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Citizens Bank Park’s assorted food offerings made an appearance on Jeopardy tonight!
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Citizens Bank Park’s assorted food offerings made an appearance on Jeopardy tonight!
I’m sure you didn’t know this, but they’re currently announcing the 2025 Silver Slugger award winners on YouTube.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I’m sure you didn’t know this, but they’re currently announcing the 2025 Silver Slugger award winners on YouTube.
Remember former Phillies Starting Pitching Prospect Drew Anderson? He struck out 245 batters in 171.2 IP in South Korea last season.
30 GS | 171.2 IP | 121 H | 43 ER | 51 BB |
245 K | 2.25 ERA | 1.002 WHIP
30 GS | 171.2 IP | 121 H | 43 ER | 51 BB |
245 K | 2.25 ERA | 1.002 WHIP
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Remember former Phillies Starting Pitching Prospect Drew Anderson? He struck out 245 batters in 171.2 IP in South Korea last season.
30 GS | 171.2 IP | 121 H | 43 ER | 51 BB |
245 K | 2.25 ERA | 1.002 WHIP
30 GS | 171.2 IP | 121 H | 43 ER | 51 BB |
245 K | 2.25 ERA | 1.002 WHIP
Harrison Bader has declined his mutual option with the Phillies. He is now a free agent.
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Harrison Bader has declined his mutual option with the Phillies. He is now a free agent.
The Phillies just released their Home Game times for the 2026 season.
Opening day against the Texas Rangers will be at 3:05pm.
The majority of Home Night Games will shift to 6:40pm.
Opening day against the Texas Rangers will be at 3:05pm.
The majority of Home Night Games will shift to 6:40pm.
November 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Phillies just released their Home Game times for the 2026 season.
Opening day against the Texas Rangers will be at 3:05pm.
The majority of Home Night Games will shift to 6:40pm.
Opening day against the Texas Rangers will be at 3:05pm.
The majority of Home Night Games will shift to 6:40pm.
Another name to watch for the Phillies Coaching Staff is former Rangers Offensive Coordinator Donnie Ecker.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Another name to watch for the Phillies Coaching Staff is former Rangers Offensive Coordinator Donnie Ecker.
Johan Rojas gets his first hit of the season in the Dominican Winter League!
October 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Johan Rojas gets his first hit of the season in the Dominican Winter League!
The Phillies most commonly used leadoff hitter:
2025- Trea Turner, 95 G
2024- Kyle Schwarber, 149 G
2023- Kyle Schwarber, 108 G
2022- Kyle Schwarber, 123 G
2021- Odubel Herrera, 63 G
2020- Andrew McCutchen, 52 G
2019- Andrew McCutchen, 59 G
2018- Cesar Hernandez, 144 G
2025- Trea Turner, 95 G
2024- Kyle Schwarber, 149 G
2023- Kyle Schwarber, 108 G
2022- Kyle Schwarber, 123 G
2021- Odubel Herrera, 63 G
2020- Andrew McCutchen, 52 G
2019- Andrew McCutchen, 59 G
2018- Cesar Hernandez, 144 G
October 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Phillies most commonly used leadoff hitter:
2025- Trea Turner, 95 G
2024- Kyle Schwarber, 149 G
2023- Kyle Schwarber, 108 G
2022- Kyle Schwarber, 123 G
2021- Odubel Herrera, 63 G
2020- Andrew McCutchen, 52 G
2019- Andrew McCutchen, 59 G
2018- Cesar Hernandez, 144 G
2025- Trea Turner, 95 G
2024- Kyle Schwarber, 149 G
2023- Kyle Schwarber, 108 G
2022- Kyle Schwarber, 123 G
2021- Odubel Herrera, 63 G
2020- Andrew McCutchen, 52 G
2019- Andrew McCutchen, 59 G
2018- Cesar Hernandez, 144 G
The best way to make the Harper controversy go away? Locking up Kyle Schwarber ASAP.
As John Middleton said in 2018, “We're going into this expecting to spend money and maybe even be a little bit stupid about it.”
Let’s spend some stupid money and bring Schwarber back.
As John Middleton said in 2018, “We're going into this expecting to spend money and maybe even be a little bit stupid about it.”
Let’s spend some stupid money and bring Schwarber back.
October 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The best way to make the Harper controversy go away? Locking up Kyle Schwarber ASAP.
As John Middleton said in 2018, “We're going into this expecting to spend money and maybe even be a little bit stupid about it.”
Let’s spend some stupid money and bring Schwarber back.
As John Middleton said in 2018, “We're going into this expecting to spend money and maybe even be a little bit stupid about it.”
Let’s spend some stupid money and bring Schwarber back.
A name I continue to hear about for Phillies Bench Coach is former Padres Manager Jayce Tingler.
October 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A name I continue to hear about for Phillies Bench Coach is former Padres Manager Jayce Tingler.
Dave Dombrowski on Bryce Harper:
“Now I’ve been reading that the Phillies may trade Bryce Harper. That couldn’t be further from the truth. We love him, we think he’s a great player, he’s a very important part of our team.”
“Now I’ve been reading that the Phillies may trade Bryce Harper. That couldn’t be further from the truth. We love him, we think he’s a great player, he’s a very important part of our team.”
October 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Dave Dombrowski on Bryce Harper:
“Now I’ve been reading that the Phillies may trade Bryce Harper. That couldn’t be further from the truth. We love him, we think he’s a great player, he’s a very important part of our team.”
“Now I’ve been reading that the Phillies may trade Bryce Harper. That couldn’t be further from the truth. We love him, we think he’s a great player, he’s a very important part of our team.”
“Would I be 100% shocked if Bryce Harper got traded this offseason? No”
-Joel Sherman on Pinstripe Post
-Joel Sherman on Pinstripe Post
October 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“Would I be 100% shocked if Bryce Harper got traded this offseason? No”
-Joel Sherman on Pinstripe Post
-Joel Sherman on Pinstripe Post
Buddy Kennedy, 2025 World Series Champion.
Buddy Kennedy could get a ring this year if the Phillies, Blue Jays or Dodgers win the World Series.
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Buddy Kennedy, 2025 World Series Champion.
Juan Soto won the 2025 Juan Marichal Award, which is given to the best Dominican player in the Major Leagues.
Cristopher Sanchez finished 2nd
Jhoan Duran finished 15th
Cristopher Sanchez finished 2nd
Jhoan Duran finished 15th
October 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Juan Soto won the 2025 Juan Marichal Award, which is given to the best Dominican player in the Major Leagues.
Cristopher Sanchez finished 2nd
Jhoan Duran finished 15th
Cristopher Sanchez finished 2nd
Jhoan Duran finished 15th
Hit by Pitch leaders in professional baseball since 2022:
89- Ty France
78- Randy Arozarena
73- Otto Kemp
72- Willson Contreras
72- Jorbit Vivas
89- Ty France
78- Randy Arozarena
73- Otto Kemp
72- Willson Contreras
72- Jorbit Vivas
October 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hit by Pitch leaders in professional baseball since 2022:
89- Ty France
78- Randy Arozarena
73- Otto Kemp
72- Willson Contreras
72- Jorbit Vivas
89- Ty France
78- Randy Arozarena
73- Otto Kemp
72- Willson Contreras
72- Jorbit Vivas
Phillies Catcher Rafael Marchan has been traded in the Venezuela Winter League!
Tiburones de La Guaira acquired C Rafael Marchan from the Tigres de Aragua in exchange for two players to be named later.
Tiburones de La Guaira acquired C Rafael Marchan from the Tigres de Aragua in exchange for two players to be named later.
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Phillies Catcher Rafael Marchan has been traded in the Venezuela Winter League!
Tiburones de La Guaira acquired C Rafael Marchan from the Tigres de Aragua in exchange for two players to be named later.
Tiburones de La Guaira acquired C Rafael Marchan from the Tigres de Aragua in exchange for two players to be named later.
Tonight is Dominican Winter League Opening Night! Here are players with Phillies connections on Opening Night rosters (1/3):
Adonis Medina- Licey
Yairo Munoz- Toros
Joely Rodríguez- Toros
Deivy Grullon- Gigantes
Jorge Bonifacio- Gigantes
Neftali Feliz- Estrellas
Rodolfo Castro- Estrellas
Adonis Medina- Licey
Yairo Munoz- Toros
Joely Rodríguez- Toros
Deivy Grullon- Gigantes
Jorge Bonifacio- Gigantes
Neftali Feliz- Estrellas
Rodolfo Castro- Estrellas
October 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Tonight is Dominican Winter League Opening Night! Here are players with Phillies connections on Opening Night rosters (1/3):
Adonis Medina- Licey
Yairo Munoz- Toros
Joely Rodríguez- Toros
Deivy Grullon- Gigantes
Jorge Bonifacio- Gigantes
Neftali Feliz- Estrellas
Rodolfo Castro- Estrellas
Adonis Medina- Licey
Yairo Munoz- Toros
Joely Rodríguez- Toros
Deivy Grullon- Gigantes
Jorge Bonifacio- Gigantes
Neftali Feliz- Estrellas
Rodolfo Castro- Estrellas
Tonight’s Pitching Matchups:
Jesus Luzardo vs. Aaron Nola
Jesus Luzardo vs. Aaron Nola
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Tonight’s Pitching Matchups:
Jesus Luzardo vs. Aaron Nola
Jesus Luzardo vs. Aaron Nola
Buddy Kennedy could get a ring this year if the Phillies, Blue Jays or Dodgers win the World Series.
September 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Buddy Kennedy could get a ring this year if the Phillies, Blue Jays or Dodgers win the World Series.
Phillies Lineup vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field:
CF Harrison Bader
DH Kyle Schwarber
1B Bryce Harper
C J.T. Realmuto
3B Alec Bohm
RF Nick Castellanos
2B Otto Kemp
SS Bryson Stott
LF Weston Wilson
P Ranger Suarez
⏰ 4:10pm
📺 NBCSP
📻 1210 WPHT
CF Harrison Bader
DH Kyle Schwarber
1B Bryce Harper
C J.T. Realmuto
3B Alec Bohm
RF Nick Castellanos
2B Otto Kemp
SS Bryson Stott
LF Weston Wilson
P Ranger Suarez
⏰ 4:10pm
📺 NBCSP
📻 1210 WPHT
September 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Phillies Lineup vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field:
CF Harrison Bader
DH Kyle Schwarber
1B Bryce Harper
C J.T. Realmuto
3B Alec Bohm
RF Nick Castellanos
2B Otto Kemp
SS Bryson Stott
LF Weston Wilson
P Ranger Suarez
⏰ 4:10pm
📺 NBCSP
📻 1210 WPHT
CF Harrison Bader
DH Kyle Schwarber
1B Bryce Harper
C J.T. Realmuto
3B Alec Bohm
RF Nick Castellanos
2B Otto Kemp
SS Bryson Stott
LF Weston Wilson
P Ranger Suarez
⏰ 4:10pm
📺 NBCSP
📻 1210 WPHT
Ranking NL Playoff teams by who I would most want to face in the Postseason:
1. Mets
2. Cubs
3. Padres
4. Brewers
5. Dodgers
1. Mets
2. Cubs
3. Padres
4. Brewers
5. Dodgers
September 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ranking NL Playoff teams by who I would most want to face in the Postseason:
1. Mets
2. Cubs
3. Padres
4. Brewers
5. Dodgers
1. Mets
2. Cubs
3. Padres
4. Brewers
5. Dodgers
Phillies Stats against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez:
Kepler 6 for 17, 2 HR
Castellanos 2 for 18, 1 HR
Harper 3 for 9, 1 HR
Bader 1 for 3, 1 HR
Realmuto 2 for 9
Schwarber 0 for 5
Bohm 1 for 3
Nola 0 for 2
Wilson 0 for 2
Kepler 6 for 17, 2 HR
Castellanos 2 for 18, 1 HR
Harper 3 for 9, 1 HR
Bader 1 for 3, 1 HR
Realmuto 2 for 9
Schwarber 0 for 5
Bohm 1 for 3
Nola 0 for 2
Wilson 0 for 2
September 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Phillies Stats against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez:
Kepler 6 for 17, 2 HR
Castellanos 2 for 18, 1 HR
Harper 3 for 9, 1 HR
Bader 1 for 3, 1 HR
Realmuto 2 for 9
Schwarber 0 for 5
Bohm 1 for 3
Nola 0 for 2
Wilson 0 for 2
Kepler 6 for 17, 2 HR
Castellanos 2 for 18, 1 HR
Harper 3 for 9, 1 HR
Bader 1 for 3, 1 HR
Realmuto 2 for 9
Schwarber 0 for 5
Bohm 1 for 3
Nola 0 for 2
Wilson 0 for 2
Old friend Nick Nelson has had a big year for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan!
30 G | 41.1 IP | 29 H | 6 ER | 13 BB | 38 K |
1 HR | 1.31 ERA | 1.01 WHIP
It will be interesting to see if he can secure a MLB contract this offseason.
30 G | 41.1 IP | 29 H | 6 ER | 13 BB | 38 K |
1 HR | 1.31 ERA | 1.01 WHIP
It will be interesting to see if he can secure a MLB contract this offseason.
September 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Old friend Nick Nelson has had a big year for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan!
30 G | 41.1 IP | 29 H | 6 ER | 13 BB | 38 K |
1 HR | 1.31 ERA | 1.01 WHIP
It will be interesting to see if he can secure a MLB contract this offseason.
30 G | 41.1 IP | 29 H | 6 ER | 13 BB | 38 K |
1 HR | 1.31 ERA | 1.01 WHIP
It will be interesting to see if he can secure a MLB contract this offseason.
Aaron Nola’s stats through 5 innings in his last 3 starts:
9/20 @ Diamondbacks:
5 H | 2 ER | 2 BB | 4 K
9/14 vs. Royals:
2 H | 2 ER | 1 BB | 5 K
9/8 vs. Mets:
3 H | 0 ER | 2 BB | 5 K
9/20 @ Diamondbacks:
5 H | 2 ER | 2 BB | 4 K
9/14 vs. Royals:
2 H | 2 ER | 1 BB | 5 K
9/8 vs. Mets:
3 H | 0 ER | 2 BB | 5 K
September 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Aaron Nola’s stats through 5 innings in his last 3 starts:
9/20 @ Diamondbacks:
5 H | 2 ER | 2 BB | 4 K
9/14 vs. Royals:
2 H | 2 ER | 1 BB | 5 K
9/8 vs. Mets:
3 H | 0 ER | 2 BB | 5 K
9/20 @ Diamondbacks:
5 H | 2 ER | 2 BB | 4 K
9/14 vs. Royals:
2 H | 2 ER | 1 BB | 5 K
9/8 vs. Mets:
3 H | 0 ER | 2 BB | 5 K