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As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to push through their spring training slate, the roster is starting to take shape. Following a strong first season with the Phillies in 2025, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo signed a $135 million contract extension on Monday. Philadelphia’s official X, formerly Twitter, account shared a message from Luzardo to fans after […]

With the Philadelphia Phillies in the midst of spring training, the team and pitcher Jesus Luzardo have agreed on a new contract extension that is sure to excite fans. After Luzardo got a $11 million Phillies contract to avoid arbitration in early January, both sides have agreed on a deal. According to Jeff Passan of […]

Team USA was tied 1-1 in their World Baseball Classic matchup against Team Great Britain. Until Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger blasted a moonshot 427 feet to give Team USA a 3-1 lead. They wouldn’t look back from there, winning 9-1. Schwarber’s home run was impressive in its own […]

Team USA improved to 2-0 in Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a 9-1 drubbing of Great Britain on Saturday, highlighted by a momentum-shifting thunderous home run from Kyle Schwarber. Great Britain struck first when Nate Eaton led off the game by hitting the first pitch from two-time defending American League Cy […]

Team USA got a big win in the World Baseball Classic Saturday, by defeating Great Britain 9-1. Tarik Skubal pitched a gem in his WBC start, and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber also blasted a two-run homer. Schwarber opened up after the game about what it meant to him to help his team. “It’s fun […]

The World Baseball Classic provides professional baseball players the opportunity to represent their country, but it could also give them an extended look at the competition they will face during the MLB season. While playing for Team USA, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is getting the chance to spend some time with New York Mets […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler is building up for the 2026 season after undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery last year. He could be ready to return within the first month or two of the regular season, as Wheeler has continued to take steps forward during spring training. He provided another important update on Saturday, via […]

The Philadelphia Phillies continued shaping their roster Saturday by making several adjustments ahead of their spring training matchup vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. The moves represent the first round of cuts as the organization evaluates its roster while spring training progresses. The club announced the decisions prior to its afternoon exhibition matchup as it begins […]

World Baseball Classic action on Friday featured a historic but brief outing from Cristopher Sanchez as the left-hander helped the Dominican Republic national baseball team take down the Nicaragua national baseball team 12-3 in Pool D at loanDepot Park. Sanchez made tournament history in the opening inning by striking out four batters, becoming the first […]

It is no secret that New York Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge will receive a great deal of attention as Team USA looks to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2017. The slugger is used to the spotlight, but it could be another MLB standout who will take home MVP. Philadelphia Phillies […]

Bryce Harper certainly has a lot on his hands this month alone. Right now, he is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and for the Philadelphia Phillies. As if that wasn’t enough, Harper is active on social media, especially on TikTok. On Friday, Harper openly confessed that he edits only his own […]

The Philadelphia Phillies generated an early spring storyline from their bullpen anchor as star closer Jhoan Duran made his first appearance in spring training 2026. The outing provided both an update on Duran’s velocity and a lighthearted moment that quickly gained traction across social media. Duran appeared in the Phillies’ spring training matchup vs. Team […]

Bo Bichette was linked to multiple teams in MLB free agency this past offseason. It seemed as if Bichette was close to signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he ultimately ended up with the New York Mets. While he’s happy to be with the Mets, Bichette understands that he may receive some boos from Phillies […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas could be missing nearly half of the 2026 MLB season because of a suspension. Rojas has reportedly failed a performance-enhancing drug test, but will be appealing the positive test, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Phillies OF Johan Rojas did fail a test for PEDs. He, like Profar, is appealing […]

Bryce Harper has been the face of the Philadelphia Phillies for some time now. After signing with the Phillies in the 2019 offseason, Harper has been the team’s star player. He’s won NL MVP and led Philadelphia to multiple playoff trips during his stint. Based on how his career’s going, it does seem like Harper […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is arguably the best hitter in baseball right now. Sometimes, even superstars need advice, though. Judge recently revealed a text he received from Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper before the 2025 postseason that gave him “chills.” “I think one of the coolest things, I was talking to Harper before […]

In the aftermath of the Philadelphia Phillies’ exit from the 2025 MLB playoffs at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team’s president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, made a remark that irked Bryce Harper. Dombrowski said that Harper was no longer an elite player and he questioned whether or not Harper still had […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the playoffs last season as the No. 2 seed in the NL. Unfortunately, the club experienced an early exit after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. On Saturday, catcher J.T. Realmuto admitted he’s ready to finish business with his teammates. During an interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia, Realmuto […]

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez finally made his spring training debut on Saturday when the club faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the contest, Sanchez looked to be in regular-season form, as he showed off his secret weapon throughout the outing. Through two innings pitched, the 29-year-old starting pitcher threw four strikeouts and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were easy winners of the National League East a year ago. They finished 13 games ahead of the disappointing New York Mets. The Atlanta Braves are normally a playoff contender, but they got off to a brutal start in 2025 and never mounted a serious challenge. The Phillies should be in a […]

Jimmy Rollins had an excellent Major League career, playing 15 years with the Philadelphia Phillies and two additional seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. “I don’t really think that justifies my career. Not even close.” Jimmy Rollins doesn’t understand why he didn’t have a bigger jump in Hall of Fame voting […]

One of the biggest signings of the winter happened when the New York Mets claimed Bo Bichette, landing him with a multi-year contract. The Philadelphia Phillies attempted to sign Bichette, but failed, leaving Alec Bohm, their current third baseman, in an awkward position. Bohm acknowledged that he was aware but did not hold any grudges, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are the only MLB team to win 95 regular season games or more in each of the last two years, but following back-to-back early playoff exits, fans are growing increasingly impatient. They demanded meaningful change in the offseason, and while it remains to be seen how former Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received a significant boost Thursday as Zack Wheeler returned to the mound during spring training. The club watched its ace complete a bullpen session that signaled meaningful progress in his recovery from thoracic outlet surgery. For a team with championship expectations in 2026, the moment carried undeniable importance. The 35-year-old right-handed pitcher […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping to compete in the National League East once again in 2026. Staying healthy will obviously be of the utmost importance this season. The ball club was dealt an injury update on Wednesday, however, as Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that outfielder Brandon Marsh is dealing with inflammation/soreness. “Brandon […]

Zack Wheeler is still working his way back on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as he recovers from venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which he was diagnosed with last summer. He’s making good progress, and he recently opened up about the details of his surgery. “Basically all they do is go in, chop the bone, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature the best roster in baseball. As MLB fans know, however, the best team doesn’t always win the World Series. Anything can happen in October. While LA has taken care of business in each of the past two seasons, earning a three-peat may prove to be a daunting task. Without further […]

Barring an unforeseen conclusion, Bryce Harper is locked in as the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman for the foreseeable future. Adding a veteran option at the cold corner may not mesh with how Philadelphia has built their roster. Even a player like Rhys Hoskins, who has a long history with the Phillies organization may not fit […]

Bryce Harper is well on his way to the Baseball Hall of Fame, having won a pair of MVPs and four Silver Sluggers, but for some, one thing is missing: a smile. Although Harper has been understandably frustrated by his team’s shortcomings in the postseason, including a World Series loss in 2022 and an NLCS […]

With the Philadelphia Phillies in the midst of spring training in preparation for the 2026 season, there has been some recent drama involving star Bryce Harper and the president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski. Though Harper and the Phillies have communicated about certain grievances, the star player would be asked about a potential contract extension […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a bit of drama swirling around the organization throughout the offseason due to Dave Dombrowski’s comments about Bryce Harper not being an elite player anymore. Since then, Harper has opened up about the situation, and on Tuesday, he claimed that he and Dombrowski had a talk with one another about […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a strange position as they prepare for the 2026 season. They were big winners last year, rolling to a 13-game edge over the second-place New York Mets. The Phillies were the best team in the division by a wide margin, but it may not be so easy to repeat in […]

As the past decade-plus of baseball has shown, putting together an elite bullpen is the key to consistently making it deep into the playoffs. Having composed pitchers come off the pen in a postseason setting is a luxury that not too many teams have, but the Philadelphia Phillies, after consecutive years of falling short in […]

The Winter Olympics have come to an end. Team USA capped off the games with a win over Canada in the men’s hockey gold medal game. Fans and fellow pro athletes have all reacted to the big win for the United States. One of those reacting to the win is Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made sure that they would bring back star catcher J.T. Realmuto this offseason, as he was a pending free agent. Realmuto signed a three-year contract worth roughly $45 million. 2026 will be his eighth season with the Phillies. As spring training has begun, Realmuto talked about his performance over recent seasons, getting […]

Despite the drama throughout the offseason, Bryce Harper is gearing up to play for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026. With spring training about to begin, Harper explains how the cleanup spot in the lineup needs to perform better this year. He also goes into depth about how the No. 4 spot in the lineup is […]

Pitcher Aaron Nola expressed his belief that the Philadelphia Phillies can return to the World Series as they enter 2026 with unfinished business. The mindset that fueled the club’s 2022 pennant run remains intact, and Nola reinforced that confidence as spring training unfolds in Clearwater. Now in the third season of his long-term contract, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies once again found Bryce Harper at the center of a national conversation. During an appearance on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, the Phillies superstar expressed his belief that baseball is unique in its difficulty. The “hardest sport” conversation surfaced when host Will Compton asked which professional league features the best athletes. […]

Hype is brewing around Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter, who is expected to make his MLB debut this season. With spring training just days away, Rob Thompson shared some exciting words about the starting pitcher. While talking with Devan Kaney of SportsRadio 94WIP, Thompson was asked about Painter’s demeanor on the mound. The 62-year-old manager […]