Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bo Bichette News / The Good Phight / January 8

The luxury tax is likely to stop any Bo Bichette to the Phillies talk

It is not a hot take to believe the Phillies should sign free agent Bo Bichette to a free agent contract. The reasons why it would be a brilliant on-field move are legion.

Randal Grichuk News / The Good Phight / January 8

The Phillies are reportedly interested in Randal Grichuk. Are you?

Earlier this week, it was reported by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic that the Phillies were interested in former Royals outfielder Randal Grichuk in free agency.

MLB News / The Good Phight / January 8

Phillies News: Prospects, Don Mattingly, Edward Cabrera

Let this serve as a scheduled reminder that Gabe Kapler is the general manager of the Miami Marlins. On to the links. A look at the Phillies farm system broken down into what players have the best tools.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Matt Strahm News / Phillies Nation / January 7

Matt Strahm on reported tension with Phillies management: ‘I’ll call a spade a spade’

Former Phillies reliever Matt Strahm addressed some of the reports that came out about his time in Philadelphia after being traded to the Kansas City Royals. After three years with the Phillies, Strahm is heading back to the team that originally drafted him in 2012.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Ranger Suarez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 7

Could Phillies Reunion With Ranger Suarez Still be in the Cards?

The current MLB offseason is moving at a historically slow pace, with most of the top available free agents still on the board. The position player market is still relatively untouched, with the starting pitching market even more so.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected one team in free agency

Kyle Schwarber apparently was not at all interested in coming home.

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

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Tucker Davidson News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6

Phillies To Sign Tucker Davidson To Minor League Deal

The Phillies and left-hander Tucker Davidson have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. Sammon doesn’t mention whether or not the ISE Baseball client will be in big league camp in spring training.

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 6

Why Don Mattingly as Phillies Bench Coach Matters to World Series Pursuit

It’s one of those hires that makes sense but also makes one wonder how it happened. The Philadelphia Phillies announced the hiring of Don Mattingly as the team’s bench coach.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 6

Phillies Face Significant Work to Avoid Salary Arbitration Hearings in 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies face their next benchmark this offseason as the salary arbitration deadline approaches. By Thursday the Phillies must have deals with their remaining arbitration eligible players.

Devin Sweet News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Red Sox Sign Devin Sweet To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have signed right-hander Devin Sweet to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester but may get an invite to big league camp in spring training.

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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 / January 7

Phillies prove desire to move on from Castellanos with latest target

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

The Phillies have underscored their decision to move on from Castellanos.

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

Another team enters the race for Bo Bichette

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

Zach Pop News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

January 5th, 2026: According to the Associated Press, Pop will make $900K in the majors and $250K in the minors. December 22nd, 2025: The Phillies announced that they have signed right-hander Zach Pop to a major league deal.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Interested In Randal Grichuk

It was reported last month that the Phillies are looking for a righty-swinging platoon bat to add to their outfield mix. Today, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that Randal Grichuk is one specific name they are showing interest in.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

From MVP to Mentor: Don Mattingly Joins Phillies’ Coaching Staff

The Philadelphia Phillies made a meaningful addition to their coaching staff by hiring Don Mattingly as bench coach under manager Rob Thomson. It is a move rooted in experience, credibility, and championship ambition, bringing one of baseball’s most respected figures into a clubhouse built to win now.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season did not go according to plan, ending with another early exit from the MLB playoffs. The club was shorthanded, as ace Zack Wheeler was sidelined for the final two months of the year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / January 5

Don Mattingly named Phillies' bench coach

Don Mattingly is the new bench coach for the Phillies, uniting the former New York Yankees great with his son, Philadelphia general manager Preston Mattingly.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Phillies Make Announcement Amid Bo Bichette Rumors

The Philadelphia Phillies have been among the most aggressive teams of the offseason as they position themselves for another deep postseason run and a potential World Series push.

Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

The Phillies announced Monday that they’ve hired Don Mattingly as the new bench coach to manager Rob Thomson. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski acknowledged last month that he’d spoken to Mattingly about the vacancy.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Phillies may need to pivot at catcher, Realmuto offer sits unsigned

The Philadelphia Phillies may soon look to pivot at catcher, according to a report from Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. J.T. Realmuto has had an offer from the Phillies on the table for a few weeks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 4