The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for what is likely going to be a busy offseason for the team after a disappointing early exit from the postseason.
On Sept. 18, the Phillies ran a bullpen game in a losing effort against the Mets at Citi Field. Left-hander Tim Mayza allowed three runs as the opener, and Orion Kerkering gave up three more in the sixth inning.
Given the nature of the third annual TGP off-season guide and when it will probably be released, I made the call to split this section into it’s own piece.
It’s no secret that the Phillies have a poor defense. In fact, they have one of the worst defenses in the sport, as they ranked dead last in total defensive runs saved with -51 and their outs above average were only slightly better, coming in at 21st with -15.
Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?
The NLCS is set. The ALCS isn’t. The Senior Circuit’s juggernaut is still in play, while the Junior Circuit, regardless of the outcome of the Division Series, will be sending an underdog to the Fall Classic.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
With the 2026 season over for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team is going to be heading to the drawing board to try and figure out how to improve. It was certainly a strange season for the Phillies in 2026.
As the Philadelphia Phillies prepare for the offseason, it appears that anything and everything is going to be on the table for the franchise. Coming off another disappointing exit early on in the postseason, the Phillies could be a team that looks to shake things up this winter.
There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2026 MLB regular season that led to such a disappointing outcome. One of the biggest issues was the performance of shortstop Trea Turner.
The Philadelphia Phillies have some work to do with their roster this offseason. After being eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in three games in the Wild Card Round, the team has a few weaknesses that need to be addressed.
Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Thome, a special assistant to Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz, received criticism from Cleveland Guardians fans and media for wearing all black at Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
The Philadelphia Phillies have a big decision to make on the manager position. Alex Cora was expected to be a top option, but USA Today’s Bob Nightengale said Cora will sit out the 2027 season.
After the Phillies were rebuffed once again by Alex Cora, the club could keep its managerial decision in-house. Matt Gelb and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that interim manager Don Mattingly could retain the position next season.
The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the most disappointing teams for a majority of the 2026 season, failing to live up to the lofty expectations that were placed on them coming into the year.
Alex Cora turned down another opportunity to manage the Philadelphia Phillies and plans to take the 2027 season off, USA Today reported Wednesday. The report's source was a "high-ranking Phillies executive with direct knowledge" of the talks between Cora and Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ search for a manager in 2027 took a clear turn Tuesday when Alex Cora informed the club he will sit out the season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski had spoken with Cora about the job, according to USA Today.
As the Philadelphia Phillies mull their managerial decision, it appears one of the top speculative targets is off the board.
Five straight postseason exits. Five different opponents. And now, the Philadelphia Phillies may finally be out of excuses. After the Atlanta Braves ended their 2026 run in the Wild Card Series, the Phillies’ long-promised overhaul could be heading for the clubhouse’s biggest names, at least that is what an insider feels.
The Philadelphia Phillies enter another winter knowing their offense cannot stand still. The free-agent class is thin, the better bats will draw crowded bidding, and the outfield is the clearest hole after a season in which the club tried to patch it and came away with little to show.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered another early playoff exit this postseason, dropping a wild card series against the Atlanta Braves. They battled hard all year long, but they have continued to falter in October.
In the bottom of the third inning of the National League Division Series opener, with his Milwaukee Brewers team down 2-0 to the San Diego Padres, Jackson Chourio crushed a pitch to deep left field.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered another heartbreaking exit with a Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Braves, falling short of their ultimate goal, and the old core has continued to regress in their quest to win a World Series title.
Mattingly, 65, first joined the Phillies organization as a bench coach last offseason and then became the the team’s interim manager after Rob Thomson was fired in late April. He did well to right the ship and went 79-55 (.590) this season to help Philadelphia clinch a playoff berth.
It was another lost season for Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies, who may be facing a pivotal offseason following an early exit from the 2026 MLB playoffs.
Kyle Schwarber had praise for Don Mattingly after the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended Thursday night. Following a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, Schwarber pointed to the interim manager’s steady approach through a difficult year.
Prior to Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves had never defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a postseason series.
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