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Phillies release OF Nick Castellanos with $20M remaining on contract

The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday. The move hardly was a surprise given Castellanos is owed $20 million during the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract.

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Nick Castellanos admits to bringing beer into dugout

Nick Castellanos’ time with the Philadelphia Phillies has come to an end, and he has finally addressed the infamous “Miami Incident.” Castellanos was released by the Phillies, the team announced on Thursday.

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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?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Gabriel Rincones News / Phillies Nation / February 12

Injury updates: Gabriel Rincones Jr. dealing with knee soreness

Phillies Injury Updates OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. (knee soreness) Status: Grapefruit League debut likely delayed Phillies outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 12

Five non-roster invitees to watch at Phillies spring training

Pitchers and catchers reported to sunny Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday morning to officially start Phillies camp, while the rest of the roster will make its way to the Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark by Monday to really get things rolling with the first full-team workout.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 12

Early Knee Injury For One of Phillies' Most Interesting Bats in Camp

Phillies corner outfield prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. is dealing with soreness in both knees that will delay his spring training debut, manager Rob Thomson revealed Thursday morning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 12

Three Subtle Phillies Predictions

Spring training is the time to hear about who is in the best shape of their life, which teams might be cursed with injuries (not a great start for the Braves), and potential adjustments players make.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 12

When and Where to Watch Every Phillie in the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic begins on March 5 and now we know how to watch the dozen Phillies participating for various teams. Every WBC game will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, FS2, Tubi or the FOX ONE app, MLB announced on Thursday morning.

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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 / The Good Phight / February 12

Phillies Slogans for 2026

Over in Japan’s NPB, every team has a new slogan for the season. The slogans set out the team’s hopes, goals, and attitude. They hype the fans up. They’re fun.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 12

10 Phillies Spring Training Matters the Most For

With most of the roster set and so many spots occupied by veterans, spring training performance is an afterthought for all but a few Phillies. There won't be trepidation, for example, if Kyle Schwarber or Trea Turner hit .215 in the Grapefruit League.

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 12

Which Phillies player will you be watching the closest this spring?

A player’s performance in Spring Training is not necessarily a sign of things to come. A strong performance doesn’t always portend a good season, and a poor performance doesn’t mean the season is lost.

Orion Kerkering News / Phillies Nation / February 12

Orion Kerkering dealing with hamstring issue, though concern seems low

The Phillies have so far been spared from the out-of-nowhere major injury news that always comes at the start of MLB spring training and has already hit

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 12

Phillies News: Zack Wheeler, Orion Kerkering, PECOTA

Spring training is officially here, and with it comes the unfortunate slew of new injury updates. Hamate bone fractures seem to be an epidemic around baseball already.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 12

3 More Free-Agent SP Options for Phillies Come off the Board

Three more starting pitching options came off the board for the Phillies on Wednesday night, though one of them was probably priced out of their range all along.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Report: Nick Castellanos has been banished by the Phillies

Nick Castellanos is getting the George Costanza treatment from the Philadelphia Phillies. The former All-Star outfielder Castellanos has been told not to report to the team’s complex this week ahead of spring training, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Yardbarker / February 12

Phillies tell Nick Castellanos to stay home

Phillies tell two-time All-Star Nick Castellanos to stay home, remove all traces of him

The marriage between the Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Nick Castellanos may finally be over.

Phillies' Zack Wheeler kept his removed rib after surgery

Mets receive worst-case injury update on Francisco Lindor

Mets reliever Luke Weaver addresses 'silly' Yankees bag controversy

Orioles find missing piece to their rotation's puzzle with Chris Bassitt

Nationals add two-time All-Star pitcher after trading Mackenzie Gore

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Phillies’ Zack Wheeler kept his removed rib after surgery

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent major surgery, but decided to keep a bizarre souvenir from it. Wheeler admitted to reporters on Wednesday that he kept the rib he had removed as part of thoracic outlet surgery he underwent last September.