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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 19
The battle to be the third left hander in the bullpen 
The Phillies traded Matt Strahm this winter in an effort to lower payroll get more long term flexibility with their bullpen options. Once the trade was finalized, a ripple effect of that trade, unforeseen or not, was that the depth chart from the left handed side of the bullpen took quite the hit.
Trea Turner News / Phillies Nation / February 19
Over a dozen Phillies are in the World Baseball Classic. Why not Trea Turner?
Quite a few Phillies players and prospects will be taking a break from spring training for the World Baseball Classic in March. With three representatives, Team USA has the biggest Phillies cohort.
J.T. Realmuto News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 19
JT Realmuto Compares Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect to Cy Young-Caliber Ace
Philadelphia Phillies fans are likely sick of hearing about offseason comments from the team's executives or star players. But in this instance, one Phillies veteran offered a breath of fresh air to fans by sharing high praise for the team's top pitching prospect.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Justin Crawford News / The Good Phight / February 19
Phillies News: Jesús Luzardo, Justin Crawford, MLBPA
The bats are cracking. The gloves are popping. The fans are arguing over uniforms. Brandon Marsh’s hair is wet. Baseball has arrived. On to the links. Jesús Luzardo faced live hitters for the first time this spring yesterday, and he put on a show.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 19
What Harper Wants to See From Phillies' Exciting Rookies in 2026
One of the topics that came up during Bryce Harper's wide-ranging podcast interview on Bussin' With the Boys this week was baseball's unwritten rules.
Aaron Nola News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18
Why Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola believes Philadelphia can make a World Series return
Pitcher Aaron Nola expressed his belief that the Philadelphia Phillies can return to the World Series as they enter 2026 with unfinished business. The mindset that fueled the club’s 2022 pennant run remains intact, and Nola reinforced that confidence as spring training unfolds in Clearwater.
Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / February 18
Bryce Harper Sends Message After Off-Field Announcement
Philadelphia Philliesfirst basemanBryce Harper has had quite the eventful offseason, and now he has officially arrived at spring training preparing for another MLB season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18
Phillies fans will want to hear Rob Thompson’s Andrew Painter truth bomb
Hype is brewing around Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter, who is expected to make his MLB debut this season. With spring training just days away, Rob Thompson shared some exciting words about the starting pitcher.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18
Phillies Reportedly Add a Starting Pitcher They Faced Last April
The Phillies have added a bit of starting pitching depth, even if it's a right-hander who hasn't yet experienced big-league success. They've agreed to
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.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18
Phillies' Rival in Rough Shape After Losing 2 Pitchers to Elbow Surgery
There are still a few more days until spring training games begin and already, one of the Phillies' top rivals is reeling from injury. Stud right-handers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep of the Atlanta Braves will both require elbow surgery, according to MLB.com.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 18
Camp notes: Luzardo’s impression, injury updates and starters for first Grapefruit League games
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies are slowly ramping up, with live batting practice sessions continuing Wednesday at BayCare Ballpark. Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, and Andrew Painter all threw to hitters.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18
Phillies catcher JT Realmuto gives in-depth Andrew Painter scouting report in spring training
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to have top prospect Andrew Painter in the starting rotation. He has the potential of becoming a premier starter for the club, and it sounds like JT Realmuto is believing in the hype.
Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18
What the Phillies' Top Prospect Hopes to Achieve During Huge Spring Opportunity
Andrew Painter will draw more eyeballs than any other Phillie this spring, not only because the Phils' fanbase has waited for at least three years to see how good he might be but because he's now an integral part of the roster.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / February 18
Possible Phillies Lineup Tweaks
The Philadelphia Phillies need to make some lineup tweaks heading into the 2026 season. After shuffling through multiple leadoff hitters last season, the Phillies need some consistency.
Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 18
Harper Expands on the Distraction He Feels Dombrowski's Comment Created
To be clear, this is not an example of Bryce Harper continuing to talk about Dave Dombrowski's "elite" comment after addressing it with reporters over the weekend in Clearwater, but it does provide more background.
Adolis Garcia News / The Good Phight / February 18
Phillies news: Adolis Garcia, cleanup hitter, Tony Clark
Adolis García is making the Phillies excited early Ethan Witte doesn’t care which guy they pick to hit cleanup. Just pick the best option. Head of Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) Tony Clark has resigned after it was discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz
31 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
Dave Dombrowski News / Yardbarker / February 17
Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?
The team went from World Series and NLCS finishes in 2022 and 2023, respectively, to back-to-back NLDS losses.
Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / February 16
Phillies' Trea Turner Sends Message After Unfortunate News
The Philadelphia Phillies are running it back with a similar core for the 2026 season, hoping the results will be different when October arrives. The Phillies have had no shortage of regular season success, winning back‑to‑back National League East titles, but they have been eliminated quickly in the postseason.
Nicholas Castellanos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16
Nick Castellanos reveals what he learned from his Phillies exit
Nick Castellanos did not part ways with the Philadelphia Phillies on particularly good terms, and the veteran is trying to use it as a learning experience.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / February 15
Phillies' Rob Thomson Shares Kyle Schwarber Decision at Spring Training
The Philadelphia Phillies opened the MLB offseason by re‑signing the most important player on their 2025 roster, Kyle Schwarber. He was the clear priority, and he will now spend the rest of his prime in Philadelphia after inking a five‑year, $150 million contract that keeps him with the club through the 2030 season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 16
Bryce Harper was caught off guard by Dave Dombrowski's comments
The Phillies president made some surprising comments about his star player this offseason.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15
Phillies manager Rob Thomson breaks silence on Nick Castellanos beer incident
Rob Thomson is offering a public reaction this week to Nick Castellanos’ bombshell revelation.
Nicholas Castellanos News / Yardbarker / February 14
Nick Castellanos may have a tough time finding a new team
Castellanos struggled through the worst season of his career in 2025.
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