Forty-four days after being optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter is expected to make his return to the major leagues Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Painter opened the 2026 season in Philadelphia’s rotation but was sent down in mid-June after compiling a 7.06 ERA across 14 appearances, including 12 […]
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Some time ago, if you asked me for an example of the most romantic, childhood dream–ass achievement for a baseball player, I probably would have pointed to Bryson Stott's home run against the Miami Marlins in the 2023 NL Wild Card series: a first-pitch grand slam with the crowd singing his walk-up song. But if we're being objective, there are a few flaws with the moment. The Philly crowd was singing, but it wasn't a game-winning grand slam, even if it was the dagger. The Phillies were already ...
With the Philadelphia Phillies looking to the trade deadline to bolster its roster for the rest of the 2026 season, there are some deals that the team is looking to make, specifically one for a certain Los Angeles Angels star. As rumors will surround the Phillies ahead of the trade deadline on Monday, this insider […]
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — As a member of the Omaha Storm Chasers, Kameron Misner blitzed Triple-A Lehigh Valley with a 5-for-12 hitting performance across the three-game sweep out of the All-Star break. After falling victim to his hot streak, the IronPigs can now call Misner one of their own. The Phillies acquired the 28-year-old outfielder from […]
The Orioles activated catcher Jake Rogers, who was acquired from Detroit on Thursday for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart, before Friday’s home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rogers will replace catcher Chadwick Tromp on both the 26- and 40-man rosters. Tromp was designated for assignment on Friday. In nine games, Tromp hit .125 (3-for-24) with […]
Let’s get an update on former Phillie Harrison Bader, via Evan Webeck at the New York Post: Bader, who hasn’t appeared in a game since May 29, was scheduled to fly to Indianapolis to see a specialist for the persistent issue with his left foot. On Friday, (Giants manager Tony) Vitello said Bader was “frustrated” […]
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It was a busy day for the Phillies affiliates, with two doubleheaders thanks to Tuesday’s rainouts. And happily, most of those games ended up as wins for the good guys. Buffalo 1, Lehigh Valley 0 The IronPigs pitchers allowed nine hits in the first game of their doubleheader, but just a single run. That run […]
Right-hander Andrew Painter is with the Phillies in Baltimore ahead of their series opener Friday, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Homer Simpson once was told that if he didn’t come to work on Friday, don’t bother coming in on Monday. As only Homer could, his reaction was, “Woohoo! Four-day weekend!” The Orioles are entering their own four-day weekend that could determine their immediate and long-term future. There are three games to play against the Phillies, […]
As the clock continues to tick away ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Monday, the New York Mets are reportedly seeking a strong return if they move Freddy Peralta.
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: this is a huge series for the Orioles. It feels like we’ve said that over and over again this season, but I promise it’s true this time. The Orioles and Phillies play this weekend with the Orioles still on the fringes of the Wild Card race. The […]
The Phillies outfield is the weakest link of a weak offense. As a group, the unit ranks 29th in OPS (.654), on base percentage (.278), and wRC+ (77). The recent month-long cold spell from their only plus player in Brandon Marsh has made the sore spots in the outfield stick out even more. The team […]
The Philadelphia Phillies know where they fall short and where they need reinforcements before the trade deadline. Bryce Harper was simply the one willing to say it out loud, but his comments did not sit well with the front office or interim manager Don Mattingly. After clashing with Dave Dombrowski last season, Harper may have […]
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July draws to a close, August draws near. The trade deadline looms. On to the links. Phillies news: Eric Longenhagen takes a look at the Phillies prospects that could be on the move for FanGraphs. ($) You’re probably pretty familiar with Chase Utley’s accomplishments. But it’s fun to reminisce. Ramon Marquez is a pretty darn […]
Good morning, Camden Chatters. It feels like I’ve started every Bird Droppings article for the past few weeks by writing, Folks, it’s make or break time for the Orioles. This is a pivotal series. So this time I’m going to mix things up. Folks, this is a pivotal series for the Orioles. It’s make or […]
The list of teams monitoring Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta now includes the Padres and Diamondbacks. Both clubs had scouts at Citi Field when Peralta faced the Dodgers on Sunday, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Rays, Brewers, and Phillies are among the teams known to also be in on Peralta. Manager Andy Green told […]
Tarik Skubal is the big name primed to be moved ahead of the trade deadline on Monday (August 3rd), and it looks like the Dodgers are pulling away as heavy favorites to land the two-time Cy Young winner boasting a 2.79 ERA this season: “Tarik Skubal’s gonna be traded… Teams that in particular are being […]
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One improbable but logical trade target for every National League contender, from the frontrunning Los Angeles Dodgers to the struggling Philadelphia Phillies
This week’s MLB Mailbag will feature questions on the Phillies’ myriad needs and thin farm system, who the Mariners could target if they’re really going to move Emerson Hancock, the Padres’ rotation needs, some post-deadline prospects to watch and some areas of need for current sellers to target on the trade market. (Note: Some questions […]
Can the Phillies navigate the deadline without coughing up all of their impact prospects, including a newly-minted Top 100 arm?
The Phillies are interested in Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Earlier today, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the two clubs are emerging as potential trade partners, mentioning that Varsho, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jeff Hoffman and George Springer could be fits for the Phils. Jeff […]
Right-handed bats are at a premium this deadline. The Mariners and Phillies were already known to be looking for help against lefty pitching, but there’s ample competition for righty-hitting outfielders in particular. Jorge Castillo of ESPN and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com each report that the Yankees have been seeking a right-handed hitting outfielder — a […]
The Phillies are interested in Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]
Two teams that will be making moves at the trade deadline, for different reasons, are the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays . The Phils are desperate to turn things around amidst their recent swoon (2-8 over their last 10, but still in a Wild Card spot with a ton of elite talent), while the Jays are obvious sellers in a season gone wrong. Insider Jon Morosi says that those two teams are emerging as trade partners. The Blue Jays & Phillies are emerging as trade partners, as I reported...
What were the best, worst trades that Dave Dombrowski has made at the deadline as Phillies president of baseball operations?