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On YouTubePhiladelphia 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.
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.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
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.
The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz
31 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 17
Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Lucas Giolito
Phillies News: Phillies are keeping their eye on free agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito Taking a look at the Phillies Spring Training games that will be broadcast No one will disagree that Kyle Schwarber is key to the top of the Phillies lineup Could we see a career-season for Alec Bohm in his walk year?
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 16
Former Longtime MLB Manager Praises Phillies' Core of Leaders
In response to Mets owner Steve Cohen telling reporters Monday in Port St. Lucie that no Met would be named team captain so long as he owns the team, longtime big-league skipper Buck Showalter cited two Phillies as reasons why the 'C' doesn't need to be formally awarded.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15
Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings
GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 16
Bryce Harper was caught off guard by Dave Dombrowski's comments
The Phillies president made some surprising comments about his star player this offseason.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15
Phillies manager Rob Thomson breaks silence on Nick Castellanos beer incident
Rob Thomson is offering a public reaction this week to Nick Castellanos’ bombshell revelation.
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