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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27
Phillies intend to put winning mindset back on display vs. Rangers
After following a familiar recipe in their season opener, the Philadelphia Phillies aim to continue the momentum in the middle game of their three-game home series with the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Cristopher Sanchez News / The Good Phight / March 27
Y’all like spending money on the rotation 
Cristopher Sanchez was phenomenal during Thursday’s season opener against Texas. Seeing him put up six innings of shutout baseball is more and more becoming the normal expectation for a start of his, a mark of not only an exceptional player development success, but also the work put in by Sanchez to get to that point.
Griff McGarry News / Phillies Nation / March 27
Griff McGarry excited to be back in minors with Phillies after Rule 5 letdown: ‘I was able to flip the script pretty quick’
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Griff McGarry hoped he’d join the Washington Nationals on their trip from spring training to Chicago for Opening Day. Instead, he headed back to the Lehigh Valley this week for another minor-league season in the Phillies organization.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 27
The Phillies Opening Day win had all the ingredients
A dynamic start from their ace. Two stars clubbing huge home runs. A rookie making a splashy debut. Some drama late, exterminated by their closer. Yep, 2026 Opening Day had pretty much everything you wanted to see from the Philadelphia Phillies.
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.
Zack Wheeler News / ESPN / March 27
Lehigh Valley IronPigs poke fun at Zack Wheeler's rib removal in rehab promo
The Philadelphia Phillies' ace had a rib removed as part of a surgery to remove a blood clot -- and kept it in his closet.
Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / March 27
Harper Says Walk This Way
You can’t step into the same batter’s box twice. Well, you can— the rulebook is rather stringent about what qualities a batter’s box has to have. But we’re talking in a Heraclitean sense here.
Zach Pop News / Phillies Nation / March 27
New Phillies reliever makes obscure team history with first ABS challenge
PHILADELPHIA — When right-hander Zach Pop tapped the top of his red Phillies hat in the eighth inning on Thursday’s Opening Day, he added himself into the franchise history books — even if such an obscure factoid might only appear in fine print.
Alec Bohm News / Field Level Media / March 27
Phillies 3B Alec Bohm claims parents siphoned millions
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm filed a lawsuit against his parents claiming they siphoned millions of dollars from financial accounts they managed for him.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 27
What are your overreactions from Opening Day?
The first full day of the 2026 MLB season is in the books, and it couldn’t have gone much better for the Phillies. They won 5-3, got big home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm, got an ace like performance from Cristopher Sánchez, saw Justin Crawford collect two hits, and saw Jhoan Duran come in to clean up a late mess in the ninth.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez
Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.
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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 27
Mixed Results From Phillies Who Made Their First Opening Day Roster
Five of the 26 Phillies who made the team out of camp experienced their first Opening Day on Thursday and three of them played. One, Andrew Painter, will wait until Tuesday when he starts the fifth game of the season against the Nationals.
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.
Cristopher Sanchez 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.
Rob Thomson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 26
Thomson Had One of Toughest Conversations of Career Just Before Opening Day
The Phillies announced on the eve of Opening Day that they had designated catcher Garrett Stubbs for assignment, a move made to open up a 40-man roster spot for utility infielder Christian Cairo.
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 / 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25
Three teams most likely to prevent a Dodgers three-peat
MLB Opening Day is finally here and there will be a firm target on the back of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here are three teams that could interrupt the Dodgers' quest for a three-peat.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Phillies Catching Depth Will Need Work
The Philadelphia Phillies catching depth should be improved after the team trades or designates for assignment Garrett Stubbs. With J.T. Realmuto and Rafael Marchán on the Opening Day roster the team needs to make a move with Stubbs.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 23
Rob Thomson Announces Bryce Harper Decision at Phillies Spring Training
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to remain an elite team in 2026, hopeful not only to win a third straight National League East title but also to finally see their recent regular‑season success translate into October.
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.
Daniel Robert News / Total Pro Sports / March 23
Phillies Star’s Life Miraculously Saved After Suffering Horrific Cardiac Event
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac event during a bullpen session on Sunday. Per Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, Daniel Robert was working a bullpen session at BayCare Ballpark (the Phillies’ spring training home) in Clearwater, Florida, when he unexpectedly collapsed on the mound.
Garrett Stubbs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Phillies Shopping Garrett Stubbs
The Phillies are going to start the season with Rafael Marchán as J.T. Realmuto‘s backup catcher. That will squeeze out Garrett Stubbs. Marcus Hayes of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Phils will try to trade Stubbs to another club before Opening Day rosters need to be set on Wednesday.
Daniel Robert News / Total Pro Sports / March 23
Philadelphia Phillies’ Daniel Roberts Suffer Major Health Scare
Daniel Robert was one of the many right-handed pitchers hoping to make an impression at the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training camp this year. The 31-year-old was one of the minor leaguers hoping to make the cut to the 40-man roster for Opening Day.
Daniel Robert News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Phillies’ Daniel Robert Released From Hospital After Cardiac Event
Daniel Robert collapsed following a bullpen session this morning, after the Phillies right-hander suffered his second cardiac event in the last five months.
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