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On YouTubePhiladelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Phillies make notable roster move at catcher
The Phillies announced Thursday that they’ve optioned catcher Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In doing so, they all but confirmed that switch-hitting Rafael Marchan will be their backup catcher.
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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 17
Philadelphia Phillies Backup Catcher Battle Has Only Gotten More Challenging
The Philadelphia Phillies have most of their Opening Day roster figured out by now, but one position battle is still raging on. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently went through each team's biggest decision left to make this spring, and for the Phillies, it was who is going to take the job of backup catcher.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / February 26
Phillies must decrease J.T. Realmuto's workload in 2025
J.T. Realmuto may try out a new position in 2025, but until then, let the poor man rest his knees.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / February 21
Former Phillies Top Prospect 'In Good Shape' Ahead of Crucial Spring Training
The Philadelphia Phillies will get their Spring Training games underway on Saturday. Camp battles are playing out, primarily for the last bullpen opening and the final spot on the bench, but with a star-studded roster already in place, there is only one key area that is uncertain ahead of Opening Day barring injury.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 11
Rafael Marchan showed his potential once again 
Given a shot for the first time in three years, Marchan made an impression When you’re a team that won as many games as the 2024 Phillies did, it’s inevitable to have a few champagne problems pop up along the way for the pessimistic side of the fandom to gripe about.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / July 10
The backup catcher argument is not worth having right now
Sorry folks, the moose out front should have told ya It happened again. X or Twitter or whatever the heck it is these days is usually not the place to go to for deep, thoughtful arguments over sports since much of what is discussed is heat of the moment reaction.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / July 3
All-Star starters and Marchan lead Phillies to series win over Cubs
Final score: Phillies 5, Cubs 3 CHICAGO — A night ago, it was his power. On Wednesday, speed killed. Fresh off a two-moonshot, four-RBI game against the Cubs in the series opener, 2024 National League All-Star starting shortstop Trea Turner put his wheels to use on Wednesday, leading to two key runs in a 5-3 win at Wrigley Field.
Philadelphia Phillies Star Catcher to Undergo Surgery Wednesday
The Philadelphia Phillies received bad news as they sent a star player to the injured list on Tuesday. Catcher J.T. Realmuto has been placed on the 10-day IL with a retroactive start day to yesterday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2021
Phillies' Bryce Harper out vs. Mets; Didi Gregorius on COVID-19 list
In a corresponding roster move, Philadelphia recalled catcher Rafael Marchan from its alternate training site.
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