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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 9
Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo
The Philadelphia Phillies lost one potential building block to their rotation when Ranger Suarez departed via free agency. They have made certain that will not happen again during the 2026-27 offseason.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 9
Report: Jesús Luzardo agrees to five-year extension with the Phillies 
The deal many expected to happen this spring has indeed come to fruition, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that the Phillies and Jesús Luzardo have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the left-hander in Philadelphia through 2031.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 9
Phillies to sign Jesús Luzardo to massive extension
The Phillies and Jesús Luzardo are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting. The deal begins in 2027. The deal is for five years and $135 million, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Phillies, Jesús Luzardo Agree To Extension
The Phillies and left-hander Jesús Luzardo have agreed to an extension, according to various reports. He was previously slated for free agency after 2026.
Several Phillies Set Return To Camp in the Coming Days
The Dominican Republic advanced and Teams USA, Italy and Mexico are still alive in the World Baseball Classic, but several Phillies will be returning to Clearwater in the next 48 hours as their countries were eliminated from the tournament.
Phillies Cut Another Pitcher From Spring Training Roster
The Phillies reduced their active spring training roster by one more pitcher on Monday, optioning 24-year-old pitching prospect Alex McFarlane to Double-A Reading.
Justin Crawford News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 9
Why Rookie Justin Crawford's Projections Should Make Phillies Fans Optimistic
It's hard to forecast how rookie Justin Crawford's first month will go in the major leagues, much less his first season. He's a major representative of the variance on this year's Phillies roster.
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.
Garrett Stubbs News / The Good Phight / March 9
No, Garrett Stubbs should be the 26th man on the roster
When we reach this point in spring training, finding stories is often hard to do. For teams like the Phillies, teams that have a rather full roster difficult to crack for most veterans, they are reduced having to slog through games that will have very little determination on the edges of that roster.
Alec Bohm News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
'A Lot Further Than People Can Say' – Alec Bohm Drops Bold Message Despite Rough 2025 Season
Expectations have always followed Alec Bohm. The former No. 3 overall pick has logged four straight seasons as their primary third baseman, occasionally sliding to first base.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 9
Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, Aidan Miller, Tarik Skubal
I’m pretty sure we can stop with the “Alan Rangel is an option to be a starter” experiment for the future. He got lit up pretty good yet again, pushing his spring ERA over nine.
Bryse Wilson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 9
Bryse Wilson Discusses Highs and Lows As He Looks To Fill Role for Phillies
With April appearing more and more realistic for Zack Wheeler's return — barring setbacks, of course — the Phillies may be able to avoid the early starting pitching depth issues that looked more apparent three weeks ago.
Alec Bohm News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Make Or Break Year: Alec Bohm
Players highlighted in the “Make Or Break” feature normally fall into one of a few familiar categories. Sometimes it’s a former star prospect running
Handicapping Phillies' Crowded Bullpen Battle With 2 Weeks Left in Camp
The Phillies brought a dozen relievers to spring training to battle for two open spots in their bullpen and the group has pitched early and often in camp, covering four more innings on Sunday.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
Kyle Schwarber’s Team USA WBC moonshot has Phillies teammate calling Statcast a liar
Team USA was tied 1-1 in their World Baseball Classic matchup against Team Great Britain. Until Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger blasted a moonshot 427 feet to give Team USA a 3-1 lead.
Aidan Miller News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 8
Phillies Prospect Aidan Miller's Opening Day at Triple A Could Be in Jeopardy
It doesn't seem like Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller will be ready to go to start the Triple A season based on the lack of progress he's made recovering from a bout of lower back soreness.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
Kyle Schwarber’s monster home run leads Team USA to win over Great Britain
Team USA improved to 2-0 in Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a 9-1 drubbing of Great Britain on Saturday, highlighted by a momentum-shifting thunderous home run from Kyle Schwarber.
Kyle Schwarber News / Field Level Media / March 7
Kyle Schwarber provides muscle as US routs Great Britain at WBC
Kyle Schwarber hit the tie-breaking two-run homer in the fifth inning on Saturday night for the United States, which overcame a slow start to beat Great Britain 9-1 in World Baseball Classic Pool B play in Houston.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Checking In On The Phillies’ Roster Battle
The Phillies are expected to have an opening for their final roster spot with outfielder Johan Rojas facing a PED suspension. Multiple veterans are vying for the job in Spring Training, but manager Rob Thomson added an interesting name to the race on Friday.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler shares another crucial spring training injury update
Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler is building up for the 2026 season after undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery last year. He could be ready to return within the first month or two of the regular season, as Wheeler has continued to take steps forward during spring training.
Johan Rojas News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
Philadelphia Phillies Turn To Top Prospect To Step In For Johan Rojas
Spring training always reveals a few surprise experiments, and the Philadelphia Phillies might have one brewing. With uncertainty hanging over center fielder Johan Rojas, the club is already exploring contingency plans.
Johan Rojas News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Phillies player facing 80-game suspension
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was competing for a roster spot this spring and was set to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
Justin Crawford News / Yardbarker / March 3
Why Phillies prospect Justin Crawford deserves more attention
When people talk about the future of the Philadelphia Phillies, Crawford’s name does not get mentioned enough.
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / February 27
'I felt good': Phillies get potentially great news on Zack Wheeler
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."
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