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Part of the magic of baseball is that it seems to produce multiple feel-good stories every year. Perhaps the best kind of such story is the career minor leaguer who finally gets a taste of the Majors at long last.

MLB News / The Good Phight / October 19

Phillies news: Otto Kemp, Kyle Schwarber, Tony Vitello

Tonight marks Game 6 of the ALCS, a series that has been interesting. The first two games were relatively uncompetitive, one somewhat close, the other a blowout.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Phillies' Dave Dombrowski addresses Jose Alvarado, other storylines

The Phillies are now in offseason mode after getting dropped by the Dodgers in the NLDS. The outfield is going to be a key focus this winter but there are other details to be ironed out.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 25

Otto Kemp has a new good luck charm at home

PHILADELPHIA — It’s been an incredible season for Otto Kemp. The undrafted rookie was honored as one of two recipients of the 2025 Paul Owens Award, given annually to the top Phillies minor league position player and pitcher.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 25

Weston Wilson vs. Otto Kemp: Who should make the Phillies postseason roster?

This year’s postseason roster for the Phillies has a little more intrigue in it than in years past. Most of the starters and bullpen are still mortal locks

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 22

Otto Kemp and Griff McGarry are the Phillies’ minor leaguers of the year

The Paul Owens award goes to the Phillies’ minor league players of the year, one a position player, the other a pitcher. It’s named after the famed general manager and manager of the team, one who led them to the 1983 World Series and helped find a lot of the foundation for the 1980 World Series champion.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 14

Niche question for today: Weston Wilson or Otto Kemp?

The team is on the verge of clinching a playoff spot, which means we can start looking forward to some of the more microscopic level questions that have to do with putting their best roster together.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Potential Phillies Roster Expansion Call Ups

The Philadelphia Phillies have multiple options when determining who to call up once rosters expand on September 1. Each team will be able to have 28 players on its major league roster for the remainder of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 21

This incredible fact adds to wild Phillies walk-off win

Walk-off catcher interferences don't happen often. Unless you're Philadelphia Phillies rookie first baseman Otto Kemp.

Phillies beat Red Sox on unusual walk-off interference call

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Phillies blast 5 homers in rout of Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies hit a season-high five home runs, including three-run shots by Nick Castellanos and Otto Kemp, to awaken their dormant bats en route to 13-0 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Friday night in the opener of their three-game series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Phillies Prospect Gets Exciting Update Amid Bryce Harper News

When Otto Kemp received the call-up from the Philadelphia Phillies, it was seen as a temporary move. First baseman Bryce Harper has been sidelined with a right wrist injury for nearly all of June, and Kemp was a logical solution.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Analyst Says Phillies Lineup 'Begging' for Otto Kemp Platoon Option

Before Sunday night, Otto Kemp had played only a handful of games in left field his entire life. The former undrafted free agent made just seven starts in left while at Triple-A earlier this season - before that, he had never manned the position in affiliated ball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 22

Philadelphia Phillies Working Out Rookie in Outfield to Create Versatility

At some point, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will return to the lineup, and he’ll need first base back from Otto Kemp. The problem? Kemp has proven quite capable of helping the Phillies even after Harper returns.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

Phillies Have a Decison to Make on Utility Player Role

When Bryce Harper returns from injury the Philadelphia Phillies will have a utility player role decision to make. Weston Wilson currently holds the fourth bench spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 14

Kyle Schwarber shines as Phillies return to form with latest win

Still without Bryce Harper as he recovers from a wrist injury, the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Friday night.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 8

Philadelphia Phillies Debuts of Otto Kemp, Alan Rangel Shows MLB's Unique Paths

The Philadelphia Phillies debuts of Otto Kemp and Alan Rangel were a long time coming. They also had unexpected paths. Neither player is what one would call the “conventional prospect.” Neither was drafted.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 7

Philadelphia Phillies Making Noteworthy Prospect Promotion to Big-League Roster

The Philadelphia Phillies are promoting No. 24-ranked prospect Otto Kemp to the big-league roster. Per MLB Pipeline: The #Phillies are promoting their No.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 15

Phillies' soaring prospect could soon disrupt the roster

If given the chance, and should his minor league success seamlessly translate to the majors, he may be able to force one of the Phillies' slumping veterans out of the lineup.

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MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 7

Carson McCusker's loud contact and huge power getting harder to ignore

After two mammoth homers Tuesday night, Carson McCusker's bat is sending a very clear message to the Minnesota Twins that he could be ready for a chance in the big leagues.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 6

Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospect Pulls off Incredible International League Feat

The Philadelphia Phillies have a Top 30 prospect who spent Monday racking up the hardware in the International League. Otto Kemp, a 25-year-old third baseman, won the International League’s player of the week for his action last week and the player of the month award for April.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Phillies Prospect Challenging for Call Up After Award Winning April

Ever since Spring Training, Otto Kemp has been marking a name for himself amongst the Phillies' prospect pool. At No. 24 in the system, the 5'11" infielder didn't enter the year high on many radars.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 1