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Sosa continues outfield experiment; Nola sharp in debut

March 1, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The last time Edmundo Sosa played center field, he borrowed Kyle Schwarber's outfielder’s glove. It happened on April 5, 2023, at Yankee Stadium. Josh Harrison had pinch-hit for Cristian Pache in the top of the seventh inning and Harrison stayed in the game to play third, moving

Luzardo's electric debut has Phils amped for formidable rotation

February 28, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies pushed hard to get Garrett Crochet from the White Sox last summer. They offered the Sox at least two top prospects, including Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford, as The Athletic reported. The Phils made such an aggressive offer that some wondered if they might be

Schwarber lends lineup value to Phils by brushing up on first-base skills

February 27, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Zack Wheeler offered a friendly warning on Thursday afternoon to Phillies first baseman Kyle Schwarber. “I just told him I wasn’t getting over there today,” the pitcher said about covering first base. “So, he had it all.” “He didn’t need anything,” Schwarber said. “He looked unreal.”

Harper (bruised triceps) expected to play on Friday

February 27, 2025

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Bryce Harper should be OK after a 92 mph fastball hit his right arm on Wednesday afternoon at TD Ballpark. The Phillies said Harper’s right triceps is bruised. No X-rays are scheduled. The first baseman is scheduled to play in Friday afternoon's Grapefruit League contest against the

Sánchez looks regular-season ready on Day 1

February 27, 2025

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Latest Phillies injuries & transactions

February 25, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Phillies injury news and transactions.

Who will be each team's top home run hitter in '25?

@AndrewSimonMLB
February 27, 2025

The 2024 season featured some epic home run performances, from Aaron Judge’s MLB-leading 58 to Shohei Ohtani’s 54 (as part of his unprecedented 50-50 campaign) to Anthony Santander’s 44 (the fifth-highest total in history by a switch-hitter). What will 2025 have in store when it comes to the long ball?

Rojas brings healthier bat, healing shoulder into Phils camp

February 25, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas made some noise this offseason in the Dominican Republic, and he’s hoping to carry that over into the 2025 regular season.

Each team's top power hitting prospect for '25

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 27, 2025

The home run is the most efficient event in sports. It’s the maximum outcome a single batter can achieve, and all it takes is one swing. One very powerful, well-timed, well-coordinated swing. It’s why power is such an important tool in prospect development and evaluation. You can put the ball

Bryce cements love for Philly with Phanatic tattoo

February 24, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper really does want to be a Phillie for life. He pulled up his right sleeve on Monday morning at BayCare Ballpark to reveal the permanence of his desire. This offseason, Harper got a fine-line tattoo on his right forearm of the Phillie Phanatic riding his

Each division's top major award candidates for 2025

@williamfleitch
February 26, 2025

The Dodgers and Cubs will open the 2025 season with the two-game Tokyo Series on March 18-19. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic, division by division. Previously: The best

Wilson's 'freak accident' injury widens Phils' bench battle

February 24, 2025

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki's Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Miller vs. Chandler could be on tap for Spring Breakout

@benweinrib
February 25, 2025

Spring Breakout will soon offer the opportunity for the majority of baseball's top prospects to face off against each other for the second straight year. Fearsome sluggers against hard-throwing pitchers. Speedy baserunners against cannon-armed catchers. Well-rounded shortstops battling to prove who should be ranked higher. Full rosters for all 30

Phils prospect Crawford making progress in journey to big leagues

February 23, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It was just one at-bat at the very beginning of a very long season. But it signaled progress. Justin Crawford barreled a 92.8 mph fastball up in the zone in the ninth inning of Saturday’s 7-6 Grapefruit League loss against the Tigers in Lakeland. He scorched a

1 dark horse candidate to make each Opening Day roster

February 24, 2025

With Spring Training underway, discussions about who will make Opening Day rosters are in full swing. While a majority of 26-man rosters are generally set, plenty of clubs will be evaluating battles for a final spot on the bench or bullpen or pitchers deking it out for the last opening

Kepler feeling at home with new club, new swing

February 22, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Max Kepler said last month he might be nervous stepping into the Phillies’ clubhouse at BayCare Ballpark for the first time. He had spent his entire professional baseball career with the Twins before signing a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies in December. It meant new

Wilson (oblique) injury opens up race for Phils' final bench spot

February 22, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Weston Wilson entered camp as the frontrunner to be the fourth and final man on the Phillies’ bench. But Wilson sustained a mild oblique strain on Friday and will miss the next six weeks.

Fighting for spot on Phils' roster, Walker gets positive reviews

February 21, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. – It feels like a quick turnaround. The Phillies will play their Grapefruit League opener against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Lakeland, Fla. They just opened camp on Feb. 12. Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Max Kepler will be the notable big leaguers in the Phillies’ lineup.

Phils' top prospect Painter talks changeups with franchise icon

February 20, 2025

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Cole Hamels approached Andrew Painter just after he finished his bullpen session on Tuesday at Carpenter Complex. Hamels might be the

If Turner returns to leadoff roots, selectivity at plate may follow

February 19, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Trea Turner often watches videos of past at-bats when he is slumping. He watches the good ones, of course. He wants to see what he was doing at the time. He wants to remember how he was feeling. Oftentimes, it helps. He helps his teammates the same

1 prospect for each team to watch this spring

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 19, 2025

Spring may not have arrived quite yet, but Spring Training has! Players have reported to camp and exhibition games kick off Thursday with the Cubs visiting the Dodgers in Glendale, Ariz.