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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 23
Q&A with Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long: Crawford, García, Harper and managing platoons 
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies lineup will once again feature many familiar faces. The Phillies are turning over roughly 23% of plate appearances taken from 2025 to 2026.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 23
What is one impression you got from watching the Phillies this weekend?
We finally got some live Phillies baseball that we can watch this weekend and that means we can make some initial impressions. There were two games that we could draw from: one in which some of the kids started and played a bit and one where the regular lineup looked a little more intact.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 23
Phillies news: Jose Alvarado, Don Mattingly, Rhys Hoskins
As many people are now snowbound again thanks to a blizzard in the region, I’d invite you to partake in some of the latest news around the team. On to the links.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22
Phillies’ Bryce Harper speaks up on Team USA’s win vs. Canada
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.
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.
Jose Alvarado News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22
Upset Jose Alvarado Releases Statement About WBC Ineligibility
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado found out this weekend that he won't be able to participate for Team Venezuela in next month's World Baseball Classic. His insurance was denied.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22
One of Phillies' Top Prospects Dinged Up Early in Spring Training
Bryce Harper made a bit of news midway through Sunday's spring training home opener against the Pirates, joking during an in-game interview about Aidan Miller, the Phillies' top infield prospect.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 22
Assembly required: Pirates 4, Phillies 3
The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their home opener in Clearwater to the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Trevor Richards, a thirty-two year old journeyman non-roster invitee, got the start and sandwiched a nice throw on a well-fielded infield dribbler with a pair of strikeouts for a scoreless appearance.
Rhys Hoskins News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22
No Phillies Reunion for Rhys Hoskins, Who Obviously Didn't Fit 2026 Roster
Phillies fans have a fond memory of Rhys Hoskins for his role in helping transition the team through a lengthy rebuild in the mid-2010s into a contender by 2022.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / February 22
Top Phillies Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2026
After falling short of reaching the World Series yet again in 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies have had a relatively quiet offseason. The radio silence has been a head scratcher to most, with the Phillies’ core quickly aging, and the competitive window seemingly approaching its end.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22
Earlier Spring Training Debuts Than Usual for Phillies' Big Bats
The Phillies brought seven position players who could make the team out of camp to their first spring training game Saturday in Dunedin against the Blue Jays: Adolis Garcia, Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp, Edmundo Sosa, Bryan De La Cruz, Dylan Moore and Rafael Marchan.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22
Phillies Prospect Justin Crawford Reacts to Solid Spring Debut
Justin Crawford was the standout performer in a 3-0 Phillies loss Saturday in their Grapefruit League opener. The Phillies' top outfield prospect hit a
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 22
Phillies news: John Middleton, Jhoan Duran, Joe Ryan
Another Phillies game on TV today? In this economy? Listen, in between shifts of the United States-Canada gold medal match, check in on some of the news surrounding the Phillies today.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / February 21
Phillies’ Reported Reunion Inquiry is a Poor Roster Fit
The Philadelphia Phillies reached out to free agent Rhys Hoskins on a possible reunion, according to Devan Kaney of 94 WIP. Kaney added that Bryce Harper suggested the move, but Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski decided against it.
Jose Alvarado News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 21
Phillies Lefty Jose Alvarado Now Unable to Pitch in World Baseball Classic
About a dozen Phillies will leave Clearwater for the World Baseball Classic when March begins, but Jose Alvarado won't be one of them. Alvarado will not participate for Team Venezuela because he did not pass the insurance protocol, according to Venezuelan reporter Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 21
Notes on Every Phillies Starter in Their First Lineup of the Spring
The Phillies are in action Saturday afternoon for their Grapefruit League opener in Dunedin against the defending AL Champion Toronto Blue Jays. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Philadelphia at 1:07 p.m.
Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Phillies' Bryce Harper Dealt Unfortunate News Ahead of MLB Season
Tension has continued to build between the Philadelphia Phillies and their superstar first basemanBryce Harper as the 2026 MLB season approaches. The friction began last year when Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned Harper’s ability to remain elite as he ages.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Veteran MLB umpire retires after having one of 'worst performances'
A couple of veteran MLB umpires have decided to hang up the mask and chest protector.
J.T. Realmuto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20
Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto gets brutally honest on his performance in recent seasons
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / February 19
Philadelphia Phillies 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Starting Rotation & More
With the previous campaign ending with heartbreak early on in the postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies have fresh enthusiasm for 2026. The team clearly has unfinished business on their mind after continuous disappointment in the playoffs despite starting as one of the favorites for the World Series crown for the past few years.
J.T. Realmuto News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 19
JT Realmuto Compares Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect to Cy Young-Caliber Ace
Philadelphia Phillies fans are likely sick of hearing about offseason comments from the team's executives or star players. But in this instance, one Phillies veteran offered a breath of fresh air to fans by sharing high praise for the team's top pitching prospect.
Dave Dombrowski News / Yardbarker / February 17
Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?
The team went from World Series and NLCS finishes in 2022 and 2023, respectively, to back-to-back NLDS losses.
Nicholas Castellanos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16
Nick Castellanos reveals what he learned from his Phillies exit
Nick Castellanos did not part ways with the Philadelphia Phillies on particularly good terms, and the veteran is trying to use it as a learning experience.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15
Phillies manager Rob Thomson breaks silence on Nick Castellanos beer incident
Rob Thomson is offering a public reaction this week to Nick Castellanos’ bombshell revelation.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 12
Phillies' disappointing Nick Castellanos era officially comes to an end
Nick Castellanos is officially done in Philly.
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