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Phillies Cut Another Pitcher From Spring Training Roster
The Phillies reduced their active spring training roster by one more pitcher on Monday, optioning 24-year-old pitching prospect Alex McFarlane to Double-A Reading.
Justin Crawford News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 9
Why Rookie Justin Crawford's Projections Should Make Phillies Fans Optimistic
It's hard to forecast how rookie Justin Crawford's first month will go in the major leagues, much less his first season. He's a major representative of the variance on this year's Phillies roster.
Garrett Stubbs News / The Good Phight / March 9
No, Garrett Stubbs should be the 26th man on the roster 
When we reach this point in spring training, finding stories is often hard to do. For teams like the Phillies, teams that have a rather full roster difficult to crack for most veterans, they are reduced having to slog through games that will have very little determination on the edges of that roster.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Alec Bohm News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
'A Lot Further Than People Can Say' – Alec Bohm Drops Bold Message Despite Rough 2025 Season
Expectations have always followed Alec Bohm. The former No. 3 overall pick has logged four straight seasons as their primary third baseman, occasionally sliding to first base.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 9
Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, Aidan Miller, Tarik Skubal
I’m pretty sure we can stop with the “Alan Rangel is an option to be a starter” experiment for the future. He got lit up pretty good yet again, pushing his spring ERA over nine.
Bryse Wilson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 9
Bryse Wilson Discusses Highs and Lows As He Looks To Fill Role for Phillies
With April appearing more and more realistic for Zack Wheeler's return — barring setbacks, of course — the Phillies may be able to avoid the early starting pitching depth issues that looked more apparent three weeks ago.
Alec Bohm News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Make Or Break Year: Alec Bohm
Players highlighted in the “Make Or Break” feature normally fall into one of a few familiar categories. Sometimes it’s a former star prospect running
Handicapping Phillies' Crowded Bullpen Battle With 2 Weeks Left in Camp
The Phillies brought a dozen relievers to spring training to battle for two open spots in their bullpen and the group has pitched early and often in camp, covering four more innings on Sunday.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
Kyle Schwarber’s Team USA WBC moonshot has Phillies teammate calling Statcast a liar
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.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Aidan Miller News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 8
Phillies Prospect Aidan Miller's Opening Day at Triple A Could Be in Jeopardy
It doesn't seem like Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller will be ready to go to start the Triple A season based on the lack of progress he's made recovering from a bout of lower back soreness.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
Kyle Schwarber’s monster home run leads Team USA to win over Great Britain
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.
Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 8
How Andrew Painter's Three Innings Looked for Phillies In Second Spring Start
Andrew Painter was not at his sharpest on Saturday afternoon in his second start of the spring, but a 22-year-old looking to cement himself as a major-league starter will take the results as he gets back to work ahead of a third exhibition outing this week.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 8
Phillies news: Andrew Painter, Jean Cabrera, Tarik Skubal
Andrew Painter looked good yet again in his spring start and should pretty much have a rotation spot wrapped up. On to the links. Phillies news: Andrew Painter really likes the sweets.
One of Phillies' Top Prospects Steals the Show from Veterans on WBC Saturday
In a lineup packed with established major-leaguers, the hitter who stood out most for Team Italy in its first game of World Baseball Classic pool play was 5-foot-9 Phillies prospect Dante Nori, the only one in the batting order with no MLB experience.
Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / March 7
Kyle Schwarber provides muscle as US routs Great Britain at WBC
Kyle Schwarber hit the tie-breaking two-run homer in the fifth inning on Saturday night for the United States, which overcame a slow start to beat Great Britain 9-1 in World Baseball Classic Pool B play in Houston.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Checking In On The Phillies’ Roster Battle
The Phillies are expected to have an opening for their final roster spot with outfielder Johan Rojas facing a PED suspension. Multiple veterans are vying for the job in Spring Training, but manager Rob Thomson added an interesting name to the race on Friday.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler shares another crucial spring training injury update
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.
Johan Rojas News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
Philadelphia Phillies Turn To Top Prospect To Step In For Johan Rojas
Spring training always reveals a few surprise experiments, and the Philadelphia Phillies might have one brewing. With uncertainty hanging over center fielder Johan Rojas, the club is already exploring contingency plans.
Johan Rojas News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Phillies player facing 80-game suspension
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was competing for a roster spot this spring and was set to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 3
Why Phillies prospect Justin Crawford deserves more attention
When people talk about the future of the Philadelphia Phillies, Crawford’s name does not get mentioned enough.
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / February 27
'I felt good': Phillies get potentially great news on Zack Wheeler
The Philadelphia Phillies may have received encouraging news on ace Zack Wheeler, who threw his first bullpen session Thursday since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery on his right shoulder in September. Wheeler told MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki afterward, “I felt good."
Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / February 26
‘Not elite’? Phillies star Bryce Harper has a plan to return to form
After team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski labeled him “not elite” this offseason, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper didn’t dwell on it — he mapped out exactly how he plans to prove otherwise.
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