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Preston Mattingly Promoted To General Manager Of Philadelphia Phillies

Preston Mattingly appointed as Phillies GM, working with Sam Fuld. Dombrowski confident in their abilities. Bright future ahead for the team.

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Phillies Owner John Middleton Provides an Unsparing Blueprint for His Peers

Middleton is intent on bringing a title to Philadelphia—and he’s put his money where his mouth is in a time when many team owners prioritize profit over wins.

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MLB’s Trade Deadline Reflected the Unfortunate State of the Game

Plenty of players changed teams ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, but most of them were relief pitchers the average fan has never heard of.

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MLB London Series 2024: Rowdy rivalry takes centre stage as Mets and Phillies meet in grudge match

Feelings are sure to be running high as baseball makes an electric return to the capital this weekend

Evening Standard

Here’s Why All MLB Execs Dress the Same

From a distance, it can be difficult to distinguish one baseball front office executive from another, but that may be for a reason.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies Aim to Keep Aaron Nola with Qualifying Offer

Without question, the Philadelphia Phillies are intent on winning a World Series in the near future.

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Phillies Manager Replies to Taijuan Walker’s Cryptic ‘Disrespect’ Claim

The veteran pitcher was upset after not being used in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Eight Big MLB Trades We’d Like to See

Postseason contenders are realizing it’s time to go in on viable starting pitchers.

Sports Illustrated

Touted pitching prospect Andrew Painter needs Tommy John surgery, Phillies say

A year ago, almost to the day, the Phillies’ highest-ranking baseball executive sat in the dugout before a game and touted Andrew Painter — 19 at the time — as both untouchable in trade talks and a possible major-league starting pitcher in 2023.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Analytics have shaped Fenway Sports Group’s other front offices. What might that mean for Penguins?

PITTSBURGH — Penguins fans should know that when Fenway Sports Group executive Dave Beeston said there is “no limit” as to who the team will hire to lead its hockey operations department next, they were far from empty words.

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Phillies, J.T. Realmuto right at home in opener at Citizens Bank Park, topping Reds, 5-2

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park on Friday with a different lineup than most expected. Infielder Kody Clemens, who was activated earlier that day, was in the eight hole. Bench outfielder Jake Cave was in the seven hole. Instead of batting second and third, Bryce Harper and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

How Bryce Harper planted the flag in Philly and got his friends to follow: ‘Cool to see guys picking the Phillies again’

PHILADELPHIA — John Middleton wanted to be the one to tell Bryce Harper. So, shortly after lunchtime in Philadelphia on the first Monday in December, once Trea Turner had accepted the Phillies’ $300 million offer, the owner reached for his phone and called the star slugger at home in Las…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies’ Bryce Harper says he might have to DH all season, but ‘Caveman’ is hot

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies won’t place Bryce Harper on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery because they hope he can return as their designated hitter before May 29, which would be the first day he’d be eligible to return, president Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday.

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Mike Sielski: John Middleton runs the Phillies like the fan he is. Dave Dombrowski lets him get away with it.

John Middleton was in his favorite place at his favorite time of year for his favorite reason, almost.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies, Nola Fail to Agree on Extension Ahead of Opening Day

The starting pitcher is set to hit free agency in the offseason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies expect Rhys Hoskins to miss the season; Darick Hall to be primary first baseman

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who was diagnosed with a left ACL tear on Thursday, will likely miss the rest of the season, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Friday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper ‘doing great’, could be back before the end of May, Phillies believe

CLEARWATER, Fla. — For most of the offseason, the Phillies have acted as if their 2023 lineup will need to be judged in two distinct halves, the first of which will not have a two-time MVP hitting in the middle of it.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Phillies’ best bench bets include Darick Hall as DH and Scott Kingery in the minors. Who knows from there?

CLEARWATER, Fla. — It shouldn’t surprise anybody if the final member of the Phillies’ Opening Day roster is currently wearing another jersey. In fact, it’s one of the strongest conclusions you can draw once you consider their limited range of options to fill their one obvious hole. With 10 days…

The Independent UK

Phillies' Song throws off mound, knows challenges ahead

Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training since joining the Philadelphia Phillies from the U.S. Navy

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Noah Song hasn’t pitched in three years, but the Phillies think his talent is worth the gamble

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A few months ago, Noah Song was sitting in his room at his rental house in Jacksonville, Fla., when he got a text from Bobby Applegate, his former pitching coach at the Naval Academy.

The Independent UK

Song arrives at Phils after Navy grants transfer to reserves

Noah Song threw and performed agility drills on a back outfield wearing Philadelphia Phillies shorts and T-shirt, a far different different uniform for the 25-year old

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What the shortstop aging curve means for the Phillies’ 11-year contract with Trea Turner

PHILADELPHIA — In stretching out Trea Turner’s $300 million contract over 11 years, the Phillies diluted the average annual salary for luxury-tax purposes and payroll flexibility. It’s the approach they took four years ago in signing Bryce Harper. The length of Turner’s deal, like Harper’s 13-year pact, was predicated on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies trade for reliever Gregory Soto, send Matt Vierling and Nick Maton to Tigers

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said a few days ago he was mostly done with his roster construction this offseason. That appears to not be the case. On Saturday, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies agree to one-year, $10 million deal with closer Craig Kimbrel, source says

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first big move at the helm of the Boston Red Sox in 2015 was a blockbuster offseason trade for All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel.

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