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J.T. Realmuto News / Phillies Nation / January 6

Offseason Rumors: Phillies catching options beyond J.T. Realmuto

Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Tuesday, Jan. 6: Phillies backup options if J.T. Realmuto signs elsewhere The Phillies are still waiting on an answer from J.T.

MLB News / The Good Phight / January 6

Phillies news: Don Mattingly, Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger

Shave those sideburns, Don Mattingly is coming to town. Phillies News: Phillies hire Don Mattingly as their new bench coach NBCSN Philly makes a case for

Devin Sweet News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Red Sox Sign Devin Sweet To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have signed right-hander Devin Sweet to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester but may get an invite to big league camp in spring training.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 6

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

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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.

Zach Pop News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

January 5th, 2026: According to the Associated Press, Pop will make $900K in the majors and $250K in the minors. December 22nd, 2025: The Phillies announced that they have signed right-hander Zach Pop to a major league deal.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Interested In Randal Grichuk

It was reported last month that the Phillies are looking for a righty-swinging platoon bat to add to their outfield mix. Today, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that Randal Grichuk is one specific name they are showing interest in.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

From MVP to Mentor: Don Mattingly Joins Phillies’ Coaching Staff

The Philadelphia Phillies made a meaningful addition to their coaching staff by hiring Don Mattingly as bench coach under manager Rob Thomson. It is a move rooted in experience, credibility, and championship ambition, bringing one of baseball’s most respected figures into a clubhouse built to win now.

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.

Don Mattingly News / Phillies Nation / January 5

Phillies hope former MVP Don Mattingly can help star-studded roster as bench coach

Don Mattingly was one of the biggest names in baseball during his days as a player. The Phillies hope his experience as a Yankees icon and one of the most respected figures in the game can help their star-studded roster in his new position.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / January 5

The Phillies should re-think their stance on opt-outs

There was a bit of a stir during the holiday week when Tatsuya Imai put pen to paper and agreed to a deal with the Houston Astros. The deal that he signed contained multiple opt-out clauses in it, one after each season to be exact.

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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.

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.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Phillies Make Announcement Amid Bo Bichette Rumors

The Philadelphia Phillies have been among the most aggressive teams of the offseason as they position themselves for another deep postseason run and a potential World Series push.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

The Phillies announced Monday that they’ve hired Don Mattingly as the new bench coach to manager Rob Thomson. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski acknowledged last month that he’d spoken to Mattingly about the vacancy.

Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / January 5

Who is going to hit behind Bryce Harper?

This coming season, if the current roster holds true, the lineup is going to look very similar to the one that ended the season in Los Angeles. Nick Castellanos has been swapped out for Adolis Garcia, but other than that, it looks remarkably similar.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 5

Phillies Committed to Play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is exactly two months away. It’s the sixth edition of the tournament featuring the best of the best from all around the globe vying for the right to claim their country as baseball superiors.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 4

Another team enters the race for Bo Bichette

Another team has joined the pursuit of Bichette.

Blue Jays still have room for Bo Bichette after splash free-agent signing

Blue Jays continue to be all-in by signing Kazuma Okamoto

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / January 3

Philadelphia Phillies Receive Brutal Ranger Suarez Free Agency Update

The Philadelphia Phillies entered this offseason knowing four cornerstone players—Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez, and Harrison Bader—would test free agency.

Bryce Harper News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Bryce Harper Predicted to Join Mike Schmidt in Exclusive Phillies Club

Longtime Philadelphia Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki has high hopes for veteran first basemanBryce Harper, projecting that Harper could join Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt as the only two-time MVP winners in franchise history.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

Bryce Harper Fires Back At Dave Dombrowski With 'Not Elite' Shirt

At the end of the season press conference, Dave Dombrowski made an interesting comment about Bryce Harper and whether he can be an elite player again after a down 2025 season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Five Phillies Who Could Get Contract Extensions This Offseason

There are multiple Philadelphia Phillies players who could receive contract extensions this offseason. The Phillies have not done much this winter outside of re-signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Bryce Harper wears ‘not elite’ shirt in response to Phillies exec

If Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski was looking to light a fire under Bryce Harper, he succeeded. Dombrowski made some comments in October in which he questioned whether Harper could return to being an elite player in the future.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27

1 roster move Phillies must make after Christmas

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the post-Christmas portion of the MLB offseason facing a decision that could shape their entire 2026 outlook. While multiple roster questions remain unresolved, none carries more immediate weight than the situation behind the dish.