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Things are moving in the wrong direction with the Philadelphia Phillies after the team took another step back in the postseason, being eliminated earlier than they had in past two years.

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Phillies Boss Hints That Team Will Not Pursue Another Superstar in Free Agency

The Philadelphia Phillies are having to turn the page to the offseason following a third consecutive postseason in which the season ends in gut wrenching fashion After making an unlikely run to the World Series in 2022, the team made went to the NLCS and lost in seven games in 2023.

MLB News / Sporting News / October 17

Dodgers projected $73 million slugger could make sense for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies need to go back to the drawing board this winter and add another big piece to the lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 17

Unheralded Phillies Prospect is Surprisingly Shining in Arizona Fall League

As always, the Philadelphia Phillies have multiple prospects in the Arizona Fall League. This season, top prospects like Andrew Painter and Bryan Rincon are participating.

Rhys Hoskins News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 17

Philadelphia Phillies Ex-Fan Favorite Predicted To Opt Into Deal With Current Team

The Philadelphia Phillies looked a bit different over the past two seasons without Rhys Hoskins in their lineup. Hoskins was on the team in 2023, but he didn't play in a game after tearing his ACL in spring training.

Dave Dombrowski News / Phillies Nation / October 17

Dave Dombrowski says the Phillies don’t need another star. Is he right?

After the Phillies’ offense fell flat late in the 2023 postseason and the team essentially ran it back in 2024 only to meet the same fate a round earlier,

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sporting News / October 17

Phillies advised to consider blockbuster deal for $50 million star

The Philadelphia Phillies could use a boost in the outfield and likely will look to upgrade this winter.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 17

Philadelphia Phillies Boss Hints at Making Moves During Offseason

It's obvious that something needs to change for the Philadelphia Phillies moving forward. It's uncertain what they could do to drastically improve their team, but the Phillies are a bit further away from winning a World Series then it initially seemed throughout the past two years.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 17

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Sporting News / October 17

Phillies manager will push $115 million veteran to take diminished role

After an early playoff exit, the Philadelphia Phillies will have some difficult conversations with their biggest stars.

MLB News / Sporting News / October 17

Phillies pushed to acquire Red Sox projected $90 million home run leader

As the Philadelphia Phillies get set to pursue a championship, one Boston Red Sox slugger could prove to be a crucial missing piece.

Austin Hays News / The Good Phight / October 17

How bad a failure was the Austin Hays trade?

Or, can you really fault a guy for getting hurt? Every season in baseball history, no matter which team it is that you follow, that team has had a player on the roster that has polarized a fanbase.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 17

Top 3 Priorities Heading for Philadelphia Phillies Heading Into Offseason

After a disappointing postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies will be heading into the offseason trying to once again get this team to the World Series. As the Phillies head into the winter, they are going to be in fairly good shape with much of their core intact.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 16

Wife of Philadelphia Phillies Star Reveals He's No Longer Represented by Super Agent

There's a mystery brewing with the Philadelphia Phillies as it appears star outfielder Nick Castellanos has dropped super agent Scott Boras ahead of an offseason where he is not seeking a new contract.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 16

Star Second Baseman Seen as Someone Philadelphia Phillies Should Trade

This winter feels different for the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite losing in the World Series two years ago, everything felt like things were pointing up after the team got red-hot and played their way into a Wild Card appearance and made a deep run.

Taijuan Walker News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 16

Qualifying Offer Could Hurt Philadelphia Phillies Pursuit of Replacing Taijuan Walker

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to pursue a fifth starter due to Taijuan Walker struggling mightily throughout the campaign. While the Phillies'

Andrew Painter News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 16

Philadelphia Phillies Boss Reveals Future Plan for Andrew Painter

While the Philadelphia Phillies season ending the way it did was a major disappointment, there's reason to be excited about the future of this organization.

Whit Merrifield News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Whit Merrifield jokingly roasts Phillies’ collapse

Despite winning the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies were ousted from the postseason in the NLDS. Whit Merrifield thinks he figured out exactly what went wrong for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

The Early Outlook for the Phillies Starting Rotation in 2025

The outlook for the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation in 2025 is, at this point, very similar to 2024. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Aaron Nola are all under contract through at least through the 2027 season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 15

Why Phillies extending manager is right move

Three reasons why Phillies extending manager Rob Thomson is the right move

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced Tuesday that manager Rob Thomson received a contract extension through the 2026 season. Let's explore why this is a good decision.

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Royals GM addresses offseason following surprising 2024 season

Former Orioles chairman no longer connected to team

Orioles OF undergoes surgery on fractured hand

Andrew Painter News / Just Baseball / October 17

Arizona Fall League Notes: Phillies Top Prospect Andrew Painter Returns After Nearly Two Years Off

The first installment of our 2024 Arizona Fall League notes starts off with a bang, as Just Baseball’s No. 2 pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his return to the mound in game action for the first time in nearly 600 days.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

Phillies slapped with harsh reality after playoff dud vs. Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the NLDS to the Mets in four games. Their one postseason win was a walk-off from Nick Castellanos but their bullpen and lineup were not consistent.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11

Mark Vientos' breakout NLDS key to Mets' postseason run

Mark Vientos' breakout NLDS performance key to Mets' postseason run

Of all the Mets and Phillies players in the NLDS, the 24-year-old Vientos posted the best batting average (.563) followed by Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos at .412. Vientos also recorded five RBI and a series-best nine hits.

Why wife of Mets' Francisco Lindor had emotional reaction to dramatic NLDS grand slam

Amazingly calm manager Carlos Mendoza has carried Mets through storms

Takeaways from Mets-Phillies Game 4: Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends New York to NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Phillies reportedly eyeing to bring in an OF during offseason

Phillies reportedly eyeing to bring in an outfielder during offseason

The Phillies’ season came to a crushing end last night. The NL East champs were bounced by the division rival Mets. It was the second straight year in which their playoff results have taken a step back.

Trea Turner's excuses ring hollow after Phillies playoff exit

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