Phillies News and Notes: Alec Bohm Arbitration Decision Announced, Whit Merrifield Joins the Fightins, and More!

It was a good day for Philadelphia Phillies’ infielder Alec Bohm. The 27-year-old won his arbitration case against the club and will make $4 million for the 2024 season. The Phillies were seeking $3.4 million before an arbitrator ruled in Bohm’s favor. MLB insiders are hinting that a contract extension could be in the near […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Feb 2024
Phillies News and Notes: Pitchers and Catchers Report, New Uniforms, and Zack Wheeler Talks Contract Extension

The mitts were poppin’ on Wednesday morning in Central Florida. Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers reported for the first official workout of 2024 MLB Spring Training at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. All the usual suspects were there and ready to move on from a disappointing end of the 2023 MLB season. Zack Wheeler throwing […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Feb 2024
Phillies Roster News: Phillies Sign LHP Kolby Allard

  The Philadelphia Phillies have added a left-handed pitcher via free agency, the team has announced. The Phils have signed LHP Kolby Allard to a one-year deal and added him to the 40-man roster. The Phillies have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2024 season with LHP Kolby Allard. — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jan 2024
Phillies Spring Training: Phillies Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees Announced including Scott Kingery

  The Philadelphia Phillies announced the addition of 15 non-roster invitees for 2024 MLB Spring Training including infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery. So, perhaps last Spring Training wasn’t “Kingery’s last stand” after all! It was believed Kingery’s time in the Phillies’ system was done, however, he still remains! The Phillies have invited the following 15 players to attend […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jan 2024
Phillies Pitchers and Catchers to Report on Valentine’s Day

  Baseball is romantic! The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their quest for another MLB Postseason run on Valentine’s Day 2024. Pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater, Florida on Wednesday, February 14, it was announced on Wednesday. The first full squad workout will take place on Monday, February 19 and the 2024 Grapefruit League season […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Jan 2024
Philadelphia Phillies Avoid Arbitration with Four including Ranger Suarez. Exchange Salary Figures with Alec Bohm.

  The Philadelphia Phillies have avoided arbitration and agreed to one-year contracts with four players –pitchers Jeff Hoffman, Gregory Soto, and Ranger Suarez and infielder Edmundo Sosa— the team announced on Thursday evening. The deadline for Major League clubs to avoid arbitration was Thursday at 8 PM/Eastern. The Phillies have agreed to one-year contracts and […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Jan 2024
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Rumors: Free Agent Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Reportedly Meeting with the Phillies

  The latest Yoshinobu Yamamoto rumors include the hometown Philadelphia Phillies! The Phillies are set to meet with the prized free agent pitcher sometime this week, reports MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. The following seven teams are among the teams that remain in play for international free-agent RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per @JonHeyman:#RedSox#Phillies#BlueJays#Dodgers#SFGiants#Mets#Yankees pic.twitter.com/TtnfykP78d — MLB Deadline […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Dec 2023
Phillies Rumors: Nola Out? Gray and Snell In & More from the MLB Hot Stove!

  It’s that time of the year, the MLB Hot Stove season where anybody and everybody can create a rumor about somebody! Here’s the latest from the Hot Stove on the Philadelphia Phillies including Aaron Nola, Sonny Gray, Blake Snell and more!  No More Nola? Sports barker Howard Eskin joined the WIP Midday Show with […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Nov 2023
MLB Free Agency: Phillies Don’t Extend Qualifying Offers to Three Players, Including Rhys Hoskins

  As expected, the Philadelphia Phillies extended a qualifying offer to RHP Aaron Nola earlier on Monday afternoon. What’s notable about the move is the Phillies’ player who did not receive a qualifying offer, 1B/DH Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins will now become a free agent and as noted by MLB insider Jon Heyman, there’s a chance […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Nov 2023