Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 24

Locking up the rotation is a good idea, right?

Cristopher Sanchez will be a member of the Phillies rotation until 2032. Jesus Luzardo is at least under team control until 2032. Aaron Nola will be in Philadelphia until 2030.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Phillies, Oscar Mercado Agree To Minor League Deal

The Phillies are bringing veteran outfielder Oscar Mercado, who spent the 2025 season with their Triple-A club, back on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 24

The Phillies’ offense may actually be pretty good

It’s hard to shake the memories of the Phils’ failures against the Dodgers in last year’s postseason. A .212 batting average in four games. A .299 on-base percentage.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 24

Daring to dream on the Phillies’ rotation

The Phillies’ starting rotation was very good in 2025. They led the majors in wins above replacement and had the second lowest ERA (with the lowest FIP).

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24

How Phillies' Platoons Will Affect Their In-Game Decision-Making

The Phillies will face Nate Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom and Mackenzie Gore on opening weekend against the Texas Rangers, two righties and a lefty. It means that Bryson Stott will be at second base and Brandon Marsh will be in left field for the first two games, with Edmundo Sosa and Otto Kemp replacing them for Game 3 against Gore.

Bryson Stott News / The Good Phight / March 24

Do you buy into Bryson Stott’s improvement?

Bryson Stott had himself a productive spring this year. The Phillies second baseman hit .366 with a 1.072 OPS across 16 Grapefruit League appearances. Spring training stats are not a surefire precursor to a successful season, but in this particular case, Stott’s success continues a trend of improved hitting dating back to last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24

Three National League MVP candidates not named Shohei Ohtani

Ohtani has dominated the MVP race in recent seasons. Here are three players who could dethrone him in 2026.

Dodgers make a surprising move before Opening Day

Phillies' Zack Wheeler could be back sooner than expected

Roki Sasaki had Dodgers fans seriously concerned in his final start of spring training

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

3 reasons why Phillies won’t win 2026 World Series

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the upcoming season with high expectations, and World Series buzz continues to build as Opening Day 2026 approaches. But beneath that optimism lies a more complicated reality.

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.

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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 / 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.

Spring training roundup: Rays' Steven Matz finishes strong spring vs. Phillies

NL East capsules: Do aging Phillies still run the division?

Cristopher Sanchez latest Phillies pitcher to agree to extension

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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.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 23

NL East capsules: Do aging Phillies still run the division?

Philadelphia Phillies 2025 record: 96-66 (1st place, NL East) He gone: LHP Ranger Suarez, OF Nick Castellanos, LHP Matt Strahm, OF Harrison Bader, OF Max

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 23

The Best Indication Yet of How Phillies' Opening Day Lineup Will Look

Monday is the Phillies' final day in Florida after six weeks of spring training, and the lineup they used against the Tampa Bay Rays will most likely be the arrangement they use against right-handed pitchers to begin the season.

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.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 23

Former GM Criticizes Phillies' Contract Extension for Cristopher Sanchez

On the same Sunday they finalized their Opening Day roster, the Phillies also re-extended the contract of left-handed starter Cristopher Sanchez for the second time in 21 months.

Philadelphia Phillies 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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 22

Phillies Interesting Bullpen Alignment

The Philadelphia Phillies have an interesting bullpen alignment on their Opening Day roster that has been finalized. Matt Gelb of The Athletic first reported the Phillies initial 26-man roster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Phillies Facing Trade Decision After Roster Move at Spring Training

The Phillies head into the 2026 season looking to get back into the playoffs after finishing 2025 with a 96-66 record only behind the Milwaukee Brewers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 22

Cristopher Sanchez latest Phillies pitcher to agree to extension

This is the second extension for Sanchez, who had previously agreed to a four-year deal worth $22.5 million with team options for 2029 and 2030.

Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef

Jarred Kelenic is not running out of talent, he is running out of chances

Can Paul Skenes sustain this level of dominance?

Three new Yankee experiments are already failing

Five potential X factors in the AL West

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez inks historic extension

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting ramped up for Opening Day, and they have the players in place to compete this season. Christopher Sanchez will be the starting pitcher to open the season, and before he gets out to the mound, the Phillies made sure to give him an extension, according to MLB columnist Jon Heyman.

Dylan Moore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Phillies give roster added depth with latest signing

The Philadelphia Phillies made a decision on Saturday to ensure solid depth for the roster by Opening Day. It’s a move that gives the team versatility for the 2026 season.

Andrew Painter News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Phillies Finalize Opening Day Rotation With Andrew Painter Decision

One of the Philadelphia Phillies' top prospects, right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter, now knows whether he's starting the 2026 season in the majors or minors.

Kyle Schwarber News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

Kyle Schwarber turns heads with what he did to his WBC silver medal

Another World Baseball Classic, another agonizing end to Team USA’s campaign. The silver medals Kyle Schwarber and Team USA received after losing to Venezuela on Tuesday at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla., simply don’t sparkle like gold and serve as a reminder of the mission they fell short of.

Bryce Harper had words for Nolan McLean after loss to Venezuela

Bryce Harper had classy gesture for Venezuela after losing WBC final

Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela