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Taijuan Walker shaky in penultimate spring outing
Taijuan Walker is up against the clock.
Bryce Harper voted second-fiercest competitor by fellow players
It was only five years ago, ink still drying from his $330 million contract, that Bryce Harper was given an ignominious designation by his MLB peers as the league’s most overrated player, and by a landslide.
Bryce Harper dealing with back stiffness
Cue the premature panic.
Garrett Stubbs to face off with brother C.J. in Spring Training
The Phillies and Astros will provide a new brother vs. brother matchup on Friday.
Jayson Werth has sights set on Kentucky Derby
Fifteen years after turning the 2009 postseason into his own personal home run derby, Jayson Werth is ready to make hay at a different derby.
Braves manager Brian Snitker: ‘I don’t like the [postseason] system’
It’s March, Spring Training is in full swing, the Texas Rangers won the World Series more than four months ago, everyone is gearing up for the regular season to kick off this month and we are relitigating the MLB postseason format.
Again.
Aaron Nola shares high praise for Zack Wheeler
Aaron Nola had already voiced his opinion that Zack Wheeler should start for the Phillies on Opening Day, but the newly re-signed righty’s praise for his rotation-mate goes much further.
Cristian Pache a way-too-early Spring Training standout
There are not many spots up for grabs on the Phillies’ Opening Day roster, so if we’re going to overanalyze anyone’s Spring Training — especially anyone’s Spring Training through exactly two games — let it be someone fighting for one of the few.
Mick Abel impresses in Spring Training opener
As much as Spring Training is about gearing the Major League squad up for Opening Day and sorting through any outstanding roster or positional competitions, perhaps the best part is getting early glimpses at the next wave.
Rob Thomson reveals first two Spring Training starters
Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced on Wednesday the starting pitchers for the club’s first two Spring Training games: Kolby Allard will get the nod against the Blue Jays on Saturday in Dunedin, Fla., before Aaron Nola takes the hill on Sunday against the Yankees in the Clearwater opener.
Phillies sign two pitchers to minor-league deals
With David Buchanan back in the organization after nearly a decade away, the Phillies gave another minor-league deal to another (vaguely) familiar face over the weekend.
Trea Turner says ‘everyone hates’ new Nike Vapor Premier uniforms
Just a couple seconds on social media is all it takes to know how Nike’s new uniform designs are going over among baseball fans and media. Just a few words from Trea Turner is all it takes to know how they’re being received by players.
Phillies are now fourth team to DFA Diego Castillo this offseason
Life as a professional baseball player is often portrayed as glamorous and replete with comfort, and for a fortunate handful, those are accurate descriptions. But for each Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Aaron Nola, there are several Diego Castillos.
Phillies reportedly seeking fourth outfielder
The Phillies were already thin on outfield depth even before Friday’s surprise news of Brandon Marsh’s knee surgery. Now, they’re entering Spring Training that much thinner.
Shane Victorino reportedly among Spring Training guest instructors, Charlie Manuel to attend
It looks like Charlie Manuel will accomplish his goal.
Phillies DFA Andrew Bellatti, acquire Michael Rucker from Cubs
The Phillies made a swap in their bullpen on Tuesday, trading for right-hander Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations and subsequently designating Andrew Bellatti for assignment.
Rhys Hoskins hopes he can always call Philadelphia home
Rhys Hoskins may be calling a new city home in 2024, but he’ll always view Philadelphia as a second one.
Recent Phillies minor league signee named Australian Baseball League MVP
The Phillies recent signed 26-year-old southpaw Lachlan Wells to a minor league contract, and the early returns — as in, the very early returns — are promising.
Former Phillie David Robertson finds new home
As the Phillies look to supplement the core of their bullpen with cheaper moves around the edges, one potential target and a former Phillie came off the board Thursday.
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