Small victories, large defeats.
In something of a surprise move, the Astros added Tatsuya Imai to their rotation on a three year deal that includes a lot of opt-outs. A lot of these incentives are interesting in that they kind of indicate that maybe a lot of teams aren’t really sure he’ll translate to being a starter in MLB. […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Employees from teams are probably headed back to work this coming week, readjusting to life in the workspace post holidays. Will that mean more moves incoming? We know that a few of the Japanese players have to make a decision this weekend, so that might be what starts to move the markets. On to the […]
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With the MLB off-season roughly half over and a new year upon us, it’s a good time to look ahead. You know, fresh starts and all of that. Dave Dombrowski has not given the Phillies the facelift many of you reading this wanted to see after a second straight season in which they won the […]
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In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. First up, we’ll highlight the first men to ever represent the Phillies […]
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One of the first major events on the baseball calendar in 2026 is the World Baseball Classic. The tournament between countries was last held in 2023, with Team Japan defeating Team USA in a thrilling conclusion to a very entertaining tournament overall. It produced some legendary moments, such as Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout of Mike Trout […]
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The first day of 2026 is in the books. But now it’s the first Friday of 2026. And soon, the first weekend of 2026. Enjoy it! But first, links. Phillies news Here’s why Bryson Stott could have a good 2026 at the plate. Spencer Howard, formerly a Phillie, and most recently a Tohoku Rakuten Golden […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
It’s the new year and it’s time for resolutions. People are going to lose weight, read more, be on their phone less, blah, blah, blah. If we’re talking about making resolutions that we’re just going to break, then mine for the season is to watch less Phillies for my own mental well being. However, let’s […]
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Merry New Year! It’s going to be a great year around these parts, so make sure you continue to visit us early and often. Please. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
A year in the life of a baseball team can feel like an eternity. There are times when things happen that I take a mental note of as something that we should remember, for posterity’s sake, only to forget that it happened the very next day. You call it the perils of being a parent, […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
I think we can all agree: Phillies fans are pretty great. Certainly better—more loyal, friendlier, more devoted, more thoughtful— than those miscreants in Queens. And it scarcely needs to be said that we are also recognized for our humility. But everyone has room for improvement. The new year beckons, with fewer than 24 hours remaining […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Continuing my look around the majors to see if any of the players rumored to be on the trade market make sense for the Phillies. Today, I’ll examine St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan. The background Donovan burst onto the scene in 2022, winning a Gold Glove award and finishing third in National League […]
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There are but a few days left in the negotiations to bring Tatsuya Imai stateside through the posting process. His camp has claimed that he has yet to receive a firm offer from anyone, but deadline spur action and his deadline will definitely draw the suitors closer. The Phillies are rumored to be involved in […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Hot Stove remains ice cold as we march along these finals days of 2025. Phillies News: MLB News:
about 1 month ago | 1 read
After spending the 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers as a solid swing-man, the Phillies gave Joe Ross a one-year deal for what seemed like a similar role. Over the course of seven seasons with the Washington Nationals and the aforementioned Brewers, Ross has made 86 starts while coming out of the bullpen 37 times. […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s still the offseason in MLB, a slow slog towards spring training. We usually think of the winter meetings as the time when most of the action occurs, yet here we are on December 29 and there are still a ton of free agents that need a home before equipment trucks depart for Arizona and […]
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We draw ever near to the new year, where we can finally turn our backs on the disappointment that was 2025. Maybe we’ll have fresh disappointment then! On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
about 2 months ago | 1 read
We live in a hot take society now when it comes to sports “analysis”. If one wants to get noticed, either there needs to be some kind of completely nonsensical take on a topic or that person has to have such bad wardrobe choices so as to draw attention to him/herself. Or in the case […]
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We’re entering that time of year where the free agents start to squirm just the tiniest of bits. There hasn’t been much movement with the bigger named free agents as they continue to see what the market will bring them in terms of value, but teams are doing the same. It’s a game of chicken […]
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Welcome to the part of the offseason where everyone gets worked up about a t-shirt that Bryce Harper is wearing. Let’s read too much into it, together. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
After signing Adolis Garcia as a free agent, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski says he envisions his starting 2026 outfield consisting of Garcia, Brandon Crawford, Brandon Marsh, and likely a righthanded platoon partner for Marsh. But with Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran lingering on the trade market, it’s worth wondering if the Phillies […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
There is really not a lot happening today, so having a question of the day is tough. But, in keeping with the spirit of keeping the thread going…. …WHO WANTS TO TALK ABOUT STEVE CARLTON?!?! This is the good stuff, folks.
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Hard to believe that Christmas is over already, but here we are. There are still a ton of free agents left to sign, so there is still action to be had. Let’s hope some of that action happens soon since we don’t want to be cold and bored in January. On to the links. Phillies […]
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Was it a good year for Bryce Harper in 2025? Was it a bad year? Was it a weird year? Whatever it was, it sure felt like something was off altogether with Bryce Harper all season, like he was just going through the motions as the season progressed. Was he injured? Was he healthy? Was […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
We here at The Good Phight hope you’ve enjoyed your holiday season, whether you celebrate one, multiple, or none of the holidays involved. We also hope you’ve been following along with Smarty’s annual holiday posts of nonsense. There’s still some time left in the season of giving, but with Christmas in the rear-view mirror, let’s […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Well, Christmas has come and gone. Now it’s Boxing Day. I considered making some sort of tacky Boxing Day/Rocky/Philly joke, but I decided to spare you. Consider that a late holiday gift. Onto the links. Phillies news Things are lining up nicely for Harrison Bader to get a big contract. Which Phillies have the best […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read