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Stay or Go: What should the Phillies do with Bryce Harper?
Will the Phillies trade Bryce Harper this offseason? It’s very unlikely. Harper, one of only two well above average hitters for the Phillies in 2026, has a full no-trade clause. He goes only if he wants to go. Harper had repeatedly said that But if the Phillies are seeking real change this offseason, every potential […]
Two Phillie Phanatic performers show off ‘powerful’ friendship, unique touches on character in new mascot documentary
PHILADELPHIA — As Tom Burgoyne prepared to take on what might be the most ridiculous job in America, his predecessor decided to mess with him. Dave Raymond, the original performer inside the Phillie Phanatic costume, is left-handed. So as Burgoyne, his backup for five years, took some pointers, Raymond told the righty that their boss, […]
Don Mattingly wants to address Phillies run game that fell off in second half
The Phillies in 2026 finished 15th in MLB with 105 stolen bases. They did not steal a base during the three-game wild card series against the Atlanta Braves. The full-season numbers do not tell the entire story. The Phillies in the first half were a top-ten team in stolen bases with 74. After the All-Star […]
Phillies want J.T. Realmuto to catch fewer games next year. Will they need a new backup catcher behind him?
PHILADELPHIA — With a veteran core that is not getting any younger, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wants some key players to get some additional rest in 2027. Slugger Kyle Schwarber will play about 30 games at first base to allow Bryce Harper, set to return to the infield, some additional opportunities at […]
New movie about Phillie Phanatic set to debut at Philadelphia Film Festival
A new movie about the Phillie Phanatic, one of the most iconic mascots in all of sports, is set to debut at the Philadelphia Film Festival this weekend. “Big Phan,” billed as a “biopic capturing the magic and mayhem of a baseball legend,” will be shown for the first time on Saturday afternoon at 12:15 […]
Will 2027 really be Zack Wheeler’s last season? Phillies ‘can’t answer that yet’
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has stated that he’ll retire at the end of his current contract. He’s stated that his status for 2028 and beyond “is still up in the air.” So as the Phillies prepare for his final year under contract, do they also have to operate as if 2027 will be […]
Phillies add former Mets manager to coaching staff, searching for new hitting coach after shakeup
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had two openings on their coaching staff with the firings of hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson. One of them has already been filled. Former Mets manager and Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza was hired as the new infield and third-base coach under manager Don Mattingly, whose interim […]
Everything Dave Dombrowski and Don Mattingly said about Trea Turner
The Phillies are open to keeping Trea Turner at shortstop next season, but improvement is “mandatory” for Turner to remain at the position. Dave Dombrowski, in an hour-long news conference with reporters, spoke candidly about Turner’s disappointing 2026 season. The Phillies are confident that he can bounce back offensively, but the club is much more […]
Everything Dave Dombrowki and Don Mattingly said about Trea Turner
The Phillies are open to keeping Trea Turner at shortstop next season, but improvement is “mandatory” for Turner to remain at the position. Dave Dombrowski, in an hour-long news conference with reporters, spoke candidly about Turner’s disappointing 2026 season. They are confident that he can bounce back offensively, but the club is much more open […]
Phillies make first roster move of offseason, agree to deal to bring back veteran reliever
PHILADELPHIA — During a one-hour, two-minute end-of-season press conference that covered a number of different topics regarding the state of the franchise, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced the club’s first roster move of the offseason. Left-hander Tim Mayza has agreed to terms on a contract to return to Philadelphia for the 2027 […]
Report: Phillies to part ways with hitting coach Kevin Long, infield coach Bobby Dickerson
Don Mattingly is back, but there will be at least two changes to his coaching staff. The Phillies will not bring back hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson, NBC Sports Philadelphia Jim Salisbury reports. Long, who has two years remaining on his existing deal with the team, was hired as Phillies hitting […]
Phillies reportedly had ‘strong interest’ in hiring Raúl Ibañez as manager
Teams have been trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to get former Phillies outfielder Raúl Ibañez to manage for years. The Phillies, per a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, recently spoke with Ibañez about becoming the team’s manager. The Phillies, per Nightengale, had strong interest in the 19-year big league veteran. But Ibañez will stay in Los […]
Phillies running it back with Don Mattingly as manager
“Donnie Baseball” will be back with the Phillies next year as manager. The club on Wednesday announced a two-year contract for Mattingly that runs through the 2028 season. Mattingly and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will address the media separately on Thursday. Mattingly, 65, was named interim manager on April 28 after a 9-19 […]
Stay or Go: Should the Phillies bring back Luis Arraez?
Luis Arraez was the Phillies’ big trade deadline acquisition in 2026. Unfortunately, his two-month tenure with club is filled with what ifs. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, suffered an ankle injury during the final week of the season that kept him out of the postseason. In 191 plate appearances with the Phillies, Arraez batted .278 […]
Stay or Go: Should the Phillies bring back Luis Arraez
Luis Arraez was the Phillies’ big trade deadline acquisition in 2026. Unfortunately, his two-month tenure with club is filled with what ifs. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, suffered an ankle injury during the final week of the season that kept him out of the postseason. In 191 plate appearances with the Phillies, Arraez batted .278 […]
Executive Sam Fuld to stay with Phillies, reportedly declines job offer to lead baseball operations for another organization
Sam Fuld, one of the highest-ranking executives in the Phillies organization, will stay in Philadelphia after turning down a job offer to lead an American League club’s baseball operations, according to a Saturday afternoon report. Fuld declined the opportunity to become the president of baseball operations for the Athletics, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He […]
How would MLB’s 154-game proposal have affected Phillies in recent years?
On Sept. 18, the Phillies ran a bullpen game in a losing effort against the Mets at Citi Field. Left-hander Tim Mayza allowed three runs as the opener, and Orion Kerkering gave up three more in the sixth inning. The Phillies could not come out victorious in their 154th game of the 2026 season, falling […]
Could the Phillies lose top executive with Dave Dombrowski extension looming?
In need of a new head of baseball operations, the Athletics have identified Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld as a top target, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Fuld, 44, became the head of business operations for the Phillies after graduating with an MBA from the Wharton School in May. He stepped away from […]
Alex Cora reportedly won’t manage the Phillies in 2027
The next Phillies manager will not be Alex Cora. Cora turned down a second opportunity to manage the Phillies, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Dave Dombrowski reportedly reached out to Cora to gauge his interest in taking the job. Cora said he is taking the summer of 2027 off. The Phillies have not settled […]
Something Alex Cora should consider before becoming Phillies manager
After rejecting the job in late April, Alex Cora could very well be the next manager of the Phillies. Cora will likely get everything he is looking for from the Phillies: a big contract, the chance to work again with his mentor Dave Dombrowski and potentially another chance to manage a playoff-caliber team. Money talks, […]
There’s ‘no question’ that Phillies’ late-season struggles hurt their chances in Wild Card Series
ATLANTA — Four days before Zack Wheeler trotted out of the left-field bullpen at Truist Park, he toed the rubber on a rainy Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies, struggling late, had lost four straight. Somehow, they had not yet sealed a postseason berth. On the final day of the regular reason, with […]
We could all use a really long break from the Phillies
ATLANTA – Zack Wheeler emerged from a back door in the visiting bullpen at Truist Park with his full uniform on, getting ready to throw. It was already too late. Aaron Nola could not find the strike zone. With two runners on and Nola down in the count 2-0 to Michael Harris II in the […]
Don Mattingly’s job just one of the potential changes the Phillies must now consider following another postseason disappointment
ATLANTA — Don Mattingly entered the interview room on the floor level at Truist Park and sat down in front of a microphone. He placed a water bottle — with the label of his brand of choice taped over — on the table. Then, he began to answer questions, with the “interim” part of his […]
Phillies eliminated in Wild Card Game 3 whimper
For about 27 hours, the Phillies’ magical Game 2 win over the Braves in the National League Wild Card Series, forcing a decisive Game 3, seemed like a spark. And then that decisive game got under way. The Phillies, who tabbed Aaron Nola as the starter instead of Zack Wheeler on short rest, saw their […]
Who could pitch for the Phillies in Game 3?
ATLANTA – In a winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League wild card series against the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies have announced Aaron Nola as their starting pitcher. After that, it’s “all hands on deck,” per interim manager Don Mattingly. You can count out Cristopher Sánchez after throwing 116 pitches in Game 2. Everyone else […]
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