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The Phillies will issue jersey number 35 to a Phillies player for the first time since pitcher Cole Hamels was traded to the Texas Rangers.

The Phillies will be among the teams who will watch Tim Lincecum throw.

Phillies Spring Training invitee Steve Geltz has been suspended 100 games for testing positive for a drug of abuse.

In what might be the biggest Philadelphia sports news story of the week, the Phillies added some infield depth by signing Ryan Flaherty to a minor league contract.

Former first overall draft pick and Phillies minor league pitcher Mark Appel is stepping away from baseball.

The Phillies have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran closer Francisco Rodriguez.

The Phillies may reportedly consider Yu Darvish and other unsigned free agent players should their prices drop due to the lack of options.

The Phillies invited several players to Major League Spring Training, including second baseman Scott Kingery and pitcher Tom Eshelman.

The Phillies have reportedly signed pitcher Steve Geltz and infielder Will Middlebrooks to minor league contracts.

Phillies added former Phillies Rico Brogna and Wes Helms, 2016 World Champion coach Gary Jones and Matt Hockenberry to their minor league coaching staffs.

Are the Phillies preparing to retire Roy Halladay’s number 34 jersey?

The Phillies formally announced the signing of first baseman Carlos Santana to a three-year deal with a fourth-year option.

The Phillies signed minor league free agents, catcher Eric Fryer and pitcher Ryan Etsell.

The Phillies and San Diego Padres may be close to a trade involving shortstop Freddy Galvis.

The Phillies claimed pitcher Nick Burdi from the Minnesota Twins while losing outfielder Carlos Tocci to the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft.

The Phillies have been said to have interest in Manny Machado, but would appear to require a negotiating window in a trade.

The Phillies reportedly have a deal in place with relief pitcher Tommy Hunter.

The Phillies reportedly are “closing in” on a deal with reliever Addison Reed.

The Phillies are reportedly looking for younger starting pitching in exchange for Cesar Hernandez.

The Seattle Mariners have claimed outfielder Cameron Perkins from the Phillies.

According to a report, Chase Utley was not interested in coaching in 2018.

The Phillies held on to Mark Appel and Alberto Tirado after both cleared waviers, while Pat Venditte heads to a new organization.

Fromer Phillies pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez has passed away in his native Cuba.

The Phillies hired Dodgers system coach Pedro Guerrero as assistant hitting coach.

The Phillies set their roster in advance of December’s Rule 5 draft. To do so, the Phillies made a few cuts, including pitcher Mark Appel, once a first overall pick.

The Phillies added former MLB pitcher Jim Gott to the major league coaching staff.

Despite not entering the major leagues until August 10, Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins finished fourth in Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year voting.

The Phillies would benefit from the expertise of Davey Lopes, recently let go by the Washington Nationals.

The Phillies announced that John Mallee, Rick Kranitz, and Dusty Wathan will all join their major league coaching staff.