https://thatballsouttahere.com/on-this-date-phillies-hire-joe-girardi-managerThat Balls Outta HereenOn this date seven years ago, the Phillies hired Joe Girardi as manager ahead of a shortened seasonPhillies,Joe Girardi,mlb2026-10-24T13:00:06Z2026-10-24T13:00:06Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_19/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5fpd8m8wvc3vwh0mh.jpgApr 14, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi (25) greets his team before the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sportshttps://thatballsouttahere.com/from-bad-to-worse-grading-phillies-catchers-after-dismal-2026That Balls Outta HereenFrom bad to worse: Grading the Phillies’ catchers after a dismal 2026Phillies,catcher,J.T. Realmuto2026-10-24T12:00:00Z2026-10-24T12:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3990,h_2244,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5b6c1pkbge19qb1qv.jpgSep 30, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) reacts to striking out against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Imageshttps://thatballsouttahere.com/breakout-draftee-will-gasparino-factor-into-phillies-plansThat Balls Outta HereenHow does breakout 2026 draftee Will Gasparino factor into the Phillies plans?Phillies,Utley,Gasparino2026-10-24T11:00:04Z2026-10-24T11:00:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5266,h_2962,x_0,y_433/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5n35y67swqe830tzg.jpgAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West outfielder Will Gasparino (23) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sportshttps://thatballsouttahere.com/on-this-day-bryce-harper-had-the-swing-of-his-life-bedlam-at-the-bankThat Balls Outta HereenOn this day, four years ago, Bryce Harper had the swing of his lifePhillies,Bryce Harper,Hoskins2026-10-23T21:00:02Z2026-10-23T21:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4360,h_2452,x_0,y_454/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5mncxh6z2fmv288dj.jpgOct 23, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning during game five of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sportshttps://thatballsouttahere.com/phillies-minor-leaguer-gabriel-barbosa-declared-cancer-freeThat Balls Outta HereenPhillies minor leaguer Gabriel Barbosa declared cancer-freePhillies,gabriel barbosa,prospects2026-10-23T14:37:15Z2026-10-23T14:37:15Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7323,h_4119,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5k4wpqyfq51cnd5n0.jpgMar 9, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Brazil center fielder Gabriel MacIel (3) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fifth inning against Great Britain at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Imageshttps://thatballsouttahere.com/non-tender-candidate-camilo-doval-could-perfect-fit-phillies-bullpenThat Balls Outta HereenNon-tender candidate Camilo Doval could be perfect fit for the Phillies bullpenPhiladelphia Phillies,phillies news,Camilo Doval,Jhoan Duran2026-10-23T10:30:00Z2026-10-23T10:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5616,h_3159,x_0,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5g7rrs6amgxj2j4sc.jpgSan Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval.https://thatballsouttahere.com/what-went-wrong-grading-2026-phillies-infieldThat Balls Outta HereenWhat went wrong: Grading the 2026 Phillies infieldPhillies,Harper,Schwarber2026-10-22T23:00:00Z2026-10-22T23:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4878,h_2743,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5b16646smg4zedh08.jpgSep 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; From right to left Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott and Trea Turner and Alec Bohm look on during a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Imageshttps://thatballsouttahere.com/unorthodox-method-aidan-miller-back-dominate-arizona-fall-leagueThat Balls Outta HereenThe unorthodox method Aidan Miller is using to manage his back and dominate the Arizona Fall LeagueMiller,Phillies,AFL2026-10-22T21:00:01Z2026-10-22T21:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_560/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/6/01m5jhvbeb285cm25fcw.jpgFeb 20, 2025; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Aiden Miller (81) participates in media day at BayCare Ballpark. 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