Andrew Painter's first spring start in three years went swimmingly with two quick innings, six up and six down against a Yankees lineup filled with lefties.
Not only did Andrew Painter have a good outing yesterday, but the trio of left handers that the team is looking to bring north – Jose Alvarado, Tanner Banks and Kyle Backhus – all had scoreless outings as well.
Philadelphia Phillies fans finally got to see the club's top pitching prospect make his first spring training start of 2026. And if this lone outing is any indication, the young arm could play a big role for a team hoping to contend this year.
Sure, there is another loss in the ledger for the Phillies, one that will likely be forgotten in due time. We’re still gettin the good Bryson Stott right now, something to keep an eye on once the games actually begin to mean something.
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.
All eyes were on Andrew Painter on Sunday afternoon as the Yankees visited Clearwater, and the Phillies' top pitching prospect did not disappoint. Painter cruised through two innings that went about as well as possible.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — It's March 1 and the regular season begins in just over three weeks, so why not take another early crack at the Phillies' Opening Day roster?
Yesterday, there was a bit of a stir from Phillies camp as it was reported that the back issue Aidan Miller is getting treatment for might keep him out of spring games.
Today is something of a big day for the Phillies. Andrew Painter makes his spring debut for the team as they look to see if he is the best option for the fifth spot in the rotation.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pieces of the Phillies’ present and future will be on display during an important Sunday morning and afternoon at BayCare Ballpark. Andrew Painter will make his highly anticipated Grapefruit League debut at 1:05 p.m.
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.
In the aftermath of the Philadelphia Phillies’ exit from the 2025 MLB playoffs at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team’s president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, made a remark that irked Bryce Harper.
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially begun Spring Training, meaning that Opening Day is right around the corner. The team made some changes to their 26-man roster in the offseason.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the playoffs last season as the No. 2 seed in the NL. Unfortunately, the club experienced an early exit after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.
It was his first start of the spring, but Cristopher Sánchez already looked like himself on Saturday in Dunedin. It’s good news for the Phillies, but moreso for his other team.
Phillies Injury Updates INF Aidan Miller (low back soreness) Status: Day-to-day According to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Saturday there’s “a little concern” over Phillies prospect Aidan Miller’s back soreness.
The Philadelphia Phillies open bench role could be decided based on defensive versatility. This could mean the Phillies carry another player who can play infield and outfield similar to Otto Kemp.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez finally made his spring training debut on Saturday when the club faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the contest, Sanchez looked to be in regular-season form, as he showed off his secret weapon throughout the outing.
DUNEDIN, Fla. — It was a star-studded affair, as far as February Grapefruit League games go, with 2025 National League Cy Young runner-up Cristopher Sanchez pitching for the Phillies and $210 million man Dylan Cease going for the Blue Jays on Saturday at TD Ballpark.
Last year, Zack Wheeler was in the middle of another scintillating campaign for the Philadelphia Phillies until he went on the IL in August after a blood clot was found in his right shoulder.
The Phillies have signed right-hander Connor Gillispie to a minor league deal, per multiple sources. Steve Potter of PhilliesBaseballFan.com was first on the deal last week.
The Philadelphia Phillies may have received encouraging news on ace Zack Wheeler, who threw his first bullpen session Thursday since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery on his right shoulder in September. Wheeler told MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki afterward, “I felt good."
After team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski labeled him “not elite” this offseason, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper didn’t dwell on it — he mapped out exactly how he plans to prove otherwise.
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to win a third consecutive National League East title this year with hopes that it finally translates into a sustained run in October.
A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin.