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Remembering the Period of Time When Chase Utley Was at His Best

Remembering the Period of Time When Chase Utley Was at His Best

The pinnacle of Chase Utley's career, which can stand side-by-side with any five-year peak from any second baseman since 1930, began when I was a teenager making the transition from lifelong Phillies fan to writer and reporter.

Aidan Miller News / Last Word On Sports / March 12
Injury Concerns For Phillies Top Infield Prospect

Injury Concerns For Phillies Top Infield Prospect

There are some injury concerns with Philadelphia Phillies top infield prospect Aidan Miller. On March 12 the Phillies reassigned Miller to minor league camp effectively ruling him out of Grapefruit League play.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 12
Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News Ahead of Phillies Season

Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News Ahead of Phillies Season

The Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation is a bit weaker this year after left‑hander Ranger Suarez left in free agency to join the Boston Red Sox. Even so, the group still has the potential to be one of the best units in baseball, especially if Zack Wheeler returns to form.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12
Phillies latest Zack Wheeler update is pivotal for Philadelphia ahead of Opening Day

Phillies latest Zack Wheeler update is pivotal for Philadelphia ahead of Opening Day

The Philadelphia Phillies received an encouraging Zack Wheeler injury update as the club prepares for Opening Day. The update shapes expectations for the club’s Opening Day rotation and the outlook for the Phillies pitching staff during the early weeks of the season.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
Aaron Nola News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 12
Aaron Nola's Comments on Helping Team USA and Feeling Strong

Aaron Nola's Comments on Helping Team USA and Feeling Strong

Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola and Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino were the stars of the show Wednesday night as Team Italy punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 9-1 win over Mexico.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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.

Trea Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12
Do Phillies have a Trea Turner problem?

Do Phillies have a Trea Turner problem?

Early March often intensifies any storyline surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies, particularly when a star produces underwhelming, uncharacteristic numbers in spring training.

Chase Utley News / Phillies Nation / March 12

Chase Utley to join Phillies Wall of Fame in 2026

Former second baseman Chase Utley, a 2008 World Series champion and one of the most beloved players in Philadelphia sports history, will be inducted onto the Phillies Wall of Fame this summer, the club announced on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 12
Phillies Make Six More Spring Cuts, Including Top Prospect

Phillies Make Six More Spring Cuts, Including Top Prospect

The Phillies' spring training cuts continued on Thursday morning as they reassigned six players to minor-league camp: two right-handed pitchers, three catching depth pieces and the headliner of the group, top prospect Aidan Miller.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 12

Roster projection, 3.0

We have reached the endgame, friends. This will be the week where the cuts are made, where some options are picked up, where some decisions are made and the Phillies’ initial roster of 2026 is created.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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 / Total Pro Sports / March 12
Did Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber ask Aaron Nola to beat Mexico for Team USA’s WBC hopes?

Did Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber ask Aaron Nola to beat Mexico for Team USA’s WBC hopes?

Aaron Nola is one of the MLB veterans on the Team Italy roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Philadelphia Phillies pitcher was scheduled to start for Italy against Mexico on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 12
Why Brad Keller Is 'Going To Be a Lot of Fun To Work With' for J.T. Realmuto

Why Brad Keller Is 'Going To Be a Lot of Fun To Work With' for J.T. Realmuto

CLEARWATER, Fla. — It was mid-July last season, the final series before the All-Star break when Brad Keller and the Cubs went into Yankee Stadium. With

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
 The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 12

Phillies Set for Pivotal Roles on Both Sides of WBC Quarterfinal Bracket

The World Baseball Classic moves onto the quarterfinal stage after an exciting Wednesday that saw Aaron Nola help Team Italy to the next round, the Dominican Republic narrowly win its pool with a two-run victory over Venezuela, and Canada secure first place in its pool by beating Cuba.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 12

Phillies News: Team USA, Bryce Harper, Garrett Stubbs

It’s hard not to think about baseball when the weather is nice. It really gets you excited for when the games begin. Well, real games, not spring training.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 12

Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Spring 2026

While the 2026 Phillies might be running it back with a lot of familiar and veteran talent, there will be at least something of a youth movement this upcoming season.

Aaron Nola News / Phillies Nation / March 11

Nola dominates for Italy as five more Phillies head to World Baseball Classic knockout

As if the stakes could not have been much higher for March, Aaron Nola had the fate of more than just 29 Team Italy teammates largely in his hands on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12
Team USA advances at WBC, thanks to a complex tiebreaker

Team USA advances at WBC, thanks to a complex tiebreaker

After a stunning defeat Tuesday night to Team Italy, Team USA needed outside help to advance in the World Baseball Classic. And they got it. 

Team USA stumble could cost Mark DeRosa MLB opportunities
Vinnie Pasquantino makes World Baseball Classic history
Phillies facing troubling Bryce Harper development amid WBC
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivers bat flip of the year during World Baseball Classic
Could MLB make player participation in the 2028 Olympics work?
Impending Josh Hader IL stint still good news for Astros
Aaron Nola News / Phillies Nation / March 11

Aaron Nola to start for Team Italy in game with massive implications for multiple teams

In case you missed it, Team Italy pulled off a massive upset against Team USA on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. Down 8-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth, the U.S.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / March 12
Phillies facing troubling Bryce Harper development amid WBC

Phillies facing troubling Bryce Harper development amid World Baseball Classic

This is a pivotal year for Harper, who enters the season with something to prove.

Team USA makes roster moves after advancing in World Baseball Classic
Team USA advances at WBC, thanks to a complex tiebreaker
What Jesus Luzardo deal means for Phillies
Could MLB make player participation in the 2028 Olympics work?
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Andrew Painter News / Last Word On Sports / March 9
A Prized Painter: What to Expect from Phillies Rookie Starter

A Prized Painter: What to Expect from Phillies Rookie Starter

For many fans of the Philadelphia Phillies, this was not the most pleasant offseason. After three straight sooner-than-expected postseason exits, the fanbase was clamoring for some type of big shake-up.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 9
Phillies Give Luzardo Extension Per Reports

Phillies Give Luzardo Extension Per Reports

The Philadelphia Phillies have given starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo a five-year $135 million dollar contract extension first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 9
Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo

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.

Checking In On The Phillies’ Roster Battle
Spring training roundup: Phillies outslug Pirates 14-10
Why Phillies prospect Justin Crawford deserves more attention
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Phillies, Jesús Luzardo Agree To Extension

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.

Alec Bohm News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
'A Lot Further Than People Can Say' – Alec Bohm Drops Bold Message Despite Rough 2025 Season

'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.

Alec Bohm News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Make Or Break Year: Alec Bohm

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

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Checking In On The Phillies’ Roster Battle

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.

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