Phillies fans destroy innocent Truck Day post with vitriol before spring training

The Philadelphia Phillies had their official "Truck Day" on Tuesday that saw much of the club's gear sent down to Clearwater, Florida ahead of spring training starting next week. For baseball lovers, it's an annual tradition that feels like the unofficial kick-off to baseball season, knowing that the regular season is that much closer.

The Phillies will again be competing to be one of the best teams in baseball this season, but that's not without some disparaging comments from fans.

It's an exciting feeling knowing that baseball is almost back, and it's felt throughout the fan base. The Phillies social media accounts posted a helpful infographic of everything that's loaded in the truck, and fans found it as an easy excuse to take shots at the team.

Phillies fans getting their shots in as team prepares for spring training next week

The Broadside Review (@BRSubstack), an independent journalist, had a snarky remark about the Phillies' inability to sign another position player in free agency, asking if there's a third baseman or outfielder stashed in the truck.

“Is there a 3rd baseman or outfielder in there too?”

It's clear that the feelings of an incomplete Phillies' offseason won't just blow over and are very much still in the minds of the city. The Phillies failed to bring in shortstop Bo Bichette and another big impact bat for the outfield. They still have a plan for the positions, but it's not what fans were hoping for heading into 2026.

Luke (@Lukeadelphia), took a direct shot at Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

“Is there a resignation letter from Dombrowski in there?”

Speaking of Bichette, another X user (@YSnagged) took the opportunity to ask, "Is Bo Bichette on this truck?"

Bichette seemed destined to be a Phillie all the way up until that fateful morning when he signed with the New York Mets. Phillies fans were hurt after the news. Bichette seemingly fell into their lap, forcing the Phillies to take a chance on him. Visions of Bichette at Citizens Bank Park were all over the Philadelphia area, but that came to a crashing halt, making it that much more painful.

Phillies fans have been searching for several people to blame for how everything has played out. Blame could stem from the market, but fans also feel that Dombrowski has lost some of that edge that makes the Phillies a scary team every year. The fans are understandably upset and are still looking to Dombrowski for answers.

Phillies Reports (@PhilliesReports) simply reminds everyone that this current Phillies group has failed to win the ultimate prize after getting so close in 2022.

“And 0 recent World Series rings.”

The Phillies got a taste of the Fall Classic in 2022 when they went six games against the Houston Astros. They've gotten close but have been unable to reach the World Series ever since then, let alone win it.

Aaron Fraley (@AaronFraley13), expressed a lot of the frustration and disappointment Phillies fans have felt recently.

“And a whole lot of disappointment.”

The Phillies have had their moments in the sun but have fallen on their face in many of the postseason appearances, leading to a much-too-early end in consecutive seasons. It's always disappointing to lose, but even more so when it feels like a real possibility every year without making a major addition.

Phillies fans are going through some hard times, despite finishing as one of the top regular season teams multiple years in a row now. We're all hoping the 2026 will have a better outcome in October.

But some fans are taking their fun where they can get it. Truck Day is a special day, but you never know how or when fans are going to react, and this year just seemed like the perfect storm.