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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18

Phillies' Rival in Rough Shape After Losing 2 Pitchers to Elbow Surgery

There are still a few more days until spring training games begin and already, one of the Phillies' top rivals is reeling from injury. Stud right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep of the Atlanta Braves will both require elbow surgery, according to MLB.com.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 18

Camp notes: Luzardo’s impression, injury updates and starters for first Grapefruit League games

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies are slowly ramping up, with live batting practice sessions continuing Wednesday at BayCare Ballpark. Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, and Andrew Painter all threw to hitters.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

Phillies catcher JT Realmuto gives in-depth Andrew Painter scouting report in spring training

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to have top prospect Andrew Painter in the starting rotation. He has the potential of becoming a premier starter for the club, and it sounds like JT Realmuto is believing in the hype.

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Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18

What the Phillies' Top Prospect Hopes to Achieve During Huge Spring Opportunity

Andrew Painter will draw more eyeballs than any other Phillie this spring, not only because the Phils' fanbase has waited for at least three years to see how good he might be but because he's now an integral part of the roster.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Possible Phillies Lineup Tweaks

The Philadelphia Phillies need to make some lineup tweaks heading into the 2026 season. After shuffling through multiple leadoff hitters last season, the Phillies need some consistency.

Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18

Harper Expands on the Distraction He Feels Dombrowski's Comment Created

To be clear, this is not an example of Bryce Harper continuing to talk about Dave Dombrowski's "elite" comment after addressing it with reporters over the weekend in Clearwater, but it does provide more background.

Adolis Garcia News / The Good Phight / February 18

Phillies news: Adolis Garcia, cleanup hitter, Tony Clark

Adolis García is making the Phillies excited early Ethan Witte doesn’t care which guy they pick to hit cleanup. Just pick the best option. Head of Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) Tony Clark has resigned after it was discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with an employee.

Walker Buehler News / ESPN / February 17

Ex-Dodger Buehler signs with NL West rival Padres

Walker Buehler has signed with the Padres. The right-hander spent the first eight seasons of his major league career with their archrivals, the Dodgers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 17

A pair of new faces in outfield represent biggest change in Phillies lineup

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Shane Victorino reached out to Justin Crawford. The two-time Phillies All-Star center fielder was a guest instructor during Crawford’s first big league camp last year.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

Phillies star Bryce Harper goes even more in-depth on Dave Dombrowski’s ‘elite’ comments

Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski turned heads recently after claiming that Bryce Harper is not an elite MLB player anymore. Since then, Harper has taken some not-so-subtle shots at Dombrowski.

Orion Kerkering News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 17

Orion Kerkering Discusses Moving Past Nightmarish End to 2025

The Phillies didn't give up on Orion Kerkering. They could have, even though he's an ascending, soon-to-be 25-year-old reliever, citing the need for a change of scenery after a nightmarish end to the 2025 NLDS.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 17

Alec Bohm, Adolis Garcia, it doesn’t matter who hits cleanup. Just use the best one!

When the big stars arrive in camp, there is a rush to get their first on camera interview of the season out of the way. As the biggest of stars in Clearwater, whenever Bryce Harper makes his first appearance, one knows it is going to be news worthy.

Dave Dombrowski News / Yardbarker / February 17

Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?

The team went from World Series and NLCS finishes in 2022 and 2023, respectively, to back-to-back NLDS losses.

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MLB News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper leaves no about how he feels about Tony Vitello managing the Giants

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello's transition to MLB was one of the most polarizing moves of the offseason. Vitello, who was named as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants last October, is the first college coach to be hired as an MLB manager without previous big league experience.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 17

Prospect expectations check: What’s realistic and what’s fantasy?

Let’s assume for a second that Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford are going to make the Opening Day roster. While it’s not completely a sure thing, outside of some unforeseen circumstance that fells one or both of them, they’re going north with the Phillies.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Nick Castellanos’ former teammate responds to reporter throwing shade at him

One of Nick Castellanos’ former teammates clearly has his back. Castellanos agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres last week after four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Walker Buehler News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18

Walker Buehler signs with a new team as a free agent

Walker Buehler is headed back to the National League West. The two-time All-Star pitcher Buehler has signed with the San Diego Padres as a free agent, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Monday.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Phillies' Trea Turner Sends Message After Unfortunate News

The Philadelphia Phillies are running it back with a similar core for the 2026 season, hoping the results will be different when October arrives. The Phillies have had no shortage of regular season success, winning back‑to‑back National League East titles, but they have been eliminated quickly in the postseason.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

Nick Castellanos reveals what he learned from his Phillies exit

Nick Castellanos did not part ways with the Philadelphia Phillies on particularly good terms, and the veteran is trying to use it as a learning experience.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Phillies’ Zack Wheeler first since surgery shows progress coming along as panned

Zack Wheeler’s 2025 season was cut short after he had to have surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome. His recovery time was set for six to eight months, and it looks like he still has some way to go before getting back on the mound.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Phillies' Rob Thomson Shares Kyle Schwarber Decision at Spring Training

The Philadelphia Phillies opened the MLB offseason by re‑signing the most important player on their 2025 roster, Kyle Schwarber. He was the clear priority, and he will now spend the rest of his prime in Philadelphia after inking a five‑year, $150 million contract that keeps him with the club through the 2030 season.