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Phillies' Rob Thomson Shares Bullish Stance on Major MLB Rule Change

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson isn't afraid of the MLB's latest round of rule changes. In particular, Thomson has high hopes that the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will be a smooth transition from umpires having control over balls and strikes, as it has been for the entire existence of baseball.

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Phillies News: Zack Wheeler, Otto Kemp, the Outfield

It’s cold. Very cold. You know where it’s not cold? Clearwater. Now is a pretty good time to plan a Spring Training trip. Phillies news Zack Wheeler was set to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic before his injury derailed the plans.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

How Can Bryce Harper be Elite Again?

Most MLB fans are aware Bryce Harper didn’t have his best year in 2025. It was in no way a poor season, but it wasn’t the Harper standard of excellence fans at CBP have come to expect.

Austin Hays News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 29

Phillies Could Potentially Re-Sign Austin Hays to Seven-Figure Contract

The Philadelphia Phillies and Austin Hays don't appear to be on good terms right now. Hays' one half-season with the team in 2024 was filled with injuries and inconsistency, and lacked plate appearances (80 in over two months).

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 29

Zack Wheeler Sent Discouraging Update on Phillies Return

The Philadelphia Phillies are not expecting right-hander Zack Wheeler to be an impact arm in their rotation anytime soon after the discovery of venous thoracic outlet syndrome last August that ended his 2025 season early.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 29

2026 Phillies roster projection, 1.0

The snow lingers. Anyone in the Philadelphia area looks outside today and sees white, frozen nothingness that will permeate our thoughts these next few days as the continued frigidness lingers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / January 29

These are the Phillies who have committed to the World Baseball Classic

The Phillies won’t play meaningful baseball as a collective unit until March 26, but fans don’t have to wait that long to see some of the individuals take the field on a pretty big stage in its own right.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 29

Phillies’ minor league system looks to be about average

We’re starting to see more and more prospect pieces come out about either a top 100 ranking of individual prospects, or we’re seeing entire systems ranked.

Harrison Bader News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 29

Harrison Bader Sends Heartfelt Message to Former Phillies After Signing With Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies lost Harrison Bader in free agency, which was essentially a formality. Center field was a shallow pool during the 2025/2026 free agency period, meaning Bader wasn't going to get a big contract to return to the City of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / January 29

Phillies manager gives cryptic response regarding top prospect making team

Phillies manager Rob Thomson gives a cryptic response regarding top prospect making the team

The Phillies didn’t do much to change up their roster this offseason.

Bo Bichette reportedly makes World Baseball Classic decision Mets fans will love

Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 29

The 2 Phillies Mark DeRosa wishes were on Team USA’s WBC roster

Former player and current analyst Mark DeRosa is set to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic once again. While Team USA’s roster features no shortage of talent, DeRosa recently admitted that he wishes two Philadelphia Phillies could have been on the ball club as well.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 29

What do you think of the Phillies farm system overall?

Prospect rankings are a great tool to get to know what a team has coming in the pipeline. However, each one is different, as the writer’s own biases naturally come into play, and everyone has a different opinion on a player’s future.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

The 2016 Phillies Revisited

It is currently a social media trend to throw it back to 2016, so it is time to look at the Philadelphia Phillies team revisited from that season. The 2016 Phillies went 71-91, finishing in fourth place in the NL East.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / January 27

Philadelphia Phillies Updated Top 10 Prospect Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of the MLB are getting ready to report to spring training and get the 2026 season underway. These are ten prospects who can help the Phillies this year and well beyond.

Jesus Luzardo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo reveals why he turned down World Baseball Classic invitation

Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesus Luzardo will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. During a recent appearance on MLB Network, Luzardo explained the reasoning behind his decision.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Phillies Dealt More Bad News in MLB Free Agency on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason has continued to be underwhelming as the organization’s path toward winning a third straight National League East title has narrowed.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 26

Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement

Joining Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert, the Giants may have one of the better outfields in 2026.

Trey Mancini continues comeback attempt with Angels

Tomoyuki Sugano not ready for return to Nippon Professional Baseball.

Justin Verlander linked to one team in free agent rumors

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Phillies Announce Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced their spring training non-roster invitees for 2026. In total, the Phillies have invited 28 players who are not currently on their 40-man roster to spring training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 24

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

As spring training rapidly approaches, teams generally have a sense of their rosters. While some players have yet to sign and other transactions can happen, most rosters are essentially set.

Three winners of the MLB offseason

A's had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom

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

Tim Mayza News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22