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The Philadelphia Phillies once again had success during the 2025 regular season. The Phillies finished the 2025 campaign with a 96-66 record and at the top of the National League East standings. However,

It’s keeping him healthy, making sure the quality (at-bats are) there and then, the mechanical adjustments,” hitting coach Kevin Long said.

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello's transition to MLB was one of the most polarizing moves of the offseason. Vitello, who was named as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants last October,

The Philadelphia Phillies have been in the market for a starting pitcher this offseason, and that pursuit intensified after they lost Ranger Suárez in free agency to the Boston Red Sox. The Phillies may have a chance to poach a Red Sox player right back.

Now here's something I can get behind. More often than not, sports analysts and other talking heads discuss how the sports of baseball can be "fixed." Turn on any sports debate show this time of the year and you'll hear the conversation tossed around.

In response to Steve Cohen saying no Mets player would be named team captain while he owns the team, former MLB skipper Buck Showalter praised the leadership of two Phillies in particular.

Texas Rangers are reportedly considering a major trade for Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper ahead of the 2026 season. The proposed deal involves sending Jake Burger to Philadelphia. This move could significantly boost the Rangers' lineup.

The Philadelphia Phillies player with the most to prove this season is surprisingly one of the team's highest-paid players.