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First Gauge of How Committed Phillies Are to Their Left-Right Platoons

The Phillies faced two left-handed starting pitchers over the weekend, Jacob Latz on Saturday and Mackenzie Gore on Sunday. They didn't hit either one and now draw a third consecutive lefty starters on Monday in the Nationals' Foster Griffin.

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Yeah, I wasn’t feeling that weekend series against the Rangers. “Flat” would be a decent enough adjective to describe them, which is surprising considering they were opening at home.

Andrew McCutchen News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 30

McCutchen Has Fun With Phillies Fan After Game-Changing Home Run

The Phillies' loss on Sunday came down to two big blows by the Texas Rangers off Jesus Luzardo and another woeful day at the plate up and down the lineup.

Otto Kemp News / Phillies Nation / March 29

Platoon player Otto Kemp talks defense after awkward day in outfield

PHILADELPHIA — Otto Kemp trotted out to left field for just the 21st time in his professional career on Sunday afternoon. Entrenched in a platoon with Brandon Marsh, that’s where he’ll get the bulk of his playing time to face left-handed starting pitchers.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

Phillies Curious 40-Man Roster Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies added utility player Christian Cairo to their 40-man roster after he exercised his upward mobility clause. Cairo was then optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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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.

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Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 29

Luzardo Paid for the Hardest Pitch He Threw in Uncharacteristic Outing

Jesus Luzardo made 32 starts for the Phillies last season and 20 of them were homerless. He was taken deep twice in a game only four times and the Phillies

MLB News / The Good Phight / March 29

Simply offensive: Rangers 8, Phillies 3

Baseball seems to have the longest offseason around. If you have a team that you follow that isn’t in the playoffs (or gets bounced from the playoffs quickly), it feels like forever until Opening Day.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 29

Phillies Offense Plays Into Fanbase’s Fear in Meek Opening Series

Whether or not their starting pitcher allows a couple of home runs like Jesus Luzardo and Aaron Nola did Saturday and Sunday, the Phillies won't be winning many games in 2026 if their lineup fails to pick up a hit for half the day.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 29

Phillies get off to rough start at home in opening series loss against Texas

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies lost only three series at home during the regular season in 2025. The team’s last regular series home loss came during the first series after the All-Star break against the Los Angeles Angels.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 29

Injury updates: Latest on Zack Wheeler, Orion Kerkering during rehab assignments

Phillies Injury Updates RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome) Status: On rehab assignment Phillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Rob Thomson Shares Reason for J.T. Realmuto Decision After Rangers Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to win their opening series on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. The Phillies are coming off a strong season last year, where they won the NL East division and secured the second seed in the National League.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 29

Phillies news: Harry Kalas, Garrett Stubbs, Jackson Chourio

Somewhere, at some point, Bob Uecker would have been proud of that game yesterday. Except for that whole getting a second hit thing in the ninth inning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 29

Notes and Thoughts on Nola, Duran, Phillies’ Lineup in Wild Near-Comeback

The Phillies nearly stole a win from the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday in Game 2 of 162, sending the game to extra innings after a dropped foul popup by first baseman Jake Burger with two outs in the ninth.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 29

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo, Rangers' MacKenzie Gore finding their happy places

Left-hander Jesus Luzardo joined the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade prior to last season and enjoyed plenty of success in his first year with the team.

Garrett Stubbs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Phillies Outright Garrett Stubbs

Catcher Garrett Stubbs has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, reports Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Christian Cairo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Phillies Sign Sergio Alcántara To Minor League Deal

The Phillies have signed infielder Sergio Alcántara to a minor league deal, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. The 29-year-old is a client of The Movement Baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27

Rangers' Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Sanchez

Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez

Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.

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Alec Bohm News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for misuse of money

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has filed a lawsuit against his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, accusing them of misusing millions of dollars from accounts they managed on his behalf.

Jhoan Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s historic Opening Day feat leaves fans in disbelief

The Philadelphia Phillies began their journey of redemption in 2026 on Thursday night, taking on the Texas Rangers at home. It seemed like the Phillies were going to cruise to a 5-0 win in what would be quite an ideal way to start the new campaign.

Alec Bohm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for financial mismanagement

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing significant off-field attention as details of a lawsuit involving Alec Bohm emerge, creating a major storyline early in the 2026 season and drawing widespread interest across the league.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 26

Christopher Sanchez fans 10 as Phillies top Rangers in opener

Cristopher Sanchez struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings and Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm each homered, fueling the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / March 26

What to Expect from Phillies Outfielder Justin Crawford

Andrew Painter won’t be the only former first-round pick to start 2026 with the Phillies. Justin Crawford, the dynamic outfield prospect, got the call and will start the year with Philadelphia, looking to stop the revolving door in center field for the two-time defending NL East champions.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

3 Bryce Harper bold predictions for 2026 season

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to win the National League East once again and earn their first World Series victory since 2008. Philadelphia has consistently competed in recent years, but the ball club will need a big season from Bryce Harper in order to make a deep run in October.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Bryce Harper Makes Off-Field Announcement Before MLB Opening Day

Philadelphia Philliesfirst basemanBryce Harper enters the 2026 MLB season with more to prove than ever. After being publicly criticized by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, Harper intends to show he remains the same caliber of player he has been throughout his 14‑year career.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Phillies Select Christian Cairo, Designate Garrett Stubbs For Assignment

The Phillies announced they’ve selected outfielder Justin Crawford and infielder Christian Cairo onto the 40-man roster. Crawford will break camp as the everyday center fielder.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Phillies' $107 million contract for star pitcher includes lots of deferred money

The Philadelphia Phillies made a big move by giving ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez a six-year deal worth $107 million right before Opening Day. The new contract for Sanchez includes $104 million guaranteed, but it also includes deferred money that Sanchez will be getting all the way until 2044, according to Ronald Blum of The Associated Press.

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / March 23

Phillies' Zack Wheeler could be back sooner than expected

Wheeler did not pitch in Spring Training as he recovered from surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Nonetheless, he could return to the Philadelphia Phillies sooner than expected.

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