PHLY Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

BREAKING NEWS: The Phillies have signed outfielder Adolis Garcia to a 1-year, $10M deal. The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks down how Merrill Kelly’s 2-year, $40M deal with the Diamondbacks reshapes the Ranger Suárez free agent market. What does Kelly’s $20M AAV mean for Suárez’s next contract, and how should the Phillies be viewing his value as the MLB hot stove heats up? PHNX Diamondbacks host Derek Montilla joins the show to give insight into Kelly’s deal from Arizona’s perspective, while we compare contract comps, AAV expectations, and what teams may be willing to pay for t...

Join the PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down J.T. Realmuto’s free agency and the big question on every Phillies fan’s mind: Should the Phillies offer Realmuto a 3-year contract? We dig into whether a third year makes sense, how the market may shape his value, and what a potential deal could mean for the team moving forward.

AllPHLY.com’s Jim Salisbury joins the show to talk Realmuto’s future, Kyle Schwarber’s return, Ranger Suárez’s next contract, and the latest rumors across MLB free agency.

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The Phillies make major moves! Kyle Schwarber re-signs on a 5-year, $150M contract, and manager Rob Thomson receives an extension through 2027. On today’s PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down what these deals mean for the team’s future, clubhouse culture, and postseason expectations.

We also dive into Billadelphia’s take on Rob Thomson, how the Phillies’ manager is viewed inside the fanbase, and what this extension signals about the organization’s long-term direction.

Plus, with the Rule 5 Draft happening today, we take a look at potential Phillies targets, roster implications, and players they could lose. And...

Kyle Schwarber is BACK! Jeff Passan reports that the Philadelphia Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have agreed to a 5-year deal worth $150M to bring back the Phillies slugger through 2030. 
 

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Join the PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down a massive day in baseball news. Barry Bonds was not selected by the Contemporary Era Committee for the Baseball Hall of Fame, while Jeff Kent did get the call. What does this mean for future Hall of Fame voting and the legacy debates that follow? We also dive into the Mariners’ surprising move, trading Top-100 prospect Harry Ford to the Nationals for Jose Ferrer. How does this deal reshape the market, and what impact could it have on the Phillies, especially regarding Matt Strahm’s trade value? Plus, we discuss what...

Is Kyle Schwarber close to making his free agency decision during the MLB Winter Meetings? The PHLY Phillies crew breaks down the latest on Schwarber’s market, and how Philadelphia would be impacted if he signs elsewhere. What does his decision mean for the lineup, the DH spot, and the team’s offseason plans? PLUS… Tyler has to follow through on his promise. That’s right, he’s eating McDonald’s, despite absolutely hating it. Come for the Schwarber talk, stay for the chaos. 
 

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Join the PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down Ranger Suárez’s free agency and where his projected contract stacks up against other top available starters like Dylan Cease, Tatsuya Imai, and Framber Valdez. Who will earn more? And who might come in under Suárez’s next deal? We dig into the latest numbers and league chatter. We also explain the big reason why a Kyle Schwarber signing with the Reds DOESN’T make sense, despite the rumors and speculation. Plus, we react to Devin Williams signing with the New York Mets and what that means for the NL E...

In this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down three mystery starting pitchers the Phillies could target on 1–2 year deals to help bridge the gap to Andrew Painter as he works back to full strength. We also react to Ryan Helsley signing with the Baltimore Orioles, what that means for the NL East landscape, and dive into a fun (and painful) discussion about our favorite Phillies prospects who never quite panned out. Plus, we hit on the latest offseason buzz, potential roster fits, and what moves could set the Phillies up for a 2026 postseason run. If you lo...

Happy Thanksgiving, PHLY Phillies fans! We are live from the Reading Terminal Market for our annual Thanksgiving Eve all-day spectacular! Will Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and other members of the 2025 Phillies be on the roster come Opening Day 2026? Do the Ketel Marte trade rumors have any validity, and do the Diamondbacks want any of the Phillies prospects NOT named Andrew Painter? Plus, a closer-edition of Remember Me? and more Holiday fun on the PHLY Phillies Podcast!

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The PHLY Phillies Podcast dives into a packed offseason episode! We start by breaking down the possibility of the Phillies pursuing Adolis García after his non-tender from the Rangers. Could his right-handed power finally balance out the lineup? Are we still interested in a potential signing after digging into the numbers and fit? Then, we react to the Mets–Rangers trade, with New York sending Brandon Nimmo to Texas for Marcus Semien. What does it mean for the NL East? And does it change how the Phillies should approach the offseason? We also highlight three right-handed bullpen arms who...

In today’s episode, we dive into a fresh round of Phillies offseason “Would You Rather” hypothetical questions, debating key decisions involving Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, J.T. Realmuto, and potential free-agent right-handed bats. We also look around MLB, starting with Tarik Skubal’s future in Detroit—will the Tigers extend their ace, or could trade rumors heat up? Then we examine where Cristopher Sánchez ranks among MLB’s best starting pitchers after his breakout season and what his ceiling looks like moving forward. To wrap things up, we hit you with our Friday baseball trivia to test your MLB know...

The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks down a busy MLB news day, headlined by the Angels trading Taylor Ward to the Orioles — and what that deal means for the Phillies’ offseason plans. With Ward on the move, the Angels are now unlikely to trade Jo Adell, shifting the outfield market and potentially altering Dave Dombrowski’s approach this winter. We also dive into Ranger Suárez and Kyle Schwarber officially declining their qualifying offers, while four other MLB players accept theirs. Plus, several notable DFA decisions shake up the league as teams maneuver ahead of the tender deadline. To close things...

 It’s Cristopher Sanchez Appreciation Day on the PHLY Phillies Podcast! After a dominant 2025 season that saw Sanchez elevate himself into one of the National League’s elite pitchers and finish 2nd in NL Cy Young voting, we break down how he took the leap, from his improved strikeout rate to his elite changeup to why hitters simply couldn’t figure him out this year. We also dive into what’s next for the Phillies’ pitching staff, including: 🔥Ranger Suárez’s free-agency outlook. What could his market look like? Will the Phillies be able to keep him? Could the Phillies trad...

Dive into a packed PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down a massive week in MLB awards and offseason news. We start with the NL MVP voting, where Kyle Schwarber finishes second with zero first-place votes behind another historic season from Shohei Ohtani. We analyze the numbers, the voter trends, and what Schwarber’s runner-up finish means for the Phillies moving forward. We also react to Cristopher Sánchez finishing second to Paul Skenes in the NL Cy Young Award voting. Was the gap as big as the final ballots suggest? We look at the advanced metrics and whether Sán...

Should the Phillies Go After Nolan Arenado?! On today’s episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we’re breaking down the latest MLB trade rumors , including whether the Philadelphia Phillies should make a move for Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. We’re also talking about Byron Buxton potentially waiving his no-trade clause if the Minnesota Twins continue their rebuild, plus our fun weekly Wednesday segment “Remember Me?” ,where we look back at some forgotten MLB players. And don’t miss our reactions to last night’s MLB awards, with thoughts on the Rookie of the Year Award winners.

Will Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies in free agency? The PHLY Phillies crew breaks down Schwarber’s market value, what kind of contract he could land this winter, and whether a reunion in Philly makes sense. Plus, we dive into the WILD story involving Bryce Harper and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the latest updates on the Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz betting probe, and all the biggest Phillies offseason rumors.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have extended qualifying offers to Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suarez, a one-year deal worth just above $22 million dollars. These two were among 13 players across MLB to receiver the QO. But will they accept it? Probably not. Can the Phillies re-sign Schwarber, Ranger or both? Plus, is Don Mattingly in play to be the Phillies new bench coach? Would the Houston Astros trade Isaac Paredes? And our weekly Friday Phillies trivia game. 
 

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Can Kyle Schwarber or Cristopher Sánchez actually take home NL hardware this year? The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks down the 2025 NL Awards, including MVP, Cy Young, and Manager of the Year — and what it means for the Phillies’ stars and Rob Thomson’s chances. Plus, we react to Harrison Bader opting out of his $10 million option, take a closer look at the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot, and wrap things up with another fun round of our Wednesday trivia game, “Remember Me?”

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again… back-to-back World Series champions. But what does their dominance mean for the future of Major League Baseball? The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks it all down: are the Dodgers good or bad for MLB’s long-term health?

We also dive into the league’s potential challenges ahead, including a possible MLB lockout in 2027.

Plus, we discuss the latest Phillies offseason rumors:

⚾ Will JT Realmuto return to the Phillies, or is his time in Philly over?

🔥 Could the Houston Astros trade Isaac Paredes and shake up the hot...

The Philadelphia Phillies would seem pretty set in the infield for the 2026 MLB season: Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa. But as Dave Dombrowski looks to change the roster this offseason, could we see changes. Maybe Alec Bohm gets dealt after being involved in trad rumors last offseason. Maybe Trea Turner makes that long-awaited move to the outfield. On the PHLY Phillies Podcast, Rich Hofmann and Jamie Lynch go over the free agent and trade candidates in the infield, plus wonder if top prospect Aidan Miller could get called up.

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For the past few years, the outfield has been the weak spot for the Philadelphia Phillies. That finally changed at the end of 2025, but that was largely due to outgoing free agent Harrison Bader, acquired from Minnesota at the MLB trade deadline. With Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler likely gone, how does Dave Dombrowksi improve the outfield this winter? Might we see call-ups, in the form of top prospect Justin Crawford? Will John Middleton open up the checkbook for Kyle Tucker in free agency? If not will Dave Dombrowski do better in the free agency bargain bin than Kepler...

When Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski sat down for his annual October press conference, he offered intriguing comments about Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper. At one point, Dombrowski wondered aloud if Harper would return to being an elite player after his worst season as a Phillie in 2025. But in a recent article in The Athletic, Harper said that he played through injury and was "really hurt" by Dombrowski's comments. Was Dombrowski simply challenging his start player? Might Bryce Harper get traded? If not, will this drama linger into the 2026 season? Jamie Lynch and Rich Hofmann...

The PHLY Phillies crew is back with a jam-packed show! We’re making our Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series predictions, ranking the Top 5 playoff games ever at Citizens Bank Park, and diving into two fan-favorite segments — “Remember Me?” and Friday Phillies Trivia! Join us for all things Phillies baseball: postseason talk, player memories, and trivia fun to kick off your weekend. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your World Series picks in the comments!

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Joel Sherman noted in his podcast this week that "he wouldn't be 100% shocked if Bryce Harper got traded" this offseason. We're here to tell you: that's NOT happening. Harper will be on the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026, and will likely be the team's first baseman, unless they acquire another 1B and he moves back to the outfield or DH spot. But he WILL be in Philadelphia in 2026.

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Dave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson held their end-of-season press conferences following the Phillies' NLDS loss to the Dodgers — and we’re breaking it all down on today’s PHLY Phillies Podcast. We dive into their comments on the team’s disappointing postseason, potential payroll decisions for 2026, free agent returns, and what could be next for the Phillies roster. Who stays, who goes, and what changes could be coming after falling short again? Don’t miss this full breakdown of the offseason ahead. 

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Rob Thomson is officially back as the Philadelphia Phillies manager for the 2026 season — but will the rest of the coaching staff return with him? In this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down what Thomson’s return means for the Phillies’ future, and ask the big question: Will pitching coach Caleb Cotham and hitting coach Kevin Long be back too? We also take a deep dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers' dominant starting pitching, and ask if watching the Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers in the first two games of the NLCS make you feel ANY better about...

Is this the end of the road for Ranger Suárez in Philadelphia? On today’s episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we discuss whether the Phillies will re-sign the lefty this offseason — or if fans should start saying goodbye to one of their most dependable postseason arms.

Plus, we recap Game 1 of the ALCS, where the Mariners took down the Blue Jays 3-1 behind dominant pitching and timely hitting.

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Despite another incredible start from Cristopher Sanchez, and two strong inning of relief from Jesus Luzardo, the Phillies' season ends in brutal fashion with a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS. The PHLY Phillies crew breaks down the abysmal offensive performance that sealed their fate — especially from the top of the lineup. Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber went cold when it mattered most. What went wrong, and where do the Phillies go from here? We react to the frustrating finish, question the approach at the plate, and look ahead to a pivotal offseason fo...

Join the PHLY Phillies as they breakdown all the action from tonight's NLDS Game 4 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies from Dodger Stadium.

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The PHLY Phillies crew breakdown all the action from NLDS Game 3 between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers!

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The PHLY Phillies crew breaks down Game 2 of the NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. A true pitching matchup, Jesus Luzardo and Blake Snell matched zeroes for the first six innings of the game. We'll discuss the numbers, matchups, and players of the game.

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The PHLY Phillies crew breaks down all the action from Game 1 of the NLDS between the Phillies and the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani and Cristopher Sanchez battled into the sixth inning, before some interesting decision making from Phillies' manager Rob Thomson.

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The Phillies and Dodgers square off in THE must-watch Divisional Round showdown! In this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down the biggest X-factors, key matchups, and give our predictions on who advances to the 2025 NLCS. Will Bryce Harper carry the Phillies again in October? Can Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman spark the Dodgers' offense? We dive into the pitching matchups, the stars to watch, and why this series could come down to the wire.

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Phillies vs Dodgers NLDS Breakdown Bryce Harper vs Shohei Ohtani Betts, Freeman, Schwarber, Turner — Who steps u...

As the Philadelphia Phillies await their NLDS opponent, Game 1's across the MLB Postseason Wild Card round were ELECTRIC. The Red Sox, Tigers, Dodgers and Cubs look to close out the WC round tonight, while the Yankees, Guardians, Reds and Padres look to keep their seasons alive. Plus, while we wait, we look back at the Top 5 Phillies wins of the regular season.

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Who should the Phillies want to face in the NLDS — the powerhouse Dodgers or the upstart Reds? In this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down the strengths and weaknesses of both potential opponents and what matchup gives the Phillies the best shot at advancing.

Plus, we take a deep dive into Cristopher Sánchez’s incredible season and why he’s become a key piece in the Phillies’ playoff rotation. Oh, and of course... we couldn’t resist taking a few well-deserved shots at the Mets for missing the playoffs.

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Aaron Nola, potentially auditioning still for a spot in the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation in the Postseason, turned in a strong performance, taking a no hitter into the 6th inning before giving up a homerun to Christian Vazquez.

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Big changes are coming to Major League Baseball as the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) system is officially set to debut league-wide in 2026! In this episode, we break down what that means for the game and how it could impact the Phillies moving forward.

We also dive into the Phillies' recent struggles after dropping 4 of their last 5 games, and what they need to do to regain momentum heading into the postseason. Despite the rough stretch, the Phils are now just one game away from clinching the 2-seed, thanks to the Dodgers' latest loss — another rough outing for L.A.'s...

The Phillies drop 2 of 3 to the Diamondbacks in Arizona, finishing a 3-3 road trip. We break down the weekend series, and get into Friday’s postgame comments from Nick Castellanos, who took aim at Manager Rob Thomson. Plus, with just one week left in the regular season, we take a deep dive into the NL playoff standings and what it all means for the Phillies' postseason path.

📊 NL Wild Card + Division Standings 🗣️ Castellanos' Comments on Thomson 🧢 Series Recap: Phillies vs. D-Backs 🔜 Final Week Preview

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The Phillies take 2 of 3 from the Dodgers in a potential NLDS preview! We break down the series win, key performances, and what it means for October. Plus, updates on Andrew Painter's final line for the 2025 season in AAA Lehigh Valley, what to expect in the final 9 games of the regular season, and the Phillies’ postseason outlook. 
 

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The Phillies have officially clinched the NL East and followed it up with a big win over the Dodgers last night! With back-to-back wins and strong momentum, they’re in prime position to lock up the No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs. We break down how the bottom of the lineup — including standout performances from Brandon Marsh, Max Kepler, and more — has exceeded expectations at the perfect time. Can this depth carry them deep into October? Let’s talk Phillies baseball!

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The Philadelphia Phillies took 2/3 from the Kansas City Royals, winning their fifth series in a row. Despite the loss on Sunday, and the New York Mets winning, the Phillies still clinched a Playoff spot for the 4th consecutive season after the San Francisco Giants lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies Magic Number to clinch the NL East is now just 1, and any win or Mets loss will give the Phillies the division for the 2nd year in a row.

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After a shaky first inning in which he allowed 4 earned runs, Jesus Luzardo responded by retiring 22 straight hitters, pitching 8 innings, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-4 to sweep the Mets in the 4-game series. The Phillies are now 11 games up on the Mets, and the Magic Number to clinch the NL East is 5! Up next, the Kansas City Royals come to town, and Walker Buehler makes his Phillies debut after being released by the Red Sox a few weeks ago.

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The Philadelphia Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Miami Marlins this weekend to continue to put pressure on the New York Mets for the NL East crown and Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2 seed and the bye in the NL Playoffs. But the worrisome story of the weekend is Trea Turner’s exit from Sunday’s game with a hamstring strain. How long will Turner be out, and who will step up in his absence?

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The Philadelphia Phillies shutout the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 to take 2/3 games in the series on the road. Ranger Suarez tossed 6 shutout innings, Trea Turner and Bryson Stott each drove in a run and Jhoan Duran shut the door out the pen. Plus, is right field officially a platoon between Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler?

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The Philadelphia Phillies had perhaps their best win of the 2025 MLB season Monday, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 10-8 on the road. Harrison Bader and Brandon Marsh had 7 combined hits and powered the Phillies offense in the win. Taijuan Walker wasn’t sharp, and David Robertson had his first rough outing as a Phillie, but the rest of the bullpen held it down. They’re back at it tonight, as Aaron Nola faces Jose Quintana.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right handed starting pitcher, Walker Buehler, after he was released by the Boston Red Sox earlier this week. What does this mean for the Phillies starting rotation, and can Buehler help the Phillies in the MLB Playoffs?

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Kyle Schwarber had one of the most historic offensive nights in Philadelphia Phillies history, becomes the 21st player in MLB history to hit 4 homeruns in one game. The Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 19-4 to bounce back after getting swept out by the New York Mets earlier this week.

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The Philadelphia Phillies continue to struggle at Citi Field, as the New York Mets have now beaten the Phillies 9 straight times, including 7 in the regular season, after they drop the second game of the series in walkoff fashion. Brandon Nimmo drove in the winning run off Jhoan Duran after Harrison Bader tied the game with a 2-run HR earlier in the game.

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The Philadelphia Phillies head to New York for a 3 game series with the New York Mets beginning tonight. The Phillies hold a 7 game lead over the Mets in the NL East, and have an opportunity to extend the lead to as many as TEN games, if they were to sweep the Mets. Plus, the Phillies have been tabbed to play in the Field of Dreams game vs the Minnesota Twins next season.

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Philadelphia Phillies Ace, Zack Wheeler, will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, requiring surgery. Timeline for recovery is often 6-8 months, meaning that Wheeler will not pitch again in 2025.

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The Philadelphia Phillies swept out the Seattle Mariners this past week in convincing fashion. Was this the best series victory of the season for the Phillies? Cristopher Sanchez, Ranger Suarez and Jesus Luzardo all struck out 10 or more hitters in the team’s 3 wins. Plus, we take our weekly Friday look at the National League standings.

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The Philadelphia Phillies look for the 3-game sweep of the Seattle Mariner this afternoon, as they send Jesus Luzardo to the mound to take on Luis Castillo. Join the PHLY Phillies crew as they discuss the series, including another stellar start from Cristopher Sanchez last night, and live react to the first four innings of today’s game.

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After serving an 80-game suspension for use of a banned substance, Jose Alvarado is eligible to return to the Philadelphia Phillies roster for the remainder of the regular season. While he will help the Phillies bullpen for the next two months, he’s not eligible for the MLB Postseason as part of his suspension. How will Rob Thomson utilize Alvarado knowing he won’t be available for the Playoffs?

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The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their 10-game road trip with a 6-4 record after beating the Washington Nationals 11-9 and splitting the four game series in D.C. Aaron Nola returned from the IL to make his first start in nearly 3 months, and did not get out of the 3rd inning. Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day IL this weekend after a blood clot in his right shoulder/arm was discovered. No timetable on his return has been set. The Phillies open up a 3-game series tonight with the Seattle Mariners.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have placed their ace, Zack Wheeler, on the 15-day injured list due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. What does this mean for the Phillies' rotation moving forward? How will this affect their push for the 2025 MLB postseason?

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Nick Castellanos has struggled since the All Star Break, and the Philadelphia Phillies need him to contribute more in the final month and a half and into the Postseason.

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The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their third straight game, losing game 1 of a 4 game series to the Washington Nationals 3-2. Jesus Luzardo pitched well, but came undone in the 7th inning. Did Rob Thomson leave Luzardo in too long? Plus, what's going on with the offense? Nick Castellanos continues to struggle.

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With Ranger Suarez set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies will have a decision to make on if they want to retain him, and how much they'd be willing to spend. But could Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies front office offer Ranger a qualifying offer in hopes of getting Draft pick compensation if he leaves? 
 

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Ranger Suarez's second half struggles continued last night, as the Philadelphia Phillies 4-game win streak came to an end with a 6-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Has Ranger run out of gas this season? And what does that mean for his Postseason role? Plus, does Andrew Painter see MLB time this season after a poor outing in AAA Lehigh Valley?

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Taijuan Walker has been an unsung hero for the Philadelphia Phillies this year. He’s been moved between the bullpen and starting rotation several times, and has replaced Aaron Nola, Mick Abel and others in the rotation, plus pitched in relief when called on. He’s been better than anyone could have asked for, and he deserves credit in helping the Phillies push toward the 2025 MLB Postseason.

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The Philadelphia Phillies swept out the Texas Rangers over the weekend, improving to a season best 19 games over .500. Meanwhile, the New York Mets continue to struggle, as they were beaten in comeback fashion multiple times this weekend by the red hot Milwaukee Brewers. Brandon Marsh continues to swing the bat well. What is your concern level with Zack Wheeler's velocity?

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The Philadelphia Phillies greatest strength resides where it has all season: the starting rotation. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez gives the Phillies a legitimate chance against every team in the National League postseason. 
 

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The NL Postseason picture features 7 teams for six spots. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds?

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The Philadelphia Phillies have an opportunity to sweep out the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park. Ranger Suarez gets the ball for the Phillies. Trevor Rogers starts for the O's. Also, reports are saying that Zack Wheeler experienced shoulder stiffness after his last start. Imaging was clean, but he'll be bumped back a few days in the rotation.

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Kyle Schwarber has entered his name into the NL MVP conversation, as he helps lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a huge win over the Baltimore Orioles with a pair of homeruns, including a grand slam last night. He passes Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani for 2nd place in MLB in HRs. Only Seattle Mariners catcher, Cal Raleigh, has more.

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Cristopher Sanchez turned in another excellent outing last night, as the Philadelphia Phillies won Sunday's rubber match against the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez tossed 8 shutout innings before turning things over to Jhoan Duran, who threw multiple pitches over 103 mph! Up next, the Phillies welcome the Baltimore Orioles for a 3 game series beginning tonight. 

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Justin Crawford continues to hit well in AAA Lehigh Valley. When, or if, does Justin Crawford make his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies this season? And what are the Phillies waiting on, at this point?

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The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Philadelphia Phillies made two moves, acquiring closer Jhoan Duran and outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins. In exchange, the Phillies have up Eduardo Tait, Mick Abel, Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria. With 54 games left to play, where do the Phillies stack up against the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs? Plus, when do the Phillies finally promote Justin Crawford? 

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The MLB Trade Deadline is here! The Philadelphia Phillies have already made two moves, acquiring Minnesota Twins closer, Jhoan Duran, and outfielder, Harrison Bader, in two separate deals. Will they make another move before the Deadline? Tyler Zulli and Rich Hoffman go around the league and discuss all the latest moves, as Playoff contenders gear up for a Postseason run.

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Breaking news: the Philadelphia Phillies have made a HUGE move, acquiring Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran! We give immediate reaction to one of the biggest moves of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Twins will receive Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel in exchange.

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The MLB Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and the Philadelphia Phillies are still in search of their upgrades for the Postseason run. Who does Dave Dombrowski trade for in the next 24 hours? Will the Phillies make a big splash and acquire a closer like Jhoan Duran or Mason Miller? Or an outfield back like Ramon Laureano? Plus, the Phillies and Chicago White Sox wrap up a 3 game series this afternoon, each taking one of the first two games.

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Dave Dombrowski took over as the Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations before the 2021 MLB season, and has overseen 4 Trade Deadlines to this point. His moves... mostly underwhelming. Will he make a big splash in the next 48 hour to help the Phillies get closer to reaching their World Series aspirations?

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The MLB Trade Deadline is just 3 days away, and the Philadelphia Phillies still are in the mix for a big time trade. Does Dave Dombrowski make the big move and go all in by acquiring Emmanuel Clase from the Cleveland Guardians, or Jhoan Duran or Griffin Jax from the Minnesota Twins? Or, will the Phillies look to spend less and acquire a reliever on an expiring deal, like Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals? Plus, the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame have been enshrined, included former Phillie Dick Allen, and Seattle Mariners' legend, Ichiro.

The New York Yankees have acquired 3rd baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a pair of prospects. The Yankees were long thought to be a team interested in Arizona Diamondbacks 3rd baseman, Eugenio Suarez, and now will likely be out of that conversation. Could the Philadelphia Phillies benefit from this trade?

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The MLB Trade Deadline is just six days away, and one team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, have signaled that they will be sellers at this Deadline. The team traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners, and have indicated that several more players could be moved between now and next Thursday. Does that mean that third baseman Eugenio Suarez is available? And could the Philadelphia Phillies be in pursuit of the right handed slugger? Plus, the Phillies start a 3 game series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx tonight with Taijuan Walker on the mound.

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With ownership in Minnesota changing, could we see relievers Jhoan Durán and Griffin Jax on the move? Tyler Zulli breaks down the odds that the Phillies are able to land one or both of these players.

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Cristopher Sanchez tosses his first complete game of the season, giving up just one earned run in nine innings in the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Phillies take the series and look to complete the sweep tonight with Jesus Luzardo on the mound. Plus, Jeff Passan reports that the Minnesota Twins are looking for "two top-100-caliber prospects" in exchange for Jhoan Duran or Griffin Jax. Would Dave Dombrowski consider moving top prospects for an elite bullpen arm?

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The Athletics have long maintained that star closer, Mason Miller, is untouchable at the MLB Trade Deadline. Recently, however, their thought process may have shifted if the right return is met. Ken Rosenthal reported, recently, that the A’s could consider moving Miller, and the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers would be two teams that could present the right trade return for the All Star. Is Miller actually available? And what would the Phillies have to give up to get him?

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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed veteran reliever David Robertson for his third stint as a member of the organization. He'll report to AAA Lehigh Valley with the expectation of joining the MLB club soon. Will Dave Dombrowski continue to add to this shaky bullpen as the MLB Trade Deadline gets closer? Plus, Ranger Suarez with a shaky outing yesterday, as the Phillies drop 2/3 to the Los Angeles Angels to lose their third consecutive series. They'll start a 3 game set with the Boston Red Sox tonight.

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The Philadelphia Phillies were in desperate need of bullpen help as the MLB trade deadline approached & they made an acquisition that only cost them money in signing veteran arm David Robertson, a two time Phillie already. More help should be on the way for the Phillies bullpen, but this starts the moves to bolster the bullpen ahead of the MLB playoff push.

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The Phillies resume the home stretch of the season tonight after this weeks MLB All Star Game break. Jamie & Andrew discuss the fun atmosphere of this years ASG, Kyle Schwarber winning the ASG MVP & more. Bryson Stott's struggles against fastballs is broken down, plus maybe JT Realmuto is on the rise offensively? Can the Phillies win anything without a Bryce Harper return to form? Plus the MLB trade deadline is a mere 2 weeks away & we talk about what the Phillies might do. 
 

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Bryce Harper has dealt with injuries this year. Trea Turner has put together his most complete season as a member of the Phillies. How do Harper, Turner, Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott grade out for the first half of the Philadelphia Phillies season.

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We're officially at the midway point of the season, as the All Star Game was won by the National League last night thanks to the heroics of Kyle Schwarber. We polled the PHLY Diehards and asked them to provide Mailbag questions for us, which ranged from questions about Dave Dombrowski, to Gage Wood, to the MLB Trade Deadline.

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Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm and Tanner Banks have been the only relievers Phillies Manager Rob Thomson can trust. It's obvious the Phillies need bullpen help for the second half of the season. But just how bad has the Phillies bullpen actually been this year?

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The unofficial first half of the MLB season has come to an end, so it's time to reflect on the performances of the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies to this point. The Phillies starting rotation is one of, if not the best, in all of baseball. What grades do Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies starting rotation get for the first half?

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If the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to move players at the MLB Trade Deadline, would the Philadelphia Phillies look to acquire power hitting third baseman Eugenio Suarez?

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ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote a story stating he believes the Philadelphia Phillies would be linked to trade conversations with the Cleveland Guardians for a package deal that would include Emmanuel Clase and Steven Kwan. Who would the Phillies have to trade in order to acquire the pair? Is Andrew Painter on the table? Would Justin Crawford b e involved in the deal?

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MLB announced this week that the ABS system, or automated balls and strikes system, will be featured in the All Star Game next week, in what is being considered a “test run”. Should the ABS System be here to stay? 
 

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The Philadelphia Phillies drop game two and the series to the San Francisco Giants after Jordan Romano gives up a 3-run inside-the-park homerun to Patrick Bailey in the bottom of the 9th. The Phillies now look to salvage the series this afternoon with Jesus Luzardo on the mound. He'll be opposed by Justin Verlander.

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The National League All Star team was announced this weekend, and while Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber will represent the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta, three Phillies were questionably left off the team. Did Cristopher Sanchez, Ranger Suarez or Trea Turner deserve to be All Stars?

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Zack Wheeler is the best pitcher in MLB, and it's no longer debatable. Wheeler spun another gem yesterday to lift the Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds, 3-1, en route to taking 2/3 in the series, and winning their third consecutive series. Plus, Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber were named NL All Stars, while Ranger Suarez, Cristopher Sanchez and Trea Turner were left off the roster. Should every team have an All Star representative?

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If the Philadelphia Phillies season were to end today, and the MLB Postseason were to begin, there is absolutely no question that Ranger Suarez should start the second game of the Wild Card Round of NLDS, behind only Zack Wheeler, who would start game 1. 
 

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If the Minnesota Twins become MLB Trade Deadline sellers, would their setup man with elite stuff, Griffin Jax, become available? The Philadelphia Phillies and Dave Dombrowski would CERTAINLY be interested, and likely would move big time prospect to acquire Jax.

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With the MLB Trade Deadline just under a month away, the Philadelphia Phillies will likely be buyers, once again, this season. They’ll likely look to move prospects to acquire proven MLB talent to make a run into the Postseason, and hopefully, a World Series run. But there are 3 prospects that the Phillies should NOT trade this Deadline.

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After being rained out last night, the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres will play a day/night double header, beginning with this afternoon’s regularly scheduled game. Mick Abel gets the ball in Game 1 vs former Phillie, Nick Pivetta. Then, tonight, it’s Cristopher Sanchez vs Dylan Cease. The Phillies look to take consecutive series, as we get closer to the All Star Break and the MLB Trade Deadline.

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Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez pitch like aces all month long and propel the Philadelphia Phillies in the month of June when the offense was struggling with consistency. Could all three starting pitchers be in the Cy Young conversation this season?

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Ranger Suarez was excellent ONCE AGAIN, as Philadelphia Phillies take rubber match and take 2/3 in the weekend series against Spencer Strider and the Atlanta Braves. Ranger Suarez impending free agency looms large, and it's becoming more and more expensive to re-sign Ranger in the offseason. Up next for the Phillies, it's a 3-game series with the San Diego Padres.

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The Philadelphia Phillies need offensive pop in the worst way. Only Kyle Schwarber is on pace to hit more than 20 homeruns this season. Could Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies look to a familiar trade partner in the Los Angeles Angels to improve the offensive power? Do Taylor Ward or Jo Adell make sense in a trade this MLB Trade Deadline?

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The Philadelphia Phillies were swept by the Houston Astros in a three game series, scoring just ONE run over 27 innings. The starting pitching was EXCELLENT, giving up just 3 earned runs, and Phillies pitching gave up just 5 all series, but the offense was non-existent. Up next, three games with the Atlanta Braves. Plus, could Dave Dombrowski target a power bat from the Los Angeles Angels at the Trade Deadline?

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Ranger Suarez was masterful last night, but the Philadelphia Phillies offense was shutout by Framber Valdez, as the Houston Astros take game one of the series 1-0. Plus, Jayson Stark and The Athletic discusses the approach the Phillies will take at the Trade Deadline this year, and how the Phillies bullpen will stack up in the Postseason. And, ESPN ranked the Top 50 MLB Trade Deadline candidates. Who did they link to the Phillies?

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