That Balls Outta Here
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Former Phillies player Whit Merrifield made a joke at the expense of the Phillies this week, but his analysis of the team's collapse in the second half and the playoffs hurts the most because it's true.
Michael Fisher|
As the Phillies try to build a team that can be successful for many years, Dave Dombrowski thinks they have the owner, a solid core of veterans and young players coming up to have a World Series contending window for years to come.
Matt Davis|
The Philadelphia Phillies front office made some decisions that backfired big time in 2024 when all was said and done. From free agent signings to the trade deadline, here are four decisions Dave Dombrowski and company would probably like to take back.
Edward Eng|
Zack Wheeler was stellar in his Game 1 NLDS start for the Phillies, earning recognition as one of the top starting p[itchers to be named to The Athletic's All-Division Series Team.
Matt Davis|
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez was not among the finalists for the Gold Glove Award for NL pitchers despite a strong defensive season and having one of the highest DRS.
Edward Eng|
Phillies legends Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are being inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in November. Here's a brief look at their careers with the Phillies.
Matt Orth|
Bryce Harper is only getting older but claims he'll be in his prime for the next 10 years. With the rest of the Phillies' core group getting older, is the World Series window closing on them?
Michael Hennelly|
Dave Dombrowski said that Taijuan Walker does not have a guaranteed rotation spot in 2025 and that the fifth spot will be open to competition in spring training, possibly from top prospect Andrew Painter.
Matt Dargan|
How do the Phillies' trade deadline moves look after their early postseason exit? Here's a look back and regrade of the trades for Carlos Estévez, Tanner Banks and Austin Hays.
Edward Eng|
The Phillies are out of the running this year, but six former Phillies still have a chance to get a World Series ring this season.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitching prospect Tristan Garnett was recently named by MLB.com as a sleeper worth watching in the Arizona Fall League. The undrafted free-agent signing has impressed since entering the Phillies organization in 2021.
Matt Dargan|
Dave Dombrowski refused to blame anyone for the Phillies' early postseason exit at the end-of-season press conference, and a return of the coaching staff and core of the roster will continue the status quo.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies' season has ended, and a trio of minor league pitchers have opted to leave the organization and enter free agency. Andrew Bellatti, Dylan Covey, and Nick Nelson had spent time with the Phillies over the previous three seasons.
Matt Dargan|
Juan Soto is the biggest free agent this offseason and the Phillies have a chance to sign him, but MLB insider Jon Heyman calls them longshots to land the superstar outfielder despite his relationships with some of the Phillies' top players.
Jake Huber|
After a disappointing finish to the 2024 season, here are five Phillies, from players to coaches to the front office, who deserve most of the blame.
Edward Eng|
Phillies top outfield prospect Justin Crawford has dominated the minor leagues since being drafted in 2022. Dave Dombrowski has hinted that Crawford could make the big league team during the 2025 season.
Michael Hennelly|
Four Phillies have been named Gold Glove Award finalists for the National League this season: first baseman Bryce Harper, starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, second baseman Bryson Stott and left fielder Brandon Marsh.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies have extended manager Rob Thomson for another year through the 2026 season. Dave Dombrowski also announced that the entire major league coaching staff will return in 2025.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies were the only team with the first-round bye not to move on to the Championship Series. The Dodgers are in the NLCS, and the Yankees and Guardians are playing in the ALCS after they all advanced past the Division Series.
Michael Hennelly|
The Phillies failed to advance beyond the NLDS this year, partly due to several trades and free-agent signings that didn't work out. Here, we evaluate Dave Dombrowski's questionable moves since the 2022 World Series.
Matt Dargan|
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