That Balls Outta Here
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Despite Andrew Painter's dominance in the Arizona Fall League, fans should temper their expectations for the team's top pitching prospect next year, according to Preston Mattingly.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies may not need much in free agency this winter, but they'll still need to make sure they avoid these obvious regression candidates.
Eric Treuden|
Former Phillies World Series closer Brad Lidge shared his thoughts and a blueprint for how the 2025 Phillies can succeed in the playoffs.
Michael Hennelly|
Free agent reliever Jeff Hoffman may not return to Philadelphia in 2025, and here are three horrible landing spots where he could sign that would haunt the Phillies: the Braves, the Dodgers and the Mets.
Matt Grazel|
The division rival Braves made some early offseason changes, hiring World Series-winning hitting coach Tim Hyers in hopes of reclaiming the NL East from the Phillies. Now, the Phillies have to make moves to improve the team.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies have some areas of need to address this offseason, including questions about their outfield and bullpen for next season. There's also a question of how serious they will be in pursuit of free agent Juan Soto.
Michael Fisher|
With Jeff Hoffman, Carlos Estévez and Spencer Turnbull the three Phillies' unrestricted free agents this offseason, here are our predictions for where each will sign to play in 2025.
Eric Treuden|
Former Phillies farmhand Will Venable has been hired as White Sox manager, just months after former Phillies outfielder Grady Sizemore took over the helm for the White Sox on an interim basis.
Erick Klambara|
The Phillies made their first offseason trade on Friday, dealing former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Angels for cash considerations. He never lived up to his six-year, $24 million contract but put up a strong bounceback season in Triple-A in 2024.
Michael Fisher|
Here are the most important dates of the Phillies' offseason that fans should know, from free agency to the Winter Meetings to contract arbitration deadlines.
Michael Fisher|
Some notable players missed time due to injury, but Spencer Turnbull was the biggest injury loss of the Phillies' 2024 season. The team struggled to fill the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation after Turnbull went on the injured list.
Michael Hennelly|
If the Philadelphia Phillies miss out on Juan Soto in free agency, here are five potential backup outfield options available on the free agent market.
Edward Eng|
Former Philadelphia Phillies reliever and free agent Dylan Covey signed a one-year major league contract with the division rival New York Mets on the first day of the offseason.
Edward Eng|
The Philadelphia Phillies have moved to keep their signature slogan as their own, filing two trademark applications for "Ring the Bell."
Matt Davis|
The Phillies' offseason pursuit of top free agent Juan Soto can only be helped by the Yankees' epic collapse in the World Series. The Phillies already have connections to Soto through hitting coach Kevin Long, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies are fortunate enough to enter the offseason with a short to-do list, but there are still a few spots they need fill. Here are four free agents they should target as bounce-back candidates.
Eric Treuden|
The Philadelphia Phillies are considering lineup changes next season after the offense proved to be inconsistent at times this season. Manager Rob Thomson is still unsure if he wants to keep Kyle Schwarber in the leadoff spot in 2025.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies have signed former Twins reliever Cody Stashak to a minor league contract and, with an invitation to spring training, will hope that the right-hander can harness his exceptional command and show his strikeout stuff.
Michael Fisher|
The Philadelphia Phillies' spring training complex in Clearwater, Florida, could host the Tampa Bay Rays next season after Hurricane Milton tore the roof off of Tropicana Field. The 8,500-capacity BayCare Ballpark is located close to Tampa.
Matt Dargan|
This offseason, the Phillies have nine arbitration-eligible players. While most are due modest raises and won't go to arbitration, a couple of Phillies are projected to see significant increases based on MLB Trade Rumors' projections.
Michael Fisher|
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