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Interesting First Comments from Castellanos the Padre After Phillies Release

Nick Castellanos arrived at Padres camp in Peoria, AZ on Sunday morning and was asked about leaving the Phillies, what he wishes went differently, what he learned, what attracted him to San Diego, what sort of player he is at this point and more.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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Bryce Harper still sounds frustrated with Phillies

Bryce Harper still might have some lingering hard feelings toward the Philadelphia Phillies and team president Dave Dombrowski over offseason comments.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / February 15

Phillies' Bryce Harper mystified by Dave Dombrowski's season review

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper admitted that he was surprised by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski's comments that suggested the star may no longer be an elite player.

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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.

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.

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

Padres continue busy day by signing former longtime Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15

Phillies' Bryce Harper is sick of the criticism Dodgers face

The Dodgers have faced criticism for how they’ve spent money and gone about their business.

Bryce Harper was caught off guard by Dave Dombrowski's comments

Shohei Ohtani looks 'fantastic' as Dodgers shift into high gear

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 15

Bryce Harper was caught off guard by Dave Dombrowski's comments

The Phillies president made some surprising comments about his star player this offseason.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson breaks silence on Nick Castellanos beer incident

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 15

Notable Phillies Who Can't Be Optioned to Minor Leagues in 2026

The Phillies, like most teams, have shown in recent years that they value roster flexibility and the ability to keep a player who may be able to contribute in the organization whenever possible.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 15

Which spring training storyline will age badly?

The Phillies have a ton of storylines this spring. With the players reporting in full tomorrow, we’re going to hear a lot about which players are ITBSOHL, which ones are working on something new, etc.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 15

Phillies notes: Nick Castellanos, J.T. Realmuto, Aaron Nola

Well, that didn’t take long. On to the links. Phillies news: Nick Castellanos is now gainfully employed once again, this time signing with the Padres to play three positions.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 15

The Most Signable Free-Agent Pitchers Left on Phillies' Radar

It was a busy week in the starting pitching aisle, the only one the Phillies are still exploring closely. Off the board came Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, Justin Verlander, Nick Martinez, Griffin Canning, Miles Mikolas, Jordan Montgomery, Jose Urquidy, Jose Quintana, Aaron Civale, German Marquez and John Means.

Nicholas Castellanos News / The Forkball / February 14

Padres Sign Nick Castellanos to One-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year deal with the veteran outfielder, with the club paying him the MLB minimum salary of $780,000. The Philadelphia Phillies, who released him while still owing $20 million for the final year of his contract, will cover the remaining balance minus the prorated minimum.

Edmundo Sosa News / Phillies Nation / February 14

Valuable Phillies utility man Edmundo Sosa entering walk year: ‘We’re very happy in Philly’

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Few Phillies this offseason had as much fun as Edmundo Sosa. He and Cristopher Sánchez flew to Northern Italy in early November for Jesús Luzardo’s wedding along Lake Como, then embarked on a multi-week European vacation with stops in Santorini, Greece and Paris, France.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 14

Phillies All-Star One and Dones: The 1940s Part 1

In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are

Nicholas Castellanos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Nick Castellanos has signed with a new team

Nick Castellanos did not need much time to catch on with a new team after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos is signing with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports.

Otto Kemp News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 14

Why Otto Kemp's Role is Set to Grow With Phillies

When Otto Kemp joined the Phillies at PNC Park last June, it wasn't the culmination but rather the next step in an unlikely journey that, over four years, took him from tiny Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego to starting at both corner infield spots for a contending big-league team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

Kyle Schwarber Breaks Silence On Nick Castellanos’ Distraction In 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies officially released Nick Castellanos on Thursday as news emerged earlier in the week that they did not allocate locker room space at their spring training facility.