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Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports that Preston Mattingly, the son of former All-Star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Sam Fuld, the general manager since December 2020, is studying for his Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and will … [Read more...] about Phillies Name New General Manager with Famous Roots

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman has an interesting list of potential landing spots. The Phillies will look to re-sign Hoffman this offseason. Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicted that Hoffman would not re-sign with the Phillies. Hoffman recorded a 3-3 record with a 2.17 ERA and a 2.52 FIP in 68 outings in 2024. Additionally, Hoffman had a 5.56 … [Read more...] about Teams That Could Land Jeff Hoffman This Offseason

Baseball analyst Jim Bowden from the Athletic has anticipated an offseason trade between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres. Dealing left-handed dominant reliever Scott to the Phillies for high-leverage relievers Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez. All three are free agents this offseason. Hoffman is an East California University Alumni who put up impressive … [Read more...] about Baseball Insider Predicts Future Of Phillies High Leverage Relievers

The Philadelphia Phillies have multiple free agent fits, according to MLB.com writer Thomas Harrigan. Acquiring an outfielder should be a top priority. Furthermore, with Carlos Estévez and Jeff Hoffman being free agents, adding a bullpen arm is also a priority. Being able to re-sign at least one of Estévez and Hoffman would be significant. MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand also … [Read more...] about Phillies Free Agent Fits

Multiple Philadelphia Phillies prospects are excelling in Arizona Fall League play. Each of the Phillies prospects participating is on the Glendale Desert Dogs. Currently, the Desert Dogs have a 10-7 record. The Desert Dogs are third in the AFL standings at the moment out of the six teams. Furthermore, the Desert Dogs are 1 1/2 games back of the league-leading Surprise … [Read more...] about Phillies Future Stars Shine in Arizona Fall League