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Scott Lauber
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Phillies/MLB reporter: The Philadelphia Inquirer (https://inquirer.com/author/scott_lauber/
Author: “The Big 50: Phillies” (http://triumphbooks.com/Big50Phillies)
Former: Boston Herald, ESPN
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Scott Lauber @scottlauber.bsky.social · May 29
Before he got hit on the elbow the other night, Bryce Harper sat down with “Phillies Extra,” the baseball interview show from @inquirer.com. It was a fun conversation. Watch:

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Phillies Extra: Bryce Harper
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Not everything that happened in Vegas this week stayed there. Phillies-related thoughts, observations, takeaways from the GM meetings. Weekend baseball reading, via @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/gm-...
GM meetings takeaways: The J.T. Realmuto question, competition for Kyle Schwarber, and more
We’re leaving Las Vegas with some observations after baseball’s braintrusts spent this week laying the groundwork for what should be a busy offseason.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Kyle Schwarber received 23 second-place votes and finished second overall in the NL MVP race. Trea Turner finished fifth.

I was an NL MVP voter. My ballot: Ohtani, Schwarber, Soto, Perdomo, Turner, Tatis Jr., Crow-Armstrong, Skenes, Freeman, Yelich.
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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“Sometimes changes of scenery can be beneficial,” Dave Dombrowski said he told Nick Castellanos. The Cardinals are saying the same about Nolan Arenado. A bad contract match? From the GM meetings, via @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/dav...
The Phillies intend to move on from Nick Castellanos. Could a swap for Nolan Arenado be an option?
Dave Dombrowski said "sometimes change of sceneries can be beneficial for people, too" in reference to his conversation with Castellanos. St. Louis is looking to move on from Arenado as well.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🚨 New episode of "Phillies Extra," the baseball podcast from
@inquirer.com. This week: Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long. Follow, listen, rate, review. Thanks!

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Kevin Long returns
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November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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On Harrison Bader's decision to decline his mutual option and join the ranks of free-agent Phillies. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/har...
Harrison Bader becomes a free agent after declining his $10 million mutual option with Phillies
Bader, who hit .305 with five homers and an .824 OPS in 50 games with the Phillies, will join Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, and Ranger Suárez as the team's other prominent free agents.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Diving into the free-agent market for J.T. Realmuto, from today's @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
Free-agent outlook: J.T. Realmuto will be 35, but he remains as valuable as ever to the Phillies
Realmuto’s offense is diminished, but his value behind the plate — and behind the scenes — is as high as ever, almost to the point of being unquantifiable.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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The World Series is over, but "Phillies Extra," the baseball podcast from @inquirer.com will continue through the offseason. So, if you've got a Phillies question, ask here (or by email at slauber@inquirer.com), and I'll try to answer it on an upcoming show. Thanks.
November 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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🚨🚨 New episode of “Phillies Extra” from @inquirer.com with guest Dusty Wathan, the Phillies’ third base/catching coach. Please follow, listen, rate, review, yada, yada. Thanks!

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November 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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"I think it would be devastating to this organization and this fan base and everybody involved if he wasn’t a Phillie." Sizing up the market for Kyle Schwarber. Weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/kyl...
Where will Kyle Schwarber land? Sizing up the Phillies’ competition in the free-agent sweepstakes
Losing Schwarber would be “devastating” for the Phillies, who have made re-signing him a priority. But there will be teams that try to pry him away.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Let’s talk about Bryce Harper, his atypical 2025 season, what made him elite in the past (it’s more than lineup protection), and how he can be elite again. ICYMI, weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/bry...
How can Bryce Harper have an ‘elite’ season in 2026? It starts with examining his atypical 2025.
Dave Dombrowski offered an eyebrow-raising answer about Harper’s season. Whether he can “rise to the next level again” depends on the star — as well as his front office and manager.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Let’s talk about Bryce Harper, his atypical 2025 season, what made him elite in the past (it’s more than lineup protection), and how he can be elite again. Weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/bry...
How can Bryce Harper have an ‘elite’ 2026 season? It starts with examining his atypical 2025.
Dave Dombrowski offered an eyebrow-raising answer about Harper’s season. Whether he can “rise to the next level again” depends on the star — as well as his front office and manager.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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🚨🚨New podcast: 45 years ago tonight, the Phillies won their first World Series. Let's chat with 1980 playoff hero Greg Luzinski on this week's "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com:

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October 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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45 years ago tonight, the Phillies won their first World Series. Time for a new episode of "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com with 1980 playoff hero Greg Luzinksi.

--Inquirer: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
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Phillies Extra: Greg Luzinski
Former Phillies slugger Greg “The Bull” Luzinski reflects on the team’s 1980 World Series win, his standout moments, and today’s Phillies’ playoff push. Watch the full conversation here.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Time for our annual "Stay Or Go?" interactive feature, in which we look at the future of each Phillies player. Then, you be the GM and make the choice. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/inq...
Which Phillies should stay or go? Swipe and decide
With several core players set to hit free agency, the Phillies are primed for bigger changes. Who needs to come back, and who needs to go? Swipe and decide.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: It's time for a Phillies youth movement: www.inquirer.com/phillies/pro...
The Phillies are eyeing an infusion of youth for 2026. Here’s how three top prospects can fit.
Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter, and even Aidan Miller likely will make their debuts next season for the Phillies, who are ready to push down harder on the prospect pedal as they tweak their roster.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Got a Phillies question? Ask it here (or email me at slauber@inquirer.com), and I'll try to answer it on the next episode of "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com. Thanks.
October 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Bryce Harper was named a finalist for the Gold Glove, Rawlings announced Wednesday. Other NL nominees at first base: Braves' Matt Olson and Reds' Spencer Steer. Harper is the Phillies' only Gold Glove finalist. Winners announced Nov. 2.
October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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The Phillies have a fascinating offseason ahead. Breaking down the contract status of each player, and asking three (of the many) questions facing John Middleton and Dave Dombrowski. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/fre...
Phillies offseason preview: Futures of Schwarber, Realmuto, and time for a youth movement?
There will be pressure to improve a roster that figures to undergo more changes this winter than in any of the previous three. Here are their three most pressing questions.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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🚨"Phillies Extra" podcast from @inquirer.com. This week: Larry Andersen. Please follow, listen, rate, and review:

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October 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Rob Thomson will be back to manage the Phillies in 2026, a major-league source confirmed (@joelsherman.bsky.social and @jonheyman.bsky.social first.) From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/rob...
Source: Rob Thomson will be back as Phillies manager in 2026
Questions arose about the job status of Thomson, who has one year left on his contract, after the Phillies lost in the divisional round of the playoffs for the second year in a row.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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New episode of "Phillies Extra" from @inquirer.com. This week: Larry Andersen. Please watch (podcast version available shortly):

--Inquirer: www.inquirer.com/phillies/phi...
--YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze9Q...
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Phillies Extra: Larry Andersen
Andersen sits down with The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber on the latest episode of “Phillies Extra” to discuss how the Phillies lost and what comes next.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Weekend baseball reading from @inquirer.com: What about Rob? Players 'love Topper,' who has led Phillies to four consecutive playoff appearances. But history shows replacing a manager is an easier way to change course than a roster overhaul. www.inquirer.com/phillies/rob...
Phillies players ‘love Topper,’ but history shows replacing Rob Thomson might be the easier way to make a change
There are only so many changes the Phillies can make to the roster with $170 million committed to seven players and key free agents they’d like back. Could Thomson be the 2025 Danny Ozark?
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October 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Season over. Era over? This Phillies core came up short again, and is poised for change this offseason. From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/off...
Season over. Era over? This Phillies core came up short again, and is poised for change this offseason
Should they try to bring back each of their big free agents? Is it time to get younger? Is Rob Thomson the right manager? It’s all up for discussion.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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That's a seven-pitch first inning for Cristopher Sanchez, including a first-pitch foul pop by Shohei Ohtani, now 1-for-15 with seven strikeouts in the series.
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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There was something Stairs-ian about Kyle Schwarber's 455-foot homer in Game 3. So, can one swing change a series? "One swing can lift the weight of the world off a team." From @inquirer.com: www.inquirer.com/phillies/sch...
Schwarbombs to the rescue: Kyle Schwarber breaks through with two homers to help Phillies force Game 4
After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM