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• Happy Birthday to #Phillies pitcher @TheBigCat28! https://t.co/8RnCTPhHSS

  04-10-2016 16:00 via twitter.com
  
  Happy Birthday to #Phillies pitcher @TheBigCat28! https://t.co/8RnCTPhHSS
  
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• Why Kyle Schwarber chose to stay with Phillies for long haul: ‘Those are things that you don’t forget’

  11-12-2025 21:45 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber is staying in Philly. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — Shortly into his pivotal offseason and the free-agent frenzy that came along with it, Kyle Schwarber met with the two highest-ranking members of the Phillies organization. The slugger sat down with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski once the season ended for the team, and owner John Middleton visited Schwarber’s house in the Philadelphia area.The Phillies brass made its pitch and wa
  
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• Attention shifts to J.T. Realmuto after Kyle Schwarber signing: ‘I’m hoping at the end of the day, he’s back in Philadelphia’

  10-12-2025 22:53 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber joked that he tried to “coax” J.T. Realmuto into signing back with the Phillies. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Kyle Schwarber was in and out of Philadelphia on Tuesday. He underwent a physical examination to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on a new five-year contract with the Phillies. Everything had to move fast. Schwarber’s wife Paige is due to give birth to the couple’s third child, a girl, in a matter of days. Ironically, Paige gave birt
  
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• Phillies lose former top prospect, add reliever to big-league roster in Rule 5 draft

  10-12-2025 22:41 via philliesnation.com
  Griff McGarry was selected by the Nationals in the Rule 5 draft. (Cheryl Pursell)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies made a selection in Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 draft, adding a potential relief option to their big-league bullpen. Meanwhile, the organization lost a former top prospect to a division opponent on Wednesday at the Winter Meetings.Philadelphia chose right-hander Zach McCambley in the first round of the Rule 5 draft, poaching him from the Marlins organization. Right-hande
  
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• Mets lose 2 key players in free agency

  10-12-2025 19:45 via philliesnation.com
  Pete Alonso is heading to Baltimore.(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)
  It hasn’t been a great Winter Meetings for the New York Mets.
  Two key players have departed in free agency over the last two days. On Tuesday, closer Edwin Diaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. First baseman Pete Alonso is also out of the NL East. He has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Orioles repor
  
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• Kyle Schwarber is ‘different than most’ to Phillies, who are set to re-sign star slugger

  10-12-2025 00:56 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber will reportedly re-sign with the Phillies. (John Adams/Icon Sportswire)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — Dave Dombrowski played coy on Tuesday inside the Phillies’ suite at the Winter Meetings. It didn’t matter that the talk of the resort was about his club reportedly finalizing a deal with prized designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to keep the slugger in Philadelphia for the next five years. The president of baseball operations was not ready to name names or provide details.&ldquo
  
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• Offseason Rumors: Orioles reportedly matched Phillies’ offer for Kyle Schwarber

  09-12-2025 22:00 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber has reportedly re-signed with the Phillies. (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire)
  Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Dec 9: Reds, Orioles’ offers for Kyle Schwarber Of all teams, the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who matched the Phillies’ five-year, $150 million offer to Kyle Schwarber, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The Cincinnati Reds reportedly came in at five years and
  
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• Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson through 2027 season

  09-12-2025 17:55 via philliesnation.com
  The Phillies extended Rob Thomson through the 2027 season. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has spoken in the past about his preference to avoid having a lame-duck manager. He won’t have to deal with that situation in 2026.The Phillies announced Tuesday that they extended the contract of manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season, preventing him from entering next season under the final year of his deal. He
  
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• Phillies faced with challenge of remaking outfield: ‘We’ve got work to do’

  09-12-2025 17:47 via philliesnation.com
  The Phillies have work to do in their outfield. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies remodeled their outfield on the fly this summer as they traded for the expiring Harrison Bader to play center field and ran two platoons in the corners. No, it wasn’t perfect. But it was capable.This offseason, they’ll have to do it all over again, assembling another outfield configuration. The internal candidates are less than a sure thing. Phillies president of bas
  
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• Kyle Schwarber to return to Phillies in blockbuster free-agent signing, per report

  09-12-2025 17:20 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Phillies on a five-year deal. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said retaining Kyle Schwarber was an offseason priority during a news conference after the team was eliminated from the playoffs in October. The executive backed that up on Tuesday, reportedly agreeing to a blockbuster deal that will keep the free-agent slugger in Philadelphia.Schwarber will sign a five-year, $150 mil
  
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• Amid trade rumors, Dave Dombrowski expresses confidence in Alec Bohm

  09-12-2025 17:15 via philliesnation.com
  2026 is Alec Bohm’s final year of team control. (Maddie Ressler/Phillies Nation
  Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is once again in the trade rumors. Dave Dombrowski, interestingly enough, mentioned Bohm unprompted as a player he is hoping to see improvement from in 2026.“I think Bohm is going to have a much better year offensively,” Dombrowski said at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. on Monday. “He was hurt last year for a time period. What did he do, drive i
  
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• Kyle Schwarber to play for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

  09-12-2025 16:43 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber will play for Team USA once again. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — Before reportedly agreeing to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Phillies on the second day of the Winter Meetings, Kyle Schwarber made the decision to represent a different team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.The slugger will play for the United States in the event for the second time, it was announced on Tuesday morning. Schwarber was previously a member of Team US
  
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• Offseason Rumors: The latest Kyle Schwarber buzz

  09-12-2025 04:20 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber is a free agent. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
  Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Monday, Dec 8: The latest Schwarber buzz The magic is in the air. And by magic, we mean Kyle Schwarber buzz at the Baseball Winter Meetings just outside of the Walt Disney World Resort. In his latest dispatch from the meetings, MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand said “… it’s beginning to feel as though Schwarber a
  
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• Phillies have not yet reached an extension with manager Rob Thomson

  09-12-2025 02:06 via philliesnation.com
  The Phillies have interest in extending manager Rob Thomson, but they do not have an agreement yet. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s a lot to talk about within the Phillies organization this winter. The team has a number of important players who have become free agents, creating some uncertainty about the roster. Because of that, manager Rob Thomson and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski have talked more than they ever have during an offseason
  
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• Phillies, Don Mattingly have ‘mutual interest’ for bench coach job

  09-12-2025 00:13 via philliesnation.com
  The Phillies have had discussions with Don Mattingly.(Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire)
  ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies and Don Mattingly have “mutual interest” in the idea of bringing in the former MVP first baseman and big-league manager for the club’s open bench coach position, Dave Dombrowski said Monday inside the team’s suite at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. The two sides have not yet reached an agreement, but there have been discussions.“W
  
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• Potential contingency plans for Phillies if another team woos Schwarber

  06-12-2025 21:15 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber is a free agent. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
  Difficult as it may be to consider, there is a real possibility that a team other than the Phillies swoops in to make Kyle Schwarber an offer he can’t refuse this offseason.He turns 33 in March, he’s a designated hitter, but those factors will mitigate his price tag only partially. Despite his age and lack of positional versatility, he’s coming off the two best seasons of his career and is one of the biggest offens
  
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• What will the Phillies do at the 2025 Winter Meetings?

  06-12-2025 00:02 via philliesnation.com
  Will Dave Dombrowski make a splash at the Winter Meetings? (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
  The offseason has been quiet so far for the Philadelphia Phillies. No major-league free-agent signings. No trades to boost the roster. No real action to this point.But the Phillies have earned a reputation as big spenders in recent years, and the club has holes to fill and marquee names to retain or replace. The team’s president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski will be busy. Could the upcoming
  
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• Nick Castellanos talks trade rumors, openness to playing new position on MLB Network

  05-12-2025 20:11 via philliesnation.com
  Nick Castellanos could be traded this offseason. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is going back to keeping things simple. He has spent most of the offseason training at home in South Florida. He has been hitting for two weeks. A friend of his is challenging him to keep the same batting stance for a full season.
  How is Castellanos handling an offseason of uncertainty?
  “All I know is that this offseason, I know that I want to just kind of live as simpl
  
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• Offseason Rumors: Updates on Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, Harrison Bader and other potential Phillies free agent targets

  05-12-2025 16:30 via philliesnation.com
  Kyle Schwarber is a free agent. (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
  Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Friday, Dec. 5: Updates on Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, Harrison Bader and others Could multiple Phillies free agents sign at next week’s Baseball Winter Meetings? Jeff Passan and Buster Olney of ESPN have a few relevant updates. Schwarber’s signing could open the floodgates for the rest of the position pla
  
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• Predicting Nick Castellanos’ next team

  04-12-2025 12:33 via philliesnation.com
  Nick Castellanos is likely to be traded or released this offseason, per multiple reports. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Which team will Nick Castellanos play for in 2026? His time with the Phillies will likely come to an end in the next few weeks.
  What are the best fits the 33-year-old outfielder? We’ll have to see how the market plays out, but here are a few predictions from Phillies Nation staff writers.
  Corey Seidman – Staff Writer — Cincinnati RedsAccurately predictin
  
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• A deeper look into J.T. Realmuto’s down year at the plate

  03-12-2025 17:13 via philliesnation.com
  J.T. Realmuto is a free agent. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  J.T. Realmuto’s offensive numbers were down in 2025, but a deeper look into his splits tell a more complete story about his season at the plate.Most of Realmuto’s production in 2025 comes from two hot months in the summer, when the catcher posted an .881 and .763 OPS respectively in July and August. A poor September, however, led to him finishing the second half with a .691 OPS, lower than his .705 OPS in the first ha
  
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• Scott Kingery reportedly signs minor league deal with NL contender

  03-12-2025 16:07 via philliesnation.com
  Scott Kingery spent 10 years in the Phillies organization. (Cheryl Pursell)
  After just a year in the Angels organization, Scott Kingery is headed back to the National League: He signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The contract includes an invite to spring training.That aforementioned campaign with the Angels didn’t exactly go according to plan for Kingery, who was likely hoping a change of scenery could rejuvenate his career aft
  
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• Offseason Rumors: Updates on Kyle Schwarber and Byron Buxton

  02-12-2025 18:00 via philliesnation.com
  Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is reportedly willing to waive his no-trade clause. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire)
  Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Dec. 2: Updates on Kyle Schwarber and Byron Buxton The day’s hot stove updates involve Kyle Schwarber and a potential outfield trade target for the Phillies. The San Francisco Giants have “checked in” on Kyle Schwarber, according to MLB Networ
  
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• If the Phillies trade a lefty reliever, which candidate would make the most sense?

  30-11-2025 20:52 via philliesnation.com
  Could the Phillies be compelled to trade Tanner Banks this winter? (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Of all the talk about how the Phillies might shake things up this offseason, among the more surprising reports — like this one, from The Athletic’s Matt Gelb — is that the team might be willing to trade one of its lefty relievers.That’s not to suggest it’s a terrible idea — they could capitalize on a weak free-agent market. But Tanner Banks and Matt Strahm we
  
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• Offseason Rumors: Could Orioles be in on Kyle Schwarber in free agency?

  28-11-2025 23:23 via philliesnation.com
  Could the Orioles be real players for Kyle Schwarber? (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Thursday, Nov. 28: Heyman: Orioles ‘pursuing’ Kyle Schwarber in free agencyKyle Schwarber is arguably the best hitter on the free-agent market this winter, so it seems likely that there will be widespread interest in the All-Star. The Baltimore Orioles could be one potential suitor, as the team is &l
  
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• Ketel Marte could be the perfect trade target if Phillies are willing to pay massive price

  25-11-2025 21:48 via philliesnation.com
  A Phillies trade for Ketel Marte likely starts with Andrew Painter. (Cheryl Pursell)
  If the Phillies want a big bat this offseason, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte may be one of the better fits out there. That’s if the Phillies are willing to pay a massive price.
  The Diamondbacks are “actively listening” on Marte, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays are among teams that have “checked in,” according to Morosi. M
  
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• Offseason Rumors: Red Sox interested in J.T. Realmuto

  25-11-2025 18:00 via philliesnation.com
  J.T. Realmuto is a free agent. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation.Tuesday, Nov. 25: Rosenthal and McCaffrey: Red Sox interested in Realmuto
  Add the Red Sox to the list of potential J.T. Realmuto suitors. Boston is showing interest, according to a Tuesday morning report from The Athletic. Signing a catcher is not a top priority for the Sox, who already have 26-year-old catcher Carlos Narváez o
  
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• Coveted Japanese free agent: Instead of joining Dodgers, ‘I’d rather take them down’

  25-11-2025 16:40 via philliesnation.com
  Could the Phillies have an advantage in Tatsuya Imai’s market? (Logan Gehman/Phillies Nation)
  Ever since Shohei Ohtani chose to sign with the Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto joined him just weeks later, the expectation every time a Japanese star hits the free-agent market has been that he’ll sign with Los Angeles. And it’s pretty sound reasoning. The Dodgers spend like money grows on trees — because when you have a marketing monopoly over the rest of the league in an
  
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• Results from Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series

  24-11-2025 23:49 via philliesnation.com
  J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos have been Phillies teammates since 2022. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  Here is a look at the results from Phillies Nation’s Stay or Go series.
  If you missed any of the 11 editions of Stay or Go, you can catch up using the links down below:Harrison BaderJ.T. RealmutoMax KeplerKyle SchwarberRanger SuárezNick CastellanosOrion KerkeringTaijuan WalkerAlec BohmBryson StottBrandon Marsh
  Who led the way in Stay votes?A whopping 91% of Phillies Nation
  
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• Mets trade for three-time MVP finalist, send 10-year veteran to AL West: Reports

  24-11-2025 00:09 via philliesnation.com
  Brandon Nimmo is going to the American League. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation)
  The Mets and Rangers reportedly made the biggest splash of the young MLB offseason on Sunday: Three-time MVP finalist Marcus Semien is headed to New York in exchange for a player Phillies fans have grown quite accustomed to watching over the last decade: Brandon Nimmo.ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the trade, which hasn’t yet been made official.The deal carries plenty of long-term ramifications
  
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