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Report: Phillies Re-Sign Catcher J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to re-sign catcher J.T. Realmuto on a three-year, $45 million deal, according to multiple reports. Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb of The Athletic were the first to report that a deal was close.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Team USA adds Phillies reliever to bullpen for 2026 WBC

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than two months away. Team USA will aim for revenge over Japan after they beat them in the final during the last WBC games.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Bo Bichette News / Phillies Nation / January 16

Phillies’ offer to Bo Bichette revealed

The Phillies came in second in the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. The New York Mets swooped in at the last minute and reportedly signed him to a three-year deal worth $126 million with no deferrals and opt-out clauses in years one and two.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Phillies Seemingly Content With Mediocrity

The Philadelphia Phillies seem to be content with mediocrities after failing to finish a major free agent signing. Heading into the day the Phillies were viewed as the favorites to sign Bo Bichette after meeting with him on January 12.

Brad Keller News / Phillies Nation / January 16

Phillies reliever Brad Keller joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

New Phillies reliever Brad Keller will suit up for Team USA this spring. Keller will represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA announced Friday.

J.T. Realmuto News / The Good Phight / January 16

Who will be the Phillies’ starting catcher when pitchers and catchers report?

Believe it or not, but spring training is approaching fast. The Phillies have yet to officially announce when their pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater, but it’s a safe bet that it will be somewhere around February 11th to 15th, as their first game action will take place on February 21st.

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.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Phillies ‘overwhelming favorite’ to sign Bo Bichette

The Philadelphia Philles are closing in on one of the biggest names in the free agency class. Yesterday, it was reported that the team was in the mix for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette.

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The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / TV Insider / January 15

‘Impractical Jokers’: Is the Cast Still Friends With Joe Gatto? Their Relationship After His Exit

When Impractical Jokers premiered in 2011, viewers fell in love with The Tenderloins, a group of four comedian friends who compete against each other in silly games that rely on their improvisation skills.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 15

Phillies sign top Venezuelan prospect as international signing day begins

The international signing period opens up today, which means the Phillies can officially add one of the top prospects available in Francisco Renteria. From the sounds of it, the Phillies have gotten themselves a big time prospect.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 15

Phillies $115 Million Star Linked To Brewers In Free Agency

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the more intriguing teams in the league to follow this offseason. As the offseason kicked off, they landed Kyle Schwarber on a massive new contract to keep him in town through the rest of his prime.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 15

Phillies Reveal Spring Training Workout Dates for Pitchers, Catchers, Hitters

The Philadelphia Phillies begin their quest for another World Series appearance with spring training, which starts in February. On Thursday, Major League Baseball announced the initial workout dates for pitchers, catchers and position players for spring training, including the Phillies.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Phillies, Bo Bichette have ‘momentum’ after promising free agency meeting

The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent shortstop Bo Bichette held a virtual meeting on Monday. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman said the meeting went “very well” and created real momentum toward a possible deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 14

Red Sox make another significant addition to rotation

Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow was clear that he wanted to improve the Red Sox rotation heading into 2026. The Red Sox had seemingly accomplished that goal with a pair of trades, but they weren't done yet.

Details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

Yankees awaken from offseason slumber in trade with Marlins

Padres' Joe Musgrove update could be boost rotation needs

Team USA adds more pitching depth to roster, but still lacks a closer

Which MLB ballparks could use a change in dimensions?

Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 14

3 Potential Trade Landing Spots for Phillies' Alec Bohm

The Philadelphia Phillies have been the subject of the MLB offseason's most recent blockbuster rumors. Former Toronto Blue Jays' shortstop Bo Bichette has seemingly become at the forefront of their plans, with interest stemming from the hire of bench coach Don Mattingly in December.

Aaron Nola News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Phillies' Aaron Nola Makes Announcement on Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the 2026 MLB season with a familiar core, and the organization remains confident this group is capable of making a deep postseason run.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Phillies’ Bryce Harper announces his return to Under Armour

The 2025 season ended in heartbreak for the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East champions ran into the reigning world champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series and fell short in their pursuit of a World Series title.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / January 13

Former executive says Realmuto has no market other than Phillies

Former executive says J.T. Realmuto has no market other than Phillies

Catcher J.T. Realmuto's options for next season may be running out.

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

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 13

Phillies Top International Prospect Making Big Move Toward Majors

The Philadelphia Phillies, like the rest of Major League Baseball are preparing for the start of the international signing period on Thursday. The Phillies, led by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, have $6.679 million to spend.

Genesis Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Phillies, Genesis Cabrera Agree To Minor League Deal

The Phillies agreed to a minor league deal with lefty reliever Génesis Cabrera. The agreement was first reported last month by Mike Rodriguez but didn’t appear on the MiLB.com transaction log until this week.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Phillies PED Pattern Raises Questions After Two Recent Suspensions

Over the past year, the Philadelphia Phillies have found themselves linked to a concerning pattern of PED-related suspensions, not because of widespread violations, but due to the timing and visibility of two high-profile cases.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Phillies' Bryce Harper Announces Career News After 14th MLB Season

Philadelphia Philliesfirst basemanBryce Harper has built a remarkable reputation across 14 MLB seasons. The 33-year-old veteran owns two National League MVP awards, eight All-Star selections and four Silver Sluggers, cementing his place among the game’s elite.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / January 10

Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler suspended after positive PED test

Major League Baseball announced Friday that it will be suspending Kepler for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance called Epitrenbolone.

Best fits for the top five remaining free agents

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Tony Clark issues forceful response to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

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

The 'MLB 500 stolen bases club' quiz

Max Kepler News / Field Level Media / January 9

OF Max Kepler suspended 80 games for PED violation

Outfielder Max Kepler, currently a free agent, has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Alec Bohm News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies, Alec Bohm Avoid Arbitration

The Phillies and third baseman Alec Bohm are in agreement on a $10.2MM salary for the upcoming 2026 season, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. That lines up neatly with the $10.3MM projection from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz at the beginning of the offseason.

Kyle Schwarber News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8