MLB Free Agency: Phillies Add Veteran Pitcher Joe Ross

  The Philadelphia Phillies continue to add pitching depth this offseason. Days after acquiring lefty Jesus Luzardo from Miami, the club has announced the signing of veteran pitcher Joe Ross. According to MLB Insider Matt Gelb, the deal is a one-year, $4 million contract. The 31-year-old righty is expected to fill the “swingman” role for […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Dec 2024
MLB Free Agency: Phillies Add Outfielder Max Kepler

  The Philadelphia Phillies officially announced the signing of free agent outfielder Max Kepler on Friday afternoon. MLB Insider’s Mark Feinsand and Todd Zolecki first reported the signing on Thursday evening. The deal is reportedly a one-year, $10 million contract. Welcome to Philly, Max! We have signed outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year contract, as announced […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Dec 2024
Houston Astros Reportedly Reject Phillies Trade Offer for Kyle Tucker

Oh boy, things are heating up on the hot stove! According to former Major League Baseball general manager Jim Bowden, the Houston Astros REJECTED the Philadelphia Phillies offer to acquire outfielder Kyle Tucker. On his SiriusXM show, Bowden revealed the Fightins offered infielder Alec Bohm and outfielder Nick Castellanos in the trade package. 👀👀👀#Astros said […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Dec 2024
Phillies Trade Rumors: A Running Thread of the Latest Philadelphia Phillies Trade Rumors

  Major League Baseball’s Hot Stove season is in full swing! While the Philadelphia Phillies have been relatively quiet on the free agent front, the club is continuing to work on trades with multiple teams. Here’s a running thread of the latest Philadelphia Phillies trade rumors. Philadelphia Phillies Trade Rumors Running Thread Friday 12/13 Bowden: […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Dec 2024
Finally! Dick Allen Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Family, friends, and fans of Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Famer Dick Allen can finally add National Baseball Hall of Famer to his resume. Allen, along with longtime Pittsburgh Pirates great Dave Parker, were selected for enshrinement in Cooperstown by the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Classic Era Committee, the organization announced.  Allen and Parker received […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Dec 2024
Juan Soto Rumors: Phillies HAVE NOT Met with Soto as Sweepstakes Nears Conclusion

Super agent Scott Boras updated the status of prized free agent slugger Juan Soto on Tuesday afternoon. While taking questions at Blake Snell’s introductory press conference in LA, Boras mentioned Soto has “begun the process of eliminating teams” from consideration, This comes on the heels of a report by The Athletic claiming the bidding for […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Dec 2024
Juan Soto Rumors: Phillies Have Spoken with Scott Boras, Expect to Meet with Juan Soto

  Have the Philadelphia Phillies had contact with prized free agent Juan Soto and/or his agent Scott Boras? Well, that depends on who you ask.  According to Bob Nightengale, the #BlueJays, #Mets, #Yankees, & #RedSox are the most connected to Juan Soto. The #Phillies reportedly haven’t contacted Scott Boras about his client. #MLB #RingTheBell #JuanSoto […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Nov 2024
Phillies Trade Rumors: Nick Castellanos on the Trade Block

  Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is reportedly available should any team want to make a trade for the former All-Star outfielder. According to The Athletic‘s Matt Gelb, the Phillies have made Castellanos available in trade talks this offseason. The one caveat with a potential Castellanos trade is his contract. According to Gelb, the Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Nov 2024
Phillies Roster Moves: Austin Hays non-tendered, Stubbs is Back, and More

  The Philadelphia Phillies made a bevy of roster moves ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. The most notable move was not tendering outfielder Austin Hays a contract for 2025. The non-tender will make Hays a free agent just a few months after being acquired from Baltimore. Hays, 29, slashed .256/.275/.397 with two homers and six […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Nov 2024