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NLCS/ALCS Gamethread: 10/12/2026
Two games today: Let’s talk about them.
The Phillies outfield has been a wasteland for a long time
Why is it so hard to find good outfield help these days? Since 2012, the Phillies have struggled mightily to find quality baseball players to man that vast expanse of green. There have been 83 players who played at least 30% of their games in the Phils’ outfield since the 102-win, 2011 season. It’s a […]
2026 Phillies report cards: Edmundo Sosa
Every team needs to have a player that isn’t quite a starter, but plays a lot more than a player considered strictly a backup. The official term is “utility player”, but it does feel like there needs to be something more than just that title. “Not quite starter” “Almost starter” Whatever it is, Edmundo Sosa […]
Are you worried about missing games due to a lockout?
We’ve almost entered the endgame of the 2026 season, which means the lockout is coming. It’s not really a matter of “if” where the lockout is concerned as the recent memos spread around the game indicate that the owners are going to do it. It’s a matter of how long the lockout will remain in […]
Phillies news: Alec Bohm, outfield, Alex Cora
Watching those two teams last night, it’s clear they are on a different level than the Phillies. Maybe they get by one of them in a five game series, but there is no shot either is getting beat should a series between them and the Phillies go seven games. The chasm is too wide. On […]
Gamethread NLCS: 10/11/2026
The NLCS begins tonight with the Dodgers going to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers. Let’s talk about it (or about how the Eagles should fire Nick Sirianni).
2026 Phillies report cards: Grant Holman
After pitching in a combined 40 games with the Athletics the past two seasons, Grant Holman spent the spring getting passed from team to team. The A’s placed him on waivers in February, and he was claimed by the Diamondbacks. After failing to make their major league roster to start the season, he was placed […]
What is your predicted World Series matchup?
The final four teams are set now, the Dodgers and Brewers in the NLCS, the Guardians and Rays in the ALCS. Both series have their quirks about them, the NLCS being a matchup of heavyweights, the ALCS being somewhat one sided on paper. Who do you think ends up playing each other in the World […]
Phillies news: Trea Turner, Aaron Nola, Tarik Skubal
So now we know all the participants in the coming ALCS and NLCS matchups. Dodgers and Brewers begins tonight, which should be an outstanding series. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
ALCS Gamethread: 10/10/2026
Alright, Game 5 in Cleveland. White Sox at Guardians. Let’s talk about it.
Sam Fuld rejects A’s, will remain with Phillies
It’s that time of year where teams are shaking up their front office structure and interviews are happening. We know that Sam Fuld was in the running to take the A’s president of baseball operations position, but that has apparently not come to pass. Being tasked with leading the A’s into Las Vegas was apparently […]
If it improved the offense, would you trade one of the Phillies’ top three starters?
Let’s say there is a scenario in which the Phillies had an offer on the table to improve their moribund offense. That incoming player was a guaranteed 3-4 WAR player at a position of need – third base, outfield, pick your poison. The only catch is that there had to be something of value going […]
Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Dante Nori, Jose Ramirez
There is a game five tonight with the White Sox going back to Cleveland to take on the Guardians to see who will be playing the Rays in the ALCS. Chicago might be on fumes with their pitching staff though as their idea of “pitching chaos” is starting to get exposed. On to the links. […]
2026-2027 Offseason Guide Prequel: The State of the Phillies
Given the nature of the third annual TGP off-season guide and when it will probably be released, I made the call to split this section into it’s own piece. A lot of decisions that will shape the Phillies’ off-season are going to be made quickly. To ensure this section does not quickly become outdated, it […]
How would you attempt to fix the Phillies defense this offseason?
It’s no secret that the Phillies have a poor defense. In fact, they have one of the worst defenses in the sport, as they ranked dead last in total defensive runs saved with -51 and their outs above average were only slightly better, coming in at 21st with -15. If you’re more of a traditional […]
Phillies News: Jonathan Bowlan, Free Agents, Shortened Season Proposal
The NLCS is set. The ALCS isn’t. The Senior Circuit’s juggernaut is still in play, while the Junior Circuit, regardless of the outcome of the Division Series, will be sending an underdog to the Fall Classic. (Can you really call the Rays an underdog when they’ve been one of the best teams in baseball this […]
ALDS Gamethread: 10/8/2026
One game tonight: Let’s talk about it.
Dave Dombrowski’s off-season mission
Do you remember as a kid when you would go to the Boardwalk and there would be a sketch artist sitting on the pier somewhere and they would ask if you would like to have your picture drawn? Then they would create a picture with an oversized head and a tiny body trying to ride […]
Andrew Painter: Trade bait?
The Phillies feel like they’re stuck. They’ve got an old, expensive roster that could very well make the playoffs again in 2027, but it would be tough to consider them actual World Series contenders. The main problem is that the team had three good hitters in the lineup all season: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and […]
Who do you think will be the Phillies manager in 2027?
Yesterday brought a bit of a whirlwind of Phillies managerial news. First, it was reported that Alex Cora, the presumed favorite to land the job after he initially turned down Dave Dombrowski’s overtures in late April, spurned the Phillies again. Then it was reported that the Phillies managerial search may be over before it ever […]
Phillies News: Alex Cora, Don Mattingly, Sam Fuld
Would you or anyone you know be interested in managing a major league baseball team? If so, you just may be qualified to take on the job in Philadelphia! Preference shown if your name includes “Alex” or “Don” or if you hold Canadian citizenship. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
NLDS/ALDS Gamethread: 10/7/2026
Four games today? Four games today! Let’s talk about all the goodness.
The Phillies have tried nothing, and they’re all out of ideas
For those who don’t have at least 30% of their brain power devoted to vast swathes of mostly useless Simpsons knowledge, there is an episode that features a flashback to Ned Flanders parents visiting a psychiatrist to try and get help for their young son’s anger issues. The two beatniks exasperately exclaim “we’ve tried nothing, […]
Are there any free agents you’d prefer the Phillies steer clear of?
Two days ago, we asked who your top free agent target was. Today, it’s time for the reverse. Very few free agent possibilities meet with unanimous agreement; there’s always reason to believe that a player might not pan out, or that they might not be worth the price they’ll command. It’s more fun to dream […]
Phillies news: Teruaki Sato, Aidan Miller, Roman Anthony
See what happens when teams take a patient approach to Chris Sale? Maybe the Phillies should have taken a lesson or two from teams that actually had success. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
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