It was the result everyone anticipated, but not the one everyone hoped for. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki, their latest international acquisition. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation signed a minor league deal last week, which included a $6.5 million signing bonus. The Philadelphia Phillies were never major contenders in what initially … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t made many major changes to their roster this offseason, but they are still regarded as one of the best teams in baseball. It would be hard to argue against that after the campaign they just put together. While their playoff run was nowhere near as successful as they had expected, there … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-created by Ruben Amaro Jr., who was formerly the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, is set to launch in May and will tour minor league stadiums this season. Sluggball is dedicated solely to situational hitting, requiring neither fielding nor running. David Amaro and his brother, who … Read more
The offseason has been eventful for the Philadelphia Phillies. After losing to the New York Mets in the NLDS, fans anticipated major changes, but instead, the team made smaller yet meaningful moves. They brought in outfielder Max Kepler to address last season’s outfield issues and added left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo to strengthen an already solid … Read more
Despite a disappointing October last year, the Philadelphia Phillies have made relatively few significant offseason moves. After a strong regular season, the Phillies entered the postseason as World Series contenders. However, their October performance against the New York Mets fell short. They managed just one win in the National League Division Series, resulting in an … Read more
Former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo is expected to leave the Bronx and sign a lucrative deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Verdugo, who was traded from the Boston Red Sox before the 2024 season, served as the Yankees’ starting left fielder last year. However, New York’s acquisition of Cody Bellinger likely closed the door … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies are entering a pivotal season as the championship window for their core stars begins to narrow. The team is set to carry a projected $284 million payroll this year, with over $20 million allocated to players like Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Zack Wheeler. Next season might represent … Read more
As the Philadelphia Phillies prepare to kick off spring training in Clearwater, a familiar name from the past has resurfaced, reminding fans of an earlier era in the team’s history. Former Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement from professional baseball this past Sunday, sharing an emotional message on Instagram. Knapp, the Phillies’ second-round pick … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies have missed out on the top reliever available in free agency. Tanner Scott, a left-handed relief pitcher who has played for the Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, and San Diego Padres, has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, as reported by Mark Feinsand … Read more
