Small victories, large defeats.
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 […]
The catcher—the backstop, the receiver, the wearer of the tools of ignorance, whatever you may call him— is usually regarded as a lawman. Holding base-thieving ne’er-do-wells to account, the catcher, like their fellow mask enthusiast Judge Dredd, is the law. Dredd, infamously unbending on legal matters, would never break the law himself. But criminal activity […]
You may have noticed, you may not have, but the card collecting business has grown exponentially in the past decade or so. Maybe it was the pandemic that led people back into their closets to search for cardboard gold, but since then, the hobby has grown and grown and grown. Let’s say that you wanted […]
A new week and another missed opportunity for the Phillies to dip their toes into the Japanese market. I will continue to believe that each season’s payroll will have a sizable chunk carved out for the right player to join their team from Japan. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
Well now, this type of rumor might change things for the Phillies: This is a fascinating rumor for a few reasons. Bichette himself would be a good fit for the team, theoretically replacing one of Bryson Stott or Alec Bohm (probably Bohm). He’s a big bat the team seems to need another of, his being […]
We are in the dead of the MLB winter, which means storylines are few and far between. Once spring training decides to pick up, we’ll hear about who is in what shape, what training regimens have changes and things of this nature, the daily minutiae that we miss from the summer. So, let’s talk about […]
In something of a surprise move, the Astros added Tatsuya Imai to their rotation on a three year deal that includes a lot of opt-outs. A lot of these incentives are interesting in that they kind of indicate that maybe a lot of teams aren’t really sure he’ll translate to being a starter in MLB. […]
Employees from teams are probably headed back to work this coming week, readjusting to life in the workspace post holidays. Will that mean more moves incoming? We know that a few of the Japanese players have to make a decision this weekend, so that might be what starts to move the markets. On to the […]
With the MLB off-season roughly half over and a new year upon us, it’s a good time to look ahead. You know, fresh starts and all of that. Dave Dombrowski has not given the Phillies the facelift many of you reading this wanted to see after a second straight season in which they won the […]
In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. First up, we’ll highlight the first men to ever represent the Phillies […]
One of the first major events on the baseball calendar in 2026 is the World Baseball Classic. The tournament between countries was last held in 2023, with Team Japan defeating Team USA in a thrilling conclusion to a very entertaining tournament overall. It produced some legendary moments, such as Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout of Mike Trout […]
The first day of 2026 is in the books. But now it’s the first Friday of 2026. And soon, the first weekend of 2026. Enjoy it! But first, links. Phillies news Here’s why Bryson Stott could have a good 2026 at the plate. Spencer Howard, formerly a Phillie, and most recently a Tohoku Rakuten Golden […]
It’s the new year and it’s time for resolutions. People are going to lose weight, read more, be on their phone less, blah, blah, blah. If we’re talking about making resolutions that we’re just going to break, then mine for the season is to watch less Phillies for my own mental well being. However, let’s […]
Merry New Year! It’s going to be a great year around these parts, so make sure you continue to visit us early and often. Please. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
A year in the life of a baseball team can feel like an eternity. There are times when things happen that I take a mental note of as something that we should remember, for posterity’s sake, only to forget that it happened the very next day. You call it the perils of being a parent, […]
I think we can all agree: Phillies fans are pretty great. Certainly better—more loyal, friendlier, more devoted, more thoughtful— than those miscreants in Queens. And it scarcely needs to be said that we are also recognized for our humility. But everyone has room for improvement. The new year beckons, with fewer than 24 hours remaining […]
Continuing my look around the majors to see if any of the players rumored to be on the trade market make sense for the Phillies. Today, I’ll examine St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan. The background Donovan burst onto the scene in 2022, winning a Gold Glove award and finishing third in National League […]
There are but a few days left in the negotiations to bring Tatsuya Imai stateside through the posting process. His camp has claimed that he has yet to receive a firm offer from anyone, but deadline spur action and his deadline will definitely draw the suitors closer. The Phillies are rumored to be involved in […]
The Hot Stove remains ice cold as we march along these finals days of 2025. Phillies News: MLB News:
After spending the 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers as a solid swing-man, the Phillies gave Joe Ross a one-year deal for what seemed like a similar role. Over the course of seven seasons with the Washington Nationals and the aforementioned Brewers, Ross has made 86 starts while coming out of the bullpen 37 times. […]
It’s still the offseason in MLB, a slow slog towards spring training. We usually think of the winter meetings as the time when most of the action occurs, yet here we are on December 29 and there are still a ton of free agents that need a home before equipment trucks depart for Arizona and […]
We draw ever near to the new year, where we can finally turn our backs on the disappointment that was 2025. Maybe we’ll have fresh disappointment then! On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
We live in a hot take society now when it comes to sports “analysis”. If one wants to get noticed, either there needs to be some kind of completely nonsensical take on a topic or that person has to have such bad wardrobe choices so as to draw attention to him/herself. Or in the case […]
We’re entering that time of year where the free agents start to squirm just the tiniest of bits. There hasn’t been much movement with the bigger named free agents as they continue to see what the market will bring them in terms of value, but teams are doing the same. It’s a game of chicken […]
Welcome to the part of the offseason where everyone gets worked up about a t-shirt that Bryce Harper is wearing. Let’s read too much into it, together. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news: