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Many fans want managers to bring fire into a clubhouse like the old days, exuding the intensity that defined Billy Martin, Earl Weaver, Bobby Cox and Lou Piniella, to name a few.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 16

Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Trea Turner, Chase Utley

Halfway to Halloween. Halfway to the World Series matchup being decided. On to the links. Phillies news Don Mattingly wasn’t bothered by the Phillies’ overtures to Alex Cora.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

What Chase Utley told The Athletic about Phillies’ manager inquiry

The Philadelphia Phillies brought back Don Mattingly as their manager, signing him on a new two-year deal on Wednesday. But before making that big decision, they were reportedly interested in getting in touch with Phillies great Chase Utley as well as Raul Ibanez about the job as well.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Phillies were turned down by two ex-players in their manager search

The Philadelphia Phillies’ search for a new manager was messy enough that two high-profile former players both turned down the opportunity to speak to the team about the job.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Phillies Reached Out To Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez In Managerial Search

The Phillies put an end to their managerial search when they promoted interim skipper Don Mattingly to the full-time role on Wednesday. They showed interest in ex-Red Sox manager Alex Cora during the process, but he wasn’t the only outside candidate on their radar.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Carlos Beltran admits he’s ‘not a big fan’ of Chase Utley’s ‘dirty’ play’

For 20 years, Carlos Beltran left quite the mark on the diamond. That led to Beltran’s induction into the Hall of Fame in January. He played with and against some of the era’s top players.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 8

Phillies news: Chase Utley, Luis Arraez, Dave Dombrowski

What a night for an all-time Phillies great. Chase Utley gave his Wall of Fame speech on a night that was a little delayed by rain and he was finally immortalized among the team’s greats, as he should be.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Try not to cry watching Phillies legend Chase Utley’s Wall of Fame speech

Chase Utley put the finishing touch on his Phillies legacy Friday night, and he did it with a speech that captured exactly what made him a franchise icon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Phillies honor Bryce Harper’s request for Chase Utley Wall of Fame ceremony

On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will honor Chase Utley by adding the legendary second baseman to the Citizens Bank Park Wall of Fame. On the momentous occasion, Philadelphia will wear its traditional red pinstripes instead of the City Connect uniforms, after a request Bryce Harper made directly to owner John Middleton.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Weather delays Chase Utley’s Phillies Wall of Fame ceremony, Blue Jays tilt

Philadelphia Phillies fans are heading in droves to witness Chase Utley take his rightful place in the franchise’s Wall of Fame on Friday night, but they will have to wait a bit longer.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 7

Phillies News: Bryce Harper, Chase Utley, Field of Dreams

It’s Alumni Weekend at Citizens Bank Park. The Blue Jays are in town, and a familiar face will be joining the Wall of Fame. On to the links. Phillies news A Phillies fan won the chance to do the radio broadcast for an inning of Wednesday’s game, and knocked it out of the park.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / July 31

Phillies News: Chase Utley, Ramon Marquez, Trade Deadline

July draws to a close, August draws near. The trade deadline looms. On to the links. Phillies news: Eric Longenhagen takes a look at the Phillies prospects that could be on the move for FanGraphs.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle shares special moment with childhood hero Chase Utley

In the middle of a rough 2026 season for the Detroit Tigers, shortstop Kevin McGonigle has emerged as the brightest spot on the team. Despite leaping straight from Double-A to the big leagues, McGonigle has done nothing but produce for the Tigers; through 93 games, he’s produced an OPS of .812 buoyed by an OBP of .392.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 13

Remembering the Period of Time When Chase Utley Was at His Best

The pinnacle of Chase Utley's career, which can stand side-by-side with any five-year peak from any second baseman since 1930, began when I was a teenager making the transition from lifelong Phillies fan to writer and reporter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / February 27

Chase Utley Working In Front Office Role With Dodgers

Chase Utley spent the latter part of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he became a key presence in the clubhouse and helped mentor some of the team’s younger players.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19

Baseball Hall of Fame voter explains his ballot

Being a Hall of Fame voter is one of the greatest privileges a baseball writer can have. It can also be one of the most difficult tasks.

Predictions for 2026 Baseball HOF

30 biggest Baseball HOF snubs

Clayton Kershaw to suit up for Team USA after MLB retirement

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB all-time hit by pitch leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB players to het hit by at least 130 pitches in their career can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 9

What Jeff Kent’s Hall of Fame Induction Means for Hopeful Second Basemen

On Sunday, the Veteran’s Committee voted to induct second baseman Jeff Kent into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2026. Across 2,298 games, Kent slashed .290/.356/.500 with a 123 wRC+ and the all-time record for home runs at second base with 377.

San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2025

Way-too-early Baseball HOF projections for 2026, 2027, 2028

Way-too-early Baseball Hall of Fame projections for 2026, 2027, 2028

While the 2025 class is preparing to be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., it's worth peeking ahead to see which MLB stars could find their places among baseball's immortals over the next three years.

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

One player from each AL club who deserved more HOF consideration

All-MLB Hall of Fame team: Which legends make the cut?

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

MLB News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 5, 2025

Is UCLA Alum Trending in Right Direction for Hall-of-Fame Nod?

The future looks bright for UCLA baseball as it is less than two weeks away from Opening Day. Meanwhile, the MLB season is approaching as well, which makes baseball talk quite appropriate right now.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25, 2024

Marc Narducci: My 2025 BBWAA Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Marc Narducci spent 37 years covering all sports for The Philadelphia Inquirer before retiring in July 2021.

Dave Parker, Dick Allen get Classic Baseball Era bids into HOF

25 MLB Hall of Famers who never won a ring

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 7, 2024

UCLA Alum Has Second Shot at Hall of Fame

UCLA Hall of Famer, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, six-time All-Star and 2008 World Series Champion Chase Utley is on the MLB Hall of Fame ballot for the second time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 9, 2024

Watch: Rob McElhenney turns double play with Utley, Harper

Watch: Rob McElhenney turns double play with Chase Utley, Bryce Harper

Actor Rob McElhenney faced a predicament on Sunday: would he throw his first pitch to Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper or 2008 World Series champion Chase Utley?

Bryce Harper's cool custom bat for London Series features Phillie Phanatic dressed as Royal Guard

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz