Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson isn't afraid of the MLB's latest round of rule changes. In particular, Thomson has high hopes that the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will be a smooth transition from umpires having control over balls and strikes, as it has been for the entire existence of baseball.
The Phillies didn’t do much to change up their roster this offseason.
There was a lot of consternation about a certain player yesterday. Let’s see what today holds! On to the links. Phillies news: The ABS that people have been clamoring for is finally here and the Phillies are ready for it.
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off their second consecutive National League East title in the 2025 season. Under manager Rob Thomson, Philadelphia went 96-66 in the regular season last year, which was the Phillies' best record since 2011.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season did not go according to plan, ending with another early exit from the MLB playoffs. The club was shorthanded, as ace Zack Wheeler was sidelined for the final two months of the year.
Veteran outfielder Adolis Garcia signed a one-year deal worth a reported $10 million with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. "His power stands out in any part of the ballpark," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday as the team introduced Garcia to the media.
The Philadelphia Phillies still have faith in Rob Thompson, even after three straight seasons of reaching the playoffs but failing to make the World Series.
Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies agreed to a 5 year $150 million contract to become the highest set-DH in MLB history. Rob Thomson signed a one-year extension to be the Phillies manager through the 2027 season.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies have extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season, the team announced on Tuesday. Thomson has received a one-year extension in each of the past two offseasons.
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting the band back together.
The votes are in, and our guy didn’t get the trophy. The Baseball Writers Association of America named Rob Thomson a finalist for National League Manager of the Year, but gave the award to Pat Murphy of the Brewers.
In his third full season as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, Rob Thomson finished third in voting for the 2025 National League’s Manager of the Year Award.
Rob Thomson is no stranger to the trials and tribulations that come with World Series aspirations. The Philadelphia Phillies have cemented themselves as a contender under Thomson’s watch, yet the organization remains short of its ultimate goal, a World Series title.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered yet another early postseason exit, this time for the fourth year in a row in the Rob Thomson era. 2025 always felt like the final chance for this group as currently constructed to chase a World Series ring, as numerous stars prepare to hit free agency and the team likely looks different next year.
Rob Thomson apparently will not be scapegoated for the Philadelphia Phillies’ latest playoff disappointment. The Phillies manager Thomson is safe for the 2026 season, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Monday.
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly retaining manager Rob Thomson for 2026, according to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Thomson is currently under contract through the 2026 season.
The Phillies were bounced out of the postseason in the NLDS by the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing yet another swift end to Red October.
Rob Thomson will return for a fifth season as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026, the New York Post and Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday.
The Phillies’ latest postseason exit has led to some speculation about manager Rob Thomson’s job security, and the Phillies have reportedly made a decision on that front.
Rob Thomson’s “greatest hits” tour is continuing.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson probably does not want to log onto social media right now. Thomson made a controversial decision during his team’s NLDS Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.
Once dominant in the NL East, the Phillies are now fumbling in October, with a 2–9 record in their past 11 playoff games. The latest loss came against the reigning World Series champions, the LA Dodgers, in Game 2.
The Philadelphia Phillies, waiting to learn the identity of their first postseason opponent, will make the other club wait to learn which pitchers it will face.
It is clear that the veteran isn’t pleased with how things have played out.
Unlike last year, the 2025 National League Manager of the Year Award is nearly settled. While some last-minute winning spurts could disrupt the second- or third-place finalists from overthrowing the clear favorite, there’s been a clear favorite since June.
Alec Bohm has missed most of the second half.
Presumably, Castellanos really crossed a line if his comment got him benched one night later.
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