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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great game. Mark DeRosa is terrible. Orion Kerkering faced hitters in a minor league game on Tuesday and threw about 16 pitches. It’s getting late for him to be ready by opening day.
In case you missed it, Phillies Nation ranked its top 10 Phillies players heading into the 2026 season. Not all worthy players were included on the list.
The Phillies are nearing the March 23 finish line of spring training, and two days before the end of camp comes an important deadline. Teams must decide by noon ET five days before Opening Day whether to add their Article XX(B) free agents to the 26-man roster or MLB injured list.
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.
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.
Team USA is off to a concerning start against Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park on Tuesday. With them facing a 2-0 deficit, team manager Mark DeRosa sent in Brad Keller to replace Nolan McLean, who started on the mound.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies fielded an exciting lineup for Wednesday's home spring training game at BayCare Ballpark against the Tigers with everyday players batting one through six, but the more interesting players to watch were the many relievers fighting for their final two bullpen spots.
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently participating in the final weeks of their spring training slate as they count down the days until the 2026 regular season begins.
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 are largely running it back with a similar group this year, hoping they can finally break through in October. Philadelphia has
After undergoing two surgeries in 2025, it was initially unclear when in the 2026 season Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler would see the mound. Wheeler threw a bullpen on Saturday, however, and the plan manager Rob Thomson laid out afterward bodes well for his return to major-league action.
The Philadelphia Phillies opened their checkbook for a five-year extension for left-hander Jesus Luzardo, NBC Sports Philadelphia confirmed Monday.. ESPN’s