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Phillies are hiring ex-Red Sox hitting coach Peter Fatse as their new top hitting coach, per The Athletic. Red Sox ranked 14th in wRC+ during his 2022-2025 tenure, and his Alex Cora ties keep that storyline humming. 🎯

Phillies hire Peter Fatse as Hitting Coach

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On this date 18 years ago, Joe Blanton's fifth-inning solo homer off Edwin Jackson gave the Phillies a 6-2 lead in Game 4 of the 2008 World Series. He also went six innings, allowing two runs, in a 10-2 win and 3-1 series lead. ⚾

On this date, 18 years ago, Joe Blanton's home run powered the Phillies past the Rays

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Phillies' bullpen was a mess in 2026 despite ranking eighth in fWAR, with Jhoan Duran doing the heavy lifting. Alex McFarlane (2.84 ERA, 19 IP) emerged from the farm, and Wen-Hui Pan and Mavis Graves could be internal options. 🔧

Which Phillies Prospects Could Bolster the Bullpen Next Season?

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Nick Castellanos' contract is finally about to leave the books. The Phillies paid roughly $19.22 million for him to play elsewhere in 2026, after they released him in February. He hit .191 for the Padres before they cut him in June. 💸

Phillies Paid 2-Time All-Star $19 Million to Play for Another MLB Team in 2026

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Former Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro, 33, was released by the Royals' Triple-A Omaha affiliate, per MiLB.com's transactions log. He played 143 games for Philadelphia from 2016 to 2018, a footnote while the Brewers-Rays World Series takes center stage.

3-Year Philadelphia Phillies Player Suddenly Released by New Team Amid World Series

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Should the Phillies hand Alec Bohm a qualifying offer, worth north of $23 million? The article leans no. Draft pick compensation is tempting if he declines, but tying up that much money in a limited-skillset player looks like a poor use of it. 💸

Is Alec Bohm worth a qualifying offer from the Phillies?

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A proposed trade idea has the Phillies sending Bryson Stott and a mid-tier prospect to Texas for Josh Jung, who hit .299/.365/.462 in 2026. It would reshape an infield with Bohm and Arraez heading to free agency, though it's pure speculation. 🔄

Phillies infield conundrum could be solved by trading Bryson Stott to the Rangers

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Phillies links: another take on the decision to offer Alec Bohm a qualifying offer, this one said to make more sense, plus a question of whether the 2027 roster hinges on top prospect Aidan Miller's "suddenly sketchy" back. 🤔

Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Aidan Miller, Rays

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Phillies rotation grades out as the gem of the NL: Wheeler, Sánchez and Luzardo all earn A+. Wheeler returned by late April to post a 3.00 ERA over 162 innings, while Sánchez led the staff with 207 innings and a 2.91 ERA. Nola and Painter rebounded late. 🔥

The gem of the National League: Grading the Phillies starting rotation

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Eighteen years ago today, Carlos Ruiz delivered the Phillies' walk-off win in Game 3 of the 2008 World Series over the Rays. Rain pushed first pitch to 10:06 pm, and the game was tied 4-4 entering the ninth. Chooch's "biggest little hit" still holds up. ⚾

Remembering Carlos Ruiz's swinging bunt World Series walk-off

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Historically, the Phillies are 2-6 in eight World Series, winning in 1980 and 2008 and losing in 1915, 1950, 1983, 1993, 2009 and 2022. The writer's pick: Alex Rodriguez's 2009 Game 3 "home run" that hit a camera and arguably should've been a double. 📷

What is your favorite Phillies World Series memory?

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Link roundup: Alec Bohm closed out 2026 on a solid note, which raises the question of whether that earns him a return, even on the large qualifying offer. Also in the mix: which Phillies showed something in August, and what it signals for 2027.

Phillies news: Alec Bohm, Justin Crawford, Cal Ripken, Jr.

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An opinion piece argues the Phillies should offer Alec Bohm an extension, citing his clutch bat (.347/.418/.542 with RISP in 2026), his 15 homers and 88 RBI, and his production against lefties. The case rests on a reliable corner infielder. 🔒

Why the Phillies Should Offer Alec Bohm a Contract Extension

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Andrew McCutchen, a former Phillies outfielder and now a free agent after part of 2026 with the Texas Rangers, turned 40 this month. His wife, Maria, marked it on Instagram, calling him "just honestly the best." 🎈

Wife Of Beloved Philadelphia Phillies Star Sends Out Heartfelt Post

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Former Phillies right-hander Carlos Hernández elected free agency this week. He spent 2026 with Cleveland, which designated him for assignment in early September and outrighted him to Triple-A Columbus. His Phillies run came in 2025. 📋

Ex-Philadelphia Phillies Player Suddenly Becomes Free Agent Amid MLB Playoffs

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The Phillies' bullpen has a 6.28 ERA in 43 postseason innings over three years, so a piece suggests targeting free-agent relievers who thrived this October. Former Phillie Jojo Romero and Padres lefty Adrian Morejon are among the six names floated. 🔥

6 free agents the Phillies should consider after breakout postseason performances

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Phillies infield needs a third baseman after Alec Bohm's departure. One proposal: Aidan Miller wins the job in spring training, with a one-year Gleyber Torres deal as a hedge. Splurging on Jazz Chisholm or trading for Otto Lopez is called imprudent. 🧤

How to improve the Phillies: Infield

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On this date seven years ago, the Phillies hired Joe Girardi as manager ahead of the COVID-shortened 2020 season. It went poorly: a 132-141 record, bullpen rules that limited relievers, and a midseason 2022 firing that put Rob Thomson in charge. 🔒

On this date seven years ago, the Phillies hired Joe Girardi as manager ahead of a shortened season

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The World Series showcased two deep, talent-rich rosters. That raises a question for the Phillies: stars up top, a few role players like Bryson Stott and Jonathan Bowlan, and a thin farm system. Is the window they opened in 2022 still open? 🪟

Is the championship window still open?

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