigger price to acquire lefty Tanner Scott from the Marlins for LHP Robby Snelling (No. 3), RHP Adam Mazu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/both-players-acquired-in-gregory-soto-trade-ranked-among-phillies-top-10-prospects/Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:08:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/both-players-acquired-in-gregory-soto-trade-ranked-among-phillies-top-10-prospects/ In the early hours of Saturday morning, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan are set to begin the process of posting right-handed pitcher Roki Saski, meaning he’ll likely be coming to Major League Baseball next year.Sasaki, 23, has a career 2.10 ERA and 505 strikeouts across 394 2/3 innings in NPB over four seasons. This past season, the right-hande]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-interested-in-japanese-right-hander-roki-sasaki/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-interested-in-japanese-right-hander-roki-sasaki/ Phillies managing partner John Middleton, during a speaking engagement at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, was asked about Juan Soto.
The Phillies have been connected to the 26-year-old star free agent, but Middleton does not sound enthusiastic about his team’s chances of landing him.
According to Sean McKeown of the Daily Pennsylvanian, Middleton believes Sot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-middleton-doesnt-sound-optimistic-about-pursuing-juan-soto/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:16:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-middleton-doesnt-sound-optimistic-about-pursuing-juan-soto/ Former star first baseman and 2006 National League MVP Ryan Howard doesn’t see the window closing for this Phillies group the way it did for him and his teammates in 2011 when he tore his Achilles on the final play of a Game 5 National League Division Series loss.Neither Howard nor those Phillies, the winners of five straight NL East titles and the 2008 World Series, were ever the same after that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ryan-howard-believes-phillies-can-succeed-in-2025-and-beyond-theyve-got-a-little-bit-longer-runway-than-we-did/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ryan-howard-believes-phillies-can-succeed-in-2025-and-beyond-theyve-got-a-little-bit-longer-runway-than-we-did/ The Phillies and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced some major changes to the structure of the club’s front office on Friday with big-time promotions for executives Sam Fuld and Preston Mattingly.Fuld, Philadelphia’s general manager under Dombrowski for the last four years, will transition into the team’s president of business operations upon completing his master&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-look-at-how-the-phillies-front-office-will-work-with-new-roles-for-sam-fuld-preston-mattingly/Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-look-at-how-the-phillies-front-office-will-work-with-new-roles-for-sam-fuld-preston-mattingly/ The Phillies made a few unexpected announcements on Friday regarding the composition of the club’s front office.Vice president and general manager Sam Fuld will transition to president of business operations in May 2026, after Fuld completes his MBA at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, managing partner John Middleton and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced.Stepping int]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-front-office-shakeup-gm-sam-fuld-to-transition-to-business-side/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:15:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-front-office-shakeup-gm-sam-fuld-to-transition-to-business-side/ It’s not going to be as flashy as the Juan Soto sweepstakes, but a position the Phillies really need to address, one way or another, this offseason is backup catcher. J.T. Realmuto will be 34 on Opening Day, and as his age has gone up, his numbers — including games played — have gone down. There’s no reason to believe that trend won’t con]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/could-a-reunion-with-this-former-phillie-make-sense-for-the-2025-club/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:32:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/could-a-reunion-with-this-former-phillie-make-sense-for-the-2025-club/ In case you missed it, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard were inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2024.
Both former Phillies were on hand at the ceremony, which took place on Thursday night in South Philly, to accept the nomination and give some remarks. Phillies public address announcer Dan Baker introduced both players before their speeches.Here is Utley’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-chase-utley-ryan-howard-speak-at-philadelphia-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-chase-utley-ryan-howard-speak-at-philadelphia-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/ Phillies legends Chase Utley and Ryan Howard were back in their old stomping grounds on Thursday night to receive a special honor.Utley and Howard were inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Live! Casino in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex across from Citizens Bank Park. Phillies longtime public address announcer Dan Baker w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-ryan-howard-thank-phillies-fans-during-philly-sports-hof-induction/Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/chase-utley-ryan-howard-thank-phillies-fans-during-philly-sports-hof-induction/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.
Tuesday, Nov. 5: ESPN insiders discuss Phillies, Garrett Crochet
The Phillies, Dodgers and Braves all aggressively pursued White Sox ace Garrett Crochet at the trade deadline. According to a September story from ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney, “the Phillies turned down the White So]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-could-club-renew-interest-in-garrett-crochet/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-could-club-renew-interest-in-garrett-crochet/ When Scott Boras speaks, the baseball world listens. Boras has a way with words. When he talks, it can be must-listen content sometimes. The most recognizable agent in sports showed off his word skills on Wednesday when speaking with reporters, including Ronald Blum of the Associated Press, at the GM Meetings in San Antonio.When discussing Pete Alonso’s market this offs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-remains-open-to-a-reworked-contract/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-remains-open-to-a-reworked-contract/ When Scott Boras speaks, the baseball world listens. Boras has a way with words. When he talks, it can be must-listen content sometimes. The most recognizable agent in sports showed off his word skills on Wednesday when speaking with reporters, including Ronald Blum of the Associated Press, at the GM Meetings in San Antonio.When discussing Pete Alonso’s market this offs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/boras-bryce-harper-remains-open-to-a-reworked-contract/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/boras-bryce-harper-remains-open-to-a-reworked-contract/ Right-hander Jeff Hoffman has found his footing as a standout reliever in his two years in Philadelphia. Maybe his next big step will come in a club’s starting rotation.There’s “some industry buzz” around the major leagues that Hoffman, now a free agent, could interest potential teams as a starter this offseason rather than a reliever, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. He was a starting]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-could-a-team-sign-jeff-hoffman-as-a-starter/Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:34:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-could-a-team-sign-jeff-hoffman-as-a-starter/ The official start of the MLB offseason doesn’t mean a flurry of signings and acquisitions like it does in the NBA, but it does help set the stage for the rest of the winter. Part of that is thanks to the qualifying offer.
Thirteen MLB players received the one-year QO, valued this year at $21.05 million, ahead of Monday night’s deadline for teams to extend it. (Those names are below, but you can find]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/heres-what-mondays-qualifying-offer-decisions-could-mean-to-the-phillies/Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:01:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/heres-what-mondays-qualifying-offer-decisions-could-mean-to-the-phillies/ MLB free agency is officially underway and with that, the Phillies announced several roster moves. Right-handed pitcher Devin Sweet was acquired from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations. He was added to the 40-man roster.
Right-handed pitcher John McMillon was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
Right-handed pitcher Alan Rangel was selected to the 40-man roster.To make room for the three p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-trade-roster-moves-as-free-agency-begins/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-trade-roster-moves-as-free-agency-begins/ Keep track of all of the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.
Monday, Nov. 4 at 3:32 p.m. ET: Nightengale: Phillies listening on Nick Castellanos, Alec Bohm and Brandon MarshUSA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale wrote an article on MLB storylines to follow ahead of the GM Meeting in San Antonio. One of those is the Phillies and their quest to shake the lineu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-listening-on-3-players/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-listening-on-3-players/ Phillies great Dick Allen will get another chance at earning election into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The late Phillies third baseman, first baseman and outfielder was announced as one of eight candidates on the 2025 Classic Baseball Era ballot.
A 16-person committee, which will be announced later in the fall, will cast their votes next month at the Winter Meetings in Dallas.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dick-allen-has-another-chance-at-the-hall-of-fame/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:05:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dick-allen-has-another-chance-at-the-hall-of-fame/ None of the four Phillies nominated for a Gold Glove won the award, but a few have a chance to take home some personal hardware.
Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm were all nominated for the Silver Slugger Award.
Harper is aiming for his fourth Silver Slugger Award and first as a first baseman. He won his third last season as a designated hitter. He was nominated alongside Freddie Freeman and Pete Al]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-phillies-nominated-for-2024-silver-slugger-award/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:06:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/three-phillies-nominated-for-2024-silver-slugger-award/ It seems like whenever a big-league player decides to get creative with his uniform accessories, MLB is there to step in and kill the fun. That happened — almost — to Bryce Harper with the ink barely dry on his 13-year Phillies contract. You probably remember the image, six seasons later: Harper on Opening Day in 2019, on his feet a pair of neon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mlb-apparently-called-the-phillies-over-bryce-harpers-opening-day-cleats-in-2019/Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:45:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mlb-apparently-called-the-phillies-over-bryce-harpers-opening-day-cleats-in-2019/ Last offseason, Rhys Hoskins found a new home. After spending his entire professional baseball career in the Phillies organization, the former fifth-round pick agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the Brewers in late January. Included in the pact was an opt-out after the first year.According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Hoskins has exercised his player option for 2025, keeping him in Milwaukee for at]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-rhys-hoskins-staying-in-milwaukee/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-rhys-hoskins-staying-in-milwaukee/ After 10 seasons in the organization, Scott Kingery’s time as a Phillie is over.A former top prospect and second-round pick, Kingery was traded to the Los Angeles Angels, the Phillies announced Friday. Philadelphia received cash considerations in return.Climbing the ranks after he was drafted in 2015, Kingery signed a six-year, $24 million contract extension with the Phillies in 2018 before he had ever reached the major]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-trade-scott-kingery-to-angels-after-10-seasons-in-organization/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-trade-scott-kingery-to-angels-after-10-seasons-in-organization/ The Phillies on Friday announced three new limited partners/investors will be added to the team’s ownership group.Those investors are Mitchell L. Morgan, Guntram J. Weissenberger and a third investor who wishes to remain anonymous. Additionally, “The Middleton and Middleman families also will be contributing additional funds.”
Morgan is the founder of Conshohocken, Pa-based Morgan Properti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-addition-of-3-new-investors-to-ownership-group/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-announce-addition-of-3-new-investors-to-ownership-group/ The executive who has the most influence over how much money the Phillies can spend on players recently commented on the 2025 payroll.
In an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber, managing partner John Middleton said he expects the payroll to go up. That’s no surprise considering the 2025 team is already above the $261 million luxury tax payroll they finished with in 2024. FanGrap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-middleton-comments-on-2025-payroll/Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/john-middleton-comments-on-2025-payroll/ Former Phillies reliever Dylan Covey signed with the New York Mets, the club announced Thursday. The veteran right-hander will stay in the National League East on a one-year major-league contract.Covey, 33, has pitched parts of five big-league seasons with the White Sox, Red Sox, Dodgers and Phillies with a career 6.18 ERA in 100 appearances. He also played two seasons for the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball Lea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-sign-former-phillies-pitcher-dylan-covey/Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-sign-former-phillies-pitcher-dylan-covey/ In September of 2021, Preston Mattingly was hired to oversee the player development side of the Phillies organization. Over the last three years, Philadelphia’s farm system has improved. Several of the organization’s top prospects have received national recognition as top prospects in baseball. While Mattingly hasn’t led the charge all by himself, he’s played a role in the positi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/preston-mattingly-talks-lesser-known-prospects-on-the-phillies-show/Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:40:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/preston-mattingly-talks-lesser-known-prospects-on-the-phillies-show/ With the World Series still going on, major-league free agency hasn’t opened. But clubs can sign players to minor-league contracts. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies have done just that by signing right-handed reliever Cody Stashak to a minor-league deal.Stashak, a 30-year-old from Somers Point, NJ, spent 2024 with the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San F]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-sign-reliever-to-minor-league-deal/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:57:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-sign-reliever-to-minor-league-deal/ When Brad Lidge and his former Philadelphia teammates see a talented team like the 2024 Phillies get knocked out of the postseason, they cherish their 2008 World Series championship just a bit more. Great regular-season clubs constantly get assembled with no promise of more in October. Winning that title is what separates a team above all else.“We realize, as the years go by, it&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brad-lidge-on-current-phillies-handling-postseason-you-do-need-to-change-the-formula-a-little-bit/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brad-lidge-on-current-phillies-handling-postseason-you-do-need-to-change-the-formula-a-little-bit/ Every year, Brad Lidge makes it a point to acknowledge Oct. 29. He relives the memories. Lidge and his bullpen buddies send text messages in their group chat.There’s always something to commemorate that special date, the day Lidge closed out Game 5 of the 2008 World Series to give the Phillies their second championship in franchise history.This year, 16 years later, Lidge celebrated the anniversary]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brad-lidge-celebrates-2008-world-series-anniversary-with-new-baseball-card-set/Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:27:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/brad-lidge-celebrates-2008-world-series-anniversary-with-new-baseball-card-set/ Now that the pain of an early October exit has subsided a bit, it’s time to answer the question: Was the 2024 Phillies season a success? Phillies Nation writers weigh in.
Destiny Lugardo, Deputy Editorial Director — Yes It doesn’t make the end result any less frustrating, but hear me out. The Phillies lost to the Mets in the NLDS in disgraceful fashion. The lineup was terrible and the bull]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-was-the-2024-phillies-season-a-success/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/roundtable-was-the-2024-phillies-season-a-success/ A couple weeks after the release of a Netflix documentary on the subject, Yankees fans tried to follow in the footsteps of Phillies fans and awaken their superstar with a standing ovation, this time on a much bigger stage.
It didn’t work.Surefire AL MVP Aaron Judge, who has gone ice cold at the wrong time, was greeted with a standing ovation before his first at bat of Game 3 by Yankees fans witnessing their first]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/turner-esque-standing-ovation-attempt-does-little-for-aaron-judge-in-world-series-game-3/Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/turner-esque-standing-ovation-attempt-does-little-for-aaron-judge-in-world-series-game-3/ One of the biggest questions surrounding the MLB offseason is where will the Tampa Bay Rays play in 2025.
The roof at Tropicana Field was severely damaged from Hurricane Milton. As the team awaits the full assessment of the damage, the Rays have commenced a search for a temporary home.One of the options that makes sense for the Rays is Bay]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/could-baycare-ballpark-host-mlb-regular-season-games-in-2025/Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:47:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/could-baycare-ballpark-host-mlb-regular-season-games-in-2025/ Juan Soto is going to be the most coveted free agent this offseason. The Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report, are expected to be in the bidding.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Phillies are “expected to strongly pursue [Soto] to team up with Boras client Bryce Harper.”
Soto’s current team, the Yankees, along with the Mets, Blue Jays and Giants were all name]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-expected-to-strongly-pursue-juan-soto/Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:39:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-phillies-expected-to-strongly-pursue-juan-soto/ Andrew Painter has continued to impress in his return to the mound, throwing three shutout innings in his third start back from Tommy John surgery.The former first-round pick struck out three and allowed just one hit for the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League on Thursday at Salt River Fields. He lowered his ERA in the AFL to 3.86 ERA in seven total innings.
Andrew Painter touches 99.2 mph as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-continues-to-impress-in-fall-league-with-scoreless-outing/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-continues-to-impress-in-fall-league-with-scoreless-outing/ Today is my final day as the Editorial Director at Phillies Nation.
As many of you know, I became the Managing Editor of On Pattison when it launched in early September. I’m excited about what we are doing over there, and that all came together very quickly. But it was extremely important to me to finish out the season at Phillies Nation to cap off what’s been a great run.
I pitched Brian Michae]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tim-kelly-thank-you-phillies-nation/Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tim-kelly-thank-you-phillies-nation/ Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez did not end the season on a good note, but they’ll still be among the more coveted relievers on the free agent market this offseason — and the Phillies will certainly be in the running.To sign one of them, that is — but probably not both, as Dave Dombrowski heavily suggested in his end-of-season press conference last week. They’ll]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/would-the-phillies-meet-these-predicted-price-tags-for-two-free-agent-relievers/Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/would-the-phillies-meet-these-predicted-price-tags-for-two-free-agent-relievers/ Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber will be present to preview a crucial football matchup at his alma mater this weekend.Schwarber, a former three-year collegiate baseball standout at Indiana University, will join the set of ESPN’s “College Football GameDay” ahead of this Saturday’s matchup between the No. 13 Hoosiers and Washington at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., the pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-join-espns-college-gameday-as-guest-picker/Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-to-join-espns-college-gameday-as-guest-picker/ Quite a few Phillies prospects are staying active this offseason. While Andrew Painter and Griff McGarry are both currently pitching in the Arizona Fall League, outfielder Justin Crawford will play for Team USA in the third World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 tournament.Crawford, MLB’s No. 53 overall prospect, is the third-highest ranked prospect participating in the tournament. He join]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-phillies-prospect-justin-crawford-to-participate-in-offseason-tournament/Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-phillies-prospect-justin-crawford-to-participate-in-offseason-tournament/ Two spring trainings ago, a lot of eyes were focused on a trio of Phillies pitching prospects. All right-handers, Andrew Painter, Mick Abel and Griff McGarry sat atop Philadelphia’s farm system. They were all coming off inspiring 2022 campaigns in the minor leagues.Painter and Abel were first-round selections by the Phillies — Painter in 2021 and Abel in 2020. Both were selected out of hi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-years-removed-from-strong-campaigns-trio-of-phillies-pitching-prospects-are-now-surrounded-by-uncertainty/Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-years-removed-from-strong-campaigns-trio-of-phillies-pitching-prospects-are-now-surrounded-by-uncertainty/ The baseball world is mourning the passing of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela.
The former pitcher died Tuesday at a Los Angeles area hospital at the age of 63. The Mexican-born southpaw rose to fame in 1981, when he won the NL Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and Silver Slugger Awards. His star power sparked generations of baseball fandom across Latin America. His starts were a spectacle known as &ldquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fernando-valenzuelas-last-start-as-a-phillie-was-a-memorable-one/Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/fernando-valenzuelas-last-start-as-a-phillie-was-a-memorable-one/ Here are key offseason dates to remember for the Philadelphia Phillies and the larger baseball world this winter.
5 p.m. ET, Five Days After World Series Ends
Teams can begin to sign free agents from other teams, although baseball isn’t like NFL and NBA where there’s a frenzy when the signing period opens. Baseball’s free agency is much more of a slow burn.
This is also the dea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/key-phillies-offseason-dates-to-know/Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/key-phillies-offseason-dates-to-know/ Zack Wheeler and Chris Sale didn’t get to duel in the postseason, but the two NL East aces are together on yet another short list for a postseason award.The latest is be the Outstanding Pitcher Award, one of the Players Choice Awards given out by the MLB Players Association. Wheeler is among three National League finalists for the honor, with Cy Young favorite Chris Sale and Rookie of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-nominated-for-players-choice-award/Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-nominated-for-players-choice-award/ Juan Soto had his “Bedlam at the Bank” moment on Saturday. With Game 5 of the ALCS tied 2-2 in the top of the 10th, the Yankees slugger was at the plate with two men on and two out. Waiting for a fastball to hit, Soto fouled off two sliders and two changeups in the zone to stay alive against Hunter Gaddis. On the seventh pitch, Soto crushed a high fastball to deep center to give the Yankees the lead. Bo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/juan-sotos-bedlam-at-the-bank-moment-should-make-the-idea-of-signing-him-even-more-enticing/Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/juan-sotos-bedlam-at-the-bank-moment-should-make-the-idea-of-signing-him-even-more-enticing/ Andrew Painter isn’t the only Phillies pitching prospect getting work in the Arizona Fall League. Griff McGarry, a former top prospect within the organization, is also out West getting some innings in.McGarry was drafted by the Phillies in the fifth round of the 2021 draft out of the University of Virginia. The now 25-year-old was a hard thrower with command issues coming out of school — a pitcher’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/griff-mcgarry-strikes-out-5-in-arizona-fall-league-appearance/Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/griff-mcgarry-strikes-out-5-in-arizona-fall-league-appearance/ The Phillies do not have to devote significant resources to the starting rotation this offseason. All four of the team’s top starters, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Christopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez, are under contract through 2025. Three of the four have signed new deals within the last calendar year. Suárez could be next.The 29-year-old lefty, who is scheduled to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-second-half-struggles-phillies-maintain-their-stance-on-ranger-suarez-extension/Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-second-half-struggles-phillies-maintain-their-stance-on-ranger-suarez-extension/ Fans could soon have a new way of streaming Phillies games. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported a move by NBCUniversal that would make the company’s regional sports networks, or RSNs, available to stream on Peacock. The move could take place as soon as 2025.This potential move would be a new direct-to-consumer way for fans to watch Phillies games. Fans must be subscribed to Peacock to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-games-could-soon-be-available-on-peacock/Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-games-could-soon-be-available-on-peacock/ When the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in late-July, the belief internally was they not only landed someone who could start in left field against left-handed pitchers, but perhaps a player who could seize the job on a full-time basis.In his year-end press conference Tuesday, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski acknowledged]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-austin-hays-return-to-phillies-in-2025/Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-austin-hays-return-to-phillies-in-2025/ After the Phillies’ offense fell flat late in the 2023 postseason and the team essentially ran it back in 2024 only to meet the same fate a round earlier, it’s almost a given that there will be change this time. Don’t be surprised if that change happens on the margins of the roster — and not in the form of incoming stars. “We have as ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-says-the-phillies-dont-need-another-star-is-he-right/Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-says-the-phillies-dont-need-another-star-is-he-right/ The Phillies finished the 2024 season with the fourth-highest payroll in baseball. The three teams above them, the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees, all advanced to the League Championship Series. All three teams carried a payroll above $300 million.Will that alone motivate the Phillies brass to significantly raise payroll in 2025? It’s hard to say for sure, according to Dave Dombrowski. Dombrowski, i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-comments-on-2025-payroll/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-comments-on-2025-payroll/ For all of the Phillies’ problems in the second half of the season, defense — mostly — was not a central one. That fact was reflected in Tuesday’s unveiling of the 2024 Gold Glove finalists.Four Phillies made the shortlist: Bryson Stott at second base, Brandon Marsh in left field, Zack Wheeler at pitcher and Bryce Harper at first base.That Harper is a final]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-phillies-among-2024-gold-glove-finalists/Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/four-phillies-among-2024-gold-glove-finalists/ Rob Thomson probably won’t do any vacationing with Alec Bohm over the winter, but the Phillies manager will be sure to keep in touch. After a disappointing National League Division Series and a Game 2 benching, Thomson wants to make sure he stays connected with his All-Star third baseman.“I think that that is a priority of mine,” Thomson said at the Phillies’ end-of-season press conference at Citizens Bank]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-says-offseason-communication-with-alec-bohm-is-priority-of-mine/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-says-offseason-communication-with-alec-bohm-is-priority-of-mine/ The Phillies are bringing back their entire 2024 major league coaching staff, including hitting coach Kevin Long, in 2025.
After three straight years of the bats going cold in the final days of the season, the Phillies are prioritizing continuity.
“To me, it was pretty simple in that regard,” Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday at his end-of-season press conference. “It’s h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-bring-back-kevin-long-hope-better-offensive-approach-works/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-to-bring-back-kevin-long-hope-better-offensive-approach-works/ The Philadelphia Phillies are hopeful that Taijuan Walker can play a role for them in 2025, and have set him up with a plan to try to put him in position to do so. But there were no guarantees made by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski in his year-end press conference when asked about the much-maligned righty.
“He did not have a good year as we all know, so no need to to pound that into it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-given-very-detailed-program-by-phillies-to-try-to-get-back-on-track-in-2025/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-given-very-detailed-program-by-phillies-to-try-to-get-back-on-track-in-2025/ Despite an early postseason exit, the Phillies extended manager Rob Thomson’s contract after winning the team’s first National League East division title since 2011.The team signed Thomson through the 2026 season, Philadelphia’s president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced Tuesday. The Phillies will also retain their entire major-league coaching staff for 2025.“He&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-extend-manager-rob-thomson-through-2026-season/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-extend-manager-rob-thomson-through-2026-season/ Two Phillies legends are set to receive a special honor next month.
Chase Utley and Ryan Howard will be inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Nov. 7 at the Event Center at Live! Casino and Hotel in South Philly.
Other members of the Class of 2024, which was announced back in April, include Saint Joseph’s University basketb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-phillies-legends-to-be-inducted-into-philadelphia-sports-hall-of-fame/Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/two-phillies-legends-to-be-inducted-into-philadelphia-sports-hall-of-fame/ After a disappointing loss in the National League Division Series to the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended a lot earlier than many expected. The loss has sparked conversations about what the club’s upcoming offseason could look like.The largest conversation being had is in regards to the club’s offense. The lineup wasn’t consistent during the second half of the year.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-jt-realmuto-aging-phillies-might-have-to-assess-catching-position-this-offseason/Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-jt-realmuto-aging-phillies-might-have-to-assess-catching-position-this-offseason/ SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On March 1, 2023, Andrew Painter threw his last competitive pitch. 591 days – and one surgically repaired elbow – later, he returned to action Saturday and completed two innings of work in the Arizona Fall League.Painter, MLB’s No. 32 prospect and the Phillies’ No. 2 prospect, was diagnosed with a right UCL strain. Four months later, in July 2023, he underwent Tommy John surgery to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-returns-to-the-mound-in-arizona-fall-league/Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/andrew-painter-returns-to-the-mound-in-arizona-fall-league/ When Major League Baseball implemented its current playoff format in 2022, it came with a new benefit for certain teams. The top two seeds in the National and American Leagues would receive a first-round bye, avoiding playing in a best-of-three Wild Card Series.In theory, the bye was a reward for teams that had a lot of success in the regular season. It meant rest. It meant their season wasn&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-are-the-only-team-to-have-bye-and-not-advance-to-lcs/Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-are-the-only-team-to-have-bye-and-not-advance-to-lcs/ Take this as a strong indicator that Rob Thomson will be returning for a fourth season as Phillies manager. He and Dave Dombrowski are scheduled to address the media separately next Tuesday at a news conference at Citizens Bank Park. The yearly postmortem press conference is happening a lot sooner than expected. Most of the blame rightfully falls on the lineup’s inabili]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-need-a-more-proactive-version-of-rob-thomson-next-october/Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-need-a-more-proactive-version-of-rob-thomson-next-october/ Whenever a team collapses the way the Phillies did in 2024 — with such high expectations and a season’s worth of anticipation crushed over a relatively uncompetitive four-game span by a superior division rival — and when it looked a lot like the collapse did last year, there is demand for change. Something needs to give.Kevin Long might find himself as the unfortunate starting point.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-change-on-the-horizon-for-phillies-could-kevin-long-be-on-his-way-out/Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/with-change-on-the-horizon-for-phillies-could-kevin-long-be-on-his-way-out/ Maybe the concerns about Ranger Suárez heading into Game 4 were overblown. Sure, he didn’t look like the Ranger Suárez that had become a postseason hero over the past few years when he returned from a back injury late in the season.But, as it had been all year in Philadelphia and as it was all throughout this National League Division Series, the starting pitching was the least of the Phillies&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-waste-special-season-from-starting-rotation-with-early-postseason-exit/Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-waste-special-season-from-starting-rotation-with-early-postseason-exit/ Jeff Hoffman, Carlos Estévez and Spencer Turnbull will be free agents this offseason and can sign with new teams as soon as five days after the World Series wraps up. However, a trio of other Phillies arms has already hit the open market.
Righties Andrew Bellatti, Nick Nelson and Dylan Covey all elected free agency Thursday, according to thetransactions log on the official website of Minor League Baseball.
As noted by Darrag]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/3-phillies-elect-free-agency/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/3-phillies-elect-free-agency/ NEW YORK — Ranger Suárez has forged his reputation in the postseason over the past few years. Despite not having his best this October, he lived up to it in the Phillies’ Game 4 loss on Wednesday.The left-hander gave his team a chance with a gutsy scoreless 4 1/3 innings, navigating around baserunners and pitching his way into and out of jams throughout the evening. He exited with a one-run le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/gutsy-outing-from-ranger-surez-not-enough-as-phillies-lose-to-mets-in-nlds/Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/gutsy-outing-from-ranger-surez-not-enough-as-phillies-lose-to-mets-in-nlds/ NEW YORK — There was a distinct feel to each of the last three Phillies season-ending losses.
In 2022 after Game 6 of the World Series, there was disappointment, but a sense of pride that they made it as far as they did. There was hope that this was the start of a special run.
The group was stunned after the Diamondbacks took Games 6 and 7 at home to advance to the World Series. They vowed to be back next year to avenge th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/it-f-hurts-phillies-react-to-devastating-nlds-loss/Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/it-f-hurts-phillies-react-to-devastating-nlds-loss/ NEW YORK — When the dust settles, Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez will still be two of the most coveted free-agent relievers on the market this offseason. But how the postseason played out probably makes it more likely that one or both won’t be back with the Phillies in 2024.
A first-time All-Star in 2024, Hoffman posted a 2.17 ERA across 68 appearances this season. He was, without question, one o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jeff-hoffman-carlos-estvez-head-into-free-agency-after-disastrous-postseasons/Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jeff-hoffman-carlos-estvez-head-into-free-agency-after-disastrous-postseasons/ The Phillies walked the tightrope all Wednesday night. It is not a sustainable way to win a baseball game — in October, June or March. They asked for one more Houdini Act in the sixth inning of Game 4.
Francisco Lindor denied it and ended the Phillies’ season.
The Phillies are going home, staring down an offseason that will feel even longer than the last two — and not just because]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-season-ends-with-nlds-game-4-loss-to-mets/Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-season-ends-with-nlds-game-4-loss-to-mets/ NEW YORK — The Phillies will use every man and every resource they can to avoid elimination in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. That could even mean going to ace Zack Wheeler out of the bullpen in a dire situation.After a 7-2 loss to New York on Tuesday at Citi Field, Philadelphia trails this best-of-five series, 2-1, and could be knocked out of the postseason as early as Wednesday night by the surging Me]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-ace-zack-wheeler-available-out-of-bullpen-in-an-emergency-in-game-4/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-ace-zack-wheeler-available-out-of-bullpen-in-an-emergency-in-game-4/ NEW YORK — Cristopher Sánchez was supposed to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. The Phillies will instead save his arm for later tonight, when he will be available out of the bullpen.
Expect Sánchez to be good for around 30-35 pitches, which is what Sánchez typically throws on his side session day.
Ranger Suárez will start a must-win G]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-cristopher-snchezs-availability-and-game-3-bullpen-decisions/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-cristopher-snchezs-availability-and-game-3-bullpen-decisions/ NEW YORK — With the Phillies looking to avoid being eliminated by the New York Mets Wednesday evening, manager Rob Thomson made some tweaks to the starting lineup for Game 4 against lefty Jose Quintana.Bryson Stott is back in the lineup at second base over Edmundo Sosa, despite a lefty being on the mound to start for the Mets. Thomson said “Stott’s always been able to hit lefties.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/facing-elimination-rob-thomson-makes-some-tweaks-to-phillies-lineup-for-game-4/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/facing-elimination-rob-thomson-makes-some-tweaks-to-phillies-lineup-for-game-4/ NEW YORK — In the their first postseason game under manager Rob Thomson, before the inning that changed it all, Jose Quintana locked down the Phillies. Starting for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the 2022 Wild Card Series, the veteran left-hander silenced Philadelphia’s lineup for 5 1/3 scoreless innings in this core’s first taste of playoff baseball together.Ultimately, the P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-face-jose-quintana-an-interesting-figure-in-franchise-playoff-lore-in-must-win-game-4/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-face-jose-quintana-an-interesting-figure-in-franchise-playoff-lore-in-must-win-game-4/ NEW YORK — Once again, the Phillies had a chance to turn the game around in the sixth inning. They capitalized in Game 2 and it led to one of the most exciting wins in Phillies postseason history. They failed in Game 3, and now they face elimination after a 7-2 loss to the New York Mets.The Phillies had only four base runners through five innings against Mets starter Sean Manae]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/game-3-was-over-when-bryce-harper-came-up-short/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/game-3-was-over-when-bryce-harper-came-up-short/ NEW YORK — Win or lose, Nick Castellanos never disappoints in front of the mic.
After the Phillies lost 7-2 to the Mets Tuesday — putting them one game away from elimination — Castellanos was asked about the mindset that the team has now as they try to force a Game 5 back at Citizens Bank Park.“Well as a group, this is the closest to death we’re ever gonna get,” Caste]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-closest-to-death-were-ever-gonna-get-so-in-a-way-we-should-feel-the-most-alive/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-closest-to-death-were-ever-gonna-get-so-in-a-way-we-should-feel-the-most-alive/ NEW YORK — The Mets punched back in Queens, pushing Philadelphia to the brink of elimination in this National League Division Series showdown between NL East foes.The Phillies recorded just five hits — all singles — in a letdown 7-2 loss to the Mets in Game 3 on Tuesday evening at Citi Field. Mets starter Sean Manaea, the left-hander who was rocked in Philadelphia in the 2022 playoffs and revitalized his career]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-face-elimination-after-mets-punch-back-in-game-3-rout/Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-face-elimination-after-mets-punch-back-in-game-3-rout/ NEW YORK — The 2024 New York Mets are following an eerily similar script.They last played at home on Sept. 22, when they narrowly beat the Phillies 2-1 on Sunday Night Baseball to give themselves a chance to clinch a postseason berth in their next series versus the Atlanta Braves. But two of the three games in Atlanta were postponed due to Hurricane Helene. After a brief pause, they lost t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-22-phillies-and-current-mets-are-following-a-similar-path-can-philadelphia-put-an-end-to-new-yorks-run/Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-22-phillies-and-current-mets-are-following-a-similar-path-can-philadelphia-put-an-end-to-new-yorks-run/ NEW YORK — The Philadelphia Phillies are in Flushing, but Ranger Suárez has adopted a Las Vegas mindset as he prepares to start against the Mets in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Suárez will get the ball in Game 4 regardless of the outcome of Game 3 on Tuesday night. So either the Phillies will be trying to punch their ticket to the NLCS for the third year in a row, or Suárez will be taki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-what-happens-in-september-stays-in-september/Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-what-happens-in-september-stays-in-september/ NEW YORK — The pitching matchups are mostly set for the remainder of the National League Division Series.Aaron Nola and Sean Manaea will face off in Game 3 on Tuesday at Citi Field. Left-hander Jose Quintana will pitch Game 4 for New York, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday. Regardless of the results of Game 3, the Phillies will start Ranger Suárez in Game 4.
The Mets are le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/here-are-the-likely-phillies-mets-starting-pitchers-for-the-remainder-of-nlds/Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/here-are-the-likely-phillies-mets-starting-pitchers-for-the-remainder-of-nlds/ NEW YORK — If Alec Bohm knew exactly what was behind his struggles at the plate, he wouldn’t be making outs.
There was a time this season when Bohm was as hard of an out as it gets. In an 18-game span from April 16 to May 5, Bohm collected 32 hits, was on base in 50 percent of his at-bats and slugged .754 with a 1.254 OPS. Only Mookie Betts finished April with a higher OPS than Bohm.
It’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-speaks-after-getting-bumped-from-the-lineup-in-game-2/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-speaks-after-getting-bumped-from-the-lineup-in-game-2/ FLUSHING, NY — Whether this era produces a World Series or not, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have entrenched themselves not only at the top of the Philadelphia Phillies&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-kyle-schwarber-climbing-up-the-all-time-postseason-home-run-leaderboard/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-kyle-schwarber-climbing-up-the-all-time-postseason-home-run-leaderboard/ Nick Castellanos’ day at the park on Sunday started the way it almost always does.
On most days well before many of his teammates are out of the clubhouse and on field, Castellanos is hitting in the batting cage outside with assistant hitting coach Rafael Peña. A staple of Castellanos’ hitting routine is underhand toss. It allows him to perfect the art of dri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-eventful-day-at-the-park-bookended-with-father-son-memories/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-eventful-day-at-the-park-bookended-with-father-son-memories/ Bryson Stott began racing as soon as the ball left his bat.With two runners on base in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Phillies trailing by a run, Stott hooked a slider from Mets reliever Edwin Díaz into the right-field corner. He sprinted around the bases, sliding into third with a go-ahead triple.Stott pumped his arms. He pounded his chest. He sent Citizens Bank Park into a frenzy in Game 2 of the National League]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stott-rewards-phillies-faith-with-clutch-triple-in-nlds-game-2/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryson-stott-rewards-phillies-faith-with-clutch-triple-in-nlds-game-2/ Whether you were rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets or neither, you had the same response when Mark Vientos hit a game-tying two-run home run off of Matt Strahm in the top of the ninth inning of NLDS Game 2.
“Are you kidding me?”
Not only was it the second home run of the day for the emerging star third baseman, but it was yet another game-changing moment on a night where it felt like t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-really-bad-miss-matt-strahm-prepared-for-more-high-leverage-spots/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/despite-really-bad-miss-matt-strahm-prepared-for-more-high-leverage-spots/ After swinging right over the top of two, Nick Castellanos finally took a sweeper in the dirt in the fourth inning of Sunday’s NLDS Game 2. The Citizens Bank Park crowd, fed up at the offense and a flailing team trailing 2-0 and on pace for a series hole of the same score, congratulated him with a Bronx cheer. Castellanos shook his head. The FS1 broadcast cut to him right at that mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/thrilling-comeback-see-saw-game-2-culminate-in-castellanos-walk-off-tying-the-nlds/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 01:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/thrilling-comeback-see-saw-game-2-culminate-in-castellanos-walk-off-tying-the-nlds/ Following a devastating loss that wasted a dazzling start from Zack Wheeler and a titanic leadoff home run from Kyle Schwarber, Phillies manager Rob Thomson will try to bring a jolt to his team in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.Philadelphia will start reserve infielder Edmundo Sosa at third base in place of struggling All-Star Alec Bohm for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the New York Mets. Bohm went 0-for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-look-to-energy-guy-edmundo-sosa-for-game-2-boost-in-stunning-lineup-change/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 20:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-look-to-energy-guy-edmundo-sosa-for-game-2-boost-in-stunning-lineup-change/ In a bit of a surprising move, Phillies manager Rob Thomson is sitting third baseman Alec Bohm in Sunday’s Game 2 of the National League Division Series.
Bohm, an All-Star and one of the Phillies’ better bats this season, went 0-for-4 in a 6-2 loss to the New York Mets in Game 1. He slammed his helmet down in frustration in his last at-bat. He finished the regular season with two hits in his las]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-makes-bold-move-sits-alec-bohm/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-makes-bold-move-sits-alec-bohm/ It’s safe to say the Phillies never could’ve imagined how important Cristopher Sánchez would become for them.On June 10, 2023, the lanky Sánchez threw six innings against the Syracuse Mets in his 134th career minor-league appearance, his final Triple-A outing before joining the Phillies’ rotation since there was just no other viable option. On Sunday, he’ll face the New York Mets i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-need-cristopher-snchez-more-than-ever-as-stopper-in-game-2/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-need-cristopher-snchez-more-than-ever-as-stopper-in-game-2/ The Phillies couldn’t afford to lose Zack Wheeler’s best career postseason start. But they did anyway.
Everything lined up perfectly. They secured the division title with five games to go in the regular season, earned a bye to the Division Series two days later and entered the postseason with just about every player on the roster healthy.
Ace Zack Wheeler, lined up to pitc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-battle-the-sun-themselves-and-lose-game-1-in-tragic-fashion/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-battle-the-sun-themselves-and-lose-game-1-in-tragic-fashion/ It would be incorrect to say that the Philadelphia Phillies had a bad bullpen during the regular season. They sent two relievers to the All-Star Game in Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm. Orion Kerkering finished his first full big league campaign with a 2.29 ERA over 64 games.
If the Phillies had anyone in their bullpen to be reasonably concerned about as it became apparent Game 1 of Friday’s NLDS against the New York Mets wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-most-trusted-relievers-melt-down-in-game-1/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 02:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-most-trusted-relievers-melt-down-in-game-1/ As it’s been all year for the Phillies, the starting pitching led the way in Philadelphia’s playoff opener. The rest of the club couldn’t hold its weight.The Phillies wasted a dominant outing from No. 1 starter Zack Wheeler on Saturday afternoon in the National League Division Series opener. He went seven scoreless innings against his former team, the New York Mets, before the game turned upside down in the eighth.With one hit agai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-waste-dominant-wheeler-outing-as-mets-rally-to-win-nlds-game-1/Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-waste-dominant-wheeler-outing-as-mets-rally-to-win-nlds-game-1/ At this point, it’s hard to keep track of all the important games Kyle Schwarber has led off with a home run since joining the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022.
The latest came in the bottom of the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS Saturday, as Schwarber hit a 425-foot nuke off of New York Mets starter Kodai Senga to give the Phillies an early 1-0 lead:Kyle Schwarber. 1-0, Phillies.pic.twitter.com/iiaGB5cBHB— Phi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-leads-off-with-record-setting-home-run/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-leads-off-with-record-setting-home-run/ You can thank the Yankees and Dodgers for the weird start times.
Both Games 1 and 2 will start at 4 p.m. as the TV networks prefer to have the two biggest teams in the sport on primetime. Games 3 and 4 at Citi Field are at 5:00 p.m. with a potential Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park at 4 p.m.
Late afternoon is not always the best time to play baseball. Early on, the shadows will be a factor.
It&rsquo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-roster-decisions-and-why-phillies-will-prioritize-defense/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/rob-thomson-on-roster-decisions-and-why-phillies-will-prioritize-defense/ The 26-man National League Division Series rosters are here.
The Phillies will go with 14 position players and 12 pitchers.All set for the NLDS!#RedOctober pic.twitter.com/BsxtUvQFW7— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 5, 2024
The only real surprise here is Kolby Allard over Max Lazar or Spencer Turnbull for the final spot in the bullpen. The Mets lineup is righty heavy, but the Phillies are pri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-and-mets-announce-nlds-roster/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-and-mets-announce-nlds-roster/ If the Mets have one clear advantage in the series, it’s starting pitching depth.They do not have the best starter in the series. That’s Zack Wheeler. You can argue that they don’t even have the second-best starter if you like Cristopher Sánchez or Aaron Nola over Sean Manaea.
What they do have is more options. The wild card series will push back Luis Severino and Manaea to Games 2 an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-and-thoughts-ahead-of-nlds-game-1/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-notes-and-thoughts-ahead-of-nlds-game-1/ If baseball is a game of inches, postseason baseball is a game of millimeters. Add an intradivisional matchup to that equation and it’s more like a hair’s width. Make it a rivalry as bitter as Phillies vs. Mets and you’d better pull out your microscope.It’s going to be brutal for both fanbases and, above all, unpredictable. But these teams have seen eac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-for-these-matchups-in-the-phillies-vs-mets-nlds/Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-for-these-matchups-in-the-phillies-vs-mets-nlds/ The Philadelphia Phillies are going the expected route with their Game 2 starter.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced Friday that it will indeed be Cristopher Sánchez taking the ball in Game 2 Sunday after strongly hinting at it earlier this week. Aaron Nola will start in Game 3.
“You know, just looking at playing the Mets … going into Citi Field … I think it’s going to be a pretty h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-will-start-nlds-game-2-aaron-nola-game-3-for-phillies/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/cristopher-snchez-will-start-nlds-game-2-aaron-nola-game-3-for-phillies/ At the time of his press conference on Friday afternoon, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wasn’t sure who the Mets were starting in Game 1.
Just a few minutes later, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza threw a curveball. Right-hander Kodai Senga, who has pitched in only one game this season, will start Game 1.Senga, the Mets’ best starting pitcher heading into the regular season, began the season on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-go-with-surprise-game-1-starter/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-go-with-surprise-game-1-starter/ Anyone who’s watched a second of Phillies baseball over the last three years knows that Kyle Schwarber is the leader in the clubhouse.But — and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing — no one else has really cemented himself as the undisputed second-in-command. Perhaps that’s by design. Bryce Harper, the face of the franchise but]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-gives-interesting-answer-on-phillies-clubhouse-leadership/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-gives-interesting-answer-on-phillies-clubhouse-leadership/ The Philadelphia Phillies now know who their opponent will be in the NLDS.
Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets will face the Phillies in the best-of-five NLDS. The Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the win-or-go-home Game 3 of the NLWCS Thursday.
The Mets trailed 2-0 entering the top of the ninth inning, and seemed finished considering Milwaukee closer Devin Williams is one of the game’s m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-will-face-red-hot-mets-in-nlds/Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-will-face-red-hot-mets-in-nlds/ The National League Division Series begins Saturday at 4:08 p.m. ET. The Phillies still don’t know if their opponent will be the Mets or the Brewers, but fans now know who will be broadcasting the games on television for FOX.
The Phillies are getting the network’s No. 2 baseball booth, with Adam Amin on play-by-play and A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright as the color analysts, per sports media]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tv-broadcasters-for-phillies-nlds-series-revealed/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/tv-broadcasters-for-phillies-nlds-series-revealed/ Red October is finally here! Our friends at Shibe Vintage Sports are giving away a Phillies postseason prize pack. Sign up here. A winner will be contacted via email on Friday, Oct. 4.
The winner will receive:2021 Bowman Sterling Alec Bohm Autographed Card from Wheelhouse Cards
Vintage maroon adult Phillies tee (in your size)Light blue Phillies Independence Hall logo adjustable hatCopy of “Doc: The Life]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/heres-your-chance-to-win-an-autographed-alec-bohm-baseball-card/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/heres-your-chance-to-win-an-autographed-alec-bohm-baseball-card/ On Aug. 17, Cristopher Sánchez delivered a 99-pitch masterpiece, a two-hit, one-run shutdown of the Washington Nationals. He ignited the home crowd once again with his second complete game at Citizens Bank Park of the year.Phillies manager Rob Thomson raved about his breakout left-hander’s performance. He was asked why Sánchez had been able to find so much success in his home ballpark compared to on th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-cristopher-snchez-start-game-2-rob-thomson-will-take-drastic-home-road-splits-into-account/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-cristopher-snchez-start-game-2-rob-thomson-will-take-drastic-home-road-splits-into-account/ A left hamstring strain, kidney infection and back soreness limited Austin Hays to just 22 games after he was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in late July. But none of that matters now — the postseason is looming, and Hays is ready to go.
During the simulated game that the Phillies played at Citizens Bank Park Wednesday to stay sharp while they are on the bye, Hays went 2-for-4, per manager Rob Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-austin-hays-be-the-starting-left-fielder-for-phillies-in-postseason/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-austin-hays-be-the-starting-left-fielder-for-phillies-in-postseason/ Rob Thomson wasn’t managing in Wednesday’s intrasquad game at Citizens Bank Park behind closed doors. So he took the opportunity to take in a part of the game from a different vantage point.As Ranger Suárez took the mound to throw two innings against his Phillies teammates, Thomson sat behind home plate. It gave Thomson a better of view of Suárez’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-feel-a-little-bit-better-about-ranger-surez-after-sim-game/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-feel-a-little-bit-better-about-ranger-surez-after-sim-game/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-nation-tv-episode-19-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-savannah-bananas-visit-to-philadelphia/Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-nation-tv-episode-19-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-savannah-bananas-visit-to-philadelphia/ The Phillies will play an intrasquad game on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. It will be closed to fans and media, so all we’ll get is secondhand accounts.
For most Phillies, it’s just a tune up as the team waits to begin postseason play on Saturday. It will mean more to the few who are battling for one of the last spots on the roster.
Spencer Turnbull will take the mound at Citizens B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/spencer-turnbull-could-be-ready-for-the-postseason-how-should-the-phillies-use-him/Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/spencer-turnbull-could-be-ready-for-the-postseason-how-should-the-phillies-use-him/ It was an early back-and-forth battle at American Family Field on Tuesday. In Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, the third-seeded Brewers hosted the sixth-seeded Mets. Through the first four innings, the teams traded the lead. But a five-run top of the fifth by New York was a gut punch Milwaukee couldn’t overcome.The Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-closer-to-facing-mets-in-nlds-after-new-york-wins-game-1-of-wild-card-series/Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-closer-to-facing-mets-in-nlds-after-new-york-wins-game-1-of-wild-card-series/ It’s been a tough year offensively for Bryson Stott. Outside of a scorching hot three weeks in May, the Phillies second base struggled to find any kind of rhythm at the plate. He will finish the season with 40 fewer hits and an OPS 77 points below his total from last season. It matters and doesn’t matter. All of the regular season numbers get throw]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/for-bryson-stott-the-postseason-a-chance-for-much-needed-reset/Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/for-bryson-stott-the-postseason-a-chance-for-much-needed-reset/ Dave Dombrowski still isn’t over last year’s National League Championship Series.The longtime major-league executive and current Phillies president of baseball operations thought his team had a second consecutive trip to the World Series in hand returning home with a 3-2 series lead over the 84-win Arizona Diamondbacks. Philadelphia dropped Games 6 and 7 at Citizens Bank Park to s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-not-over-phillies-2023-nlcs-loss-theyll-linger-for-the-rest-of-my-life/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-not-over-phillies-2023-nlcs-loss-theyll-linger-for-the-rest-of-my-life/ Since the start of the 2017 season, Aaron Nola leads all pitchers with 1,432 2/3 innings pitched in the regular season. He returned to the Philadelphia Phillies in free agency last offseason on a seven-year/$172 million deal. A lot of pitchers with his resume would bristle at not getting to start in the first two games of a postseason series.
Not Nola.
At least he won’t if that’s how things play ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-whatever-they-need-from-me-ill-be-ready-for/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-whatever-they-need-from-me-ill-be-ready-for/ As the Philadelphia Phillies wait to learn their NLDS opponent, there’s a real sentiment among the fanbase that the team needs to get over the hump and win the World Series in 2024 after a pair of close calls the last two Octobers.
Zack Wheeler is 34. J.T. Realmuto is 33. Nick Castellanos and Matt Strahm are 32. Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Aaron Nola, Kyle Schwarber and Jeff Hoffman are 31. The core group that led th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-the-window-for-the-phillies-closing-dave-dombrowski-doesnt-think-so/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/is-the-window-for-the-phillies-closing-dave-dombrowski-doesnt-think-so/ There are a lot of baseball-related categories in which it’s pretty much impossible to compete with Shohei Ohtani. Anything related to popularity certainly qualifies.But among all players not named Ohtani, Bryce Harper paced the field in jersey sales during the 2024 regular season, according to MLB.com. He had the second-most popular jersey in the league this year, based on sales of Nike thr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harpers-jersey-one-of-the-most-popular-of-2024-season/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harpers-jersey-one-of-the-most-popular-of-2024-season/ (Mandatory Credit:VJ Lovero/SI/Icon SMI)Pete Rose — Major League Baseball’s hit king and a member of the 1980 World Series Champion Phillies — has passed away at age 83, his agent Ryan Fiterman told TMZ Sports.
Rose leaves behind one of the most complicated legacies not only in sports history, but in American history.
As a baseball player, Rose is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the sport. He was a 17-time All-Star, won the 1973]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/pete-rose-passes-away-at-age-83/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/pete-rose-passes-away-at-age-83/ The National League playoff picture is finally set.With the weather forcing an unprecedented season-ending doubleheader with multiple playoff implications, the Mets and Braves split a pair of games on Monday afternoon at Truist Park to send both NL East opponents to the postseason; the Arizona Diamondbacks were forced to watch from home as they were knocked out of the playoffs by the result.Each team]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-braves-split-wild-season-ending-doubleheader-both-teams-make-playoffs/Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/mets-braves-split-wild-season-ending-doubleheader-both-teams-make-playoffs/ Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper will enter the 2024 Phillies postseason in a three-way tie with Jayson Werth for most playoff home runs in franchise history at 11. Whether one can emerge in sole possession of the top spot will be an interesting storyline as long as the Phillies are alive this October. It’s true that there are more postseason rounds now for players to add onto their career totals,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-bryce-harper-enter-postseason-in-three-way-tie-for-most-playoff-hrs-in-phillies-history/Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-bryce-harper-enter-postseason-in-three-way-tie-for-most-playoff-hrs-in-phillies-history/ When will the Phillies begin postseason play?
Game 1 of the National League Division Series is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Citizens Bank Park. Opponent and game times are still TBD. Here is the NLDS schedule:Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 6 at Citizens Bank Park
Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at American Family Field, Citi Field or Chase Field
Game 4 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 9 at American Family Field, Citi Fie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-postseason-faq-schedule-ticket-information-and-more/Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-postseason-faq-schedule-ticket-information-and-more/ Former Phillies general manager and current color commentator Ruben Amaro Jr. will call this week’s American League Wild Card Series between the Royals and Orioles for ESPN Radio, he announced on social media Sunday night. Amaro will join the booth with play-by-play announcer Mike Monaco for the first-round postseason matchup.Baltimore (91-71) will host Kansas City (86-76) for a best-of-three]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-broadcaster-ruben-amaro-jr-to-call-al-wild-card-series-for-espn-radio/Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-broadcaster-ruben-amaro-jr-to-call-al-wild-card-series-for-espn-radio/ Final Score: Phillies 6, Nationals 3To make you feel a little bit better heading into the postseason, the Phillies won a game.
Aaron Nola fell just short of 200 innings on the season, the Phillies scored four runs in the fifth and nobody got hurt in a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Jose Ruiz loaded the bases in the ninth, but Kody Clemens made a game-saving catch at the wall in left field.They will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-look-at-a-few-key-phillies-individual-stats-as-regular-season-concludes/Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-look-at-a-few-key-phillies-individual-stats-as-regular-season-concludes/ Nick Castellanos is starting in right field for the Phillies in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Washington Nationals. It’s the 162nd time in 162 games that Castellanos has been in manager Rob Thomson’s starting lineup.
Castellanos is the first Phillie to play in all 162 games since Freddy Galvis in 2017. However, Galvis didn’t start all 162 games, as Castellanos ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-becomes-first-phillie-since-2007-to-start-all-162-games/Sun, 29 Sep 2024 21:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/nick-castellanos-becomes-first-phillie-since-2007-to-start-all-162-games/ Zack Wheeler had thrown 90 pitches and the Phillies had (almost) nothing to play for, but Rob Thomson sent him out for the start of the seventh inning anyway. Perhaps he wasn’t worried about pitch count (Wheeler’s next start, NLDS Game 1, isn’t until Saturday); perhaps he just liked the matchup against Juan Yepez with the Phillies still technically in play for the National League’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-thinks-2024-regular-season-was-his-strongest/Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/zack-wheeler-thinks-2024-regular-season-was-his-strongest/ Final Score: Nationals 6, Phillies 3A game-tying two-run home run by Trea Turner in the bottom of the eighth on Saturday put some life back into the Phillies. After scoring one run on four hits on Friday night, they remained scoreless until Turner’s eighth-inning homer on Saturday. Nationals’ starter MacKenzie Gore was a big part in keeping the Phillies’ offense quiet. He limited them to fou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jeff-hoffman-blows-up-in-eighth-as-phillies-drop-second-straight-to-nationals/Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jeff-hoffman-blows-up-in-eighth-as-phillies-drop-second-straight-to-nationals/ The Phillies don’t have much to play for this weekend.
After losing to the Nats 9-1 and the Dodgers beating the Rockies 11-4, the Phillies have pretty much all but solidified their fate as the No. 2 seed in the National League.
The only way the Phillies can still get the No. 1 seed is if the Phillies win out and the Dodgers lose out over the next two.
But there’s chaos on the wild card sid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-phillies-fan-guide-to-rooting-for-the-most-miserable-outcome-for-braves-mets/Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/a-phillies-fan-guide-to-rooting-for-the-most-miserable-outcome-for-braves-mets/ Final Score: Nationals 9, Phillies 1In his final start of the regular season, Ranger Suárez left a lot to be desired. The left-hander seemingly didn’t have a good feel for the baseball on Friday night. He only lasted two innings, surrendering six runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts.Altogether, Suárez fired 59 pitches, 42 of which came in the first innin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-lasts-just-two-innings-in-final-start-of-regular-season/Sat, 28 Sep 2024 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surez-lasts-just-two-innings-in-final-start-of-regular-season/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesSpencer Turnbull (right lat strain)Status: 60-day injured list
Turnbull last pitched in a game on June 26 at Detroit. He experienced a setback in mid-August, but is now trying to ramp up in an attempt to make a 2024 comeback as a reliever.
He is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session at Coca Cola Park, the home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, on Friday, S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-spencer-turnbull-likely-to-pitch-in-intrasquad-game-during-bye-week/Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-spencer-turnbull-likely-to-pitch-in-intrasquad-game-during-bye-week/ In each of the past two seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have won in the Wild Card Round of the postseason, before upsetting the NL East Champion Atlanta Braves — who were on a bye during the NLWCS — in the NLDS.
Have the Braves been particularly, well, whiny about the effect having the time off has had on them in the postseason? Yes. The Houston Astros had the sam]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-says-phillies-will-play-at-least-one-simulated-game-during-time-off/Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/dave-dombrowski-says-phillies-will-play-at-least-one-simulated-game-during-time-off/ One of the pieces to that puzzle, at some point in the season, could be Andrew Painter. But that wouldn’t be the case if the Chicago White Sox had had their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-shut-down-idea-of-including-top-prospect-in-trade-for-frontline-starter/Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reportedly-shut-down-idea-of-including-top-prospect-in-trade-for-frontline-starter/ Justin Crawford got a small taste of the big leagues on Wednesday as the Phillies honored the former first-round pick as their top minor-league hitter for the 2024 season. He was brought out to Citizens Bank Park for the last regular-season home game of the year. He spoke to reporters in the first-base dugout. The experience made the young outfielder eager to make his way to Philadelphia permanent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-prospect-justin-crawford-eager-to-join-phillies-after-award-winning-season-i-want-to-be-here-next-year/Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/top-prospect-justin-crawford-eager-to-join-phillies-after-award-winning-season-i-want-to-be-here-next-year/ The Phillies are embracing the unknown.For the first time since MLB’s new playoff format was implemented in 2022, the Phillies will begin the postseason in the Division Series.They officially wrapped it up with a 9-6 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night and a 2-1 Brewers loss to the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Lingering fans inside Citizens Bank Park cheered as PA announcer Dan Baker called the fin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/trea-turner-reflects-on-experience-playing-with-bye-its-more-mental-than-anything/Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/trea-turner-reflects-on-experience-playing-with-bye-its-more-mental-than-anything/ Final Score: Phillies 9, Cubs 6Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos and Kody Clemens each homered, while Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott had big hits of their own as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs Wednesday.
The 94th win of the season for the Phillies not only earned them a series victory, but when coupled with a Milwaukee Brewers loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, secured a first-round bye in the NL playoff]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/big-night-from-the-bats-helps-phillies-clinch-first-round-bye/Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/big-night-from-the-bats-helps-phillies-clinch-first-round-bye/ Cristopher Sánchez has logged a career-high 177 innings in 2024, but as long as the All-Star lefty has command, manager Rob Thomson doesn’t expect to limit his innings Wednesday as the Philadelphia Phillies try to earn a series victory over the Chicago Cubs. More important than trying to defeat the Cubs for the Phillies is trying to secure one of the two byes in the National League playoffs. I]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-cristopher-snchezs-next-start-come-in-nlds-game-2/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-cristopher-snchezs-next-start-come-in-nlds-game-2/ As the Phillies host the annual Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, a large contingent of concession workers at the ballpark will remain on strike. Members of the workers’ union Unite Here Local 274, which represents over 4,000 Aramark concessions and retail employees, including cooks, bartend]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aramark-employees-at-cbp-are-on-strike-how-did-it-get-to-this-point/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aramark-employees-at-cbp-are-on-strike-how-did-it-get-to-this-point/ Updated following all relevant results on Sept. 24, 2024.The Phillies are the 2024 NL East champions.
In addition to winning the division, the Phillies would like to finish with one of the two best records among National League division winners to skip the wild card round and start the postseason with home-field advantage in the Division Series. Ideally, the Phillies would li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/magic-number-tracker-phillies-bye-clinching-scenarios/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/magic-number-tracker-phillies-bye-clinching-scenarios/ The Phillies rewarded two prospects for rising to Double-A in their system, naming them the recipients of their top minor-league award for the 2024 season.Former first-round pick Justin Crawford and right-hander Eiberson Castellano were selected as the Paul Owens Award winners, the team announced Tuesday. The award is given to the top minor-league position player and pitcher in Philadelphia’s organization e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/preston-mattingly-explains-what-makes-phillies-paul-owens-award-winners-stand-out/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/preston-mattingly-explains-what-makes-phillies-paul-owens-award-winners-stand-out/ For the third consecutive year, the Phillies will play in the postseason. They clinched a playoff berth last Friday with a win over the Mets. They clinched their first NL East title in 13 years on Monday with a win over the Cubs. They still have something to play for.“We still have a carrot out there,” Rob Thomson said before Tuesday’s game.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-925-a-look-at-the-nl-playoff-race/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-925-a-look-at-the-nl-playoff-race/ Final Score: Cubs 10, Phillies 4Taijuan Walker has worked very hard to improve his results, and has always been accountable postgame when he struggles. But far too many times this season, some sort of momentum for the Philadelphia Phillies has been completely halted by Walker taking the mound. Tuesday was the latest example of that.
A night after the Phillies clinched their first NL East title in 13 years, Bryce Harper hit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-struggles-potentially-pitching-himself-out-of-mop-up-spot-on-playoff-roster/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-struggles-potentially-pitching-himself-out-of-mop-up-spot-on-playoff-roster/ On the verge of securing his team’s first National League East division championship since 2011, Phillies manager Rob Thomson summoned Carlos Estévez, the imposing closer that has continued to fill up the strike zone in the second half of the season.Philadelphia acquired the 6-foot-6-inch right-hander to take down the ninth inning in big spots for the club, giving up two valued prospects in a m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reward-closer-carlos-estvez-with-special-moment-in-nl-east-clincher/Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-reward-closer-carlos-estvez-with-special-moment-in-nl-east-clincher/ Updated following all relevant results on Sept. 23, 2024.The Phillies are the 2024 NL East champions.
In addition to winning the division, the Phillies would like to finish with one of the two best records among National League division winners to skip the wild card round and start the postseason with home-field advantage in the Division Series. Ideally, the Phillies would li]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/magic-number-tracker-phillies-could-clinch-bye-as-early-as-tuesday/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/magic-number-tracker-phillies-could-clinch-bye-as-early-as-tuesday/ For the first time since 2011, the Phillies are NL East champions.
Here are all of the celebration videos you’ve been waiting for.
“Bet The Over on Stubby Homer“The third annual hangover game is Tuesday. Tanner Banks will start, the club announced Monday. You can guarantee Garrett Stubbs will be catching.“Bet the over on Stubby homer.” pic.twitter.com/4rd0uspN1I&m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/best-moments-from-the-phillies-nl-east-clinching-celebration/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/best-moments-from-the-phillies-nl-east-clinching-celebration/ It took Aaron Nola parts of 10 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he’s now an NL East Champion.
Nola was dominant across the first six innings of Monday’s clinching victory over the Chicago Cubs, before running into trouble in the seventh and exiting with the bases loaded and no one out. Matt Strahm escaped the jam only allowing one more of Nola’s runners to score. The righty finished the nig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-passes-cole-hamels-in-cbp-metric-en-route-to-division-title/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/aaron-nola-passes-cole-hamels-in-cbp-metric-en-route-to-division-title/ J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber homered early, while Aaron Nola was excellent on the mound as the Philadelphia Phillies easily defeated the Chicago Cubs to clinch the NL East title Monday night. It marks the first time that the Phillies have won the NL East since 2011.
The Phillies had already punched their ticket to the postseason Friday with a win over the New Yo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-aaron-nola-lead-phillies-to-first-division-title-since-2011/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/jt-realmuto-aaron-nola-lead-phillies-to-first-division-title-since-2011/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-nation-tv-episode-18-ray-didinger-and-glen-macnow-reflect-on-careers-in-philly-sports-media-and-favorite-phillies-memories/Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-nation-tv-episode-18-ray-didinger-and-glen-macnow-reflect-on-careers-in-philly-sports-media-and-favorite-phillies-memories/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesAustin Hays (kidney infection)Status: 10-day ILHays was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 2) on Sept. 5 with a kidney infection. Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot on the roster.Hays went 2-for-9 with a walk and three runs scored across two rehab games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He’s at Citizens Bank Park Monday, and manager]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-austin-hays-spencer-turnbull/Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-austin-hays-spencer-turnbull/ Slugger Darick Hall, the all-time leader in home runs in the Lehigh Valley, added to his total in dramatic fashion as he crushed a walk-off grand slam to close out the Triple-A season.Hall capped off a six-run bottom of the ninth inning with his bomb to right field, completing a 7-4, come-from-behind victory over Worcester at Coca-Cola Park in the IronPigs’ final game of 2024. The left-handed hitter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/darick-hall-crushes-monster-walk-off-grand-slam-to-finish-triple-a-season/Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/darick-hall-crushes-monster-walk-off-grand-slam-to-finish-triple-a-season/ Final Score: Mets 2, Phillies 1A day after scoring three runs on four hits, the Phillies struggled at the plate again on Sunday. Just like Saturday, they scored a run in the first inning, but couldn’t do much more. Not being able to do much more wasted a great start by Zack Wheeler.Mets’ starter Tylor Megill was able to get through four innings by using mostly fastballs. The right-hander held]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-waste-great-zack-wheeler-start-squander-opportunities-in-loss-to-mets/Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-waste-great-zack-wheeler-start-squander-opportunities-in-loss-to-mets/ NEW YORK — The next Phillies win will be followed by a champagne celebration.
It could happen as early as Sunday night with a Phillies win over the Mets. Another loss will delay the celebration by at least one day. The magic number to clinch the NL East is one.A staple of the Phillies’ locker room celebrations is the music. The “Phils Win” playlist curated by Garrett Stubbs and Kyle Schwarber was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-the-phillies-embrace-dancing-on-my-own-again/Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/will-the-phillies-embrace-dancing-on-my-own-again/ Connor Higgins sat in the stands at Citizens Bank Park as a kid and dreamed of taking that mound in front of packed house.It’s safe to say he never pictured himself wearing a Mummer’s suit as he did it.Higgins, a left-handed pitcher from Allentown, Pa., reached a lifelong goal in an unconventional fashion on Saturday night as the Savannah Bananas, a popular entertainment-base]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/local-pitcher-fulfills-dream-as-savannah-bananas-come-to-philly-its-pretty-surreal/Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/local-pitcher-fulfills-dream-as-savannah-bananas-come-to-philly-its-pretty-surreal/ NEW YORK — It’s safe to finally talk about the playoffs.
Rob Thomson, before Saturday, was hesitant to answer questions about postseason roster construction until now.
Now we have a better understanding of what the Phillies are thinking. At least for a potential National League Division Series, expect the Phillies to carry an additional bench player over another reliever.
“I think we have more opt]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2024-postseason-roster-projection-10/Sun, 22 Sep 2024 02:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2024-postseason-roster-projection-10/ Final Score: Mets 6, Phillies 3Two-out walks can haunt a pitcher. One nearly came back to bite Phillies right-hander José Ruiz in the bottom of the sixth on Saturday. After getting two fly outs to start the inning, Ruiz walked Mets eight-hole hitter Harrison Bader. Luisangel Acuña then hit a ground-rule double, putting two runners in scoring position in a tie game. Ruiz escaped the jam, making a nice play after ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-struggles-gives-up-three-runs-in-phillies-loss-to-mets/Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/orion-kerkering-struggles-gives-up-three-runs-in-phillies-loss-to-mets/ NEW YORK — In each of the last two seasons, clinching a postseason berth called for a wild celebration.
The first in 11 years back in 2022 broke a long drought and drove Rhys Hoskins and others to tears. Last year’s celebration followed a Johan Rojas walk-off hit and all but ensured the Phillies will start the postseason at home at Citizens Bank Park.This year’s celebration was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-subtle-postseason-clincher-was-a-celebration-of-excellence/Sat, 21 Sep 2024 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-subtle-postseason-clincher-was-a-celebration-of-excellence/ Updated following all relevant results on Sept. 20, 2024.The Phillies are getting closer to winning their first National League East title since 2011.
In addition to winning the division, the Phillies would like to finish with one of the two best records among National League division winners to skip the wild card round and start the postseason with home-field advantage in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-nl-east-magic-number-is-down-to-1/Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-phillies-nl-east-magic-number-is-down-to-1/ Final Score: Phillies 12, Mets 2NEW YORK — Welcome back to another Red October.
The Phillies have finally clinched a postseason berth with a 12-2 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Philadelphia will play postseason baseball for the third consecutive season. It’s only the third time in franchise history (1976-78 and 2007-11) the Phillies have advanced to the po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-clinch-third-consecutive-playoff-berth/Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-clinch-third-consecutive-playoff-berth/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesAustin Hays (kidney infection)Status: 10-day ILHays was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 2) on Sept. 5 with a kidney infection. Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot on the roster.Hays will begin a short minor league rehab assignment on Saturday, Sept. 21. He will DH Saturday, play left field on Sunday, recover on Monday and could be acti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-turnbull-hays-to-play-in-lehigh-valley-this-weekend/Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-turnbull-hays-to-play-in-lehigh-valley-this-weekend/ The Phillies’ loss to the Mets on Thursday in New York swung in the early innings.
Taijuan Walker had conceded four runs in the opening three frames, but the Phillies had just scored again in the fourth to bring their deficit to a run. In a game that looked like it would get away from them early, Walker having allowed three home runs to that point, the Phillies were back in it.
That changed quickly. Walker came]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-rob-thomson-didnt-turn-to-his-bullpen-sooner-in-thursdays-loss/Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/why-rob-thomson-didnt-turn-to-his-bullpen-sooner-in-thursdays-loss/ Final Score: Mets 10, Phillies 6NEW YORK — The No. 5 starter spot comes up only one more time this year on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs. Maybe the Phillies will need more since they will likely play some meaningless games next weekend in Washington.It will probably be Taijuan Walker again starting one of those games. Many will be upset, but that’s where the Phillies,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/another-poor-taijuan-walker-start-emphasizes-lack-of-options-behind-him/Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/another-poor-taijuan-walker-start-emphasizes-lack-of-options-behind-him/ Despite his NLCS struggles, Craig Kimbrel’s overall positive season with the Phillies last year netted him a one-year, $13 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles over the offseason.He didn’t make it through the regular season.
The Orioles designated Kimbrel for assignment on Wednesday. Likely to clear waivers (he wouldn’t be eligible for the postseason with a new team), his seaso]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/craig-kimbrel-designated-for-assignment-by-orioles/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/craig-kimbrel-designated-for-assignment-by-orioles/ Milwaukee — Outside the visiting clubhouse at American Family Field were multiple cases of unopened bottles of Budweiser.
The Phillies went into Wednesday with a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win or a pair of losses from the division rival Mets and Braves. The plan was to have a modest celebration and save the big party for the division clincher.Inst]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-an-obscure-rule-could-have-led-to-interesting-ending-to-wednesdays-game-vs-brewers/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/how-an-obscure-rule-could-have-led-to-interesting-ending-to-wednesdays-game-vs-brewers/ Final Score: Brewers 2, Phillies 1There were two scenarios in which the Phillies could have clinched a postseason spot on Wednesday night. A win over the Brewers would’ve put them in the playoffs. Both the Braves and Mets losing would’ve, too. But Atlanta and New York won, so it was up to the Phillies to control their own destiny. Unfortunately for them, it was not their night.Aaron Nola was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/needing-a-win-to-clinch-playoff-berth-phillies-come-up-short-against-brewers/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/needing-a-win-to-clinch-playoff-berth-phillies-come-up-short-against-brewers/ MILWAUKEE — Bryce Harper hasn’t been performing like a player that needs rest.
Harper, who went 30 games without hitting a home run, has hit three in the last four games. That includes two in a win against the Mets on Sept. 14 to snap the homerless streak and one on Tuesday night to give the Phillies a 3-1 lead in the top of the sixth against the Brewers.
Since the start of September, Harper is b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/notes-how-the-phillies-could-approach-resting-bryce-harper/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/notes-how-the-phillies-could-approach-resting-bryce-harper/ If the Philadelphia Phillies do indeed clinch their first NL East title since 2011 this weekend at Citi Field, there’s a good chance it will come with national announcers on the telecast.
Three of the four games between the Phillies and Mets this weekend will be national broadcasts.
Thursday’s series-opener between the two NL East rivals will be on FOX. Jason Benetti will be the play-by-play announcer, with Hal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/3-of-4-phillies-mets-games-this-weekend-will-be-national-broadcasts/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/3-of-4-phillies-mets-games-this-weekend-will-be-national-broadcasts/ Cal Stevenson’s start in center field on Tuesday in Milwaukee may have had more significance than met the eye.Ultimately, Stevenson had a forgettable night. He struck out in two at-bats, and Weston Wilson pinch hit for him in the seventh inning of a 5-1 Phillies win to give them a chance to clinch a postseason berth on Wednesday.But more important than his single-game performance was the fact that Stevenson was in the lin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-918-is-cal-stevenson-auditioning-for-postseason-roster/Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-and-rumors-918-is-cal-stevenson-auditioning-for-postseason-roster/ Updated following all relevant results on Sept. 17, 2024.The Phillies are getting closer to winning their first National League East title since 2011.
In addition to winning the division, the Phillies would like to finish with one of the two best records among National League division winners to skip the wild card round and start the postseason with home-field advantage in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2024-magic-number-tracker-club-could-secure-playoff-berth-on-wednesday/Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-2024-magic-number-tracker-club-could-secure-playoff-berth-on-wednesday/ Final Score: Phillies 5, Brewers 1With the way some of their starting pitchers have performed recently, there’s been some talk about how the Phillies will organize their rotation come October. They haven’t officially clinched anything yet, but it’s getting closer to happening. Their win on Tuesday, coupled with a Braves loss, lowered their magic number to clinch a postseason berth to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/positioned-to-start-game-1-in-october-zack-wheeler-continues-dominant-stretch-as-phillies-beat-brewers/Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/positioned-to-start-game-1-in-october-zack-wheeler-continues-dominant-stretch-as-phillies-beat-brewers/ Prior to the second game in their series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that they’ve activated infielder Edmundo Sosa from the 10-day injured list, and optioned infielder Buddy Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear room on the 28-man roster.
For Sosa, it was, as expected, a brief absence as he recovered from back spasms. Tuesday was the first day the 28-year-old infielder was eligible]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-activate-edmundo-sosa-option-buddy-kennedy/Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-activate-edmundo-sosa-option-buddy-kennedy/ Unless something goes awry in the next couple weeks, the Phillies will bring into the postseason an asset that some of their top competition in the National League bracket will not: starting pitching health.But that doesn’t mean the rotation is without question marks — or, at least, one question mark, in the form of Ranger Suárez.Suárez returned fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surezs-velocity-still-down-but-climbing/Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/ranger-surezs-velocity-still-down-but-climbing/ Final Score: Brewers 6, Phillies 2Well, this definitely wasn’t how the Phillies wanted to start their roadtrip.The Fightins out-hit the Brewers, 11 to eight, but they simply couldn’t get those baserunners home. Overall, the Phillies went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.Meanwhile, Ranger Suárez has given up seven runs and 16 hits over 10 1/3 innings in his last]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/surez-struggles-as-phillies-open-road-trip-with-loss-to-brewers/Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/surez-struggles-as-phillies-open-road-trip-with-loss-to-brewers/ Taijuan Walker is slated to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, marking his return to the rotation less than a month after many believed he had made his final outing in red pinstripes. He’ll do so on a day where the Phillies may be trying to clinch their first NL East title since 2011.
Rob Thomson told the media in Milwaukee Monday — including MLB.com‘s Todd Zolecki —]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-will-return-to-starting-rotation-for-phillies/Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-will-return-to-starting-rotation-for-phillies/ One of the regular members of the Phillies’ 2023 bullpen has found success outside of the majors.Dylan Covey, the club’s primary option in lopsided games for much of last year, hasn’t appeared in a big-league game in 2024. But, after an injury to start the season, he’s returning to form in Triple-A Lehigh Valley.In 13 innings across 13 appearances with Lehigh Valley, Covey has a 1.38 ERA with two holds and two saves. He has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/member-of-2023-phillies-bullpen-reclaims-success-at-triple-a/Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/member-of-2023-phillies-bullpen-reclaims-success-at-triple-a/ Cristopher Sánchez’s latest strong start at Citizens Bank Park — just one run over 7+ innings against the New York Mets Sunday — really ramped up the conversation about where he will fit in the postseason rotation for a few reasons.
Zack Wheeler — likely to be an NL Cy Young Award finalist — will be the Game 1 starter for the Phillies in the NLDS, assuming they win]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/could-cristopher-snchez-start-game-2-of-a-playoff-series-for-phillies-over-aaron-nola/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/could-cristopher-snchez-start-game-2-of-a-playoff-series-for-phillies-over-aaron-nola/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-nation-tv-ndash-episode-17-ndash-kyle-schwarber-philly-new-york-rivalry-amp-more/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/watch-phillies-nation-tv-ndash-episode-17-ndash-kyle-schwarber-philly-new-york-rivalry-amp-more/ Updated following all relevant results on Sept. 15, 2024.The Phillies are getting closer to winning their first National League East title since 2011.
In addition to winning the division, the Phillies would like to finish with one of the two best records among National League division winners to skip the wild card round and start the postseason with home-field advantage in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-magic-number-to-clinch-nl-east-down-to-5/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-magic-number-to-clinch-nl-east-down-to-5/ Buddy Kennedy and J.T. Realmuto delivered the two biggest hits in the Philadelphia Phillies’ come-from-behind win over the New York Mets Sunday, but it was Weston Wilson who broke the ice.
With the Phillies trailing 1-0, Mets starter David Peterson came back out to start the bottom of the eighth inning. He was greeted with a double into the left-center field gap by Wilson. The]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/weston-wilson-might-be-playing-himself-into-playoff-role-for-phillies/Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/weston-wilson-might-be-playing-himself-into-playoff-role-for-phillies/ Final Score: Phillies 2, Mets 1The first six innings of Sunday’s Mets-Phillies series finale took an hour and 15 minutes. The clubs combined for five hits — four singles and a double — and had three baserunners reach scoring position. It was get-away-day offense at its finest.Mets’ starter David Peterson got through six innings on 71 pitches. Phillies’ starter Cristopher Sánchez g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-impressive-streak-stays-alive-after-walk-off-win-over-mets/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-impressive-streak-stays-alive-after-walk-off-win-over-mets/ It might be too early to start talking about the upcoming offseason — there are still two weeks left in the regular season — but that hasn’t stopped one writer from reporting on the upcoming free agency of New York Yankees’ outfielder Juan Soto.On Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Phillies are one of five teams expected to make a bid for Soto in the offseason.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-execs-believe-phillies-will-bid-on-juan-soto/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/report-execs-believe-phillies-will-bid-on-juan-soto/ Philadelphia Phillies fans got pleasant news with the activation of third baseman Alec Bohm a day earlier than expected from the injured list Sunday. But while Bohm is back in the lineup, the All-Star will hit fifth, with Nick Castellanos remaining in the cleanup spot, at least for now.
Manager Rob Thomson was asked Sunday morning why he elected to have Bohm hit fifth, rather than reinserting him in the cleanup]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-is-back-for-phillies-but-nick-castellanos-remains-in-cleanup-spot/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-is-back-for-phillies-but-nick-castellanos-remains-in-cleanup-spot/ Cal Stevenson stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday with a chance to tie the game. He did more than that, delivering a two-run double that carried the Phillies past the Mets.Bryce Harper was a large reason why Stevenson had the chance to do that in the first place. He snapped a 30-day home run drought with two big flies.Taijuan Walker is a large reason why either]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-the-unsung-hero-of-saturdays-win/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/taijuan-walker-the-unsung-hero-of-saturdays-win/ It really does take everyone.
It’s a message Rob Thomson uttered many times as those on the outside fretted over who was going to be on the Opening Day roster during spring training.In reality, 47 players have appeared in a big league game for the Phillies this year. Among the many names that have shuffled in and out of the Phillies clubhouse, Cal Stevenson has stood out.A baseball journey]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-cal-stevenson-game-and-why-every-roster-spot-matters-for-postseason-bound-phillies/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/the-cal-stevenson-game-and-why-every-roster-spot-matters-for-postseason-bound-phillies/ Final Score: Phillies 6, Mets 4It lasted 30 games, or 127 plate appearances, but he finally did it. Bryce Harper hit a home run on Saturday. Then, he hit another. The first snapped the second-longest homer-less streak of his career. The second was his 150th as a member of the Phillies and put his club back into the ball game.Mets starter Luis Severino was more than effective for most of the afternoon. The right-hander reti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-finally-homers-cal-stevenson-comes-up-clutch-in-phillies-win-over-mets/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/bryce-harper-finally-homers-cal-stevenson-comes-up-clutch-in-phillies-win-over-mets/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesAlec Bohm (left hand strain)Status: 10-day IL; On rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley
After six days of keeping him on the active roster with the belief he wouldn’t need an injured list stint, the Phillies placed Bohm on the 10-day IL with a left hand strain Friday. The move is retroactive to Sept. 3, as the maximum you can backdate an IL stint is three days. Infielder Bud]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-bohm-sosa-could-be-back-for-brewers-series/Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-bohm-sosa-could-be-back-for-brewers-series/ The National League postseason bracket is going to be a six-way heavyweight bout. There will be no 2023 Marlins. Every team that will be playing in October this year in the Senior Circuit, provided there is no miracle in the Wild Card chase, can reasonably win the pennant.
But it might all come down to whose pitching staff will be the healthiest.Things will have to change, and fast, for that to be the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injuries-continue-to-plague-nl-opponents-pitching-staffs-as-postseason-nears/Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/injuries-continue-to-plague-nl-opponents-pitching-staffs-as-postseason-nears/ The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed 11-3 in Friday night’s series opener against the New York Mets, but still had some positive news to reveal after the game.
Manager Rob Thomson announced postgame that third baseman Alec Bohm (left hand strain) and utility infielder Edmundo Sosa (back spasms) will both begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Bohm is slated to play all nine inning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-edmundo-sosa-will-begin-rehab-assignments-saturday/Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/alec-bohm-edmundo-sosa-will-begin-rehab-assignments-saturday/ Final Score: Mets 11, Phillies 3The Mets at one point had no hits against Aaron Nola. It was actually the second time this season the Mets began the game with no hits against Nola through four innings. If you recall, Nola’s best start of the season came against the Mets in Queens on May 14, when he threw a complete-game shutout and carried a perfect game into the sixth.
This one didn’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/i-have-no-concern-nola-struggles-but-thomson-remains-confident/Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/i-have-no-concern-nola-struggles-but-thomson-remains-confident/ Kyle Schwarber (left elbow contusion) and J.T. Realmuto (sore left knee) are back in the lineup for Friday’s game against the New York Mets.The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesAustin Hays (kidney infection)Status: 10-day ILHays was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Sept. 2) on Sept. 5 with a kidney infection. Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot on the roster.Hays still hasn&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-bohm-hays-sosa-and-turnbull/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-bohm-hays-sosa-and-turnbull/ Nothing is guaranteed, but even with seven head-to-head games left to go against the second-place New York Mets, the Phillies are on the verge of clinching their first NL East title since 2011.The magic number, as of Friday, Sept. 13, is down to nine. The lead in the division is at eight.
So when could the Phillies pop champagne again? The Phillies will likely reserve the big celebration for the division cl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/predicting-the-phillies-nl-east-clinch-date/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/predicting-the-phillies-nl-east-clinch-date/ Phillies fans should hope they get to know the Strauss logo awfully well over the next couple months.
Not necessarily because they want it in the first place, of course. In news that continues the recent wave of advertisements on MLB uniforms, the ostrich logo of Strauss will be on helmets for the entire postseason, as well as regular season games i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/advertisement-coming-to-batting-helmets-for-entire-mlb-postseason/Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/advertisement-coming-to-batting-helmets-for-entire-mlb-postseason/ The Pigs are contributing in the bigs.Whether it was Buddy Kennedy walking and Kody Clemens delivering a walk-off on Monday, Cal Stevenson hitting a go-ahead double on Tuesday or Weston Wilson poking a game-winning infield hit and Aramis Garcia gunning down a ninth-inning runner from behind the plate on Wednesday, the depth pieces and Triple-A call-ups had their fingerprints all over the Phillies’ sweep of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/depth-players-make-huge-difference-as-team-surges-despite-injuries/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/depth-players-make-huge-difference-as-team-surges-despite-injuries/ Updated following all relevant results on Sept. 11, 2024.The Phillies are getting closer to winning their first National League East title since 2011.
In addition to winning the division, the Phillies would like to finish with one of the two best records among National League division winners to skip the wild card round and start the postseason with home-field advantage in th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nl-east-magic-number-down-to-single-digits/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-nl-east-magic-number-down-to-single-digits/ Final Score: Phillies 3, Rays 2
Wins are no longer the end-and-all-be in the Cy Young race, but they look better than losses or no decisions at this time of year.
It’s why it was great for the Phillies (88-58)to not only sweep the Rays and lower their magic number to clinch the NL East to nine, but make sure Zack Wheeler got his 15th victory of the season.
Wheeler was strong across six innings. The Rays tied t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/timely-hits-dominant-bullpen-help-zack-wheeler-to-15th-victory/Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/timely-hits-dominant-bullpen-help-zack-wheeler-to-15th-victory/ Tampa Bay Rays’ reliever Edwin Uceta received a three-game suspension and undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos Tuesday night. That’s on top of his ejection from the game.
Additionally, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash was suspended for a game as well. Even though there doesn’t appear to have been any directive from Cash to hit Castellanos, wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edwin-uceta-suspended-for-throwing-at-nick-castellanos/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/edwin-uceta-suspended-for-throwing-at-nick-castellanos/ The Latest Phillies Injury UpdatesKyle Schwarber (left elbow contusion)Status: Out of the lineupSchwarber departed Tuesday’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays after sustaining a left elbow contusion diving back into first base on a back-pick attempt.
The Phillies scratched Schwarber from Wednesday’s lineup after he was initially in it. Schwarber is feeling better, but manager Rob Thomson said “it’s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-kyle-schwarber-alec-bohm/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-injury-updates-latest-on-kyle-schwarber-alec-bohm/ The Phillies tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to player health. For pitchers, their workloads are monitored closely. Not only in the minors but also in the majors. The organization is dedicated to making sure their pitchers don’t pitch too much. They want them as healthy as possible. Too many innings or pitches on an arm can result in long-term issues everyone would like t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/as-innings-total-builds-cristopher-snchez-remains-strong/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/as-innings-total-builds-cristopher-snchez-remains-strong/ Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta entered the day with a 0.75 ERA across 24 appearances this season. After his 25th game — an eighth-inning appearance against the Philadelphia Phillies — Uceta now has a 1.49 ERA.
So Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos wasn’t particularly shocked that an upset Uceta took out his frustrations by hitting him on what proved to be the righty’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/i-just-told-him-that-was-bull-nick-castellanos-phillies-react-to-beaning/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/i-just-told-him-that-was-bull-nick-castellanos-phillies-react-to-beaning/ Final Score: Phillies 9, Rays 4There’s just something about a Kyle Schwarber bomb that’s out off the bat.The crowd, mostly settled in, was in awe. A collective “Oh,” rang over Citizens Bank Park as Schwarber’s first inning leadoff home run traveled in the air and over the fence. It’s the kind of thrill you pay for when you buy a ticket to a Phillies game.
So when B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pull-away-late-avoid-serious-injury-to-schwarber/Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-pull-away-late-avoid-serious-injury-to-schwarber/