Team USA fulfilled the expectations by reaching the 2026 World Baseball Classic final. However, they suffered a disappointing 3-2 loss to Venezuela in the championship game.
Less than one week remains until Phillies baseball is back. Nuf Ced. Phillies news Dylan Moore has exercised his opt-out. The Phillies must either add him to the 40-man within 48 hours (of his decision), or lose him.
New food items are coming to the concession stands at Citizens Bank Park. Highlights include a “Phootlong” hot dog, a Bulls BBQ sampler platter and three new player-inspired menu items with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charitable causes.
Certain MLB veterans on minor-league deals possess the ability this week to opt out of their contracts if they won't be making their current club's Opening Day roster.
For the second time in a row, Team USA’s World Baseball Classic campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion. It looked like Team USA would be able to engineer a comeback against Venezuela in the Final after Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run.
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.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper got that similar feeling on Tuesday night as he rounded the bases at Miami’s loanDepot Park, tying the gold-medal game of the World Baseball Classic in the eighth inning against Venezuela with a home run to center field.
After 22 seasons, there will no longer be a concession stand inside Citizens Bank Park named after legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas. Harry’s the K’s below the scoreboard in left field has been renamed the Ghost Energy Deck, the Phillies announced on Thursday in a press release.
The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the upcoming season with questions about whether the current roster can finally break through in October. The team got weaker this offseason following left‑hander Ranger Suarez’s departure to the Boston Red Sox in MLB free agency.
Phillies Injury Updates RHP Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome) Status: Will miss Opening Day Phillies starter Zack Wheeler underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery in September 2025.
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.
The World Baseball Classic continues to spark debate, particularly surrounding the Team USA roster and criticism of manager Mark DeRosa following a runner-up finish to Venezuela on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for the upcoming MLB season hoping that their aging core can finally deliver in October. Fortunately, they brought back their best offensive player from 2025 in free agency this winter: Kyle Schwarber.
Another member of the Phillies' crowded bullpen battle was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday: hard-throwing 27-year-old right-hander Seth Johnson. Johnson pitched well in camp with a 1.86 ERA and .173 opponents' batting average in eight appearances.
Veteran infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore has triggered the uniform opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Phillies, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.
Tuesday night’s final game of the WBC, Team USA against Venezuela, showcased some really good baseball. What wasn’t highlighted much, though, was Bryce Harper‘s leadership displayed both on and off the field.
With spring training coming to a close projecting the Philadelphia Phillies initial 26-man roster is becoming easier. The Phillies have made roster cutdowns narrowing some position battles.
Team USA concluded its 2026 World Baseball Classic without a gold medal to show. The Americans were stunned by Venezuela on Tuesday at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla., to the tune of a 3-2 score.
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.
Kyle Schwarber and Team USA suffered a huge blow against Venezuela after an intense WBC showdown. The tournament is over, and now it’s time to get back to Major League Baseball.
Yet again, the Phillies were bounced in the NLDS after winning the NL East. It was a tough blow for several reasons. But perhaps most notably, it meant the Phillies were likely due for roster changes, with several players going to market over the winter.
Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Team Italy will turn to right-hander Aaron Nola as the starter for Monday's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Venezuela at Miami, instead of right-hander Michael Lorenzen.
The Philadelphia Phillies lost one potential building block to their rotation when Ranger Suarez departed via free agency. They have made certain that will not happen again during the 2026-27 offseason.