In December 2020, when the Philadelphia Phillies hired Dave Dombrowski, he brought October baseball back to Philadelphia after 2011. Since 2022, the Phillies have earned postseason berths every year. But the World Series title has remained out of reach, and part of the blame falls on Dombrowski, too, for not building a championship-caliber roster. As […]
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The former star slugger has some thoughts about Luis Arraez, Don Mattingly and more as Philly enters a pivotal offseason.
MLB just proposed letting teams pick their playoff opponent in the Wild Card and Division Series, and if that had been the case in 2022, the St. Louis Cardinals have have avoided the Philadelphia Phillies and made a deeper run.
The Philadelphia Phillies are going to have to make a series of tough choices and decisions as they head into the offseason. They’re going to have to decide how to revamp the bullpen. Philadelphia will have to solve its never-ending outfield problems. Perhaps none of these decisions are more complicated than figuring out what their […]
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Following an early playoff exit, the Philadelphia Phillies turn to the offseason with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez out of minor-league options by 2027.
Turn the page. That’s the mindset for the Philadelphia Phillies over the next few months as they shift focus to next season. Following another early playoff exit, the Phillies are turning their attention to the roster as they look to retool for 2027.
Top priority for Philadelphia: evaluating players who are out of minor-league options ...
On Sept. 18, the Phillies ran a bullpen game in a losing effort against the Mets at Citi Field. Left-hander Tim Mayza allowed three runs as the opener, and Orion Kerkering gave up three more in the sixth inning. The Phillies could not come out victorious in their 154th game of the 2026 season, falling […]
Given the nature of the third annual TGP off-season guide and when it will probably be released, I made the call to split this section into it’s own piece. A lot of decisions that will shape the Phillies’ off-season are going to be made quickly. To ensure this section does not quickly become outdated, it […]
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It’s no secret that the Phillies have a poor defense. In fact, they have one of the worst defenses in the sport, as they ranked dead last in total defensive runs saved with -51 and their outs above average were only slightly better, coming in at 21st with -15. If you’re more of a traditional […]
The NLCS is set. The ALCS isn’t. The Senior Circuit’s juggernaut is still in play, while the Junior Circuit, regardless of the outcome of the Division Series, will be sending an underdog to the Fall Classic. (Can you really call the Rays an underdog when they’ve been one of the best teams in baseball this […]
A proposed Bryce Harper trade would cost the Detroit Tigers three prospects and potentially $125.7 million. Would Scott Harris consider it?
There is a feeling, probably rightfully so, that the Phillies need to switch things up after another early postseason exit. […]
The Phillies feel like they’re stuck. They’ve got an old, expensive roster that could very well make the playoffs again in 2027, but it would be tough to consider them actual World Series contenders. The main problem is that the team had three good hitters in the lineup all season: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and […]
With Alex Cora declining to become the Phillies manager in 2027, Dave Dombrowski and company are left to consider other […]
Yesterday brought a bit of a whirlwind of Phillies managerial news. First, it was reported that Alex Cora, the presumed favorite to land the job after he initially turned down Dave Dombrowski’s overtures in late April, spurned the Phillies again. Then it was reported that the Phillies managerial search may be over before it ever […]
Would you or anyone you know be interested in managing a major league baseball team? If so, you just may be qualified to take on the job in Philadelphia! Preference shown if your name includes “Alex” or “Don” or if you hold Canadian citizenship. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
The Philadelphia Phillies stumbled down the stretch of the season, nearly missing out on the playoffs with a final week swoon that saw them lose four straight before getting in on the final day. They then went down quickly, however, in the postseason once again, in three games to the Atlanta Braves. Many pundits around the team felt that without some playoff success, interim manager Don Mattingly would almost certainly not be back in the dugout with the team next season. But a new report...
In need of a new head of baseball operations, the Athletics have identified Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld as a top target, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Fuld, 44, became the head of business operations for the Phillies after graduating with an MBA from the Wharton School in May. He stepped away from […]
The list of known candidates for the Athletics’ general manager opening added two more names this morning. Phillies executive Sam Fuld and Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner are in the mix for the job, per Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The reporters add that the vacancy is expected to be filled this […]
What a difference one week makes. On Monday, Sept. 28, Philadelphia sports fans woke up with the Phillies in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. While there was skepticism as to if they could produce a long playoff run after early exits in 2024 and 2025, it was only the second time in franchise […]
After the Phillies were rebuffed once again by Alex Cora, the club could keep its managerial decision in-house. Matt Gelb and Jayson Stark of The Athletic report that interim manager Don Mattingly could retain the position next season. Mattingly engineered a major turnaround in Philadelphia after a slow start to the year. The team carried […]
Could the Phillies be interested in former Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli for their manager opening?
For those who don’t have at least 30% of their brain power devoted to vast swathes of mostly useless Simpsons knowledge, there is an episode that features a flashback to Ned Flanders parents visiting a psychiatrist to try and get help for their young son’s anger issues. The two beatniks exasperately exclaim “we’ve tried nothing, […]
Plan A is off the table, so it's time for the Phillies to pivot to Plan B. Or Plan C. Or Plan D.
Alex Cora will not manage the Phillies in 2027, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Dave Dombrowski, Phillies president of baseball operations, spoke with Cora about becoming their manager in 2027,” Nightengale said in a recent article, “but Cora informed Dombrowski he’s taking the season off, a high-ranking Phillies executive with direct knowledge of […]
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