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Phillies Not Surprisingly Facing Competition for Teruaki Sato

The Philadelphia Phillies have laid out their plans for the offseason, with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski revealing the team wants an outfielder, utility infielder, rotation depth and a left-handed relief pitcher.

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Dave Dombrowski signals an uncertain off-season ahead

It does not appear as though the Phillies are going to pull off a major move at the GM Meetings this week in Las Vegas. It also appears they will not be alone.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 11

Dave Dombrowski Changing Free Agent Philosophy With Phillies

Throughout his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies and at previous stops around baseball, Dave Dombrowski has garnered a reputation as someone unafraid of making a splash and pursuing stars.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 10

Phillies Have Elite Trade Chips Despite Underwhelming Farm System

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski knows this offseason is an important one. His team’s performance on the field has regressed each season he has been with the franchise, going from National League pennant winners in 2022 to a Wild Card Round exit this past postseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB wins-leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 9

Phillies news: Dave Dombrowski, Kyle Schwarber, Ty France

What’s crazy about this Eagles team is that it’s like watching the Phillies on offense. So many things are going wrong at the same time, yet the same solutions are being tried like they’ll suddenly work.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 5

Phillies Among Teams Reportedly Linked To Japanese Star

The Philadelphia Phillies are a team that many people are keeping a close eye on this offseason based on how many needs they have on their roster. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski has never been shy about making big moves, and this offseason is going to be no different.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 5

Phillies News: Dave Dombrowski, Cristopher Sánchez, Albert Pujols

You may not have noticed, but MLB free agency actually started on Tuesday. Usually, that doesn’t mean much considering the glacial pace of a normal offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 28

Phillies Can Get off Brutal List by Signing Teruaki Sato

The Philadelphia Phillies are primed and ready to spend this offseason in an effort to improve a roster that needs upgrades at several spots. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski has proven time and time again that he isn’t afraid to take a big swing if it means improving the team’s odds of contending.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 23

Dave Dombrowski Gets Honest on Current State of Phillies OF

The Philadelphia Phillies know they have a lot of work to do this offseason to get back to the level they believe they are capable of playing at on the field.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 21

What do you think of the plan to get the vets more rest?

The Phillies are a talented team. They are not, however, a young team. That’s why Dave Dombrowski is looking for ways to get the veterans some more rest.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 17

Phillies Need To Improve Depth To Achieve Their Goal With Vets

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski knows there is a lot of work to do with the team’s roster to reach the level they hope for as a contender.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / October 17

'I’m Doing Stupid Money': Phillies’ Biggest Problem Exposed as Analyst Calls Out Owner Amid Major Concerns

Since reaching the 2022 World Series and subsequently losing to the Houston Astros, the Philadelphia Phillies’ postseason success has steadily declined.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 16

Dave Dombrowski Appears Ready To Have Aidan Miller On Phillies By Opening Day

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies aren't putting pressure on Aidan Miller to perform, but it's clear the organization's top offensive prospect is in the plans for early next season.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Dave Dombrowski Shares Plan for J.T. Realmuto During Phillies Offseason

J.T. Realmuto could see time at first base next season as the Philadelphia Phillies consider how to manage the veteran catcher’s workload. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is aware that Realmuto wants to improve offensively and feels mentally drained by his responsibilities.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Don Mattingly on 2026 Phillies: 'Last year really wasn't my team'

Mattingly stepped in as interim manager on April 28 after the Phillies started 9-19 and fired Rob Thomson.

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

Phillies hire former Mets manager

Five candidates Astros should consider following Joe Espada firing

Interesting update emerges about Giancarlo Stanton's future

New York Post reporter says Yankees are 'upset' with Aaron Judge

Philadelphia Phillies News / Baseball Now / October 15

Phillies' Dave Dombrowski Threatens To Replace Trea Turner At Shortstop

The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated in the National League Wild Card Series, and Trea Turner's abysmal season was a major talking point. Offensively, Turner was terrible, and on defense he showed a great decline at shortstop.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 3

Schwarber makes feelings clear on Mattingly after Phillies season ends

Kyle Schwarber makes feelings clear on Don Mattingly after Phillies season ends

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.

Phillies have reportedly made their decision on Mattingly

Bryce Harper had a cryptic message about the Phillies' future

Why Padres need to look out for Brewers' Jackson Chourio in NLDS

Braves vs. Dodgers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Biggest question for every NLDS team

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Dave Dombrowski Aims To Stay With Phillies Beyond Current Contract

Dave Dombrowski has been the Phillies’ president of baseball operations since December 2020, and his current contract with the team is up after the 2027 campaign. Though Dombrowski will be 71 years old at the end of that deal, he intends to stay in his position for some time to come.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 20

Phillies' Bryce Harper breaks out of slump in big win over Mets

Just a couple of days removed from his manager and the team's president having to field questions about his struggles at the plate, Bryce Harper accomplished a career-first on Saturday night.

Phillies star Bryce Harper's cycle punctuates horrid night for Mets

Phillies' Don Mattingly, Dave Dombrowski address Bryce Harper's struggles

Mets' Juan Soto had secret weapon for latest multi-homer game

The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 19

Phillies still believe in Bryce Harper despite struggles, rumors

Phillies' Don Mattingly, Dave Dombrowski address Bryce Harper's struggles

While the Philadelphia Phillies are currently in a playoff position, their fans are wondering where the team would be if one of its top stars was playing up to his potential.

Phillies need to target one veteran cut loose by the Angels

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman

Four players Red Sox should move and one they should keep at trade deadline

Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline

Colson Montgomery's elite performance makes him a worthy All-Star candidate

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 29