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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 […]
The Phillies have officially added Donnie Baseball to the mix. UPDATE — Finally Official! The Philadelphia Phillies officially added Don Mattingly as bench coach, the team announced on Monday. The move comes after months of speculation. UPDATE — Winter Meetings Development Speaking at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski […]
Fans heading to Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and Sixers games — or any event at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex — will soon feel the impact of upcoming SEPTA service cuts. The transit agency confirmed in a statement provided to our own David Malandra, Jr. that starting August 24, a 20% reduction in Broad Street Line […]
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 […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for left-hander Matt Strahm, the team announced. Bowlan, 29, appeared in 34 games for the Royals in 2025, posting a 3.86 ERA over 44 1/3 innings. He struck out 46 hitters and was used primarily in a middle-relief role, […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, the team announced Friday. The move increases Philly’s 40-man roster from 37 to 38. Backhus, 27, appeared in 32 games for Arizona last season, pitching 25.1 innings with a 4.62 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 2 […]
The Phillies sacrificed certainty for financial flexibility and they may not be done reshaping the bullpen. The Phillies trading Matt Strahm wasn’t about downgrading the bullpen, it was about changing its construction. In Jonathan Bowlan, the Phillies gets a pitcher who won’t dominate headlines but fits a role the team has quietly lacked: a durable, […]
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 […]
