The Philadelphia Phillies moved on from manager Rob Thomson early in the 2026 MLB season. Don Mattingly was named the interim manager, but it still seemed as if Philadelphia could pivot to someone else from a long-term standpoint. Alex Cora reportedly turned down the Phillies, and now it seems as if Mattingly could stick around […]
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It’s been more than 10 days since the Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in in the NLWCS, yet […]
Down comes the Phillies daycare mural on the side of Garage Fishtown: I’m hearing that this will be replaced with a LeBron James mural. Jimmy used the basketball emoji as part of his tweet. A little hint. I’ll “effort” a second and third source though to see if I can confirm. If I am wrong, […]
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Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is a non-tender candidate. The organization might replace Lewis with a Phillies free agent who comes with baggage.
There is no replacement for watching your own team compete in the National League Championship Series. Fans of the San Diego Padres have had the privilege of watching their team compete for a pennant a few times, with their most recent trip pitting them against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team from the National League East […]
Matt Swartz of MLB Trade Rumors has released his annual arbitration projections, which are widely used across the industry as […]
It’s pumpkin spice season. Do you think the Phanatic likes pumpkin spice? Given that he’s green, he’s probably more of a matcha guy. On to the links. Phillies news Mark your calendars: here are the important dates for the offseason. Aidan Miller is feeling good in the Fall League. MLB news How did Junior Caminero […]
“I’m comfortable with whatever they want to do.” Don Mattingly had no set conditions for returning to the Philadelphia Phillies next year, but the offseason may still determine his chances. After Alex Cora declined twice, Mattingly re-emerged as a candidate. Despite guiding Philadelphia through a remarkable turnaround after its disastrous 9-19 start, Mattingly was initially […]
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Why is it so hard to find good outfield help these days? Since 2012, the Phillies have struggled mightily to find quality baseball players to man that vast expanse of green. There have been 83 players who played at least 30% of their games in the Phils’ outfield since the 102-win, 2011 season. It’s a […]
Every team needs to have a player that isn’t quite a starter, but plays a lot more than a player considered strictly a backup. The official term is “utility player”, but it does feel like there needs to be something more than just that title. “Not quite starter” “Almost starter” Whatever it is, Edmundo Sosa […]
Watching those two teams last night, it’s clear they are on a different level than the Phillies. Maybe they get by one of them in a five game series, but there is no shot either is getting beat should a series between them and the Phillies go seven games. The chasm is too wide. On […]
Philadelphia sports fans can't be thrilled with the Carolina Hurricanes amid what has been a bad stretch for the city.
The Phillies will have to decide this offseason how to proceed with their impending free agents, a list that includes […]
Sam Fuld, former A’s outfielder and current Phillies President of Business Operations, became the first candidate offered the role of General Manager for the A’s — and then became the first candidate to say “No.” The search continues. However, even though the A’s have not yet settled on their new GM, news of the offer […]
So now we know all the participants in the coming ALCS and NLCS matchups. Dodgers and Brewers begins tonight, which should be an outstanding series. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
When it rains, it pours in Philly. After the Philadelphia Phillies started the season 9–19, Dave Dombrowski decided that he wanted to move on from Rob Thomson and Alex Cora, as Cora had been fired from the Red Sox at the same time. The Phillies went to him after their season ended, and the result […]
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It has definitely been a less exciting post-season this year. In 2025, through the wild-card and division series, there were five which went to the final game – three of the four wild-card games, and a pair of divisional match-up. This will only be the second such so far in 2026, following the Braves-Phillies wild-card […]
The A’s search for leadership continues after another high-profile rejection. The Athletics reached out to the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball operations, Sam Fuld, with a dual-role offer: the president of baseball operations position and the general manager role. They offered him the freedom to reshape a franchise coming off a dismal 64-98 record in […]
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Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Sam Fuld has turned down the Athletics’ offer to become the team’s new president of baseball operations and has withdrawn from consideration, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday. Fuld will remain in Philadelphia, continuing in his role which he assumed in 2026 after earning an MBA from Wharton. He joined […]
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Sam Fuld, one of the highest-ranking executives in the Phillies organization, will stay in Philadelphia after turning down a job offer to lead an American League club’s baseball operations, according to a Saturday afternoon report. Fuld declined the opportunity to become the president of baseball operations for the Athletics, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He […]
Looking ahead to next season, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in Baltimore Orioles co-hitting coach Donnie Ecker for their open managerial position.
Addressing the managerial seat should be top priority for the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason. Following the team’s midseason turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly, speculation surrounding his future grew so intense that Mattingly addressed his status directly after an early playoff exit.
However, reports h...
A Philadelphia Phillies executive was offered a better opportunity with another American League club.
It’s that time of year where teams are shaking up their front office structure and interviews are happening. We know that Sam Fuld was in the running to take the A’s president of baseball operations position, but that has apparently not come to pass. Being tasked with leading the A’s into Las Vegas was apparently […]
Well the list of potential new GM’s for the A’s got a little smaller on Saturday morning. Jeff Passan reports that Phillies General Manager Sam Fuld has turned down an offer by the A’s to take over the front office, opting to instead remain in Philadelphia where he’ll be second fiddle to Philly President Dave […]
Sam Fuld will remain with the Phillies after declining an offer from the Athletics to become their next president of […]