STUNNER! Bo Bichette Signs with the New York Mets

UPDATE— Bo Bichette signs with the Mets. Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN. After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal. — […]

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
Is Bo Bichette to the Phillies a Done Deal?

Momentum is building around the idea that Bo Bichette’s future may be in Philadelphia and it’s no longer just speculation. The Phillies are scheduled to meet with the two-time All-Star on Monday, but around the league, there’s a growing sense that this process may already be nearing its conclusion. According to Bob Nightengale of USA […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 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
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
Phillies Showing Interest in Rockies Outfielder Brenton Doyle

The Phillies continue exploring outfield upgrades, checking in on Colorado center fielder Brenton Doyle and his five years of club control. The Phillies have made no bones about wanting to upgrade the outfield—particularly center field —and now it appears they may be looking toward the Rocky Mountains for help. According to Rockies Insider Ari Alexander, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Dec 2025
Phillies Trade Rumor: Could MacKenzie Gore Be Another Buy-Low Steal Like Jesús Luzardo?

Phillies Explore Trade Interest in Nationals Lefty MacKenzie Gore According to NatsTalk.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have reached out to the Washington Nationals about left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore, a move that signals Dave Dombrowski may already be poking around the second-tier pitching market before things fully heat up. Gore, 26, is coming off a rough statistical […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Dec 2025