http://mlb.mlb.com Phillies! Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:07:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/bryce-harper-focus-of-phillies-attention?ymd=20190219&content_id=304148350&vkey=news_phi Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:54:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/bryce-harper-focus-of-phillies-attention?ymd=20190219&content_id=304148350&vkey=news_phi Bryce Harper is the final superstar standing for the Phillies. Todd Zolecki 2/19/2019 5:18 P.M. 1550614734 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/rhys-hoskins-would-like-bryce-harper-in-philly?ymd=20190219&content_id=304148504&vkey=news_phi Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:35:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/rhys-hoskins-would-like-bryce-harper-in-philly?ymd=20190219&content_id=304148504&vkey=news_phi Will Rhys Hoskins be bummed if Bryce Harper signs elsewhere? Todd Zolecki 2/19/2019 5:35 P.M. 1550615720 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-2019-top-30-prospects-list?ymd=20190219&content_id=304030276&vkey=news_phi Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:38:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-2019-top-30-prospects-list?ymd=20190219&content_id=304030276&vkey=news_phi The Phillies list isn't quite as strong as it once was because of the Realmuto deal, but there's still some very good talent at the top and some exciting players on the rise. Jonathan Mayo 2/19/2019 10:38 A.M. 1550590728 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/cesar-hernandez-ready-to-run-for-phillies?ymd=20190218&content_id=304109596&vkey=news_phi Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:01:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/cesar-hernandez-ready-to-run-for-phillies?ymd=20190218&content_id=304109596&vkey=news_phi Cesar Hernandez scored 91 runs last season, the Phillies' highest mark since Rollins scored 102 in 2012. Now the luster is no longer there for players who score 100 runs or post 100 RBIs, but Hernandez should score at least 100 runs this season, if he stays healthy and if the Phillies' offense improves as expected. Todd Zolecki 2/18/2019 1:08 P.M. 1550513298 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/gabe-kapler-preaches-focus-at-phillies-camp?ymd=20190218&content_id=304117944&vkey=news_phi Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:04:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/gabe-kapler-preaches-focus-at-phillies-camp?ymd=20190218&content_id=304117944&vkey=news_phi Phillies manager Gabe Kapler has a little advice for the players who could be impacted most if the team signs Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. Todd Zolecki 2/18/2019 3:24 P.M. 1550521453 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/bryce-harper-to-phillies-rumors-heating-up?ymd=20190217&content_id=304088652&vkey=news_phi Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:26:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/bryce-harper-to-phillies-rumors-heating-up?ymd=20190217&content_id=304088652&vkey=news_phi The Phillies have been the favorites in the Bryce Harper sweepstakes for months, and that speculation heated up over the weekend. Todd Zolecki 2/17/2019 7:15 P.M. 1550448955 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/2019-mlb-spring-training-battles-to-watch?ymd=20190218&content_id=304121310&vkey=news_phi Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:20:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/2019-mlb-spring-training-battles-to-watch?ymd=20190218&content_id=304121310&vkey=news_phi The next five weeks will see lots of shuffling on Major League rosters. Here are the most intriguing positional battles on each of the 30 MLB clubs. 2/18/2019 3:47 P.M. 1550522879 http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2019?list=phi Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:01:24 EDT http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2019?list=phi Who do the Phillies have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Philly's Top 30 Prospects on MLBPipeline.com's Prospect Watch. 2/17/2017 9:01 P.M. 1487383284 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jerad-eickhoff-throws-bullpen-after-setback?ymd=20190217&content_id=304076026&vkey=news_phi Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:23:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jerad-eickhoff-throws-bullpen-after-setback?ymd=20190217&content_id=304076026&vkey=news_phi Jerad Eickhoff took his latest first step on Sunday morning at Spectrum Field. He threw a bullpen session, his first since sustaining a setback last month following carpal tunnel surgery in October. Todd Zolecki 2/17/2019 2:43 P.M. 1550432587 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/maikel-franco-avoids-manny-machado-rumors?ymd=20190217&content_id=304070514&vkey=news_phi Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:58:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/maikel-franco-avoids-manny-machado-rumors?ymd=20190217&content_id=304070514&vkey=news_phi Maikel Franco followed the endless and often mind-numbing speculation the past few months from the Dominican Republic. Franco knows that Manny Machado could show up at Spectrum Field at any moment. The Phillies entertained him at Citizens Bank Park just before Christmas. They have made him at least one contract offer. If the Phillies sign him, Franco also knows he could be traded. Todd Zolecki 2/17/2019 11:57 A.M. 1550422625 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jean-segura-looking-forward-with-phillies?ymd=20190216&content_id=304040944&vkey=news_phi Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:17:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jean-segura-looking-forward-with-phillies?ymd=20190216&content_id=304040944&vkey=news_phi Jean Segura became one of the Phillies' most notable offseason acquisitions, a two-time All-Star expected to give the organization its best overall production at shortstop since Jimmy Rollins left town, in part because of a little brawl he had late last season with Mariners teammate Dee Gordon. Todd Zolecki 2/16/2019 11:57 A.M. 1550336248 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/reason-for-optimism-for-each-mlb-team?ymd=20190216&content_id=304062300&vkey=news_phi Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:02:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/reason-for-optimism-for-each-mlb-team?ymd=20190216&content_id=304062300&vkey=news_phi On this opening week of Spring Training, all 30 Major League teams have one thing in common: optimism. Here's an optimism cheat sheet for each of them. Richard Justice 2/16/2019 9:05 P.M. 1550369139 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-lineup-to-be-determined-this-spring?ymd=20190216&content_id=304048100&vkey=news_phi Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:54:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-lineup-to-be-determined-this-spring?ymd=20190216&content_id=304048100&vkey=news_phi Phillies manager Gabe Kapler believes the two most important spots in a lineup are the Nos. 2 and 4 holes. Rhys Hoskins and Carlos Santana hit there most of last season. But with J.T. Realmuto, Andrew McCutchen and Jean Segura joining the Phillies in the offseason, Kapler has more options. Todd Zolecki 2/16/2019 3:26 P.M. 1550348808 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/andy-macphail-addresses-harper-machado-rumors?ymd=20190215&content_id=303994650&vkey=news_phi Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:56:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/andy-macphail-addresses-harper-machado-rumors?ymd=20190215&content_id=303994650&vkey=news_phi Phillies president Andy MacPhail opened a 28-minute press conference on Friday afternoon at Spectrum Field with facts and figures about investments the organization made the past few seasons as the team wallowed at the bottom of the National League. Then MacPhail talked a lot about Bryce Harper and Manny Machado as well as manager Gabe Kapler. Todd Zolecki 2/15/2019 11:21 A.M. 1550247703 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/odubel-herrera-matures-from-poor-2018-season?ymd=20190215&content_id=303994652&vkey=news_phi Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:17:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/odubel-herrera-matures-from-poor-2018-season?ymd=20190215&content_id=303994652&vkey=news_phi Odubel Herrera smiled and patted his stomach. The paunch that he carried into Spring Training 2018 is no longer there. Herrera has reported to camp leaner and, as he said Friday morning at Spectrum Field, motivated to bounce back from the worst season of his four-year career. Todd Zolecki 2/15/2019 11:21 A.M. 1550247704 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/five-teams-that-can-still-win-mlb-offseason?ymd=20190214&content_id=303921170&vkey=news_phi Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/five-teams-that-can-still-win-mlb-offseason?ymd=20190214&content_id=303921170&vkey=news_phi We're reluctant to finalize our list of offseason winners because, as you may have heard, there are some prominent unsigned free agents. Not just Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, either. Richard Justice 2/14/2019 11:00 P.M. 1550203200 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jake-arrieta-pitched-with-knee-injury-in-2018?ymd=20190214&content_id=303962736&vkey=news_phi Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:51:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jake-arrieta-pitched-with-knee-injury-in-2018?ymd=20190214&content_id=303962736&vkey=news_phi Jake Arrieta on Thursday offered an unexpected explanation for his second-half struggles in 2018: he pitched much of last season with an injured left knee. Todd Zolecki 2/14/2019 4:28 P.M. 1550179693 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/matt-klentak-talks-harper-machado-offseason?ymd=20190214&content_id=303937974&vkey=news_phi Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:13:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/matt-klentak-talks-harper-machado-offseason?ymd=20190214&content_id=303937974&vkey=news_phi General Manager Matt Klentak discussed the Phillies' offseason in a press conference on Thursday in Clearwater, Fla. The Phillies remain in contact with the agents for Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. The belief is that the front office still prefers Machado over Harper because of Machado's combination of offense and defense. Todd Zolecki 2/14/2019 12:05 P.M. 1550163937 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/spring-training-prospects-vie-for-roster-spots?ymd=20190214&content_id=303944644&vkey=news_phi Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:36:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/spring-training-prospects-vie-for-roster-spots?ymd=20190214&content_id=303944644&vkey=news_phi The 30 prospects below all are getting very long looks this spring with an eye toward breaking camp with the parent club. Even if they start the year in the Minors, they all should get the chance to contribute at some point in the very near future. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum 2/14/2019 7:36 P.M. 1550190968 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/aaron-nola-phillies-contract-extension?ymd=20190213&content_id=303874434&vkey=news_phi Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:45:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/aaron-nola-phillies-contract-extension?ymd=20190213&content_id=303874434&vkey=news_phi Aaron Nola established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2018. The Phillies ensured on Wednesday that he will be the ace in their rotation for possibly the next five seasons. Todd Zolecki 2/13/2019 10:41 A.M. 1550072466 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/maikel-franco-scott-kingery-vie-for-at-bats?ymd=20190213&content_id=303899166&vkey=news_phi Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:18:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/maikel-franco-scott-kingery-vie-for-at-bats?ymd=20190213&content_id=303899166&vkey=news_phi A slimmed down Maikel Franco and a bulked up Scott Kingery will compete for playing time at third base this season. Todd Zolecki 2/13/2019 4:07 P.M. 1550092051 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/gabe-kapler-keeping-focus-on-players?ymd=20190213&content_id=303910050&vkey=news_phi Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:33:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/gabe-kapler-keeping-focus-on-players?ymd=20190213&content_id=303910050&vkey=news_phi Gabe Kapler is trying to keep the focus on his players in 2019, but it might be an impossible task. Todd Zolecki 2/13/2019 5:16 P.M. 1550096205 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-introduce-catcher-jt-realmuto?ymd=20190212&content_id=303846976&vkey=news_phi Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:32:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-introduce-catcher-jt-realmuto?ymd=20190212&content_id=303846976&vkey=news_phi The Phillies introduced J.T. Realmuto, their new All-Star catcher, in a news conference Tuesday at the team's Spring Training complex in Clearwater, Fla. Todd Zolecki 2/12/2019 4:18 P.M. 1550006328 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/30-mlb-acquisitions-who-could-pay-off-big?ymd=20190211&content_id=303815722&vkey=news_phi Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:57:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/30-mlb-acquisitions-who-could-pay-off-big?ymd=20190211&content_id=303815722&vkey=news_phi Fans and analysts spend the entire offseason speculating where the top free agents could go, but sometimes an under-the-radar pickup can end up making a world of difference. As positional competitions begin to heat up at Spring Training camps this month, MLB.com's beat writers were asked to identify one potentially overlooked acquisition for each of the 30 clubs. Here's who they came up with. 2/11/2019 8:45 P.M. 1549935948 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:14:44 EDT McCutchen survived a very smelly elevator Jake Mintz 2/12/2019 3:14 P.M. 1550002484 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-opening-day-roster-prediction?ymd=20190210&content_id=303768996&vkey=news_phi Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:19:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/phillies-opening-day-roster-prediction?ymd=20190210&content_id=303768996&vkey=news_phi Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout Wednesday morning at Carpenter Complex. Almost anything can happen between Wednesday and Opening Day. That said, here is a very early prediction of the Phillies' Opening Day roster, knowing the Phillies remain in the hunt to sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. Todd Zolecki 2/10/2019 3:36 P.M. 1549830980 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/mlb-patch-to-mark-150-years-of-pro-baseball?ymd=20190212&content_id=303826766&vkey=news_phi Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:09:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/mlb-patch-to-mark-150-years-of-pro-baseball?ymd=20190212&content_id=303826766&vkey=news_phi All 30 Major League teams will wear special "MLB 150" patches on their uniforms for the entire 2019 season in honor of the 150th anniversary of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first openly all-salaried professional baseball team. David Adler 2/12/2019 9:58 A.M. 1549983501 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/mlb-network-2019-best-players-at-each-position?ymd=20180113&content_id=264680678&vkey=news_phi Sat, 9 Feb 2019 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/mlb-network-2019-best-players-at-each-position?ymd=20180113&content_id=264680678&vkey=news_phi MLB Network's countdown of baseball's best players at each position came to a conclusion with the final installment of the "Top 10 Right Now!" series, featuring the game's top relief pitchers and shortstops. 1/13/2018 8:30 P.M. 1515893429 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jt-realmuto-phillies-marlins-trade?ymd=20190207&content_id=303642694&vkey=news_phi Thu, 7 Feb 2019 18:12:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/jt-realmuto-phillies-marlins-trade?ymd=20190207&content_id=303642694&vkey=news_phi The Phillies acquired All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Marlins on Thursday for catcher Jorge Alfaro, right-hander Sixto Sanchez, left-hander Will Stewart and $250,000 in international bonus slot money, the latest move in a busy and ambitious offseason for a team eager to return to the postseason. Jamal Collier 2/7/2019 10:44 A.M. 1549554242 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/sean-rodriguez-signs-minors-deal-with-phillies?ymd=20190208&content_id=303705806&vkey=news_phi Fri, 8 Feb 2019 13:26:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/phi/sean-rodriguez-signs-minors-deal-with-phillies?ymd=20190208&content_id=303705806&vkey=news_phi The Phillies continued to bolster their infield depth on Friday by signing versatile veteran Sean Rodriguez to a Minor League contract with an invite to big league Spring Training, MLB.com has learned. Daniel Kramer 2/8/2019 1:26 P.M. 1549650381