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When a team narrowly misses out on a big-name free agent, some fans believe it is best to take a little time for a regrouping period before throwing money at another player. A scorned organization is not always ideal for doing business. Well, the Philadelphia Phillies had no interest in waiting to make a move […]

The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed JT Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million contract on Friday. The move came after the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal. Philadelphia was connected to Bichette before the infielder chose the Mets. However, the Phillies were reportedly discussing a long-term deal with him, something former […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than two months away. Team USA will aim for revenge over Japan after they beat them in the final during the last WBC games. Team USA will be in Group B, taking on Mexico, Great Britain, Italy, and Brazil. Mexico will be the only real challenge in this […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered MLB free agency with their sights set on former Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette. Philadelphia had reportedly agreed to Bichette’s request for a seven-year, $200 million contract. Despite that deal seeming to be in place, Bichette opted for a different offer from the New York Mets. It did not take […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were seen as the favorite to sign Bo Bichette in MLB free agency in recent weeks. Everything changed on Friday morning, however, as the New York Mets and Bichette agreed to a $126 million contract for three years. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Phillies agreed to Bichette’s contract request […]

The Philadelphia Philles are closing in on one of the biggest names in the free agency class. Yesterday, it was reported that the team was in the mix for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. Bob Nightengale’s report corroborates Jon Heyman’s observations in his latest post on X. “The Phillies are the overwhelming favorites to […]

The success of Indiana football has won hearts across the country. On Jan. 19, they will be playing for the National Championship against Miami. As the Hoosiers prepare to go for the ultimate prize, one of their biggest fans, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, stands in amazement. He specifically celebrated head coach Curt Cignetti for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent shortstop Bo Bichette held a virtual meeting on Monday. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman said the meeting went “very well” and created real momentum toward a possible deal. Heyman appeared on MLB Network’s “Hot Stove” on Wednesday and noted the positive talks between the two sides. He said there […]

Philadelphia Phillies veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos is a trade candidate. In fact, the general belief around the MLB world is that Castellanos will be moved before the 2026 MLB season. Trading a 33-year-old who recorded a .694 OPS in 2025 and is set to make $20 million in the final season of his contract may […]

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly acquired right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “The Phillies acquire RHP Chase Shugart in an in-state trade with the Pirates for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto,” Nightengale wrote on X, formerly Twitter. While rumors of the Phillies’ […]

One of the best pitchers for the Philadelphia Phillies is taking his talents to the World Baseball Classic in 2026. Taijuan Walker will pitch for Team Mexico in the WBC, per the Phillies’ social media. Walker is one of several Major League Baseball players to play in the WBC later this year. On Tuesday, it […]

The 2025 season ended in heartbreak for the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East champions ran into the reigning world champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series and fell short in their pursuit of a World Series title. Now, heading into the 2026 season, the Phillies look to right that wrong. With star veterans […]

With the Philadelphia Phillies in the sweepstakes for Bo Bichette, some in the baseball world believe there is an advantage with the team in acquiring the shortstop since there is a major connection. As the Phillies poached Don Mattingly from the Toronto Blue Jays, from which Bichette played for a while, it could fuel the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ push to sign free agent infielder Bo Bichette picked up steam after MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that a recent meeting “went very well.” Bichette, 27, views the Phillies as a first-class organization, and there is strong interest on both sides as talks with catcher J.T. Realmuto remain stalled. The meeting, which […]

We are just over a month away from the start of Spring Training in 2026. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the more dominant teams in the National League, but fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Divisional Round of the 2025 postseason. This team aims to pick right back up from where they […]

MLB free agency has been slow this winter, and for one player, it just got slower. Max Kepler, an outfielder who has played for the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies, has been served an 80-game suspension for PED use. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez has more on the suspension. “NEWS: Free-agent outfielder Max Kepler has received an […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a few moves this offseason that should aid in their quest to get over the hump in 2026. They did decide to splash the cash to keep slugger Kyle Schwarber around, and they also bought low on Adolis Garcia, someone who’s been a consistent source of power whose overall production […]

Bo Bichette is one of the most sought-after players in the free agency pool, as he’s viewed as one of the most talented infielders available in the market. With a return to the Toronto Blue Jays seemingly unlikely, it appears the Philadelphia Phillies are at least meeting with Bichette. Reports indicate that the Phillies are […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been in the trade market over the past few years, and the reason has been to move on from some of the players on the team. One of those players is third baseman Alec Bohm, but unfortunately for the Phillies, they have not been able to find a deal for him […]

After acquiring him in a trade with the Miami Marlins, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo went on to have a standout debut for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. Now, both sides know exactly how much the left-hander will be making come 2026. The Phillies and Luzardo have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract, avoiding arbitration, […]

The 2025 Peach Bowl has the makings of an instant classic between Oregon and Indiana. The Indiana football program has the potential to make history if it wins this game, following its huge Rose Bowl win, as it would be the first time the program has ever reached the national championship. In anticipation of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen short in the postseason time and time again over the past few years, coming oh so close in 2022 when they lost in the World Series. Since then, it’s been a gradual decline for the Phillies, as they weren’t able to make it past the NLDS in 2024 and 2025. […]

This offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies are at a crucial juncture. Philadelphia needs to take immediate action to address one of baseball’s most obvious shortages: elite middle-infield production, given that Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million contract and there are still a number of unanswered questions regarding their infield depth. Bo Bichette is exactly the […]

After making a run to the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly is now joining the Philadelphia Phillies as their new bench coach. He could bring one of the best free agents remaining alongside him. Working for the Blue Jays, Mattingly had an opportunity to coach infielder Bo Bichette. That connection could […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have joined the race as one of a handful of major-market teams showing interest in free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, joining the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox in pursuing the 27-year-old former Toronto star, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won 98 games and won their third straight NL East title in 2025, but the team’s biggest surprise wasn’t the team’s third postseason loss in as many years. Instead, Kyle Schwarber’s career-defining season, which stands as one of the most dominant individual performances in recent franchise history, will be remembered as a […]

Entering the 2025 offseason, Kyle Tucker is one of baseball’s most intriguing free agents — a player with All-Star pedigree, elite consistency, and a balanced skill set that makes him an instant upgrade for nearly any team. Yet somehow, his market has been quieter than expected. Once projected to land an 11-year, $400 million megadeal, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the post-Christmas portion of the MLB offseason facing a decision that could shape their entire 2026 outlook. While multiple roster questions remain unresolved, none carries more immediate weight than the situation behind the dish. The lack of clarity at the catcher position has emerged as the defining issue guiding how the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a move on Friday to bolster their catching options, agreeing to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Mark Kolozsvary, which includes a spring training invitation. The 30-year-old catcher, who has appeared in 11 major league games, adds experience to a position currently lacking depth behind free-agent catcher JT Realmuto. A […]

Bryce Harper does not forget. Nor does he even want to. On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies slugger made waves when he wore a shirt that appears to be a clapback towards an earlier comment made about him by Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Dombrowski, when asked about Harper and his contributions for the […]

Throughout this offseason, it has been made clear that the Philadelphia Phillies are probably going to trade Nick Castellanos if they can find a suitor for him. The expected Castellanos trade has yet to happen, but it seems to be a foregone conclusion. However, former MLB player Erik Kratz recently explained on Foul Territory why […]

The future of Bryce Harper hangs in the balance amid rumors of the Philadelphia Phillies trading him. But one thing is now sure: he will be representing his country on the world stage. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Harper will be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, per Bob […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 offseason unfolds. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. drawing trade interest around the league, the question becomes: which team will make the move to acquire the All-Star infielder? The Philadelphia Phillies, perennial contenders in the National League East, possess the prospect depth and trade […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping that the acquisition of right fielder Adolis Garcia will give the team one more substantial bat for the middle of their lineup in 2026. Garcia has spent his first six seasons with the Texas Rangers. He had a pair of 30-plus home run seasons in 2021 and 2023. He made […]

The Philadelphia Phillies traded left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Strahm, who has become one of the better relievers in the sport over the years, returns to Kansas City — where he began his MLB career. Nevertheless, Strahm spent three seasons in Philadelphia, finding success along the way and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been massively altering their bullpen ahead of the 2026 campaign, highlighted by their $22 million Brad Keller deal. Their latest addition saw the Phillies complete a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Philadelphia has acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, via Matt Gelb of The Athletic. It marks […]

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ MLB Winter Meetings have come and gone, and the Philadelphia Phillies are still looking for that one decisive move to reignite their championship dreams. After a playoff run that ended in disappointment again and left the fans calling for a shake-up, the front office has hinted at a willingness to take bold steps to […]

Both the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make the playoffs in 2026. As each franchise alters their roster, Kansas City and Philadelphia have swapped relief pitchers. The Royals acquired left-hander Matt Strahm from the Phillies, via Robert Murray of FanSided. In turn, Philadelphia received right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, via Ken Rosenthal of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are seemingly content for the most part with their current roster. The Phillies aren’t looking to acquire any further outfield help and their pitching is now especially intriguing with the recent signing of Brad Keller. However, Philadelphia could still look to sign third baseman Alex Bregman — depending on whether or not […]