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Bo Bichette News / The Good Phight / January 10

What might be Bo Bichette’s better position with the Phillies?

Let’s have a little rampant speculation run amok here. Let’s say that the Phillies are actually able to push this one over the goal line and sign Bo Bichette.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 10

Phillies news: Chase Utley, Zack Wheeler, Max Kepler

It’s the weekend and that means NFL playo— I mean, we can sit around and wait for more rumors of how the meeting with Bo Bichette went. That’s easily the most important thing that is happening in Philadelphia sports this weekend.

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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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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / January 10

Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler suspended after positive PED test

Major League Baseball announced Friday that it will be suspending Kepler for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance called Epitrenbolone.

Best fits for the top five remaining free agents

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Tony Clark issues forceful response to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'MLB 500 stolen bases club' quiz

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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 10

2025 MLB Farm Review: Minnesota Twins

The 2025 season was one of change for the Minnesota Twins, one that saw a lot of veterans get shipped out midseason. Those moves helped fortify the Twins’ farm system, one that saw positive years from Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, and Dasan Hill, among others.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 9

2025 MLB Farm Review: Kansas City Royals

Thanks to Bobby Witt Jr., the Royals have one of the best foundational players in all of the Majors. Now, the goal is to build a sustainable winner around him, plus Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans, and Vinnie Pasquantino.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / January 9

The New Philadelphia Phillies Offseason Template Is Perfect

During the Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason, the team made its intentions very clear. They needed star players Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto, who were entering free agency, to re-sign.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / January 9

OF Max Kepler suspended 80 games for PED violation

Outfielder Max Kepler, currently a free agent, has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Max Kepler News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Max Kepler Receives 80-Game PED Suspension

Major League Baseball announced today that free agent outfielder Max Kepler has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Epitrenbolone, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

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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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.

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.

Tommy McCollum News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 9

Phillies Payoff in Tommy McCollum Trade Has One High-Quality Trait

The development of a prospect is not linear. The Philadelphia Phillies know that all too well. But one prospect’s slow burn may lead to the Majors soon.

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.

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.

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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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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