Small victories, large defeats.
A couple years back, I posted something on this site every day of December. My ambition has decreased since then, but for this year, I’ve decided to provide you a post on every day of the festival of Chanukkah, which began Sunday evening at sundown. For those unfamiliar, Chanukkah is actually a minor holiday in […]
With the Phillies in need of multiple outfielders for next season, they have reportedly come to terms with free agent Adolis Garcia, formerly of the Texas Rangers. The Cuban-born Garcia got a late start in MLB, playing his rookie season at age 28 in 2021. But he quickly acclimated, making the All-Star team that year, […]
He was good. Then he was disappointing. Then he got hurt. One could also say that Alvarado’s injury was a major inflection point for the 2025 Phillies season and not really in the good way. 2025 stats 28 G, 26 IP, 7 SV, 28.1 K%, 6.1 BB%, 1.38 HR/9, 3.81 ERA (3.60 FIP), 0.3 fWAR […]
According to a recent report by Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies are back interested in acquiring Luis Robert, Jr. from the White Sox. This makes some sense as the team continues to look for ways to upgrade their outfield. Center field is still probably the most glaring weakness the team has, probably a bit less son […]
Well, the Eagles are back on track and now the Phillies can make a move. Maybe they should consider finishing up that pesky Realmuto business that lingers around the club, but there are still a few fish in the sea to bring back. Even if it means they have to spend a little money to […]
If we’re to read the tea leave correctly, it looks like the next move the team makes (after the Realmuto sweepstakes conclude) is some kind of trade. There have been rumors of Alec Bohm being moved, of Matt Strahm being moved, of the team literally “begging” for Nick Castellanos to be taken off their hands. […]
The hot stove is definitely heating up, but the Phillies are still waiting on their former catcher to decide if he wants to come back into the fold. Strange that they kind of refuse to do other work until that situation is cleared up, but if they have a certain amount of money earmarked for […]
I’ve been looking around the majors at players rumored to be on the trade block this offseason and determining if they would be an ideal fit for the Phillies. Today, I will look at Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. The background Drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, Kwan quickly rose through the […]
While the Phillies bringing back Kyle Schwarber is obviously big news for any sort of baseball related conversation, the domination of the various news cycles so far this offseason has been by the Mets. Taking an aggressive approach to their desire to get more athletic and better at defense, the team has thus far dismantled […]
The NHL has a player freeze period during Christmas where teams cannot make moves during the holiday. Seems like a good deal for the players where they don’t have to worry about their holiday being upset by a trade or release happening. Something for the players to think about during CBA negotiations, though one wonders […]
The team was in need of an arm once Jose Alvarado went down to injury. So they picked up Tim Mayza. That was something, wasn’t it? 2025 stats (w/ Phillies) 8 G, 7 1/3 IP, 20.6 K%, 11.8 BB%, 1.23 HR/9, 4.91 ERA (5.04 FIP), 0.0 fWAR What went right Mayza was perfectly cromulent while […]
It is not hard to see why the Phillies paid Kyle Schwarber. He’s the leader inside their clubhouse, hit 56 home runs, and finished 2nd in MVP voting. Despite his age, at least two other clubs offered him either five years or 30 million dollars per season. With that said, his contract is going to […]
Baseball’s offseason, just like its regular season, is a marathon not a sprint. But there are some checkpoints along the way that spur action, and one such checkpoint is the Winter Meetings. It’s usually the first time of the offseason when action really picks up, and this year has been no different. With the meetings […]
Another Friday. Another day closer to the holidays. Links aren’t as good as holidays, but they’re almost as good. So here they are. Phillies news Which teams are the best fits for Kyle Tucker? Given what section this is appearing in, you can guess one of the clubs on the list. Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs […]
The news that broke on Tuesday that Kyle Schwarber has agreed to return to Philadelphia for the next five years was met with the appropriate levels of exuberance, cautious optimism and casual pessimism. There is nothing wrong with having a little bit of all three. It’s natural to feel like this is going to be […]
You would be forgiven if you often overlook Tanner Banks’ spot on the Phillies roster. Being a reliever who doesn’t throw hard and who occupies the third left-hander role in a bullpen isn’t exactly a formula for becoming a household name. It’s not a glamorous role, but it is one that Banks filled tremendously last […]
The Phillies have checked the biggest item off of their offseason to-do list, as they have ensured that Kyle Schwarber will be back in Philadelphia for 2026 and beyond. There still is a lot of work to do, namely answering the J.T. Realmuto question and remaking the outfield, but retaining Schwarber or finding a replacement […]
It’s been nice to have a flurry of activity across baseball the last few days. The offseason is more fun when there are actual moves to be discussed, not just arguing over various rumors that may or may not be completely irrelevant. But alas, today is the last day of the Winter Meetings, and tomorrow […]
During the major league portion of MLB’s Rule 5 Draft, the Phillies added RHP reliever Zach McCambley from the Miami Marlins organization. However, they also lost the once promising (more on that) RHP Griff McGarry to the Washington Nationals. Zach McCambley is a former 3rd Round Pick out of the 2020 draft, is currently 26 […]
I have been examining a few players who have been rumored to be available on the trade market. Today, I will look at Washington Nationals’ lefthanded starter MacKenzie Gore The background Originally drafted third overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2017 draft, Gore became a top ten prospect and reached the major leagues […]
I remember exactly where I was when the news broke that the Phillies were trading for Jesús Luzardo. I was at home, and I interrupted my busy work of listening to Christmas music to do a writeup (Wonderful Christmastime is a great song, and I won’t hear any arguments to the contrary). “A new arm […]
Yesterday brought two pieces of welcome news, both contract-related. One was an extension: Rob Thomson’s contract now goes through the 2027 season. The other was a new contract for an old friend: Kyle Schwarber signed with the Phillies for 5 years and $150 million. The work of negotiating these contracts is hard. So many clauses […]
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Here are today’s rumors from day two of the 2025 Winter Meetings. Kyle Schwarber is back Kyle Schwarber is reportedly finalizing a 5-year, $150 million with the Phillies. Schwarber is coming off the best year of his career, and will be signed through his age-37 season. Per Ken Rosenthal: The Orioles matched the offer made […]
Moments after signing Kyle Schwarber to a reported five-year, $150 million deal, the Phillies announced the man who has managed Schwarber and the rest of this group since 2022, is getting another year tacked onto his deal. Rob Thomson, with a 346-251 record in four seasons as Phils’ skipper, has agreed to a contract taking […]