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Let’s assume, for a moment, that the Phillies were done adding to their team. Logic would tell us that either J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette is going to be wearing red pinstripes once the team begins 2026 play, but without a signature, they can’t be part of the equation just yet. Without Realmuto at least, […]
From The Good Phight | 8 days ago | 1 read
Well that sucked. Hopefully by the team you read this, Kevin Patullo has been fired. Anyway, it’s almost officially Phillies season, so if you’re coming back over to these parts after focusing in on the Eagles, welcome back. You haven’t missed a ton, but hey, there is still much to be decided. On to the […]
From The Good Phight | 8 days ago | 1 read
Last week, the Phillies hired Don Mattingly to be their bench coach. You probably know that Mattingly was a star player during his career, making six All-Star teams and winning an MVP award. With that in mind, I tried to assemble an All-Star team of players who either coached or managed the Phillies. First base: […]
From The Good Phight | 9 days ago | 0 reads
There isn’t much more to say about today other than: Go Birds. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
From The Good Phight | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Let’s have a little rampant speculation run amok here. Let’s say that the Phillies are actually able to push this one over the goal line and sign Bo Bichette. We’re not really worried about the years or money right now, we’re worried about fit. Roster construction wise, he’s a good fit since he does a […]
From The Good Phight | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Max Kepler, the veteran outfielder who spent the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, has been suspended for 80 games for violating MLB’s Performance Enhancing Drugs policy, it was announced today. He reportedly tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a synthetic steroid. Kepler, who turns 33 next month, is currently a free agent. Originally signed as an […]
From Lone Star Ball | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Last season, the Phillies had a plan for their starting rotation. They would start with Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez, Aaron Nola, Ranger Suarez and Jesus Luzardo all part of the group to begin the year as the core five, but their superprospect would join them in due time. Andrew Painter was recovered from Tommy John […]
From The Good Phight | 10 days ago | 2 reads
It seems that Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies may have another big move up their sleeves after all, as Matt Gelb of the Athletic reported yesterday that the team will have a meeting with free agent infielder Bo Bichette. In short, the report mentions that Bichette has become more of a possibility, but for a […]
From The Good Phight | 11 days ago | 1 read
Well, Friday is here again. Some Fridays are slow news days. Not this one. Lots happened. Well, technically this post is being written on Thursday, which was the actual day where lots happened. So this is more of a fast links day. If you want to be technical about it. Anyway, onto the links. Phillies […]
From The Good Phight | 11 days ago | 0 reads
With things at a standstill on the Cody Bellinger front, more rumors are floating about their supposed Plan B, Bo Bichette. Jon Heyman reported that the Yankees are looking at Bichette “more seriously.” The Phillies have also expressed interest in Bichette, as have the same Blue Jays that he just left at the start of […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 11 days ago | 2 reads
Well, this is some interesting news to come home to. As per the report from Matt Gelb, the team and player are going to meet and that they have already thought about the roster ramifications of an actual agreement. As the Phillies reach a possible inflection point in their offseason, they have scheduled a meeting […]
From The Good Phight | 11 days ago | 1 read
Today is the day for teams and players to exchange arbitration numbers with each other, also a day where a lot of these two settle their differences. The Phillies are no different and have settled with a few players already. There are still a few outstanding cases to be settles and we’ll update them as […]
From The Good Phight | 11 days ago | 1 read
It is not a hot take to believe the Phillies should sign free agent Bo Bichette to a free agent contract. The reasons why it would be a brilliant on-field move are legion. The 27-year-old shortstop was leading the American League in hits before he went on the Injured List with a bad leg, but […]
From The Good Phight | 11 days ago | 1 read
Earlier this week, it was reported by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic that the Phillies were interested in former Royals outfielder Randal Grichuk in free agency. Rosenthal specifically mentioned in his notes piece that Grichuk could be a right-handed platoon partner for Brandon Marsh. “Elsewhere, the Phillies could use a right-handed bat to platoon in […]
From The Good Phight | 12 days ago | 2 reads
Let this serve as a scheduled reminder that Gabe Kapler is the general manager of the Miami Marlins. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
From The Good Phight | 12 days ago | 1 read
As J.T. Realmuto remains unsigned, there are plenty of rumors flying around that the Phillies are considering pivoting away from their veteran catcher. If that happens, the Phillies will likely need to sign a free agent or trade for a replacement to at least share time with returning backup Rafael Marchan. One name that’s been […]
From The Good Phight | 12 days ago | 2 reads
Another day, another Realmuto missed opportunity. On to the links. Phillies News MLB News
From The Good Phight | 13 days ago | 2 reads
As we’re starting the first full week of the new year, it’s time to look ahead to the season and start planning our baseball vacations. Chasing all of the active MLB stadiums is a fun goal, so today’s question is: What’s your favorite MLB stadium? As someone who has been to hundreds of Phillies games […]
From The Good Phight | 14 days ago | 2 reads
Shave those sideburns, Don Mattingly is coming to town. Phillies News: MLB News:
From The Good Phight | 14 days ago | 0 reads
The Royals have signed veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Alfaro is a nine-year veteran with the Phillies, Marlins, Padres, Rockies, Red Sox, and Nationals. In 510 career games, he has hit .253/.301/.391. Last year he appeared in 14 games with the Nationals and went […]
From Royals Review | 14 days ago | 1 read
Good morning! The holidays are over, it was 14 degrees in Boston this morning, and everyone is back to work. Thus begins the worst, most depressing stretch of the entire year. Can we at least get some interesting Red Sox news to hold us over? No, we can’t. But we can get unsourced rumors about […]
From Over the Monster | 15 days ago | 1 read
What has seemed like a formality for a while is now official. Don Mattingly will be the bench coach for the Phillies in 2026. It’s a good hire for the team. Mattingly has had success as a bench coach with Toronto, as well as success as a major league manager for the Marlins and Dodgers. […]
From The Good Phight | 15 days ago | 0 reads
And so we begin the trek back to work. Many of you reading this probably took some time off after the holidays, enjoying a week of PTO to coincide with the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. So if you’re heading back to work today for the first time in a long while, good luck. On […]
From The Good Phight | 15 days ago | 0 reads
When the offseason began, it seemed that it was a given that J.T. Realmuto would return to the Phillies. While he was a free agent able to sign with any team he chose, it seemed like he wanted to return to Philadelphia, and the Phillies wanted him back. But we’ve reached January, and Realmuto has […]
From The Good Phight | 15 days ago | 0 reads
1960s era Cubs shortstop Don Kessinger is instantly recognizable in this photo. The Facebook page where I found it helpfully identified the other three people in the photo. The Cubs are obviously playing the Phillies. No. 6 is Cookie Rojas, later a Cubs coach. The other Phillies player is Don Money, and the umpire is […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 15 days ago | 1 read