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On YouTubeOne of Phillies' Top Prospects Steals the Show from Veterans on WBC Saturday
In a lineup packed with established major-leaguers, the hitter who stood out most for Team Italy in its first game of World Baseball Classic pool play was 5-foot-9 Phillies prospect Dante Nori, the only one in the batting order with no MLB experience.
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.
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?
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.
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7
Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber gives Mets star pitcher his flowers
The World Baseball Classic provides professional baseball players the opportunity to represent their country, but it could also give them an extended look at the competition they will face during the MLB season.
Dante Nori News / Phillies Nation / March 7
Dante Nori homers twice for Team Italy in World Baseball Classic opener 
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both in the World Baseball Classic. They played on Friday night against an (ostensibly) overmatched Brazil team. Edmundo Sosa is on Team Panama.
Andrew Painter News / Phillies Nation / March 7
Painter throws three scoreless innings with three whiffs, no strikeouts
Andrew Painter’s follow-up act to his scoreless 2026 spring debut was another scoreless outing, this one an inning longer against the Blue Jays. In three frames, he surrendered one hit (a single) and one walk — on four pitches to the game’s leadoff hitter, whom he promptly picked off.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler shares another crucial spring training injury update
Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler is building up for the 2026 season after undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery last year. He could be ready to return within the first month or two of the regular season, as Wheeler has continued to take steps forward during spring training.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7
Phillies make 3 roster moves before Blue Jays spring training game
The Philadelphia Phillies continued shaping their roster Saturday by making several adjustments ahead of their spring training matchup vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.
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 / The Good Phight / March 7
The Phillies need to win a playoff series (or so you say)
The other day, I posted a short piece about how the Phillies not winning a World Series title does not mean they haven’t had a successful season. There was a short survey to ask your opinion, so here are those results.
News and Notes on the First Four Phillies Trimmed From Spring Training Roster
Teams pare down their gargantuan spring training rosters throughout the month of March, and the Phillies on Saturday morning made their first moves of camp, optioning starting pitcher Jean Cabrera and outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr.
Johan Rojas News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
Philadelphia Phillies Turn To Top Prospect To Step In For Johan Rojas
Spring training always reveals a few surprise experiments, and the Philadelphia Phillies might have one brewing. With uncertainty hanging over center fielder Johan Rojas, the club is already exploring contingency plans.
Cristopher Sanchez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7
Cristopher Sanchez makes WBC history for Team Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua
World Baseball Classic action on Friday featured a historic but brief outing from Cristopher Sanchez as the left-hander helped the Dominican Republic national baseball team take down the Nicaragua national baseball team 12-3 in Pool D at loanDepot Park.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 7
Phillies news: Cristopher Sanchez, Keaton Anthony, Jeremy Pena
Did you happen to see the lineup that the Phillies put out yesterday against the Pirates? Sure they won in a 14-10 barnburner, but man did that scorecard contain a lot of names that will be forgotten in a few short weeks.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 7
What's Next for Cristopher Sanchez After Making WBC History but Struggling
Cristopher Sanchez would have been in play for up to four innings on Friday night for the Dominican Republic against Nicaragua in its first game of the World Baseball Classic.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6
Bryce Harper makes feelings extremely clear on MLB players’ potential 2028 Olympics participation
The World Baseball Classic is an event that has grown dramatically in stature and the presence of stars like Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Cal Raleigh and Paul Skenes on Team USA is testimony as to how important it has become to many of the game’s top players.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 6
Phillies Creating Versatility
The Philadelphia Phillies are creating versatility defensively by having Garrett Stubbs work out at first base, third base and left field. Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters this information following a March 6 spring training game.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / March 6
Where Harper, Schwarber are hitting in the lineup for Team USA
Keep track of all of the latest updates pertaining to Phillies players participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic: March 6: Where Harper, Schwarber are hitting in Team USA’s lineup Team USA will open Pool B play on Friday, March 6 against Brazil in Houston.
Zack Wheeler News / Stadium Rant / March 4
Zack Wheeler Aims for Early April Return
The Philadelphia Phillies are in a precarious position this coming season. After the loss of Ranger Suarez to free agency, the organization is looking for a massive contribution from top pitching prospect Andrew Painter this spring.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / March 4
MLB News: Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Fails PED Test Ahead Of Season
Entering the 2026 campaign, Johan Rojas had a challenge on his hands to keep his spot on the Philadelphia Phillies roster for Opening Day. The 25-year-old center fielder struggled to match the levels of performance he showed in his outstanding rookie campaign two years back.
Johan Rojas News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Phillies player facing 80-game suspension
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was competing for a roster spot this spring and was set to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
Justin Crawford News / Yardbarker / March 3
Why Phillies prospect Justin Crawford deserves more attention
When people talk about the future of the Philadelphia Phillies, Crawford’s name does not get mentioned enough.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 2
Andrew Painter Development Leaves Phillies With Zack Wheeler Decision
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter has yet to pitch in an MLB game, but he's already experienced adversity. The 2021 No. 13 overall pick missed the minor-league campaign in 2023 due to Tommy John surgery and only played in the Arizona Fall League the following year.
Connor Gillispie News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27
Phillies Sign Connor Gillispie To Minor League Deal
The Phillies have signed right-hander Connor Gillispie to a minor league deal, per multiple sources. Steve Potter of PhilliesBaseballFan.com was first on the deal last week.
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / February 27
'I felt good': Phillies get potentially great news on Zack Wheeler
The Philadelphia Phillies may have received encouraging news on ace Zack Wheeler, who threw his first bullpen session Thursday since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery on his right shoulder in September. Wheeler told MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki afterward, “I felt good."
Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / February 26
‘Not elite’? Phillies star Bryce Harper has a plan to return to form
After team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski labeled him “not elite” this offseason, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper didn’t dwell on it — he mapped out exactly how he plans to prove otherwise.
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