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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 25
Phillies news: Justin Crawford, Bryce Harper, Pete Crow-Armstrong 
Opening Day is tonight. Kind of. Well, the Yankees and Giants play tonight, on Netflix, so I guess it’s Opening Night. And there will be stars on the broadcast.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Phillies Catching Depth Will Need Work
The Philadelphia Phillies catching depth should be improved after the team trades or designates for assignment Garrett Stubbs. With J.T. Realmuto and Rafael Marchán on the Opening Day roster the team needs to make a move with Stubbs.
Philadelphia Phillies 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.
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24
High-Strikeout Reliever Returns to Phillies After Short Time With Nationals
A couple of days after the Phillies sent their pick from December's Rule 5 draft back to the Miami Marlins, they received a player they lost the same morning.
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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24
Phillies Sign Outfielder for His Third Stint With the Team
The Phillies added familiar outfield depth on Tuesday by agreeing to a minor-league contract with 31-year-old Oscar Mercado, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 24
Locking up the rotation is a good idea, right?
Cristopher Sanchez will be a member of the Phillies rotation until 2032. Jesus Luzardo is at least under team control until 2032. Aaron Nola will be in Philadelphia until 2030.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24
Phillies, Oscar Mercado Agree To Minor League Deal
The Phillies are bringing veteran outfielder Oscar Mercado, who spent the 2025 season with their Triple-A club, back on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 24
The Phillies’ offense may actually be pretty good
It’s hard to shake the memories of the Phils’ failures against the Dodgers in last year’s postseason. A .212 batting average in four games. A .299 on-base percentage.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 24
Daring to dream on the Phillies’ rotation
The Phillies’ starting rotation was very good in 2025. They led the majors in wins above replacement and had the second lowest ERA (with the lowest FIP).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24
How Phillies' Platoons Will Affect Their In-Game Decision-Making
The Phillies will face Nate Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom and Mackenzie Gore on opening weekend against the Texas Rangers, two righties and a lefty. It means that Bryson Stott will be at second base and Brandon Marsh will be in left field for the first two games, with Edmundo Sosa and Otto Kemp replacing them for Game 3 against Gore.
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.
Bryson Stott News / The Good Phight / March 24
Do you buy into Bryson Stott’s improvement?
Bryson Stott had himself a productive spring this year. The Phillies second baseman hit .366 with a 1.072 OPS across 16 Grapefruit League appearances. Spring training stats are not a surefire precursor to a successful season, but in this particular case, Stott’s success continues a trend of improved hitting dating back to last season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24
Three National League MVP candidates not named Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani has dominated the MVP race in recent seasons. Here are three players who could dethrone him in 2026.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23
3 reasons why Phillies won’t win 2026 World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies enter the upcoming season with high expectations, and World Series buzz continues to build as Opening Day 2026 approaches. But beneath that optimism lies a more complicated reality.
Philadelphia Phillies 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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 23
NL East capsules: Do aging Phillies still run the division?
Philadelphia Phillies 2025 record: 96-66 (1st place, NL East) He gone: LHP Ranger Suarez, OF Nick Castellanos, LHP Matt Strahm, OF Harrison Bader, OF Max
Garrett Stubbs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Phillies Shopping Garrett Stubbs
The Phillies are going to start the season with Rafael Marchán as J.T. Realmuto‘s backup catcher. That will squeeze out Garrett Stubbs. Marcus Hayes of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Phils will try to trade Stubbs to another club before Opening Day rosters need to be set on Wednesday.
Daniel Robert News / Total Pro Sports / March 23
Philadelphia Phillies’ Daniel Roberts Suffer Major Health Scare
Daniel Robert was one of the many right-handed pitchers hoping to make an impression at the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training camp this year. The 31-year-old was one of the minor leaguers hoping to make the cut to the 40-man roster for Opening Day.
Cristopher Sanchez News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 23
Former GM Criticizes Phillies' Contract Extension for Cristopher Sanchez
On the same Sunday they finalized their Opening Day roster, the Phillies also re-extended the contract of left-handed starter Cristopher Sanchez for the second time in 21 months.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Phillies’ Daniel Robert Released From Hospital After Cardiac Event
Daniel Robert collapsed following a bullpen session this morning, after the Phillies right-hander suffered his second cardiac event in the last five months.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 22
Phillies Interesting Bullpen Alignment
The Philadelphia Phillies have an interesting bullpen alignment on their Opening Day roster that has been finalized. Matt Gelb of The Athletic first reported the Phillies initial 26-man roster.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Phillies Facing Trade Decision After Roster Move at Spring Training
The Phillies head into the 2026 season looking to get back into the playoffs after finishing 2025 with a 96-66 record only behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / March 22
Cristopher Sanchez latest Phillies pitcher to agree to extension
This is the second extension for Sanchez, who had previously agreed to a four-year deal worth $22.5 million with team options for 2029 and 2030.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22
Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez inks historic extension
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting ramped up for Opening Day, and they have the players in place to compete this season. Christopher Sanchez will be the starting pitcher to open the season, and before he gets out to the mound, the Phillies made sure to give him an extension, according to MLB columnist Jon Heyman.
Dylan Moore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21
Phillies give roster added depth with latest signing
The Philadelphia Phillies made a decision on Saturday to ensure solid depth for the roster by Opening Day. It’s a move that gives the team versatility for the 2026 season.
Andrew Painter News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20
Phillies Finalize Opening Day Rotation With Andrew Painter Decision
One of the Philadelphia Phillies' top prospects, right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter, now knows whether he's starting the 2026 season in the majors or minors.
Kyle Schwarber News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Kyle Schwarber turns heads with what he did to his WBC silver medal
Another World Baseball Classic, another agonizing end to Team USA’s campaign. The silver medals Kyle Schwarber and Team USA received after losing to Venezuela on Tuesday at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla., simply don’t sparkle like gold and serve as a reminder of the mission they fell short of.
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