That Balls Outta Here
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With Ranger Suárez's back injury causing uncertainty about his spot in the rotation, the Phillies need to consider signing free agent and former Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson to shore up the rotation depth.
Matt Grazel|
Philadelphia Phillies' left-hander Cristopher Sánchez has added a cutter this spring that could help him become one of the best pitchers in MLB. If successful, his arsenal could rival top lefties Tarik Skubal and Cole Ragans.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies have optioned Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A, leaving Rafael Marchán as the backup catcher on the Opening Day roster.
Michael Fisher|
The Philadelphia Phillies have had an open competition for the fourth outfielder spot since the start of spring training, but manager Rob Thomson hints that Johan Rojas will have the role on Opening Day.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies have some young players who could excel in 2025. Which three could become first-time All-Stars this season?
Matt Grazel|
The Phillies will be looking for the next starting rotation option if Ranger Suárez’s back injury is as bad as last year and keeps him off the Opening Day roster.
Andrew Santangelo|
The Phillies narrowed the field for the final Opening Day bullpen spot by optioning right-hander Devin Sweet, making fellow righty Nabil Crismatt the apparent frontrunner.
Michael Fisher|
Phillies veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker had a horrible fourth spring training start on Wednesday, causing us to wonder how a team with World Series aspirations can include him in its plans this year.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is surprisingly left off a list of preseason NL MVP favorites. The list should include the Phillies' slugger, given his continued success without signs of a downfall.
Matt Davis|
After a slow start to the spring, Trea Turner is locking in at the plate and looks ready to be the Phillies' new leadoff hitter in a revamped lineup.
Eric Moratelli|
There are certainly some Phillies players struggling to get going during spring training, and with Opening Day approaching, which three performances are fans overreacting to?
Matt Grazel|
The Atlanta Braves sign former Philadelphia Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract in their latest desperate move to retool their bullpen for 2025
Edward Eng|
Former Phillies top prospect Scott Kingery hasn't found much success on the West Coast with his new team, the Los Angeles Angels, who have designated him for assignment after a horrible showing in spring training.
Michael Fisher|
In a battle for an Opening Day roster spot, reliever Devin Sweet had a chance to impress the Phillies on Tuesday. Instead, he blew the save, which might have cost him a chance to open the season in the MLB bullpen.
Michael Fisher|
Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering will be an option for the back end of the bullpen this season and is poised to become a first-time All-Star in 2025.
Michael Hennelly|
The Philadelphia Phillies still have to make some tough Opening Day roster decisions. Pitcher Tyler Phillips is out of options and finds himself in a tough spot with spring training winding down.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies have a swath of spring training injuries all of sudden with with Opening Day around the corner. Luckily, everything sounds minor, but with roster decisions looming, here's where Matt Strahm, Max Kepler, Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas stand.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies have a championship-caliber team but start the season No. 2 in MLB.com's power rankings behind the Dodgers, who rank No. 1 ahead of Opening Day.
Michael Hennelly|
Zack Wheeler has been officially confirmed at the Phillies’ Opening Day starter for the second straight year.
Andrew Santangelo|
The Padres are reportedly scouting the Phillies due to Philadelphia's interest in right-hander Dylan Cease. Perhaps they're laying the groundwork for a trade deadline deal if the Phillies need starting help in July.
Michael Fisher|
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