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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 23

Spring Training Weekend Notes

The Phillies kicked off the start of their season over the weekend with games against the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates. Many of the names competing for the final few spots in the bullpen and bench played and look to make good impressions for the rest of camp.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / February 23

Q&A with Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long: Crawford, García, Harper and managing platoons

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies lineup will once again feature many familiar faces. The Phillies are turning over roughly 23% of plate appearances taken from 2025 to 2026.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 23

What is one impression you got from watching the Phillies this weekend?

We finally got some live Phillies baseball that we can watch this weekend and that means we can make some initial impressions. There were two games that we could draw from: one in which some of the kids started and played a bit and one where the regular lineup looked a little more intact.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 23

Phillies news: Jose Alvarado, Don Mattingly, Rhys Hoskins

As many people are now snowbound again thanks to a blizzard in the region, I’d invite you to partake in some of the latest news around the team. On to the links.

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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.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22

Phillies’ Bryce Harper speaks up on Team USA’s win vs. Canada

The Winter Olympics have come to an end. Team USA capped off the games with a win over Canada in the men’s hockey gold medal game. Fans and fellow pro athletes have all reacted to the big win for the United States.

Jose Alvarado News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22

Upset Jose Alvarado Releases Statement About WBC Ineligibility

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado found out this weekend that he won't be able to participate for Team Venezuela in next month's World Baseball Classic. His insurance was denied.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22

One of Phillies' Top Prospects Dinged Up Early in Spring Training

Bryce Harper made a bit of news midway through Sunday's spring training home opener against the Pirates, joking during an in-game interview about Aidan Miller, the Phillies' top infield prospect.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 22

Assembly required: Pirates 4, Phillies 3

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their home opener in Clearwater to the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Trevor Richards, a thirty-two year old journeyman non-roster invitee, got the start and sandwiched a nice throw on a well-fielded infield dribbler with a pair of strikeouts for a scoreless appearance.

Rhys Hoskins News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22

No Phillies Reunion for Rhys Hoskins, Who Obviously Didn't Fit 2026 Roster

Phillies fans have a fond memory of Rhys Hoskins for his role in helping transition the team through a lengthy rebuild in the mid-2010s into a contender by 2022.

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The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / February 22

Top Phillies Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2026

After falling short of reaching the World Series yet again in 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies have had a relatively quiet offseason. The radio silence has been a head scratcher to most, with the Phillies’ core quickly aging, and the competitive window seemingly approaching its end.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22

Earlier Spring Training Debuts Than Usual for Phillies' Big Bats

The Phillies brought seven position players who could make the team out of camp to their first spring training game Saturday in Dunedin against the Blue Jays: Adolis Garcia, Justin Crawford, Otto Kemp, Edmundo Sosa, Bryan De La Cruz, Dylan Moore and Rafael Marchan.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 22

Phillies Prospect Justin Crawford Reacts to Solid Spring Debut

Justin Crawford was the standout performer in a 3-0 Phillies loss Saturday in their Grapefruit League opener. The Phillies' top outfield prospect hit a

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Phillies’ Reported Reunion Inquiry is a Poor Roster Fit

The Philadelphia Phillies reached out to free agent Rhys Hoskins on a possible reunion, according to Devan Kaney of 94 WIP. Kaney added that Bryce Harper suggested the move, but Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski decided against it.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 21

The Phillies Who Stood Out in Grapefruit League Opener vs. Blue Jays

If Justin Crawford's first plate appearance of the spring was any indication, he's going to be pretty comfortable in the batter's box against lefties. Crawford led off for the Phillies in Saturday's Grapefruit League opener in Dunedin against the Blue Jays.

Jose Alvarado News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 21

Phillies Lefty Jose Alvarado Now Unable to Pitch in World Baseball Classic

About a dozen Phillies will leave Clearwater for the World Baseball Classic when March begins, but Jose Alvarado won't be one of them. Alvarado will not participate for Team Venezuela because he did not pass the insurance protocol, according to Venezuelan reporter Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Phillies' Bryce Harper Dealt Unfortunate News Ahead of MLB Season

Tension has continued to build between the Philadelphia Phillies and their superstar first basemanBryce Harper as the 2026 MLB season approaches. The friction began last year when Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski publicly questioned Harper’s ability to remain elite as he ages.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Veteran MLB umpire retires after having one of 'worst performances'

A couple of veteran MLB umpires have decided to hang up the mask and chest protector.

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J.T. Realmuto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto gets brutally honest on his performance in recent seasons

The Philadelphia Phillies made sure that they would bring back star catcher J.T. Realmuto this offseason, as he was a pending free agent. Realmuto signed a three-year contract worth roughly $45 million.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

Philadelphia Phillies 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Starting Rotation & More

With the previous campaign ending with heartbreak early on in the postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies have fresh enthusiasm for 2026. The team clearly has unfinished business on their mind after continuous disappointment in the playoffs despite starting as one of the favorites for the World Series crown for the past few years.

J.T. Realmuto News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 19

JT Realmuto Compares Phillies' Top Pitching Prospect to Cy Young-Caliber Ace

Philadelphia Phillies fans are likely sick of hearing about offseason comments from the team's executives or star players. But in this instance, one Phillies veteran offered a breath of fresh air to fans by sharing high praise for the team's top pitching prospect.

Dave Dombrowski News / Yardbarker / February 17

Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?

The team went from World Series and NLCS finishes in 2022 and 2023, respectively, to back-to-back NLDS losses.

Bryce Harper was caught off guard by Dave Dombrowski's comments

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

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Nicholas Castellanos News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

Nick Castellanos reveals what he learned from his Phillies exit

Nick Castellanos did not part ways with the Philadelphia Phillies on particularly good terms, and the veteran is trying to use it as a learning experience.