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Sam Fuld rejects A’s, will remain with Phillies
It’s that time of year where teams are shaking up their front office structure and interviews are happening. We know that Sam Fuld was in the running to take the A’s president of baseball operations position, but that has apparently not come to pass. Being tasked with leading the A’s into Las Vegas was apparently […]
If it improved the offense, would you trade one of the Phillies’ top three starters?
Let’s say there is a scenario in which the Phillies had an offer on the table to improve their moribund offense. That incoming player was a guaranteed 3-4 WAR player at a position of need – third base, outfield, pick your poison. The only catch is that there had to be something of value going […]
Phillies news: Brandon Marsh, Dante Nori, Jose Ramirez
There is a game five tonight with the White Sox going back to Cleveland to take on the Guardians to see who will be playing the Rays in the ALCS. Chicago might be on fumes with their pitching staff though as their idea of “pitching chaos” is starting to get exposed. On to the links. […]
2026-2027 Offseason Guide Prequel: The State of the Phillies
Given the nature of the third annual TGP off-season guide and when it will probably be released, I made the call to split this section into it’s own piece. A lot of decisions that will shape the Phillies’ off-season are going to be made quickly. To ensure this section does not quickly become outdated, it […]
How would you attempt to fix the Phillies defense this offseason?
It’s no secret that the Phillies have a poor defense. In fact, they have one of the worst defenses in the sport, as they ranked dead last in total defensive runs saved with -51 and their outs above average were only slightly better, coming in at 21st with -15. If you’re more of a traditional […]
Phillies News: Jonathan Bowlan, Free Agents, Shortened Season Proposal
The NLCS is set. The ALCS isn’t. The Senior Circuit’s juggernaut is still in play, while the Junior Circuit, regardless of the outcome of the Division Series, will be sending an underdog to the Fall Classic. (Can you really call the Rays an underdog when they’ve been one of the best teams in baseball this […]
ALDS Gamethread: 10/8/2026
One game tonight: Let’s talk about it.
Dave Dombrowski’s off-season mission
Do you remember as a kid when you would go to the Boardwalk and there would be a sketch artist sitting on the pier somewhere and they would ask if you would like to have your picture drawn? Then they would create a picture with an oversized head and a tiny body trying to ride […]
Andrew Painter: Trade bait?
The Phillies feel like they’re stuck. They’ve got an old, expensive roster that could very well make the playoffs again in 2027, but it would be tough to consider them actual World Series contenders. The main problem is that the team had three good hitters in the lineup all season: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and […]
Who do you think will be the Phillies manager in 2027?
Yesterday brought a bit of a whirlwind of Phillies managerial news. First, it was reported that Alex Cora, the presumed favorite to land the job after he initially turned down Dave Dombrowski’s overtures in late April, spurned the Phillies again. Then it was reported that the Phillies managerial search may be over before it ever […]
Phillies News: Alex Cora, Don Mattingly, Sam Fuld
Would you or anyone you know be interested in managing a major league baseball team? If so, you just may be qualified to take on the job in Philadelphia! Preference shown if your name includes “Alex” or “Don” or if you hold Canadian citizenship. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
NLDS/ALDS Gamethread: 10/7/2026
Four games today? Four games today! Let’s talk about all the goodness.
The Phillies have tried nothing, and they’re all out of ideas
For those who don’t have at least 30% of their brain power devoted to vast swathes of mostly useless Simpsons knowledge, there is an episode that features a flashback to Ned Flanders parents visiting a psychiatrist to try and get help for their young son’s anger issues. The two beatniks exasperately exclaim “we’ve tried nothing, […]
Are there any free agents you’d prefer the Phillies steer clear of?
Two days ago, we asked who your top free agent target was. Today, it’s time for the reverse. Very few free agent possibilities meet with unanimous agreement; there’s always reason to believe that a player might not pan out, or that they might not be worth the price they’ll command. It’s more fun to dream […]
Phillies news: Teruaki Sato, Aidan Miller, Roman Anthony
See what happens when teams take a patient approach to Chris Sale? Maybe the Phillies should have taken a lesson or two from teams that actually had success. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
NLDS Gamethread: 10/6/2026
The Division Series switch back to the National League today: Let’s talk about it.
Paying attention to the Arizona Fall League
I am no scout, though I’m pretty sure by this point I can tell the difference between a good baseball player and a bad baseball player. Projecting which players will be good, though, simply by watching workouts and game action and coming away with knowing what I’m talking about is still a science I don’t […]
How many new regulars will the Phillies have in their lineup in 2027?
The theme of this Phillies offseason is once again change. That could have been said for each of the last few offseasons except this time, it feels as if the team has no choice but to finally embrace it. There will be new faces in the lineup whenever the 2027 Phillies take the field, the […]
Phillies news: Alec Bohm, arbitration, Cam Schlittler
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ALDS Gamethread: 10/5/2026
Today, we switch to the American League Division Series. Two games: Let’s talk about it.
Arbitration estimates for the 2027 Phillies are here
Every year, the great folks at MLB Trade Rumors does a masterful job at trying to predict what players who are eligible for arbitration will make for the following season. This year’s version has quite a few numbers for the Phillies that are going to raise an eyebrow. For the first time in a while, […]
Who is your top free agent target for the Phillies?
The time is near for the Phillies to start dabbling in free agency. Having a lot of money coming off the books in terms of contracts for Nick Castellanos and Taijuan Walker is nice, but extensions for other players may have a say in that money being spent. Nevertheless, the team will be spending some […]
Phillies news: Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Kyle Schwarber
Crazy what happens when the roof is open, huh Milwaukee? Still, I’ve never seen anything like Ty France’s long out on Saturday night in a playoff game. It’s why baseball playoffs are the best. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
NLDS Gamethread: 10/4/2026
Two games are on the docket today: Hopefully there aren’t any roofs or beams or lines in the way of these. Let’s talk about it!
Let’s be honest here
The Phillies have been eliminated from the playoffs. I didn’t expect anyone to be happy about that, but it certainly seemed like some fans had a bit of a “I told you so” skip in their step about their failings. Even if you dislike the president of baseball operations, hoping that his moves fail is […]
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