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What kind of changes would you like to see at TGP?
Usually, our question of the day involves something with the team. Ways to improve, things you would change, something that helps spark a discussion for the day. Today, let’s focus on something a little different. By now, you kind of know how this site works. We’re doing this for a very small amount of compensation. […]
Phillies news: Griff McGarry, Kyle Schwarber, Emmanuel Clase
Well, what we thought was going to be a boring weekend in baseball turned out to have a bunch of truly interesting tibdits show up. Luckily, those tidbits weren’t happening in Philadelphia. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Brief Brushes With (Hall of) Fame
This winter, former Phillie Fernando Valenzuela will be considered for the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era committee. Of course, few people call him “former Phillie Fernando Valenzuela”, even though it’s technically an accurate description. He spent just a single year in Philadelphia, and it wasn’t a terribly exceptional one. Still, should he be […]
What sport do you focus on more in the offseason?
It’s Sunday during the MLB offseason and that makes it feel like this question already has an answer. There are no MLB games between now and when spring training begins in February. Even those games don’t really mean much, so the real thing begins in late March if you want to pick nits. That means […]
Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Andrew Painter, Bo Bichette
It’s a lazy Sunday kinda day, and there really ain’t that much news going on in MLB. Once free agency kicks into gear, we’ll see more, but for now? Nada. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
TGP Book Club: October Review
In an effort to read more in 2025, this series is dedicated to a monthly recap of what we at TGP have been reading each month. Feel free to add what’s on your TBR below! October Home Runs Title: When The Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-DayAuthor: Garrett M. GraffTGP Contributor: Joe EdingerSynopsis: […]
Munetaka Murakami has been posted. The Phillies should pass.
One of the more intriguing names on the free agent market has been posted by his Japanese league team. Munetaka Murakami is now available for teams to bid on, opening up a 45-day window of negotiation between him, MLB teams and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows to figure out the compensation to bring him stateside. All […]
What kind of contract are you giving Kyle Schwarber?
It seems as though the player the Phillies want to retain most of all, or at least the one they’ve been most vocal about, is Kyle Schwarber. It’s obvious why the team would prioritize Schwarber. The reasons are legion: clubhouse presence, power, ability to hit both left and right handed pitching. He’s one of the […]
Phillies news: Nick Castellanos, Don Mattingly, Munetaka Murakami
The qualifying offers have been extended, the World Series has been over and now that free agency has begun, we can finally start talking about the same thing over and over and over again: When are the Phillies going to do something? It’s been a few days now, so probably time for Dave Dombrowski to […]
Gabe Kapler and the Marlins: A perfect match
Earlier this week, the Miami Marlins announced their new General Manager, and it was a name very familiar to Phillies fans. Quick refresher: After the Ruben Amaro reign ended, the Phillies were determined to pivot hard in the other direction and become the most analytically based organization in baseball. To that end, before the 2018 […]
Baseball America posts Phillies top ten prospects
Baseball America is one of the game’s trusted prospect evaluators that offer public scouting reports for us to consume. When they give a ranking of prospects, we tend to listen. Today, they released their top ten prospects from the Phillies’ system, as well as a ranking of tools in the system. Here is that top […]
2025 Player Review: Edmundo Sosa
Edmundo Sosa is the ultimate utility player. Whether he’s at second base, shortstop, third, or even in the outfield, he’s going to give 100% effort every night. There’s a reason why the bitches love Sosa. 2025 stats: 261 PA, .276/.307/.469, 11 HR, 39 RBI, 21.5 K%, 3.8 BB%, 111 wRC+, 1.6 fWAR What went right: […]
What should be the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber backup plan?
Kyle Schwarber had a historic season at a perfect time, as the 2025 MVP finalist is hitting the open market in free agency as arguably the second best available hitter behind Kyle Tucker. Most insiders agree that a reunion with the Phillies seems likely, but as we discussed yesterday with J.T. Realmuto, that is not […]
Phillies news: Ranger Suárez, Kyle Schwarber, Qualifying Offers
Welcome to the first weekend without baseball. Well, MLB baseball, at least. The Winter Leagues are up and running. And there’s Fall League, too. Actually, there’s quite a bit of baseball to watch. So welcome to the first weekend without baseball, now with baseball. Onto the links. Phillies news Ranger Suárez and Kyle Schwarber received […]
Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suarez receive qualifying offers
Two of the bigger pieces of business of the offseason were taken care of today. The Phillies gave a qualifying offer to both Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suarez today. Both are expected to reject said offer. If either player were to accept the offer, they would make a bit north of $22 million for the […]
The Phillies need to better utilize relievers in their pipeline
There are times when people can recognize a flaw in a roster. Some are easier to spot when considering the team, like “the Pirates need hitting”. The most common one that people point to is usually “not enough pitching” without really specifying what pitching is needed. It’s a catch-all phrase that really works in any […]
2025 Player Review: Orion Kerkering
Let’s get the hard part out of the way: Kerkering made a terrible error in game four of the NLDS that ended the Phillies’ 2025 season. It was an atrocious way to go out, and still stings to think about. It’s been discussed more times than necessary, so we don’t need to go over it […]
What should be the Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto backup plan?
Earlier this week, our own Ethan Witte wrote about possible destinations for J.T. Realmuto in free agency. It’s possible that Realmuto could receive a three-year deal despite turning 35 before Opening Day 2026. Realmuto is not the same player he once was, and he is clearly in the beginning of his decline. He posted his […]
Phillies news: José Alvarado, Kevin Long, Gage Wood
José Alvarado is officially returning to the Phillies, as the team did what Dave Dombrowski hinted at last month and picked up the lefty reliever’s $9M option for 2026. Alvarado had a nightmare 2025 that featured an 80-game suspension for performance enhancing drugs and an injury that ultimately cut his season short. Nevertheless, it makes […]
Phillies Exercise José Alvarado’s 2026 Option
The Phillies have reportedly exercised José Alvarado’s $9M option, officially returning him to the roster for 2026. Dave Dombrowski hinted that this move was likely back in his end of season press conference, so it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Still, it is putting faith in Alvarado that he can return to form […]
Fixing the Phillies: Kyle Schwarber returns edition
With the World Series and the 2025 season officially in the rear view mirror, MLB’s Hot Stove season is officially upon us. For Phillies fans, it’s a chance to dream about how the front office can reinvent their outstanding roster in the hopes that, in 2026, the fifth time will be the charm. At this […]
2025 Player Review: Buddy Kennedy
Have you ever been in a win-win situation? They don’t come around too often, but when they do it’s a wonderful feeling. Maybe you got yourself into such a situation through hard work and grit. Maybe you got there through sheer dumb luck. Whatever the reason, no matter what choice you make or what fate […]
Who would you vote for on the Contemporary Era HoF Ballot?
It’s that time again: The Baseball Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Era committee will soon be meeting to consider candidates for Cooperstown. The committee votes get less attention than the main voting, but there’s plenty there to interest the baseball devotee: old favorites finally getting their due, interesting edge cases to bicker and banter over. This […]
Phillies news: Harrison Bader, free agents, Shane Bieber
It’s officially option decision season, and that means a lot of players are choosing if they’ll stay in their current spot or if they’ll foray into free agency. There have been some surprising decisions already and there will likely be more to come. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Harrison Bader declines mutual option, becomes free agent
In what was bound to happen, Harrison Bader parlayed his best season in a while into his opting out his end of a mutual option and will head into free agency once again. This was going to happen, so it should be no surprise. He had a very good season and will be in demand. […]
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