Phillies Bring Back Realmuto After Bichette Disaster

After a long standoff over a contract — and the failure of the ballclub to sign free agent infielder Bo Bichette — the Philadelphia Phillies and J.T. Realmuto have agreed to a contract to keep the catcher in red pinstripes. The deal is worth a reported $45 million over three-seasons with escalators that can add […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jan 2026
Phillies Make Strong Impression in Meeting With Bo Bichette

UPDATE — According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the meeting between the Philadelphia Phillies and Bo Bichette reportedly went “very well,” with Bichette said to be drawn to the Phillies as an organization and particularly intrigued by his relationship with Don Mattingly. While Philadelphia appears to be a strong contender, there is still […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Jan 2026
Phillies Free Agency Update: Realmuto, Outfield Plans, and Growing Uncertainty

As free agency carries on and pitchers and catchers inch closer to reporting, the Phillies still have a handful of meaningful decisions to make. While much of the league has begun to settle its offseason business, Philadelphia remains in a holding pattern on several fronts, most notably the status of J.T. Realmuto. Realmuto Standoff Continues […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Jan 2026
Phillies Land Brad Keller With Multi-Year Bullpen Deal

After a dominant 2025 campaign in Chicago, the right-hander becomes the Phillies’ first multi-year free-agent reliever signing since Matt Strahm. Reliever Brad Keller has parlayed an excellent 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs into a well-earned payday with the Philadelphia Phillies. According to multiple reports, the Phillies have agreed to terms with the 29-year-old right-hander […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Dec 2025
Former Phillies Reliever Jordan Romano Lands with Angels on One-Year Deal

For reasons known only to the baseball gods and perhaps the Los Angeles Angels’ front office, the Angels have signed former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano to a one-year, $2 million deal. Call it a buy-low move or something. A two-time All-Star earlier in his career, Romano was a complete disaster during his short and […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Dec 2025
Why the Phillies Still Make Sense for a Harrison Bader Reunion

Despite the recent signing of outfielder Adolis García and the continued rumors linking the Philadelphia Phillies to Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., the club remains well positioned to bring back fan favorite Harrison Bader for the 2026 season. As OnPattison.com’s Tim Kelly noted, Saturday’s trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Dec 2025
Phillies Take Low-Risk Swing on Adolis García With One-Year Deal

Philadelphia adds power and pedigree in the outfield, but questions remain about García’s role and long-term impact. The Phillies added another piece to their outfield puzzle on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with Adolis García, according to Francys Romero. The move brings a familiar postseason name to Philadelphia, but it also raises […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Dec 2025
Phillies Eye Japanese Breakout Ace Tatsuya Imai in Free Agency

According to recent reports, the Philadelphia Phillies are among the clubs reportedly in pursuit of Tatsuya Imai this offseason, as the Japanese right-hander becomes available via the posting system. That interest signals an opportunity for the Phillies to land an impact arm this offseason, and Imai may represent one of the best pitching values on […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Dec 2025
LOL Mets! Mets Lose Alonso to Baltimore

The New York Mets somehow managed to make an already bad situation even worse: Pete Alonso is heading to Baltimore, a pivot for the O’s after they were unable to snag Kyle Schwarber. The star first baseman reportedly inked a 5-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles less than a week after Edwin Diaz bolted […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Dec 2025