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What do you think of this proposed salary cap figure?
We all know that the owners are going to be pushing for a salary cap during the upcoming negotiations. However, thanks to some owner leaking things to the outside, now we can start to see some numbers. This is interesting because it talks about not just a cap, but also a floor, something that would […]
Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Taijuan Walker, Justin Crawford
Today is the last day where all players will be in camp before many depart for the WBC and prepare for the tournament. That means we’re about to see a lot of minor league pitching taking the mound, which could lead to some interesting scores in the upcoming weeks. On to the links. Phillies news: […]
When I’m Thirty Three
When I get older, losing my bat speed/many seasons from now/will you still call me among the best/putting up a .900 OPS? Those lyrics to the Beatles’ When I’m Sixty Four—very slightly modified from the original— must be ringing in Bryce Harper’s ears right now. Entering his age-33 season, he is no longer young. He’s […]
Gamethread 2/27: Marlins at Phillies
Here are the lineups for the split squad game you can watch. For the Phillies: For the Marlins: And, if you’re interested, here is who is on the road. Let’s talk about it.
The Good Phight’s Community Prospect list: #20 – Ramon Marquez
With this, the final name has been registered and we have a list. Ramon Marquez – 136Zach McCambley – 45Griffin Burkholder – 16Keaton Anthony – 13Alex McFarlane – 10Seth Johnson – 8Mavis Graves – 1 Kind of fitting that Marquez finishes off this list. A 19 year old kid that has a tough changeup and […]
What has earned your attention so far in Phillies camp?
Making any kind of conclusion this early into Spring Training is foolhardy. There’s not much that occurs before the calendar even flips to March that can be used to glean insight on how a player will perform once the games begin to count. But that doesn’t mean there can’t be something that catches your eye […]
Phillies News: Zack Wheeler, Andrew Painter, Daniel Robert
Spring training is underway. The weather in Philadelphia hasn’t caught up, but no matter. Spring is coming. Onto the links. Phillies News Daniel Robert could’ve chosen to go elsewhere. He chose Philly. Zack Wheeler isn’t back yet, but he’s getting closer. ($) Andrew Painter’s Spring Training debut is this Sunday night. MLB news Buster Olney […]
Zack Wheeler threw off a mound. Rejoice!
The Phillies’ starting rotation has been the backbone of their climb to back to back National League East titles. When Zack Wheeler went down last year to an unexpected surgery, it made his 2026 season look dire. Now, we’re even closer to his returning in full. Zack Wheeler threw off a mound Thursday, a huge […]
Gamethread 2/26: Nationals at Phillies
Here are the lineups for today’s game. Phillies: Nationals: Garrett Stubbs hits a homer today.
What are your realistic expectations for Zack Wheeler in 2026?
In an interview with Scott Lauber of the Inquirer published yesterday, Zack Wheeler discussed his offseason full of surgery and recovery from a rather significant injury in the most nonchalant, Zack Wheeler way possible. Here’s an excerpt from that fascinating interview below: “In classic Wheeler fashion, he insists he isn’t worried. “I don’t think there’s […]
Phillies News: Zack Wheeler, Andrew Painter, Bullpen
It was nice to see a healthy dose of Phillies regulars in the game yesterday. It’s hard to stay tuned into spring training games, especially this early, but seeing some of the players you recognize helps. Well at least it will until most of them leave for the World Baseball Classic next week. On to […]
Gamethread 2/25: Tigers at Phillies
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Tigers: Let’s talk about it.
The Good Phight’s Community Prospect list: #19 – Yoniel Curet
The Phillies have had a bit of success finding guys that they can grab for free, raiding another team that is in a 40-man roster crunch. Curet could possibly be the next. Yoniel Curet – 97Zach McCambley – 82Alex McFarlane – 11Griff Burkholder – 9Keaton Anthony – 9Mavis Graves – 7Seth Johnson – 7 The […]
What do you need to see from Harper to consider him still elite?
Last week, we asked you if you think Bryce Harper is still elite. Today, a slightly different question. What would you need to see from Harper in 2026 to deem him still elite? Everyone’s got a different standard for elite. Some would cite WAR. Some would consider that statistic too dismissive of the heart, the […]
Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, Jhoan Duran
Oh gee, another day waking up to snow. How wonderful. The Phillies will play some more games that will be broadcast this week, which always begs the question: why isn’t every single game broadcast? We know some teams and networks cheap out and don’t want to pay announcers or anything like that, but there is […]
Who will be the pleasant surprise the Phillies desperately need?
For a few moments on Saturday, Phillies fans forgot about the drama. Justin Crawford, the left-handed-hitting rookie who everyone expects to be the everyday center fielder this year, walloped a ringing line drive double off the left-center field wall in his first plate appearance of spring training. It was a beautiful sight. Crawford’s penchant for […]
Gamethread 2/24: Phillies at Marlins
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Marlins: ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Let’s talk about it.
The “Last Man In” free agent tournament semi-finals
With Bryce Harper getting past Luis Garcia and Cliff Lee outgaining Nick Castellanos, we’ve reached the final four of the tournament to decide who was the best “late” free agent signing in recent Phillies history. Here are the semi-final matchups: 1.Cliff Lee, 2011 It’s a shame that Lee spent the final year and a half […]
What does the rotation really look like?
One of the big questions heading into this Spring Training is who will fill out the five-man rotation to start the season. Most of the starters are set, headlined by reigning Cy-Young finalist Cristopher Sanchez. Aaron Nola, Jesus Luzardo, and Taijuan Walker fill in three of the remaining spots but with Zack Wheeler’s timeline uncertain, […]
Phillies notes: Justin Crawford, Kevin Long, Michael Conforto
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Gamethread 2/23: Phillies at Nationals
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Nationals: Let’s talk about it.
Spring Training Weekend Notes
The Phillies kicked off the start of their season over the weekend with games against the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates. Many of the names competing for the final few spots in the bullpen and bench played and look to make good impressions for the rest of camp. The first two games of spring […]
The Good Phight’s Community Prospect list: #18 – Carson DeMartini
We have a prospect here in Carson DeMartini that really needs to have a good season. Does this refrain sound familiar? Carson DeMartini – 190Zach McCambley – 171Mavis Graves – 79Ramon Marquez – 37Keaton Anthony – 25Griffin Burkholder – 12Seth Johnson – 8Yoniel Curet – 8Alex McFarlane – 7 Presumably, the Phillies are going to […]
What is one impression you got from watching the Phillies this weekend?
We finally got some live Phillies baseball that we can watch this weekend and that means we can make some initial impressions. There were two games that we could draw from: one in which some of the kids started and played a bit and one where the regular lineup looked a little more intact. It […]
Phillies news: Jose Alvarado, Don Mattingly, Rhys Hoskins
As many people are now snowbound again thanks to a blizzard in the region, I’d invite you to partake in some of the latest news around the team. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
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