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Dave Dombrowski Talks Nick Castellanos Release, Trade Market, Miami Incident

Nick Castellanos has been tied to Dave Dombrowski for nine of 16 years since graduating high school. Dombrowski led the Detroit Tigers front office that drafted Castellanos in 2010 and was at the helm with the Phillies when they signed Castellanos to a five-year, $100 million contract in March 2022.

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MLB Rumors: AL East Team Considered Trade For Nick Castellanos Before Phillies Release

Nick Castellanos was a fairly turbulent presence on and off the field for the Philadelphia Phillies over his four years with the organization. The Phillies front office decided to cut the cord with the outfielder before spring training and officially released him from the club on Thursday.

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Phillies' disappointing Nick Castellanos era officially comes to an end

Nick Castellanos is officially done in Philly.

Castellanos admits to bringing beer into dugout in 'Miami incident'

Enrique Hernandez breaks his own news about future with Dodgers

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Phillies release OF Nick Castellanos with $20M remaining on contract

The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday. The move hardly was a surprise given Castellanos is owed $20 million during the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract.

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Nick Castellanos admits to bringing beer into dugout

Nick Castellanos’ time with the Philadelphia Phillies has come to an end, and he has finally addressed the infamous “Miami Incident.” Castellanos was released by the Phillies, the team announced on Thursday.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Phillies officially cut ties with two-time All-Star Nick Castellanos

The Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos.

Phillies told Castellanos to stay home, removed all traces of him

Nick Castellanos admits to bringing beer into dugout

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Injury updates: Gabriel Rincones Jr. dealing with knee soreness

Phillies Injury Updates OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. (knee soreness) Status: Grapefruit League debut likely delayed Phillies outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 12

Five non-roster invitees to watch at Phillies spring training

Pitchers and catchers reported to sunny Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday morning to officially start Phillies camp, while the rest of the roster will make its way to the Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark by Monday to really get things rolling with the first full-team workout.

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Early Knee Injury For One of Phillies' Most Interesting Bats in Camp

Phillies corner outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. is dealing with soreness in both knees that will delay his spring training debut, manager Rob Thomson revealed Thursday morning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 12

Phillies tell Nick Castellanos to stay home

Phillies tell two-time All-Star Nick Castellanos to stay home, remove all traces of him

The marriage between the Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Nick Castellanos may finally be over.

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Phillies’ Zack Wheeler kept his removed rib after surgery

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent major surgery, but decided to keep a bizarre souvenir from it. Wheeler admitted to reporters on Wednesday that he kept the rib he had removed as part of thoracic outlet surgery he underwent last September.