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MLB.com Writer Says Phillies Need Kyle Tucker The Most

MLB.com writer Mike Petriello ranked the Philadelphia Phillies as the team that needs free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker the most. Petriello writes the Phillies current outfield projects to rank 27th out of the 30 major league outfields heading into the season.

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Phillies Reportedly Meeting With Free Agent Bo Bichette

According to a report from Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies will be meeting with free agent infielder Bo Bichette.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 8

Phillies go 7-for-7 to Avoid Arbitration

Back on November 21, the Philadelphia Phillies tendered contracts to all seven of their arbitration-eligible players. These players avoided the risk of joining Kyle Schwarber, J.T.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies To Meet With Bo Bichette

The Bo Bichette market apparently has a new entrant. Matt Gelb, Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that the Phillies have scheduled a meeting with the free agent infielder and his representatives at Vayner Sports that will take place within the next few days.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / January 8

Phillies settle with all 7 arbitration-eligible players

The Phillies have settled with all seven arbitration-eligible players ahead of today’s 8 p.m. ET salary exchange deadline: Jesús Luzardo, Bryson Stott, Tanner Banks, Alec Bohm, Jhoan Duran, Brandon Marsh and Edmundo Sosa.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Report: Phillies to meet with prized free agent shortstop

The MLB free agency frenzy has slowed down a bit, but big names such as Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are still on the market. Bichette’s return to the Toronto Blue Jays continues to look unlikely, and now the Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with him, according to Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 8

MLB Insider Ranks Phillies Top Landing Spot for Superstar Free Agent

The MLB offseason has reached the point where most of the top free agents tend to have signed already, but this year has seen a most of the premier options still available.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Alec Bohm News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies, Alec Bohm Avoid Arbitration

The Phillies and third baseman Alec Bohm are in agreement on a $10.2MM salary for the upcoming 2026 season, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. That lines up neatly with the $10.3MM projection from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz at the beginning of the offseason.

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Jesus Luzardo News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Jesus Luzardo

The Phillies and left-hander Jesus Luzardo have avoided arbitration by agreeing to an $11MM salary for the 2026 season, 7News’ Ari Alexander reports. This is Luzardo’s final year of arb eligibility, as he is slated to become a free agent next winter.

Bo Bichette News / The Good Phight / January 8

The luxury tax is likely to stop any Bo Bichette to the Phillies talk

It is not a hot take to believe the Phillies should sign free agent Bo Bichette to a free agent contract. The reasons why it would be a brilliant on-field move are legion.

Randal Grichuk News / The Good Phight / January 8

The Phillies are reportedly interested in Randal Grichuk. Are you?

Earlier this week, it was reported by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic that the Phillies were interested in former Royals outfielder Randal Grichuk in free agency.

MLB News / The Good Phight / January 8

Phillies News: Prospects, Don Mattingly, Edward Cabrera

Let this serve as a scheduled reminder that Gabe Kapler is the general manager of the Miami Marlins. On to the links. A look at the Phillies farm system broken down into what players have the best tools.

Ranger Suarez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 7

Could Phillies Reunion With Ranger Suarez Still be in the Cards?

The current MLB offseason is moving at a historically slow pace, with most of the top available free agents still on the board. The position player market is still relatively untouched, with the starting pitching market even more so.

Kyle Schwarber News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected one team in free agency

Kyle Schwarber apparently was not at all interested in coming home.

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

Phillies prove desire to move on from Castellanos with latest target

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

The Phillies have underscored their decision to move on from Castellanos.

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

Another team enters the race for Bo Bichette

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Zack Wheeler News on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season did not go according to plan, ending with another early exit from the MLB playoffs. The club was shorthanded, as ace Zack Wheeler was sidelined for the final two months of the year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / January 5

Don Mattingly named Phillies' bench coach

Don Mattingly is the new bench coach for the Phillies, uniting the former New York Yankees great with his son, Philadelphia general manager Preston Mattingly.

Don Mattingly News / Total Apex Sports / January 5

Don Mattingly Hired As Next Philadelphia Phillies Bench Coach

The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t just looking to fill a vacancy; they are looking for gravitas. On Monday, the team officially announced that Don Mattingly is heading to Citizens Bank Park as the new bench coach.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Phillies may need to pivot at catcher, Realmuto offer sits unsigned

The Philadelphia Phillies may soon look to pivot at catcher, according to a report from Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. J.T. Realmuto has had an offer from the Phillies on the table for a few weeks.