Phillies offseason
The Philadelphia Phillies may be inching closer to parting ways with veteran slugger Nick Castellanos, and one of the most intriguing potential destinations is the San Diego Padres. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has been clear in recent weeks that Castellanos won’t be on the Phillies’ Opening Day roster, signaling the club’s intent […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration with every eligible player ahead of the 2026 deadline, agreeing to one-year contracts across the board and eliminating the risk of hearings. Philadelphia continues a front-office trend of settling early, ensuring roster and payroll clarity before Spring Training. Phillies Arbitration Deals (Highest Salary to Lowest) Jesús Luzardo — $11.0M Alec […]
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 […]
Lost in the holiday weekend was Bryce Harper’s new look. Via social media, the Phillies slugger showed he was back to work and getting ready for the 2026 season. Harper continues to sport his Super Troopers ’stache, but that wasn’t what caught fans’ attention. The former MVP was taking BP in a black t-shirt with […]
Strahm Out, Questions Remain About Phillies Bullpen Direction UPDATE II The Phillies have made a notable bullpen move, trading left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan. UPDATE According to ESPN insider Jeff Passan, the Philadelphia Phillies are likely to trade reliever Matt Strahm as the organization […]
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 […]
In a rumor that refuses to go away, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly still interested in Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon. The name should sound familiar to Phillies fans. Philadelphia explored a potential deal for Robert at the trade deadline last season, but […]
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 […]
