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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 31

A look back at notable Phillies pitching prospect debuts

Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will make his long-awaited major league debut against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. While Painter is the most highly anticipated pitching prospect the organization has seen in years, he is far from the only high-profile arm to progress through the Phillies farm system in recent years.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 31

Phillies news: Andrew Painter, Chase Utley, Munetaka Murakami

Phillies News: Even former Phillies Andrew McCutchen feels bad for Phillies fans We already have a Phillies Panic Meter from PhillyVoice ICYMI: Stolnis discusses the Phillies historically slow offensive start Want to see Andrew Painter’s debut and BOGO hotdogs?

Alec Bohm News / Football Analysis / March 31

Phillies’ Bohm Sues Parents for $3M on Opening Day as RV Life Exposed

The confetti hadn’t even settled at Citizens Bank Park when the real story leaked. Alec Bohm, Philadelphia’s third baseman, stepped to the plate on Opening Day, March 26, 2026, and launched a three-run homer in the fifth inning.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 31

Rob Thomson on Andrew Painter's Innings Count, MLB Debut and More

Anything can happen over the course of 162, but the Phillies probably didn't imagine handing the ball to Andrew Painter for his first start while on a three-game losing streak.

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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.

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MLB News / The Good Phight / March 30

Foster The People: Nationals 13, Phillies 2

The Nationals’ starting pitcher tonight, Foster Griffin, recently returned stateside from his years with the Yomiuri Giants of Tokyo. By taking that journey,

Taijuan Walker News / Phillies Nation / March 30

Phillies, Taijuan Walker lose to Nationals after rough first inning

Taijuan Walker struggled in his first start of the season on Monday as the Phillies lost to the Nationals, 13-2. Walker’s night, which concluded after allowing seven runs in 4 2/3 innings, got off to a rough start that he and his team didn’t recover from.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 30

Alec Bohm ties Chase Utley for Phillies franchise bases-loaded HBP record

PHILADELPHIA — Alec Bohm walked off the field with third-base coach Dusty Wathan at the end of the sixth inning on Sunday afternoon and joked about his fortune with the bases loaded.

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 30

How Andrew Painter Is Handling Nerves Ahead of Highly Anticipated Phillies Debut

It's been a big week for Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter. His much-anticipated major-league debut will finally come Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park against the Nationals, but before dealing with those nerves, he got some out of the way by proposing to his girlfriend, Shelby.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 30

A Closer Look at Phillies' Unconventional April Schedule

It's not even April yet and the weather is already warming in Philadelphia. The forecast for first pitch on Monday was 68 degrees and should reach as high as 80 by Wednesday.

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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 / Athlon Sports / March 30

Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Reason for Justin Crawford Decision After Two Losses

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Justin Crawford is likely to sit out the next game due to a managerial decision. This possible move occurs just three games into the season, where the Phillies sit last in the NL East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 30

First Gauge of How Committed Phillies Are to Their Left-Right Platoons

The Phillies faced two left-handed starting pitchers over the weekend, Jacob Latz on Saturday and Mackenzie Gore on Sunday. They didn't hit either one and now draw a third consecutive lefty starters on Monday in the Nationals' Foster Griffin.

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Andrew McCutchen News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 30

McCutchen Has Fun With Phillies Fan After Game-Changing Home Run

The Phillies' loss on Sunday came down to two big blows by the Texas Rangers off Jesus Luzardo and another woeful day at the plate up and down the lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

Phillies Curious 40-Man Roster Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies added utility player Christian Cairo to their 40-man roster after he exercised his upward mobility clause. Cairo was then optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 29

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo, Rangers' MacKenzie Gore finding their happy places

Left-hander Jesus Luzardo joined the Philadelphia Phillies in a trade prior to last season and enjoyed plenty of success in his first year with the team.

Garrett Stubbs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Phillies Outright Garrett Stubbs

Catcher Garrett Stubbs has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, reports Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 32-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Christian Cairo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Inside The Diamonds / March 28

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Transactions 03/28/2026

The Philadelphia Phillies today faced the Texas Rangers in the middle game of their three-game series. The Phillies have Aaron Nola on the mound, making his first start of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28

Phillies Sign Sergio Alcántara To Minor League Deal

The Phillies have signed infielder Sergio Alcántara to a minor league deal, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. The 29-year-old is a client of The Movement Baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27

Rangers' Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Sanchez

Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez

Sanchez dominated the Texas Rangers on Thursday in his first start.

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Alec Bohm News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for misuse of money

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has filed a lawsuit against his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, accusing them of misusing millions of dollars from accounts they managed on his behalf.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 26

Christopher Sanchez fans 10 as Phillies top Rangers in opener

Cristopher Sanchez struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings and Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm each homered, fueling the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Phillies Select Christian Cairo, Designate Garrett Stubbs For Assignment

The Phillies announced they’ve selected outfielder Justin Crawford and infielder Christian Cairo onto the 40-man roster. Crawford will break camp as the everyday center fielder.

Cristopher Sanchez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Phillies' $107 million contract for star pitcher includes lots of deferred money

The Philadelphia Phillies made a big move by giving ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez a six-year deal worth $107 million right before Opening Day. The new contract for Sanchez includes $104 million guaranteed, but it also includes deferred money that Sanchez will be getting all the way until 2044, according to Ronald Blum of The Associated Press.

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / March 23

Phillies' Zack Wheeler could be back sooner than expected

Wheeler did not pitch in Spring Training as he recovered from surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Nonetheless, he could return to the Philadelphia Phillies sooner than expected.

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