Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Alex Cora News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Phillies’ manager search gets new update after Alex Cora decision

The Philadelphia Phillies have a big decision to make on the manager position. Alex Cora was expected to be a top option, but USA Today’s Bob Nightengale said Cora will sit out the 2027 season.

Don Mattingly News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

Phillies Considering Keeping Don Mattingly As Manager

After the Phillies were rebuffed once again by Alex Cora, the club could keep its managerial decision in-house. Matt Gelb and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that interim manager Don Mattingly could retain the position next season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 7

Phillies Could Reportedly Make Star Players Available in Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the most disappointing teams for a majority of the 2026 season, failing to live up to the lofty expectations that were placed on them coming into the year.

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / CBSSports.com / October 7

Phillies manager candidates: Six names to consider, from Don Mattingly to Albert Pujols

Alex Cora was expected to be the next Phillies manager, but he turned them down (again) ... so where will the team look now?

Alex Cora News / Field Level Media / October 7

Report: Alex Cora declines chance to manage Phillies

Alex Cora turned down another opportunity to manage the Philadelphia Phillies and plans to take the 2027 season off, USA Today reported Wednesday. The report's source was a "high-ranking Phillies executive with direct knowledge" of the talks between Cora and Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 7

Are there any free agents you’d prefer the Phillies steer clear of?

Two days ago, we asked who your top free agent target was. Today, it’s time for the reverse. Very few free agent possibilities meet with unanimous agreement; there’s always reason to believe that a player might not pan out, or that they might not be worth the price they’ll command.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 7

Phillies news: Teruaki Sato, Aidan Miller, Roman Anthony

See what happens when teams take a patient approach to Chris Sale? Maybe the Phillies should have taken a lesson or two from teams that actually had success.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 7

Predicting What the Starting Rotation Will Look Like For Phillies in 2027

Following an earlier end to the postseason than they would have liked, the Philadelphia Phillies will be hoping to improve over the winter. This is a team that has been able to make the playoffs for five straight years, but has come up short of the ultimate goal.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / October 7

Philadelphia Phillies Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Phillies Get Major Alex Cora Update Before MLB Offseason

The Philadelphia Phillies’ search for a manager in 2027 took a clear turn Tuesday when Alex Cora informed the club he will sit out the season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski had spoken with Cora about the job, according to USA Today.

Alex Cora News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

Alex Cora reportedly has made his managerial decision for 2027

As the Philadelphia Phillies mull their managerial decision, it appears one of the top speculative targets is off the board.

Craig Breslow gives honest answer on what Red Sox's loss to Yankees means

Bo Bichette reportedly 'likely' to make this decision about Mets future

Mariners announce surgeries for Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor

Five players elect MiLB free agency

Three questions facing the Cincinnati Reds this offseason

Bryce Harper News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Phillies Could Offload Bryce Harper & Other Key Players After Disappointing Season, Claims Insider

Five straight postseason exits. Five different opponents. And now, the Philadelphia Phillies may finally be out of excuses. After the Atlanta Braves ended their 2026 run in the Wild Card Series, the Phillies’ long-promised overhaul could be heading for the clubhouse’s biggest names, at least that is what an insider feels.

Don Mattingly News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 6

Don Mattingly Receives Support From Phillies’ Stars

With the 2026 MLB season officially over for the Philadelphia Phillies, they are moving into the offseason, where they have several major decisions to make.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / October 6

Insider Thinks Phillies Will Shop Stars This Offseason After Early Postseason Exit

The Philadelphia Phillies were bounced by the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series in this year's postseason. The Phillies have not been able to win a World Series in the Bryce Harper era, despite having great teams every year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Phillies Could Land $125 Million All-Star in Offseason Coup

The Philadelphia Phillies enter another winter knowing their offense cannot stand still. The free-agent class is thin, the better bats will draw crowded bidding, and the outfield is the clearest hole after a season in which the club tried to patch it and came away with little to show.

MLB News / The Lead / October 5

Biggest Takeaways from Phillies-Braves Wild Card Showdown

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves met in the postseason for the third time in five years. In a tense best-of-three series, the Phillies forced Atlanta to a win-or-go-home Game 3.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

Brewers' Jackson Chourio sets franchise record vs. Padres

In the bottom of the third inning of the National League Division Series opener, with his Milwaukee Brewers team down 2-0 to the San Diego Padres, Jackson Chourio crushed a pitch to deep left field.

Why Padres need to look out for Brewers' Jackson Chourio in NLDS

White Sox's Grant Taylor matches rare MLB history in win over Guardians

White Sox's Jordan Hicks has been an underrated weapon in postseason

Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees

The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / October 3

Phillies Fall Short Again as October Regression Continues

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered another heartbreaking exit with a Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, falling short of their ultimate goal, and the old core has continued to regress in their quest to win a World Series title.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

Phillies rumors: Ken Rosenthal urges Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber trade, but there are ‘tricky’ problems

The Philadelphia Phillies were recently eliminated from the Major League Baseball Playoffs by the Atlanta Braves. Heading into the 2027 season, Philadelphia is getting some advice from MLB insider Ken Rosenthal.

Trea Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 3

Phillies urged to change Trea Turner’s position after 2026 shortstop disaster

The Philadelphia Phillies have a major decision to make with Trea Turner heading into the 2027 season. After a difficult year at shortstop, there is growing reason to believe the team could move the veteran infielder to another position.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Philadelphia Phillies Told to Fix This Concern After Heartbreaking Exit From Wildcards

From 2022 to 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies’ postseason run shrank each year. In 2022, the Phillies’ playoff run ended with a Game 6 loss in the World Series; the following year, the Arizona Diamondbacks eliminated them in the NLCS.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Bryce Harper had a cryptic message about the Phillies' future

It was another lost season for Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies, who may be facing a pivotal offseason following an early exit from the 2026 MLB playoffs.

Braves overcome history, knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Kyle Schwarber makes feelings clear on Don Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Joey Votto clowned for his laughably bad call during Braves-Phillies Game 3

The 'Active 30-HR season leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 3

Schwarber makes feelings clear on Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber makes feelings clear on Don Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber had praise for Don Mattingly after the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended Thursday night. Following a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, Schwarber pointed to the interim manager’s steady approach through a difficult year.

Phillies have reportedly made their decision on Mattingly

Bryce Harper had a cryptic message about the Phillies' future

Why Padres need to look out for Brewers' Jackson Chourio in NLDS

Braves vs. Dodgers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Biggest question for every NLDS team