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Phillies make roster moves as they face the Rangers. Aaron Nola takes the mound for his season debut. 🔥

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Transactions 03/28/2026

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Cristopher Sánchez dazzled on Opening Day, leading the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Rangers with a historic performance. Picking up where he left off after his Cy Young runner-up finish, Sánchez showed why he's the ace. 🔥

Phillies Ace Has History Making Opening Day Start

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Garrett Stubbs stays with the Phillies, being outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He remains a versatile option, backing up J.T. Realmuto and Rafael Marchán. 🔄

Stubbs stays in Phillies' organization, outrighted to Triple-A

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Phillies face Rangers with ace Aaron Nola on the mound at Citizens Bank Park. Expect Turner, Harper, and Schwarber to lead the charge. 🏟️

Game 2 Game Day Thread – Texas Rangers @ Philadelphia Phillies

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Garrett Stubbs stays with the Phillies organization, continuing his role in Lehigh Valley. 🏟️

Garrett Stubbs to remain in Phillies organization

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Rangers' ace Jacob deGrom is scratched due to neck stiffness against the Phillies. Phillies won the opener 5-3, as the Rangers turn to Jacob Latz.

Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom (neck) scratched vs. Phillies

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Alec Bohm kicked off his contract year with the Phillies in style, shrugging off personal drama by smashing a home run on Opening Day. Despite a lawsuit involving his parents, Bohm's performance on the field is all business. ⚾

Alec Bohm just shrugged off family drama with ideal on-field start to Phillies contract year

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Phillies inked infielder Sergio Alcántara to a minor league deal. The 29-year-old adds depth to the roster, keeping options open for infield versatility. ⚾

Phillies Sign Sergio Alcántara To Minor League Deal

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With Wheeler and Kerkering nearing returns, the Phillies face tough decisions on pitchers Backhus, Pop, and Mayza. Who stays on the roster, and who gets the boot? The bullpen's about to get interesting. ⚾

Stay or go: Kyle Backhus vs. Zach Pop vs. Tim Mayza

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Cristopher Sánchez dazzled on Opening Day for the Phillies, striking out 10 in a dominant six-inning performance. He's the first Phillies pitcher to achieve double-digit strikeouts on Opening Day since Curt Schilling in 1997. 💥

Cristopher Sánchez matches bygone Phillies ace with Opening Day dominance

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Justin Crawford made an impressive debut with two hits, delighting fans at Citizens Bank Park. Keep an eye on him and Trea Turner as they aim to dominate the basepaths. Plus, Ben Davis will offer more field-level insights this season.

Phillies news: Justin Crawford, Trea Turner, Ben Davis

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Jhoan Duran made history as the first Phillies reliever to earn a save at home on Opening Day, setting the tone for a promising 2026. 🚀

Phillies fans cannot believe the history Jhoan Duran made during Opening Day win

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Phillies plan to showcase their winning mindset against the Rangers in the second game of their home series. Momentum is key as they aim to build on their season opener's success. ⚾

Phillies intend to put winning mindset back on display vs. Rangers

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Andrew Painter, a highly-touted Phillies prospect, is set to make his MLB debut. Compared to Cole Hamels and likened to Verlander and Beckett by the team's president, Painter joins the Phillies' Opening Day roster, marking a significant moment for the team.

An oral history of Andrew Painter's journey to the Major Leagues

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Griff McGarry returns to the Phillies' minors after a Rule 5 draft miss with the Nationals, ready to rewrite his story.

Griff McGarry excited to be back in minors with Phillies after Rule 5 letdown: ‘I was able to flip the script pretty quick’

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Cristopher Sanchez dominated with 10 strikeouts, while Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm went deep in the Phillies' 5-3 win over the Rangers. Rookie Justin Crawford impressed, going 2-for-4 in his MLB debut. ⏳

Game 1 - Sanchez, Schwarber, Bohm Star in Home Opener

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Historically, Bryce Harper sought to boost his walk rate, targeting 140-150 walks in 2018. Despite success with a free-swinging style in Philadelphia, Harper aimed to reclaim his patient 2018 form. The challenge: adapting his approach to match past stats.

Harper Says Walk This Way

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Phillies reliever Zach Pop etched his name in team history by becoming the first to issue an ABS challenge. A milestone in a game full of hidden stats. 📈

New Phillies reliever makes obscure team history with first ABS challenge

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Phillies 3B Alec Bohm alleges financial mismanagement by his parents in a lawsuit, accusing them of siphoning millions from his accounts.

Phillies 3B Alec Bohm claims parents siphoned millions

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Jhoan Duran etched his name in Phillies history with a rare Opening Day save, a feat unseen in the team's 143-year legacy. The closer turned a tense ninth inning into a memorable moment, securing the 5-3 win against the Rangers. ⚾️

Phillies Closer Makes Shocking Opening Day History

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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez earns high praise from Rangers' Jake Burger, who calls him a "superstar" after Sanchez's impressive start against Texas. 🎯

Rangers' Jake Burger bestows 'superstar' label to Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez

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Justin Crawford dazzled in his MLB debut, going 2-for-4 with a run scored as the Phillies clinched a 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Rangers. His performance sparked excitement among fans, promising a thrilling season ahead for the rookie center fielder. ⚾

Phillies fans saw everything they needed in electric Justin Crawford’s MLB debut

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Phillies start 2026 strong with a 5-3 win over the Rangers. Schwarber and Bohm homered, Sánchez delivered an ace-like performance, and Duran closed it out. Harper struggled, but it's early. Let the overreactions begin! ⚾️

What are your overreactions from Opening Day?

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Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm is embroiled in a legal battle, suing his parents over alleged financial mismanagement. A surprising off-field twist as the MLB season kicks off.

Alec Bohm is suing his parents for several million dollars

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Brandon Marsh and Taijuan Walker are potential trade chips for the Phillies in 2026, as the team looks to bolster its roster during their World Series push. Walker's performance has been inconsistent, making him a candidate for movement.

4 Phillies who could emerge as trade chips with promising early performances in 2026

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