If Trea Turner doesn’t convince Phillies to keep him at SS, will he remain an infielder?
PHILADELPHIA — For now, Trea Turner remains at shortstop for the Phillies. But president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski was […]
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Phillies hire former NY Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for 2027 season in a new role
With the Philadelphia Phillies turning their focus to next season following the conclusion of their regular-season campaign, the front office has appointed former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza to a new role within the organization for 2027. In the MLB, midseason managerial firings are a rarity, but after a downward spiral during the 2026 campaign, the New York Mets parted ways with Carlos Mendoza . While many assumed Mendoza’s story in the division was paused, the rival Philadelphia P...
Don Mattingly wants to address Phillies run game that fell off in second half
The Phillies in 2026 finished 15th in MLB with 105 stolen bases. They did not steal a base during the three-game wild card series against the Atlanta Braves. The full-season numbers do not tell the entire story. The Phillies in the first half were a top-ten team in stolen bases with 74. After the All-Star […]
Philadelphia Phillies Rumor Reveals Likely Top Free Agent Target to Replace Alec Bohm
A new rumor claims that many around MLB expect the Philadelphia Phillies to turn to the international market to replace […]
The Brewers overcame their playoff defeats. Can the Phillies do it, too?
Trea Turner will open the season at shortstop. Don Mattingly is returning as manager. Alec Bohm could be back at third base, Luis Arraez could also return. The majority of a bullpen nobody liked is set to return, no starting pitchers are getting dealt to help in other areas, and it sounds like Brandon Marsh […]
It doesn’t sound like Alec Bohm is especially likely to return to the Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski‘s answer about Alec Bohm’s future Thursday made it seem more likely than not that the former […]
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
The Braves won the NL East and defeated the Phillies in the wild card round before falling to the Dodgers in the NLDS. It was a nice return to form for the Braves after their injury-marred 76-86 season in 2025, but Atlanta will need to fill some roster holes and perhaps address some broader concerns […]
What is your best-case scenario for the Phillies offseason?
Yesterday, our topic of discussion was what is your own worst-case scenario for what the Phillies will do this offseason. Today, we’re going to try and envision a scenario where everything goes right, or at least as right as possible. Like we mentioned yesterday, the Phillies have their work cut out for them. The free […]
MLB News: Postseason, Shohei Ohtani, Jackson Chourio, Phillies, Jake Bauers
Happy Friday, everyone! As we enter the weekend, we will soon know which team will join the Brewers in heading to the World Series. In the meantime, we look at how Shohei Ohtani busted his HR slump at the exact perfect time. We also look at how Jake Bauers pulled through for the Brewers with […]
Phillies ‘not looking to trade from our starting pitching’
PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies try to refresh their roster, some have wondered whether they could trade from the strength […]
Phillies want J.T. Realmuto to catch fewer games next year. Will they need a new backup catcher behind him?
PHILADELPHIA — With a veteran core that is not getting any younger, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wants some key players to get some additional rest in 2027. Slugger Kyle Schwarber will play about 30 games at first base to allow Bryce Harper, set to return to the infield, some additional opportunities at […]
Phillies News: Don Mattingly, Trea Turner, Chase Utley
Halfway to Halloween. Halfway to the World Series matchup being decided. On to the links. Phillies news Don Mattingly wasn’t bothered by the Phillies’ overtures to Alex Cora. ($)Trea Turner is still the Phillies’ shortstop. But if he doesn’t play up to expectations, a change could be made. The Phillies talked to two franchise favorites […]
New movie about Phillie Phanatic set to debut at Philadelphia Film Festival
A new movie about the Phillie Phanatic, one of the most iconic mascots in all of sports, is set to debut at the Philadelphia Film Festival this weekend. “Big Phan,” billed as a “biopic capturing the magic and mayhem of a baseball legend,” will be shown for the first time on Saturday afternoon at 12:15 […]
Don of a new day: Mattingly wants Phillies to win with speed, defense and smarts
PHILADELPHIA — Believe it or not, Don Mattingly thinks like you. That’s right, the Phillies manager doesn’t believe in the […]
Ex-Phillies star Raul Ibanez at least thought about leaving Dodgers to replace Don Mattingly
The Philadelphia Phillies tried to reach out to former players Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez to be the team’s next manager. Both declined, though, and the Phillies settled on bringing back Don Mattingly on a permanent basis. But while Utley explained that he didn’t seem all that interested in going into management at this time […] The post Ex-Phillies star Raul Ibanez at least thought about leaving Dodgers to replace Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Report: Phillies reached out to Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez
According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies reached out to Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez about their managerial opening before hiring Don Mattingly.
What Chase Utley told The Athletic about Phillies’ manager inquiry
The Philadelphia Phillies brought back Don Mattingly as their manager, signing him on a new two-year deal on Wednesday. But before making that big decision, they were reportedly interested in getting in touch with Phillies great Chase Utley as well as Raul Ibanez about the job as well. Per The Athletic, the Phillies requested the […] The post What Chase Utley told The Athletic about Phillies’ manager inquiry appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2 trades Phillies must make this offseason after early postseason exit
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached the point where another early postseason exit cannot be brushed aside. This roster has enough talent to compete for a World Series, but after another disappointing postseason, general manager Preston Mattingly needs to make some difficult decisions to get the organization back on track. With Don Mattingly recently signing a […] The post 2 trades Phillies must make this offseason after early postseason exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Give it a rest: Phillies vow to lighten load on Harper, Realmuto and Turner in 2027
PHILADELPHIA — There were a lot of things said by Phillies President of baseball operations and manager Don Mattingly (gotta […]
Will 2027 really be Zack Wheeler’s last season? Phillies ‘can’t answer that yet’
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has stated that he’ll retire at the end of his current contract. He’s stated that his status for 2028 and beyond “is still up in the air.” So as the Phillies prepare for his final year under contract, do they also have to operate as if 2027 will be […]
It doesn’t seem like Dave Dombrowski is going anywhere anytime soon
PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s most recently reported contract runs through the 2027 season, but he doesn’t sound as though he’s […]
J.T. Realmuto plan leaves door open for Phillies to make splash in free agency
The plan for Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto leaves the door open for Dave Dombrowski to make a splash.
“That is Mandatory”: Phillies President Sends Trea Turner a Blunt Warning After Coaching Shake-Up
The Philadelphia Phillies are moving very quickly after signing Don Mattingly as their manager for the next 2 seasons. Their latest move brings in former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as infield coach. The main reason Dave Dombrowski did that is to solve the Trea Turner problem. “He knows he has to be better at shortstop. […] The post “That is Mandatory”: Phillies President Sends Trea Turner a Blunt Warning After Coaching Shake-Up appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Phillies add former Mets manager to coaching staff, searching for new hitting coach after shakeup
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had two openings on their coaching staff with the firings of hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson. One of them has already been filled. Former Mets manager and Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza was hired as the new infield and third-base coach under manager Don Mattingly, whose interim […]
Notes of Dave Dombrowski’s Press Conference
It took roughly two weeks for Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski to address the media after Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves ended their season. Dombrowski answered questions for slightly less than an hour on wide ranging issues between Trea Turner, the coaching staff, and the farm system. They really like Bryan Rincon. […]
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