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On YouTubeAaron Nola News / Phillies Nation / March 16
Aaron Nola’s WBC performance should excite Phillies fans 
It’s still technically spring training, but Aaron Nola was fantastic in his two starts for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. It should have Phillies fans dreaming about what a comeback season could look like.
Johan Rojas News / Field Level Media / March 16
Phillies OF Johan Rojas banned 80 games for failed PED test
Major League Baseball suspended Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas for 80 games Monday for violating the league's joint drug prevention and treatment program.
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six 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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas
Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Aaron Nola News / Field Level Media / March 16
Italy pivots to RHP Aaron Nola in WBC semis vs. Venezuela
Team Italy will turn to right-hander Aaron Nola as the starter for Monday's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Venezuela at Miami, instead of right-hander Michael Lorenzen.
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 16
10 bold predictions for the 2026 Phillies
Some years, when I reflect on this exercise, I feel pretty proud of myself. Other times, like now, I look back and wonder why anyone lets me communicate to anyone about the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 16
Phillies Spring Training Roster Cuts Getting A Bit More Interesting
The Phillies' spring training roster moves to this point have been standard, with them optioning or reassigning to minor-league camp players who had no chance of making the Opening Day club anyway.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 16
Phillies news: Chase Utley, Jesus Luzardo, Seiya Suzuki
This starts the final full week of spring training games, meaning we are a bit closer to real baseball action. For those that aren’t fans of the WBC, this is a positive thing as seeing these few games of still minor leaguers starting in regular positions is getting tiresome.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 16
Phillies Find Out Which Arms They'll Face Opening Weekend
The Phillies found out as the weekend came to a close who they'll be facing on Opening Day. The Texas Rangers will start 36-year-old, 15th-year veteran Nathan Eovaldi at Citizens Bank Park on March 26, manager Skip Schumaker told reporters Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Rob Thomson Announces J.T. Realmuto News at Phillies Spring Training
The Philadelphia Phillies are largely running it back with a similar group this year, hoping they can finally break through in October. Philadelphia has
Jesus 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 / 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.
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.
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 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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