Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How high will the payroll go?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Phillies fans and fans across the country.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sporting News / October 29

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber beats out Shohei Ohtani for NL MLBPA Outstanding Player Award

Kyle Schwarber was voted by his peers as the best player in the National League.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / October 29

Should the Phillies pick up their option on José Alvarado?

The Phillies have a couple decisions to make regarding 2026 options, but it’s really just one. They’d likely pick up their end of Harrison Bader’s mutual

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'AL & NL batting champions since 2003' quiz

The 'World Series Champions' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 29

Phillies' Ace Named to Bleacher Report's All-MLB Team After Dominant 2025 Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have boasted one of MLB's premier starting rotations in recent years, and breakout performances have become a staple of their success.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Johan Rojas News / The Good Phight / October 29

2025 Player Review: Johan Rojas

Optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley at the trade deadline to make room for Harrison Bader on the 26-man roster, Johan Rojas hasn’t been seen in Philadelphia in months.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 29

Why Alec Bohm should be in the Phillies' plans for the future

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the offseason with questions after failing to reach the World Series for the third straight season. Bohm has long been viewed as a potential trade candidate, but the Phillies would be wise to instead make him a part of their long-term plans.

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 29

Phillies news: Nolan Hoffman, offseason, Tommy Joseph

The World Series lives on at least one more day (I am writing this before the game even starts). Since Jason didn’t ask it yesterday, did anyone here watch the entire 18 inning game Monday night?

Max Kepler News / Phillies Nation / October 29

Stay or Go: Should the Phillies bring back Max Kepler?

Here’s Part 3 of Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series. Should the Phillies bring back outfielder Max Kepler this offseason? He is a free agent after signing a one-year, $10 million deal with Philadelphia last December.

Justin Crawford News / Phillies Nation / October 28

The Phillies — and their fans — have to manage expectations with Justin Crawford in 2026

One of the more interesting things to come out of Dave Dombrowski’s end-of-season press conference were his comments regarding top Phillies outfield prospect

MLB News / The Good Phight / October 28

2025 player review: Nolan Hoffman

Throughout the 2025 season, many Phillies fans mourned the absence of reliever Jeff Hoffman, who departed to the Blue Jays as a free agent. But the Phillies didn’t go Hoffmanless in 2025, as they (very briefly) had reliever Nolan Hoffman on the roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 28

Top Phillies Free Agents Projected Contracts

The Philadelphia Phillies have decisions to be made regarding which free agents they’ll make a push to resign, and who they’ll let go to test the waters.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

Phillies Offseason – Potential Trade and Free Agent Additions

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a crucial 2025-26 offseason. After another playoff run ended short of the ultimate goal, Dave Dombrowski and the front office will search for answers.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Justin Crawford News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

Phillies Have A Key Choice To Make Regarding Outfield Prospect

The Philadelphia Phillies have to make a choice about prospect Justin Crawford and which outfield position he will occupy. All signs point to Crawford being on the Phillies 2026 Opening Day roster.

Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / October 27

Can we just stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?

Alright, this is getting a little out of hand. Let’s acknowledge the biggest elephant in the room, which were the comments made by Dave Dombrowski about Bryce Harper at his end of season press conference.

Jose Alvarado News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 27

Stay or Go: Should Phillies Bring Back Jose Alvarado?

The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen took a major hit in 2025 when their flamethrowing lefthander was suspended for PED use and deemed ineligible to pitch in the postseason.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Why Cubs must make Phillies trade offer for Bryce Harper

The Chicago Cubs stand at a crossroads this offseason. With Kyle Tucker likely commanding a $400 million contract in free agency, the front office faces a critical decision about how to replace one of baseball’s elite talents.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27

Potential Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

The noise around Harper in Philadelphia these days is quite negative.

Harper 'really hurt' by trade buzz caused by Dave Dombrowski comments

Two players will get World Series rings no matter which teams wins

Guerreros become latest father-son pairing to play in World Series

Questions facing Tigers this offseason

Cubs to pursue a former Cy Young finalist in free agency

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Phillies Could Shake Up MLB Offseason with Major Signing

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season ended in gut-wrenching fashion: a walk-off error in extra innings that sealed their elimination from the postseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Bryce Harper 'really hurt' by trade speculation

Bryce Harper 'really hurt' by trade buzz caused by damaging Dave Dombrowski comments

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper issued a strong response to speculation that he might be traded this offseason.

Phillies' Harper has an obvious suitor if he were to be traded

Have the Phillies missed their championship window?

Here are three questions facing the Astros this offseason

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: National League edition

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: American League edition

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / October 24

Five Takeaways From the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 Season

The Philadelphia Phillies‘ goal, like every other team, when they showed up for spring training this year was to win the World Series. Unlike most teams, the Phillies actually looked like they had the roster to get to the Fall Classic and win it all in 2025.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Former GM Expects Phillies To Make Offseason Trades

Jim Bowden of The Athletic, a former MLB general manager, expects the Philadelphia Phillies to make offseason trades. Bowden ranked Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm as the ninth most likely player to be moved this offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23

Phillies' Bryce Harper has an obvious suitor if he were to be traded

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is never shy to shake things up, particularly via trade, and his year-end media availability comments might have just given us a hint at how bold it could get.

Three free agents the Yankees must sign to make World Series return

Previewing MLB qualifying offer decisions for position players

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: National League edition

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: American League edition

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / October 22