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On YouTubeJesus Luzardo News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Jesus Luzardo Rejection Leaves Team Venezuela With WBC Decision
Team Venezuela upset Team Japan 8-5 in Saturday's World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinal, but not because of its starting pitcher. Southpaw Ranger Suarez allowed all five runs across 2.2 innings before the bullpen tossed 6.1 shutout frames to end the contest.
Rob Thomson News / The Good Phight / March 15
You think Rob Thomson might be on the hot seat 
The other day, I asked a few questions about Rob Thomson and his tenure with the Phillies. He is in the midst of arguably the best stretch of regular season baseball this franchise has had in their history, yet he is not as universally liked as one might imagine.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 15
Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Justin Crawford, Robert Stephenson
Another spring victory, which is great, but we’re here for the showdown tonight in Miami. United States vs. Dominican Republic, Paul Skenes vs. possibly the best lineup ever assembled.
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?
Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 15
Team Venezuela Reached Out to Phillies' Jesus Luzardo About Joining Roster
The Phillies have six players left in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and if Venezuela had its way, there would be eight. Team Venezuela reached out to recently extended Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo about joining its roster for the semifinals and championship but Luzardo declined, manager Omar Lopez told reporters on Saturday night.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 14
Rob Thomson Makes Zack Wheeler Decision at Phillies Spring Training
After undergoing two surgeries in 2025, it was initially unclear when in the 2026 season Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler would see the mound. Wheeler threw a bullpen on Saturday, however, and the plan manager Rob Thomson laid out afterward bodes well for his return to major-league action.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14
Italy's Cinderella run continues into WBC semifinal
It is not quite midnight yet for Italy's Cinderella run at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler comments on injury status as Opening Day draws near
As Zack Wheeler continues to clear barriers in his return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery, fans cannot help but get excited. Although it has
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14
Kyle Schwarber gets 100% real on Team USA’s WBC journey
The World Baseball Classic continues to test the resilience of every contender, and Team USA’s journey in the 2026 tournament reached another defining moment Friday night in Houston.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14
Phillies announce 2 roster moves before Yankees game
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to finalize their roster after playing spring training games this year. Philadelphia is making some tweaks to that roster as spring continues.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 14
Phillies Send Pitching Depth Piece to Triple-A After Rough Spring
With Taijuan Walker back in camp from the World Baseball Classic, the Phillies optioned starting pitching depth piece Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday morning.
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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 14
Albert Pujols, Cristopher Sanchez Discuss What's Next for Phillies Lefty
Cristopher Sanchez more than made up for a shaky first start in the World Baseball Classic by pitching five brilliant, two-hit scoreless innings with a walk and eight strikeouts on Saturday for the Dominican Republic.
Adolis Garcia News / The Good Phight / March 13
What does Adolis Garcia need to do to recapture his former glory?
When Phillies fans entered the off-season, most knew long-time right fielder Nick Castellanos was on his way out. The free-swinging, undisciplined and
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 13
Phillies Reassign Four Young Position Players to Minor League Camp
The Phillies on Friday morning continued to whittle down their big-league spring training roster ahead of Opening Day, shedding four position players. They have 54 guys left in camp after optioning or reassigning 15 since Saturday.
Zack Wheeler News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 13
Another Important Early Development in Phillies' Rotation
Thursday brought another positive development in the Phillies' rotation with the news that Zack Wheeler will advance from the bullpen session phase of his rehab to pitching live batting practice.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 13
Phillies News: Chase Utley, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler
This time next week… you will not be watching the Phillies play regular season baseball. This time the week after next… you will also not be watching the Phillies play regular season baseball.
Chase Utley News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 13
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
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 / Total Pro Sports / March 12
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.
Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / March 12
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.
Andrew Painter News / Last Word On Sports / March 9
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 / Yardbarker / March 9
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
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
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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