The Good Phight

The Phillies need fewer power binges and more consistency from presumed leadoff man Trea Turner | Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images Can Trea Turner find consistency at the top of the lineup? In the early part of Spring Training, the biggest story for the Philadelphia Phillies has been lineup construction, usually centering on which player will bat first. For most of … [Read more...] about Leading off for your Philadelphia Phillies… Trea Turner?

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The gang’s all here The Phillies officially have all of their main roster intact, as Trea Turner has arrived at camp after a short absence due to the birth of his baby daughter. The first official Spring game leaguewide will take place today between the Dodgers and Cubs out in Glendale, Arizona. The Phillies first game will be Saturday at … [Read more...] about Rise and Phight: 2/20/2025

Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images Could drama in Boston be to the Phillies benefit? In case you haven’t heard, there’s a situation unfolding in Boston Red Sox Spring camp. The team finally remembered who they were and decided to open the checkbook a little, culminating with the recent signing of third baseman Alex Bregman. Unfortunately, their current third baseman is … [Read more...] about It’s never too early for hypothetical trades

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Spring is fleeting, rivalry is eternal The wonderful thing about spring, obvious but no less delightful for it, is that it offers renewed hopes for your club. But the season does not discriminate; it offers the possibility of a better future for all her aspirants, including your rivals. Divisional feuds may matter less than ever, … [Read more...] about And Your Enemies Closer

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images I mean, who else is it going to be? The 2025 season is upon us. We’ll preview the upcoming year by going around the diamond and look at how the Phillies are stacking up both at the major league level and down on the farm. We’ve written about Eduardo Tait a lot lately. You, the readers, have voted him the Phillies’ … [Read more...] about 2025 Phillies season preview: catching prospect to watch