The Philadelphia Phillies' singular offensive acquisition in the 2025 offseason performed slightly better than his 2024 campaign, but still possesses major issues 32-year-old outfielder Max Kepler was signed to a one-year deal in December of 2024 and was the Phillies' opening day left fielder.
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies got back into their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a blowout 8-2 win in front of a crowd that cleared out early at Dodger Stadium.
If the offense can continue to ride the momentum, and ace Cristopher Sanchez capitalizes on his Game 1 performance, the Phillies have a chance to send the series back to the East Coast.
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PHILADELPHIA — Max Kepler remembers the date: Oct. 1, 2024. He was in Philadelphia to undergo core surgery with Dr. William Meyers. The injury, a partially detached abdominal muscle, cost Kepler the final few weeks of his ninth season with the Minnesota Twins.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
The Philadelphia Phillies' outfield has been a consistent area of discussion among the fanbase, as production throughout the outfield remains uncertain.
The Philadelphia Phillies are about to embark on a playoff run which they hope ends with a happier conclusion than there last three have, being eliminated at various points of the October gauntlet all in heartbreaking fashion.
Max Kepler homered, had three hits and drove in a season-high five runs in support of Cristopher Sanchez as the Philadelphia Phillies rolled over the visiting New York Mets 11-3 on Wednesday.
Max Kepler's two-run double in the seventh inning propelled Philadelphia to the front and backed the solid outing by Jesus Luzardo as the Phillies beat the Texas Rangers and struggling ace Jacob deGrom 3-2 on Saturday in the second of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.
Another year, another shot at a championship. Since their last World Series appearance in 2022, a match in which they lost, the Philadelphia Phillies have slid backwards, falling in the NLCS in 2023 and the NLDS in 2024.
Frankly, the Philadelphia Phillies have had a Max Kepler issue over the past few months. When the Phillies signed him, the hope was for him to be a decent left-handed bat with some pop in this lineup. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case, as Kepler is playing worse than ever, despite being healthy.
At the end of the day, Major League Baseball is a business, and managers have to ensure their teams have the best opportunity to win every day. For the
Outfielder Max Kepler is in his first year with the Philadelphia Phillies after spending his first ten season with the Minnesota Twins. Kepler made his MLB debut during the 2015 season in Minnesota and quickly established himself as a reliable offensive weapon in the Twins’ lineup.
The Philadelphia Phillies -- and more specifically Dave Dombrowski -- need to have some hard conversations before they make some difficult decisions prior to July 31.
Outfielder Max Kepler is in his 11th major-league season and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Max Kepler’s meager production has become a rather sizable problem for the Philadelphia Phillies. There are a couple of internal options the Phillies could turn to as replacements, such as Otto Kemp or Justin Crawford; however, an established bat might be better for the team’s World Series chances.
The Philadelphia Phillies have the roster to win a championship. Sure, tweaks need to be made that will help them truly get over the final hurdle, but when looking at all the talent on paper, there is more than enough for them to win the World Series.
The Phillies scored just one run over a three-game sweep at the hands of the Astros this week.
After a very quiet month of May, Phillies' left fielder Max Kepler is slowly starting to heat up at the plate. Kepler has notched an extra base hit in four straight games, including a go-ahead solo shot in the bottom of the 8th inning on Saturday.
Max Kepler hit a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.
When your division rival signs Juan Soto as its right fielder, you can't only counter with Max Kepler.
The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent outfielder Max Kepler have agreed on a one-year, $10 million contract, pending a physical, according to multiple media reports on Thursday night.
An outfield free agent that the Toronto Blue Jays could’ve targeted is off the board. It was reported on Thursday evening by ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the Philadelphia Phillies have signed Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million deal.
The Philadelphia Phillies are adding some more lefty power to their lineup.
After 15 years in the Twins' organization and nearly a decade on Minnesota's big-league roster, Max Kepler is a free agent for the first time this winter.
Various factors combine to make a guy who doesn’t overwhelm but also rarely disappoints.
The Seattle Mariners just traded with the Minnesota Twins for infielder Jorge Polanco, but they also showed some interest in outfielder Max Kepler. Conversations on the latter do not appear to have gained much traction.
No deal is close but that Minnesota is looking at rotation help after losing the likes of Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda this offseason.
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