Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Max Kepler News / Phillies Nation / January 9

Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler suspended by Major League Baseball

Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. MLB said Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a synthetic anabolic steroid, according to The Athletic’s Jayson Stark.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / January 9

Offseason Rumors: Updates on Bo Bichette, J.T. Realmuto and Alex Bregman

Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Friday, Jan. 9: The latest on Bo Bichette, J.T. Realmuto

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Andrew Painter News / The Good Phight / January 9

The Phillies need Andrew Painter insurance

Last season, the Phillies had a plan for their starting rotation. They would start with Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suarez and Jesus Luzardo all part of the group to begin the year as the core five, but their superprospect would join them in due time.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

J.T. Realmuto News / CBSSports.com / January 9

MLB rumors: Phillies, J.T. Realmuto remain in standoff, plus latest on Red Sox, Brewers, more

Here's the latest buzz from baseball's hot stove on Friday, Jan. 9

MLB News / The Good Phight / January 9

What do you think of the Bo Bichette rumors?

It seems that Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies may have another big move up their sleeves after all, as Matt Gelb of the Athletic reported yesterday that the team will have a meeting with free agent infielder Bo Bichette.

MLB News / The Good Phight / January 9

Phillies News: Bo Bichette, Arbitration Numbers, Don Mattingly

Well, Friday is here again. Some Fridays are slow news days. Not this one. Lots happened. Well, technically this post is being written on Thursday, which was the actual day where lots happened.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Phillies rumors: Will Philadelphia trade Alec Bohm if they sign Bo Bichette?

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

Bo Bichette News / Total Apex Sports / January 9

The Philadelphia Phillies Are Seen As The Favorites To Sign Bo Bichette

The Philadelphia Phillies have been active earlier on this offseason, but have gone quiet in the past three weeks. The stove looks to be heating up, as the Phillies are set to meet with star infielder Bo Bichette on Monday.

Kyle Tucker News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

MLB.com Writer Says Phillies Need Kyle Tucker The Most

MLB.com writer Mike Petriello ranked the Philadelphia Phillies as the team that needs free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker the most. Petriello writes the Phillies current outfield projects to rank 27th out of the 30 major league outfields heading into the season.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

Phillies Reportedly Meeting With Free Agent Bo Bichette

According to a report from Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies will be meeting with free agent infielder Bo Bichette.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 8

Phillies go 7-for-7 to Avoid Arbitration

Back on November 21, the Philadelphia Phillies tendered contracts to all seven of their arbitration-eligible players. These players avoided the risk of joining Kyle Schwarber, J.T.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies To Meet With Bo Bichette

The Bo Bichette market apparently has a new entrant. Matt Gelb, Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that the Phillies have scheduled a meeting with the free agent infielder and his representatives at Vayner Sports that will take place within the next few days.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Report: Phillies to meet with prized free agent shortstop

The MLB free agency frenzy has slowed down a bit, but big names such as Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are still on the market. Bichette’s return to the Toronto Blue Jays continues to look unlikely, and now the Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with him, according to Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 8

MLB Insider Ranks Phillies Top Landing Spot for Superstar Free Agent

The MLB offseason has reached the point where most of the top free agents tend to have signed already, but this year has seen a most of the premier options still available.

Alec Bohm News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies, Alec Bohm Avoid Arbitration

The Phillies and third baseman Alec Bohm are in agreement on a $10.2MM salary for the upcoming 2026 season, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. That lines up neatly with the $10.3MM projection from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz at the beginning of the offseason.

Jesus Luzardo News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Jesus Luzardo

The Phillies and left-hander Jesus Luzardo have avoided arbitration by agreeing to an $11MM salary for the 2026 season, 7News’ Ari Alexander reports. This is Luzardo’s final year of arb eligibility, as he is slated to become a free agent next winter.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected one team in free agency

Kyle Schwarber apparently was not at all interested in coming home.

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Analyst suggests Phillies must make more moves this offseason

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

Phillies prove desire to move on from Castellanos with latest target

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

The Phillies have underscored their decision to move on from Castellanos.

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

Another team enters the race for Bo Bichette

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season did not go according to plan, ending with another early exit from the MLB playoffs. The club was shorthanded, as ace Zack Wheeler was sidelined for the final two months of the year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / January 5

Don Mattingly named Phillies' bench coach

Don Mattingly is the new bench coach for the Phillies, uniting the former New York Yankees great with his son, Philadelphia general manager Preston Mattingly.

Don Mattingly News / Total Apex Sports / January 5

Don Mattingly Hired As Next Philadelphia Phillies Bench Coach

The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t just looking to fill a vacancy; they are looking for gravitas. On Monday, the team officially announced that Don Mattingly is heading to Citizens Bank Park as the new bench coach.

Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / January 4