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Lauren Amour

Lauren Amour is a writer and editor based in the Greater Philadelphia area. She currently works as an editor and writer at Yardbarker, covering MLB and the Philadelphia Phillies. Lauren also covers MLB and fantasy sports for Rotoballer and owns her own Substack, Phillies Phocus. Previously, she was Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies and contributed to SB Nation's The Good Phight. You can find her on X/Bluesky at @philaurdelphia.

Ranking the 10 best players in NL East

Here is our top-10 ranking of the best of the best in the NL East.

One perfect free-agent signing for every NL East team

One of baseball's most competitive divisions is the National League East. Each team could benefit from signing some of the remaining prominent names. Here are the best fits for each club.

Phillies make rotation even stronger with Jesus Luzardo trade

Philadelphia was said to be searching for a fifth starter, so Luzardo will likely fill that role until top right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter is ready to join the rotation. 

Phillies' Max Kepler signing feels like more of the same

When your division rival signs Juan Soto as its right fielder, you can't only counter with Max Kepler.

Examining the Phillies’ closer situation in 2025

Who ultimately claims this role and finds success in it remains to be seen. Let's examine their cases.

Bryson Stott returning to form will be key for Phillies in 2025

Philadelphia is confident in Bryson Stott's return to form in 2025.

Trade market exposing Phillies' lack of depth

The Phillies' inability to meet the asking price for star players further exposed their vulnerability on the trade market. 

Phillies ‘not shopping’ All-Star 3B after all

He has been floated in trade rumors since the season’s conclusion. But now, according to the Phillies manager, he’s no longer on the trade block.

Three outfielder deals Phillies should explore

The Philadelphia Phillies have made it known that they want another outfielder, preferably one who can mash left-handed pitching.

Four free-agent lefty bats for Phillies to consider

The Phillies need more lefty power, ideally a player who can play the outfield.

It's time for Phillies to make a run for this Japanese star

The Phillies have a prime opportunity to tap into the Japanese market by signing pitching phenom Roki Sasaki, who was posted during the MLB winter meetings in Dallas.