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Phillies Manager Replies to Taijuan Walker’s Cryptic ‘Disrespect’ Claim

The veteran pitcher was upset after not being used in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2023

Eight Big MLB Trades We’d Like to See

Postseason contenders are realizing it’s time to go in on viable starting pitchers.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2023

Touted pitching prospect Andrew Painter needs Tommy John surgery, Phillies say

A year ago, almost to the day, the Phillies’ highest-ranking baseball executive sat in the dugout before a game and touted Andrew Painter — 19 at the time — as both untouchable in trade talks and a possible major-league starting pitcher in 2023.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023

Mike Sielski: John Middleton runs the Phillies like the fan he is. Dave Dombrowski lets him get away with it.

John Middleton was in his favorite place at his favorite time of year for his favorite reason, almost.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 29, 2023

Phillies, Nola Fail to Agree on Extension Ahead of Opening Day

The starting pitcher is set to hit free agency in the offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2023

Phillies expect Rhys Hoskins to miss the season; Darick Hall to be primary first baseman

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who was diagnosed with a left ACL tear on Thursday, will likely miss the rest of the season, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Friday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 24, 2023

Bryce Harper ‘doing great’, could be back before the end of May, Phillies believe

CLEARWATER, Fla. — For most of the offseason, the Phillies have acted as if their 2023 lineup will need to be judged in two distinct halves, the first of which will not have a two-time MVP hitting in the middle of it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 22, 2023

David Murphy: Phillies’ best bench bets include Darick Hall as DH and Scott Kingery in the minors. Who knows from there?

CLEARWATER, Fla. — It shouldn’t surprise anybody if the final member of the Phillies’ Opening Day roster is currently wearing another jersey. In fact, it’s one of the strongest conclusions you can draw once you consider their limited range of options to fill their one obvious hole. With 10 days…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 20, 2023

Phillies' Song throws off mound, knows challenges ahead

Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training since joining the Philadelphia Phillies from the U.S. Navy

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Noah Song hasn’t pitched in three years, but the Phillies think his talent is worth the gamble

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A few months ago, Noah Song was sitting in his room at his rental house in Jacksonville, Fla., when he got a text from Bobby Applegate, his former pitching coach at the Naval Academy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2023