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2026 season preview: 1 player, 1 question – catcher edition
The Good Phight will be previewing the 2026 season by going over each position on the field. We’ll talk about the players that will occupy them, the players behind them, their strengths and weaknesses and give a few takes about how we think the season will shake out. Rafael Marchan – can he hit enough […]
2026 season preview: Catchers
The Good Phight will be previewing the 2026 season by going over each position on the field. We’ll talk about the players that will occupy them, the players behind them, their strengths and weaknesses and give a few takes about how we think the season will shake out. One of the more controversial roster decisions […]
10 bold predictions for the 2026 Phillies
Some years, when I reflect on this exercise, I feel pretty proud of myself. Other times, like now, I look back and wonder why anyone lets me communicate to anyone about the Philadelphia Phillies. Yes, it’s that time again for my yearly plunge into the crystal ball; my 10 bold Phillies predictions. But before we […]
WBC Day 9 wrap up
There was only one game, so let’s get right to it. United States 2, Dominican Republic 1 I’ll admit, I was a little biased here. I wanted to see the United States come out and destroy the Dominican Death Star, hoping they would continue marching towards a WBC title. However, in my heart of hearts, […]
Phillies news: Chase Utley, Jesus Luzardo, Seiya Suzuki
This starts the final full week of spring training games, meaning we are a bit closer to real baseball action. For those that aren’t fans of the WBC, this is a positive thing as seeing these few games of still minor leaguers starting in regular positions is getting tiresome. We all reach this point each […]
USA vs. Dominican Republic gamethread
You know what, this game feels big enough to have it’s own thread. Let’s talk about it.
Gamethread 3/15: Phillies vs Braves
The Atlanta Braves will visit BayCare Ballpark on Sunday afternoon for some Grapefruit League action. Taijuan Walker will be the first pitcher for the Phillies, fresh off his stint with the Mexican team in the WBC. The Braves are expected to start with lefthander Jose Suarez. Game time is 1:05 and will be televised locally […]
You think Rob Thomson might be on the hot seat
The other day, I asked a few questions about Rob Thomson and his tenure with the Phillies. He is in the midst of arguably the best stretch of regular season baseball this franchise has had in their history, yet he is not as universally liked as one might imagine. There are pockets of people that […]
WBC Day 8 wrap up
After yesterday, we have semifinal matchups that are set. On one side of the bracket, the United States will face off against the Dominican Republic, perhaps the dream matchup of the organizers of the event. On the other side of the bracket, Italy, the tournament darling, will see . How did we get here? Let’s […]
Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Justin Crawford, Robert Stephenson
Another spring victory, which is great, but we’re here for the showdown tonight in Miami. United States vs. Dominican Republic, Paul Skenes vs. possibly the best lineup ever assembled. If you’re not excited by this matchup, I’m know sure you have a pulse. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Gamethread 3/14: Phillies at Yankees
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Yankees: Let’s talk about it.
The Notes: #26 (not Utley) and Jonathan Bowlan
The final two weeks of camp are way more important than the first two but the heat is on between Dylan Moore and Bryan De La Cruz for the final spot on the 26-man roster. The 13th position player may not play much at all with how Rob Thomson has the roles aligned. Edmundo Sosa […]
WBC Day 7 wrap up
The quarterfinals have begun in the World Baseball Classic, which means we now have the best of the best playing still in the tournament. How did the first two games go? Dominican Republic 10, Korea 0 (7 innings) The other day, in the TGP Slack room, I had mentioned that I had a hot take. […]
Phillies news: Jose Alvarado, Andrew Painter, Jose Berrios
Andrew Painter’s start yesterday had some good and some bad to it. It’s important to remember that he’s still just in that third start of the spring and that he’s likely working on some things right now. Still, he’s getting outs and that’s what matters. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
What does Adolis Garcia need to do to recapture his former glory?
When Phillies fans entered the off-season, most knew long-time right fielder Nick Castellanos was on his way out. The free-swinging, undisciplined and inconsistent slugger never quite gave the Phillies the type of production his five-year, 100 million contract, or his production in previous stops, warranted, and his well-documented off-field friction with Phils coaches and manager […]
Gamethread 3/13: Orioles at Phillies
Here are the lineups for today’s Grapefruit League matchup. Let’s discuss! For the Phillies: For the Orioles:
World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal Round Preview
Yesterday was an off day for the WBC, so instead of our daily recap we’ll take this opportunity to look ahead to the quarterfinal round that begins tonight and continues tomorrow. The tournament now advances to a single elimination format, with two sides of a bracket that will narrow eight teams down to two. Friday […]
Phillies News: Chase Utley, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler
This time next week… you will not be watching the Phillies play regular season baseball. This time the week after next… you will also not be watching the Phillies play regular season baseball. But one day before this time next week… then you’ll be watching Phillies regular season baseball. Unless opening day gets rained out […]
Our hero, Aaron Nola
Thanks in part to managerial wunderkind Mark DeRosa, Team USA found itself in a precarious position entering last night’s WBC game between Italy and Mexico. If Mexico won and scored fewer than five runs (tie breakers be wacky), they would advance to the next round instead of the Americans. Basically, Italy either needed to win, […]
Gamethread 3/12: Blue Jays at Phillies
Here are the lineups, let’s discuss! For the Phillies: For the Blue Jays:
Roster projection, 3.0
We have reached the endgame, friends. This will be the week where the cuts are made, where some options are picked up, where some decisions are made and the Phillies’ initial roster of 2026 is created. Some of these possibly logjams have been taken care of already thanks to decisions to ingest things against the […]
WBC Day 6 Wrap Up
Aaron Nola held the fate of the United States in his hands. Unlike their manager, Nola rose to the occasion and successfully bailed out Team USA with a gem of a performance for Team Italy that secured the Americans a berth to the quarterfinal round. For real this time, Mark. Meanwhile, our neighbors to the […]
Phillies News: Team USA, Bryce Harper, Garrett Stubbs
It’s hard not to think about baseball when the weather is nice. It really gets you excited for when the games begin. Well, real games, not spring training. It feels like we’ve reached the point of the spring where Opening Day has never felt further away while at the same time rapidly approaching. One can […]
Maybe protection wasn’t the problem for Bryce Harper
You might not have noticed, but one of the major narratives of the Phillies’ off season was whether or not Bryce Harper is still an elite player. After Dave Dombrowski (correctly, but curiously) said that Harper’s 2025 season was not up to his previous standard, that set off a lot of people talking, including Harper […]
WBC Day 5 Wrap Up
“Expect Everything” is the slogan for this year’s World Baseball Classic. Still, few expected Day 5 of the WBC to deliver the drama and tension that it did. That’ll teach us (and USA), I suppose. Japan 9, Czechia 0 Three years ago, Czechia delivered one of the most memorable moments of the WBC as Czech […]
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