Destiny Lugardo
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The Phillies need an outfielder or two. Who should the Phillies target?
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Five potential Phillies trade and free agent outfield targets
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November 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Phillies need an outfielder or two. Who should the Phillies target?
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What the new MLB national TV deal means for Phillies fans.
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What Phillies fans need to know about MLB’s new national TV deal
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What the new MLB national TV deal means for Phillies fans.
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Which Phillies hitters were the best at controlling the strike zone?
As a team, the Phillies finished with the third-highest chase rate in the majors.
As a team, the Phillies finished with the third-highest chase rate in the majors.
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Which Phillies hitters were the best at controlling the strike zone?
As a team, the Phillies finished with the third-highest chase rate in the majors.
As a team, the Phillies finished with the third-highest chase rate in the majors.
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Why more protection won't lead to more pitches to hit in the zone for Bryce Harper, whose chase rates continue to go up.
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Why an elite Bryce Harper season in 2026 starts with less chasing
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November 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Why more protection won't lead to more pitches to hit in the zone for Bryce Harper, whose chase rates continue to go up.
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The outfield's post-trade deadline turnaround was one of the best storylines of the Phillies season. But with multiple pending free agents and trade candidates, more change could be in store for the unit.
"If it were up to me, I'd be back."
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"If it were up to me, I'd be back."
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Change coming again for Phillies outfield that found its groove in second half: ‘If it were up to me, I’d be back’
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October 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The outfield's post-trade deadline turnaround was one of the best storylines of the Phillies season. But with multiple pending free agents and trade candidates, more change could be in store for the unit.
"If it were up to me, I'd be back."
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"If it were up to me, I'd be back."
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Ranger Suárez’s first postseason bullpen appearance since Game 1 of the 2022 World Series was brilliant.
On the Phillies pitching plan few thought would work, Ranger’s knack for getting it done and a flashback to his pennant-winning save.
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On the Phillies pitching plan few thought would work, Ranger’s knack for getting it done and a flashback to his pennant-winning save.
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Ranger Suárez adds to postseason lore with incredible performance out of the bullpen: ‘Guy’s got ice in his veins’
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October 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Ranger Suárez’s first postseason bullpen appearance since Game 1 of the 2022 World Series was brilliant.
On the Phillies pitching plan few thought would work, Ranger’s knack for getting it done and a flashback to his pennant-winning save.
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On the Phillies pitching plan few thought would work, Ranger’s knack for getting it done and a flashback to his pennant-winning save.
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"That's how you wear that shit."
Harrison Bader's confidence -- and love for crop tops -- has resonated inside the Phillies clubhouse. On Bader's impact and a little bit about his future after this year.
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Harrison Bader's confidence -- and love for crop tops -- has resonated inside the Phillies clubhouse. On Bader's impact and a little bit about his future after this year.
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Harrison Bader’s confidence — and love for crop tops — resonating with Phillies
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October 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"That's how you wear that shit."
Harrison Bader's confidence -- and love for crop tops -- has resonated inside the Phillies clubhouse. On Bader's impact and a little bit about his future after this year.
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Harrison Bader's confidence -- and love for crop tops -- has resonated inside the Phillies clubhouse. On Bader's impact and a little bit about his future after this year.
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The Phillies are rallying around Game 1 starter Cristopher Sánchez on and off the field.
On Cristopher Jr.'s extravagant first birthday party, the teammates that showed up and why togetherness is a part of the Phillies' identity.
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On Cristopher Jr.'s extravagant first birthday party, the teammates that showed up and why togetherness is a part of the Phillies' identity.
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Phillies united behind Cristopher Sánchez in more ways than one: ‘We wouldn’t have missed that for the world’
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October 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Phillies are rallying around Game 1 starter Cristopher Sánchez on and off the field.
On Cristopher Jr.'s extravagant first birthday party, the teammates that showed up and why togetherness is a part of the Phillies' identity.
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On Cristopher Jr.'s extravagant first birthday party, the teammates that showed up and why togetherness is a part of the Phillies' identity.
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Jesús Luzardo took advantage of a pressing Mets lineup and threw seven perfect innings after allowing four in the first. The uptick in velocity/stuff was noticeable. He has a 2.91 ERA in his last 9 starts.
"I feel like my body has just hit a second gear."
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"I feel like my body has just hit a second gear."
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Phillies, Jesús Luzardo bury Mets after rough first inning
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September 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Jesús Luzardo took advantage of a pressing Mets lineup and threw seven perfect innings after allowing four in the first. The uptick in velocity/stuff was noticeable. He has a 2.91 ERA in his last 9 starts.
"I feel like my body has just hit a second gear."
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"I feel like my body has just hit a second gear."
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Tanner Banks came into an impossible spot and delivered, leading the Phils to a series win over the Nats.
He's the first Phillies pitcher since Jeff Hoffman in 2023 to record three outs while facing only two batters. He's been solid all year long.
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He's the first Phillies pitcher since Jeff Hoffman in 2023 to record three outs while facing only two batters. He's been solid all year long.
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Tanner Banks’ high-wire act leads to series win over Nationals
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August 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tanner Banks came into an impossible spot and delivered, leading the Phils to a series win over the Nats.
He's the first Phillies pitcher since Jeff Hoffman in 2023 to record three outs while facing only two batters. He's been solid all year long.
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He's the first Phillies pitcher since Jeff Hoffman in 2023 to record three outs while facing only two batters. He's been solid all year long.
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Kyle Schwarber in June as a Phillie: .895 OPS
J.T. Realmuto in Aug. as a Phillie: .898 OPS
Realmuto's late-season surges at the plate -- and big home runs against the best relievers -- are a great sign as the Phillies wonder how his next deal will age.
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J.T. Realmuto in Aug. as a Phillie: .898 OPS
Realmuto's late-season surges at the plate -- and big home runs against the best relievers -- are a great sign as the Phillies wonder how his next deal will age.
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J.T. Realmuto’s late-season hot streaks a good sign as Phillies contemplate his future
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August 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Kyle Schwarber in June as a Phillie: .895 OPS
J.T. Realmuto in Aug. as a Phillie: .898 OPS
Realmuto's late-season surges at the plate -- and big home runs against the best relievers -- are a great sign as the Phillies wonder how his next deal will age.
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J.T. Realmuto in Aug. as a Phillie: .898 OPS
Realmuto's late-season surges at the plate -- and big home runs against the best relievers -- are a great sign as the Phillies wonder how his next deal will age.
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Kyle Schwarber trained with Ryan Howard in the offseason in the early part of his career. Now, the Phillies designated hitter has a legit chance of breaking Howard’s Phillies single-season home run record.
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Kyle Schwarber and Ryan Howard used to train together. One could break the other’s Phillies home run record.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Kyle Schwarber trained with Ryan Howard in the offseason in the early part of his career. Now, the Phillies designated hitter has a legit chance of breaking Howard’s Phillies single-season home run record.
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Bryce Harper, baseball's active player leader in ejections by a wide margin, was at it again. Luckily for the Phillies, he wasn't the main character in last night's game.
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Bryce Harper déjà vu ejection doesn’t come back to haunt Phillies
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August 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Bryce Harper, baseball's active player leader in ejections by a wide margin, was at it again. Luckily for the Phillies, he wasn't the main character in last night's game.
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Rob Thomson said he hasn't had any recent contact with José Alvarado, but he "knows he is working and getting prepared."
Alvarado is eligible to return from suspension on Aug. 19. He can begin a minor league assignment to ramp up 15 days before his return.
Alvarado is eligible to return from suspension on Aug. 19. He can begin a minor league assignment to ramp up 15 days before his return.
July 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Rob Thomson said he hasn't had any recent contact with José Alvarado, but he "knows he is working and getting prepared."
Alvarado is eligible to return from suspension on Aug. 19. He can begin a minor league assignment to ramp up 15 days before his return.
Alvarado is eligible to return from suspension on Aug. 19. He can begin a minor league assignment to ramp up 15 days before his return.
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Right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter and catcher Eduardo Tait will represent the Phillies at the 2025 Futures Game in Atlanta.
📸: Cheryl Pursell
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June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter and catcher Eduardo Tait will represent the Phillies at the 2025 Futures Game in Atlanta.
📸: Cheryl Pursell
📸: Cheryl Pursell
The Phillies went crazy with the smoke machine yesterday. They are on the other side of their worst stretch of baseball, so it called for a little party.
On Max Kepler, Cristopher Sánchez and a fun day at the yard for a team under a lot of pressure.
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On Max Kepler, Cristopher Sánchez and a fun day at the yard for a team under a lot of pressure.
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‘Welcome to the Philly party’: Phillies, Max Kepler exhale after rough stretch
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June 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Phillies went crazy with the smoke machine yesterday. They are on the other side of their worst stretch of baseball, so it called for a little party.
On Max Kepler, Cristopher Sánchez and a fun day at the yard for a team under a lot of pressure.
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On Max Kepler, Cristopher Sánchez and a fun day at the yard for a team under a lot of pressure.
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Phillies lineup vs. RHP Bowden Francis and the Toronto Blue Jays
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 5
Castellanos 9
Kepler 7
Realmuto 2
Stott 4
Kemp 3
Marsh 8
Sánchez LHP
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 5
Castellanos 9
Kepler 7
Realmuto 2
Stott 4
Kemp 3
Marsh 8
Sánchez LHP
June 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Phillies lineup vs. RHP Bowden Francis and the Toronto Blue Jays
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 5
Castellanos 9
Kepler 7
Realmuto 2
Stott 4
Kemp 3
Marsh 8
Sánchez LHP
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 5
Castellanos 9
Kepler 7
Realmuto 2
Stott 4
Kemp 3
Marsh 8
Sánchez LHP
Spencer Turnbull is back in Philly as a member of the Blue Jays. He spoke yesterday about his strange offseason that didn't end until May and his short time in Philadelphia.
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Former Phillie Spencer Turnbull back in the majors with Blue Jays after ‘very weird’ offseason
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June 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Spencer Turnbull is back in Philly as a member of the Blue Jays. He spoke yesterday about his strange offseason that didn't end until May and his short time in Philadelphia.
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"It feels like this is still home." Jeff Hoffman is pretty excited to be back in Philly.
Photo from @philliesnation.bsky.social photographer Maddie Ressler.
Photo from @philliesnation.bsky.social photographer Maddie Ressler.
June 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"It feels like this is still home." Jeff Hoffman is pretty excited to be back in Philly.
Photo from @philliesnation.bsky.social photographer Maddie Ressler.
Photo from @philliesnation.bsky.social photographer Maddie Ressler.
Phillies lineup vs. RHP Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 3
Castellanos 9
Stott 4
Realmuto 2
Kepler 7
Kemp 5
Marsh 8
Abel RHP
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 3
Castellanos 9
Stott 4
Realmuto 2
Kepler 7
Kemp 5
Marsh 8
Abel RHP
June 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Phillies lineup vs. RHP Colin Rea and the Chicago Cubs
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 3
Castellanos 9
Stott 4
Realmuto 2
Kepler 7
Kemp 5
Marsh 8
Abel RHP
Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Bohm 3
Castellanos 9
Stott 4
Realmuto 2
Kepler 7
Kemp 5
Marsh 8
Abel RHP
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The Phillies will look to snap a losing skid at home!
🆚: Chicago Cubs
🏟: Citizens Bank Park
⏰: 6:45 p.m. ET
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📻: 94 WIP
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🆚: Chicago Cubs
🏟: Citizens Bank Park
⏰: 6:45 p.m. ET
📺: NBC Sports Philadelphia, MLBN
📻: 94 WIP
📸: Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation
June 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Phillies will look to snap a losing skid at home!
🆚: Chicago Cubs
🏟: Citizens Bank Park
⏰: 6:45 p.m. ET
📺: NBC Sports Philadelphia, MLBN
📻: 94 WIP
📸: Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation
🆚: Chicago Cubs
🏟: Citizens Bank Park
⏰: 6:45 p.m. ET
📺: NBC Sports Philadelphia, MLBN
📻: 94 WIP
📸: Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation
Some thoughts on the Phillies lineup.
Outside of the top three of Schwarber, Harper and Turner, nobody deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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Outside of the top three of Schwarber, Harper and Turner, nobody deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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The Phillies lineup is struggling — and nobody deserves the benefit of the doubt
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June 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Some thoughts on the Phillies lineup.
Outside of the top three of Schwarber, Harper and Turner, nobody deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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Outside of the top three of Schwarber, Harper and Turner, nobody deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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Rob Thomson was asked yesterday about Bryson Stott leading off against righties. Thought it was interesting that the word "trust" came up.
That and some notes before my plane takes off.
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That and some notes before my plane takes off.
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Rob Thomson on Bryson Stott leading off: ‘There’s a trust factor there’
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June 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Rob Thomson was asked yesterday about Bryson Stott leading off against righties. Thought it was interesting that the word "trust" came up.
That and some notes before my plane takes off.
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That and some notes before my plane takes off.
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Jesús Luzardo dropped from eighth in the league in ERA to 45th after Saturday's career-worst outing. What happened will impact the way he is compared to other starting pitchers at the end of the year. Should the Phillies have pulled him before it got way too out of hand?
June 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Jesús Luzardo dropped from eighth in the league in ERA to 45th after Saturday's career-worst outing. What happened will impact the way he is compared to other starting pitchers at the end of the year. Should the Phillies have pulled him before it got way too out of hand?
Always a pleasure to talk to Rhys. Here are some of this thoughts on his second return to Philly.
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Returning to Philly will always be special for Rhys Hoskins
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May 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Always a pleasure to talk to Rhys. Here are some of this thoughts on his second return to Philly.
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