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New Year's Day brought some bad news for the Phillies. Right-hander Tatsuya Imai chose to sign with Houston rather than wear red pinstripes.
Imai Chooses Houston
New Year's Day brought some bad news for the Phillies. Right-hander Tatsuya Imai chose to sign with Houston rather than wear red pinstripes.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
New Year's Day brought some bad news for the Phillies. Right-hander Tatsuya Imai chose to sign with Houston rather than wear red pinstripes.
Tatsuya Imai signs with the Houston Astros. Three-years, $54-million with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. The opt-outs are likely why the Phillies dropped out.
January 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Tatsuya Imai signs with the Houston Astros. Three-years, $54-million with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. The opt-outs are likely why the Phillies dropped out.
The Phillies signed Don Cardwell and the owner of the Atlanta Braves gets suspended. It happened on this Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History: January 2
The Phillies signed Don Cardwell and the owner of the Atlanta Braves gets suspended. It happened on this Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
The Phillies signed Don Cardwell and the owner of the Atlanta Braves gets suspended. It happened on this Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
The crystal ball has a little snow on it, but you don't really need one to see that things are messy right now for the Phillies front office. What does 2026 hold for the Phillies?
What Does 2026 Hold For The Phillies?
The crystal ball has a little snow on it, but you don't really need one to see that things are messy right now for the Phillies front office. What does 2026 hold for the Phillies?
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January 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The crystal ball has a little snow on it, but you don't really need one to see that things are messy right now for the Phillies front office. What does 2026 hold for the Phillies?
Imagine if the commissioner voided 40 trades made by a team and made 87 players free agents. It happened on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History: January 1
Imagine if the commissioner voided 40 trades made by a team and made 87 players free agents. It happened on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Imagine if the commissioner voided 40 trades made by a team and made 87 players free agents. It happened on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
Have a safe and Happy New Year from all of us at Philly Baseball News! We finish the year with one final look back at the Phillies in 2025!
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The 2025 Phillies: “We’ve got a good club”
It was a year when the phrase “running it back” became a thing. Philly embraces a Tarantula, and Castellanos put himself in the dog house. It was the 2025 Phillies.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Have a safe and Happy New Year from all of us at Philly Baseball News! We finish the year with one final look back at the Phillies in 2025!
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It was a year when the phrase "running it back" became a thing. Philly embraces a Tarantula, and Castellanos put himself in the dog house. It was the 2025 Phillies.
The 2025 Phillies: “We’ve got a good club”
It was a year when the phrase "running it back" became a thing. Philly embraces a Tarantula, and Castellanos put himself in the dog house. It was the 2025 Phillies.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It was a year when the phrase "running it back" became a thing. Philly embraces a Tarantula, and Castellanos put himself in the dog house. It was the 2025 Phillies.
Like everyone else baseball uses the final day of the year to get ready for the first day of the next year. There are some birthdays though on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History: December 31
Like everyone else baseball uses the final day of the year to get ready for the first day of the next year. There are some birthdays though on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Like everyone else baseball uses the final day of the year to get ready for the first day of the next year. There are some birthdays though on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History.
The Phillies were pretty happy with Miguel Cairo, so why not give his son, Christian Cairo a shot? The younger Cairo recently signed with the Phillies and we have a scouting report on him.
Scouting Report: INF Christian Cairo
The Phillies were pretty happy with Miguel Cairo, so why not give his son, Christian Cairo a shot? The younger Cairo recently signed with the Phillies and we have a scouting report on him.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Phillies were pretty happy with Miguel Cairo, so why not give his son, Christian Cairo a shot? The younger Cairo recently signed with the Phillies and we have a scouting report on him.
For This Date in Phillies History, we threw in some MLB news again because the Phillies news is kind of light. We also try to answer the question of who invented baseball?
This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History: December 30
For This Date in Phillies History, we threw in some MLB news again because the Phillies news is kind of light. We also try to answer the question of who invented baseball?
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December 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For This Date in Phillies History, we threw in some MLB news again because the Phillies news is kind of light. We also try to answer the question of who invented baseball?
The clock is ticking ever louder for pitcher Tatsuya Imai to sign a major league deal. The deadline for him to do so is Friday afternoon at 5 p.m.
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Imai Approaches Signing Deadline
One way or another the saga of the Phillies – and other teams – pursuing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai will come to an end soon. The Japanese star has a deadline of January 2 to sign wi…
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December 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The clock is ticking ever louder for pitcher Tatsuya Imai to sign a major league deal. The deadline for him to do so is Friday afternoon at 5 p.m.
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The 1977 World Series lead to a lawsuit that would forever open the door to women playing a role in covering sports.
The Ludtke Lawsuit Changed Sports Coverage Forever
The 1977 World Series lead to a lawsuit that would forever open the door to women playing a role in covering sports.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The 1977 World Series lead to a lawsuit that would forever open the door to women playing a role in covering sports.
Did you know that Babe Ruth wanted the Yankees to release him? It happened on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History back in 1933. Our Deeper Dive looks at how women became a fixture in sports media.
This Date in Phillies History: December 29
Did you know that Babe Ruth wanted the Yankees to release him? It happened on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History back in 1933. Our Deeper Dive looks at how women became a fixture in sports media.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Did you know that Babe Ruth wanted the Yankees to release him? It happened on This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History back in 1933. Our Deeper Dive looks at how women became a fixture in sports media.
Former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser was born on This Date in Phillies History. Our Deeper Dive section takes a look at his broadcasting career with the team. Plus, this was the date that Jean Segura officially became a "former" Phillie.
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This Date in Phillies History: December 28
The Deeper Dive section of This Date in Phillies History looks at the career of broadcaster Andy Musser, who was born on this date in 1937. A pair of Phillies minor leaguers were also born on this …
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December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Former Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser was born on This Date in Phillies History. Our Deeper Dive section takes a look at his broadcasting career with the team. Plus, this was the date that Jean Segura officially became a "former" Phillie.
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Bryce Harper started picking at a scab this week with his wardrobe choice. Some issues need to be dropped and both sides need to admit they handled a bad situation horribly and made it worse.
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Go Change Your Shirt, Please
Bryce Harper started picking at a scab this week with his wardrobe choice. Some issues need to be dropped and both sides need to admit they handled a bad situation horribly and made it worse.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Bryce Harper started picking at a scab this week with his wardrobe choice. Some issues need to be dropped and both sides need to admit they handled a bad situation horribly and made it worse.
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The Deeper Dive section of This Date in Phillies History looks at the career of broadcaster Andy Musser, who was born on this date in 1937. A pair of Phillies minor leaguers were also born on this date.
This Date in Phillies History: December 28
The Deeper Dive section of This Date in Phillies History looks at the career of broadcaster Andy Musser, who was born on this date in 1937. A pair of Phillies minor leaguers were also born on this date.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Deeper Dive section of This Date in Phillies History looks at the career of broadcaster Andy Musser, who was born on this date in 1937. A pair of Phillies minor leaguers were also born on this date.
One way or another the saga of the Phillies - and other teams - pursuing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai will come to an end soon. The Japanese star has a deadline of January 2 to sign with a major league team.
Imai Approaches Signing Deadline
One way or another the saga of the Phillies - and other teams - pursuing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai will come to an end soon. The Japanese star has a deadline of January 2 to sign with a major league team.
phillybaseball.news
December 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
One way or another the saga of the Phillies - and other teams - pursuing Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai will come to an end soon. The Japanese star has a deadline of January 2 to sign with a major league team.
Phillies great Cole Hamels was born on This Date in Phillies History. We look at his career in our Deeper Dive section and ask your thoughts on his eligibility for the Hall of Fame.
This Date in Phillies History: December 27
Phillies great Cole Hamels was born on This Date in Phillies History. We look at his career in our Deeper Dive section and ask your thoughts on his eligibility for the Hall of Fame.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Phillies great Cole Hamels was born on This Date in Phillies History. We look at his career in our Deeper Dive section and ask your thoughts on his eligibility for the Hall of Fame.
As the Phillies attempt to gather a large collection of relievers on minor league deals, Genesis Cabrera becomes the latest. The 29-year-old and Bryce Harper have a bit of history.
Phils Sign Reliever Cabrera to MiLB Deal
As the Phillies attempt to gather a large collection of relievers on minor league deals, Genesis Cabrera becomes the latest. The 29-year-old and Bryce Harper have a bit of history.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
As the Phillies attempt to gather a large collection of relievers on minor league deals, Genesis Cabrera becomes the latest. The 29-year-old and Bryce Harper have a bit of history.
The Phillies added some catching depth in the person of Mark Kolozsvary on Friday. The 30-year-old is a defensive minded catcher with a little pop in his bat.
Phils Sign Catcher to Minor League Deal
The Phillies added some catching depth in the person of Mark Kolozsvary on Friday. The 30-year-old is a defensive minded catcher with a little pop in his bat.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Phillies added some catching depth in the person of Mark Kolozsvary on Friday. The 30-year-old is a defensive minded catcher with a little pop in his bat.
Deals with Don Mattingly and J.T. Realmuto were supposed to be imminent. So what happened? Neither are signed, which seems unusual on both accounts.
Still Waiting on Mattingly and Realmuto
Deals with Don Mattingly and J.T. Realmuto were supposed to be imminent. So what happened? Neither are signed, which seems unusual on both accounts.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Deals with Don Mattingly and J.T. Realmuto were supposed to be imminent. So what happened? Neither are signed, which seems unusual on both accounts.
With no Phillies events today, we broaden our search to all of baseball and find some good stuff. Our Deeper Dive discovers that Wrigley Field was not built for the Cubs.
This Date in Phillies (and MLB) History: December 26
With no Phillies events today, we broaden our search to all of baseball and find some good stuff. Our Deeper Dive discovers that Wrigley Field was not built for the Cubs.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
With no Phillies events today, we broaden our search to all of baseball and find some good stuff. Our Deeper Dive discovers that Wrigley Field was not built for the Cubs.
Merry Christmas! With no events to report, take some time away and enjoy a scene from A Christmas Story. We do have a bunch of Christmas birthdays and a surprise Deeper Dive on This Date in Phillies History.
This Date in Phillies History: December 25
With no events to report, take some time away and enjoy a scene from A Christmas Story. We do have a bunch of Christmas birthdays and a surprise Deeper Dive on This Date in Phillies History.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Merry Christmas! With no events to report, take some time away and enjoy a scene from A Christmas Story. We do have a bunch of Christmas birthdays and a surprise Deeper Dive on This Date in Phillies History.
The son of longtime major league - and short time Philadelphia Phillie - Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies recently.
Son of a Former Phillie Signs with Phils
The son of longtime major league - and short time Philadelphia Phillie - Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies recently.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The son of longtime major league - and short time Philadelphia Phillie - Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies recently.
Curt Flood writes to the commissioner and the son of a legend joins the Phillies. Our Deeper Dive looks at birthday boy Kevin Millwood on This Date in Phillies History.
This Date in Phillies History: December 24
Curt Flood writes to the commissioner and the son of a legend joins the Phillies. Our Deeper Dive looks at birthday boy Kevin Millwood on This Date in Phillies History.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Curt Flood writes to the commissioner and the son of a legend joins the Phillies. Our Deeper Dive looks at birthday boy Kevin Millwood on This Date in Phillies History.