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On YouTubeBryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
Phillies’ Bryce Harper points to real winner of WBC
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.
Bryce Harper News / Phillies Nation / March 19
Camp notes: What’s next for Bryce Harper after WBC? Star talks approach, goals for 2026 
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 19
Phillies abandoning Harry the K’s namesake for corporate sponsorship
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 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 19
Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News Ahead of 7th Phillies Season
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.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 19
Injury updates: Zack Wheeler to take next step toward return; Orion Kerkering to appear in big-league spring game
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
Team USA player gives Mark DeRosa praise amid manager’s overall WBC backlash
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / March 19
Phillies Receive Kyle Schwarber News Ahead of Opening Day
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.
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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 19
Hard-Throwing Reliever, Depth Starter Among Phillies Cuts Thursday
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.
Dylan Moore News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19
Dylan Moore triggers opt-out in Phillies deal
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.
Bryce Harper News / LWOSports.com / March 19
Bryce Harper: A Leader On and Off the WBC Field
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.
Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 19
Phillies' Options if Zack Wheeler Returns to Healthy Rotation in April
What if Zack Wheeler really is ready by mid-April? It would be a good problem to have for the Phillies, who will open the season a week from today with a five-man rotation of Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Taijuan Walker and Andrew Painter, though not necessarily in that order.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 19
Phillies News: Bryce Harper, Adolis Garcia, Zack Wheeler
We’ve officially hit the part of spring training where spring training has gone on too long. How do I know that you ask? Well Garrett Stubbs hit leadoff and played third base yesterday.
Zack Wheeler News / Athlon Sports / March 18
Phillies Nearing Big Decision After Zack Wheeler News
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to begin the 2026 MLB season without Zack Wheeler, who is battling back after undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery last year.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 18
Projecting The Phillies Opening Day Roster
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 18
Phillies Send Two Spring Standouts to Minor-League Camp
The Phillies reassigned two more young position players to minor-league camp on Wednesday and are down to 46 on their active spring training roster. They will need to make 20 more decisions between now and Opening Day.
Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Bryce Harper had words for Nolan McLean after loss to Venezuela
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.
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / Total Pro Sports / March 18
Kyle Schwarber Reacts to Team USA’s Loss in Unexpected Way
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.
Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18
Bryce Harper had classy gesture for Venezuela after losing WBC final
Bryce Harper stayed classy in defeat Tuesday as Team USA once again watched a rival nation take gold at the World Baseball Classic.
Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / March 17
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Philadelphia Phillies
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18
MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas
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.
Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / March 16
Italy pivots to RHP Aaron Nola in WBC semis vs. Venezuela
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14
Italy's Cinderella run continues into WBC semifinal
It is not quite midnight yet for Italy's Cinderella run at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Jesus Luzardo News / Yardbarker / March 9
Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo
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.
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