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Phillies Slugger Kyle Schwarber Enters 2025 Season at Crossroads

Kyle Schwarber is still chasing the same goal as everyone else on his current team: a World Series Championship. He's one of three guys on the Philadelphia Phillies to already have a ring, but it came under rather unorthodox circumstances.

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Notable Prediction Sees Phillies Ace Accomplish Something for First Time in Career

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the lucky few teams to have a surefire ace to hand the ball to on Opening Day. One could argue they have two of them, as Zack Wheeler's season-opening start last year broke a run of six consecutive Opening Day starts for veteran Aaron Nola.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25

Phillies begin NL East defense against hopeful Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies start the defense of their National League East title when they visit the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The Phillies outdistanced the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets by six games for the division title last season -- finishing 95-67 -- but lost a division series to the Mets 3-1.

Alec Bohm News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Phillies-Yankees Trade Package Features Alec Bohm for Pitching Depth

The Philadelphia Phillies have been rumored all offseason to be in the trade market for solid reliever options, a right-handed outfield bat, and even the

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 25

Phillies Star Catcher Reveals Complicated Thoughts On Robot Umpires

MLB made a huge push towards the future with the Automated Ball-Strike System taking over spring training, with the Philadelphia Phillies being one of the teams involved in the experiment.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Can Phillies Bring Strong Plate Discipline Into Regular Season?

Recent Philadelphia Phillies teams have been built on swinging for the fences. With loaded lineups featuring Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, and more, the Phils have made three straight trips to the postseason - but have failed to win it all each time.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 25

Once Lauded Top Phillies Prospect Released by Angels Following Disappointing Stint

A former top prospect for the Philadelphia Phillies has been released by the team they traded him to. As first reported by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Los Angeles Angels have parted ways with Mickey Moniak just days before the season was set to begin after he played in 124 games for the team last year.

J.T. Realmuto News / Athlon Sports / March 25

J.T. Realmuto Offers Insightful Comments on Phillies Hitting Approach for 2025

One of the largest issues for the Philadelphia Phillies during their previous two postseasons has been their inability to lay off pitches. Against the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets, the Phillies lineup struggled to lay off pitches off the plate.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 25

Phillies Starting Rotation Ready to Meet High Expectations This Season

With Opening Day nearly here for the Philadelphia Phillies, the franchise will be excited to get back on the field in 2025. After a solid offseason, the Phillies will once again be a contender in the National League.

Dave Dombrowski News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Dave Dombrowski Explains Phillies Final Roster Decision

The final Philadelphia Phillies roster spot for Opening Day 2025 came down to the wire. Utility infielders Kody Clemens and Buddy Kennedy made their case to be the final man on Philly's 26-man roster, but ultimately, the man with more experience won.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 25

Philadelphia Phillies' Top Prospect Gets Early Season Plan Outlined

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter will not be with a minor league affiliate at the outset of the season. Instead, he'll throw in extended spring training games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 25

Phillies Boss Believes Lineup Construction is 'Insignificant'

The Philadelphia Phillies have been a team with quite a large amount of top-end talent for the past few seasons, and this has allowed them to make a wide variety of decisions regarding lineups and how they should be set.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24

Phillies Actively Looking for Trade Partner for Second Baseman Ahead of Opening Day

The Philadelphia Phillies have made some final decisions on their 26-man roster with opening day just around the corner. The first decision the Phillies had to make was whether or not to let Justin Crawford make the opening day roster.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Phillies Drawing Trade Interest on Infielder From Mike Trout's Hometown

The Philadelphia Phillies decided on the final roster spot on Monday, March 24th, and went with Kody Clemens. Clemens had a great Spring Training and beat out his competition. While not making it onto the Phillies Opening Day roster, the player from the same hometown as Mike Trout has drawn trade interest.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 24

Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez (back) to IL; RHP Taijuan Walker to start

Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez will start the season on the injured list due to ongoing lower back soreness, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters Monday at the team's spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24

Phillies Make Massive Improvement to Critical Flaw From 2024

Much of success in baseball comes from controlling the strike zone. If teams consistently do that on the mound and at the plate, they're probably going to win a lot of games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Bracing for Potential Last Ride With Bryce Harper in 2025

Since J.T. Realmuto was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019, he hasn't been considered "the guy" on the team. That title goes to superstar Bryce Harper, who signed his 13-year, $330 million contract the same offseason.

Matt Strahm News / Field Level Media / March 24

Phillies LHP Matt Strahm sidelined with torn fingernail

Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.

Buddy Kennedy News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Buddy Kennedy will not make Phillies’ roster

The Phillies have made a decision on their final bench spot. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski informed reporters, including Matt Gelb of The Athletic, that Kody Clemens made the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / LWOSports.com / March 24

2025 Philadelphia Phillies O/U: Why the Phillies Will Hit the OVER

FanDuel has set the Philadelphia Phillies over/under for 2025 at 90.5 wins. Last season they exceeded this projection with a record of 95-67. The all-around talent on this club makes it difficult to think that this team, with pretty much the same roster as in 2024, can’t win over 90 games yet again.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Phillies’ 21-year-old star prospect gets major promotion

The Philadelphia Phillies are once again seeking a return to October in 2025. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies’ brass have assembled a deep and talented roster, but there’s still one major hole in their lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 23

Phillies Starting Pitcher To Begin Season On Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez will start the regular season on the injured list. Suárez is dealing with a back injury. Taijuan Walker will start the season in the rotation.

Ranger Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Phillies' Ranger Suarez likely to begin season on IL

Ranger Suarez has been dealing with a bad back over the last week, and it seems like the Phillies will give the left-hander some extra time to recover by placing him on the 15-day injured list to begin the season.

John Kruk News / The Spun / March 23

NBC Sports Philadelphia Makes Decision On John Kruk

John Kruk will continue calling Philadelphia Phillies games beyond 2025. The former All-Star hitter has become a fan favorite in the NBC Sports Philadelphia booth.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Phillies fans roast Bob Nightengale for accidentally tweeting Bryce Harper died

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for the 2025 campaign, where they are hoping to be a top playoff contender in the National League. However, the team and their fans were dealt quite a scare on Sunday morning when MLB reporter Bob Nightengale erroneously reported that their star first baseman, Bryce Harper, had died.