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CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies insist there is zero concern about top prospect Aidan Miller's back issue. However, there is also no timeline for his return to action. Miller, MLB Pipeline's No. 23 overall prospect, was sent to Philadelphia on Friday to see a team doctor about the recurring back

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Justin Crawford's face lit up when asked about his first encounter with new Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly. It wasn't an introductory meeting that happened within the past month in Clearwater, Fla., or some chance run-in at some point throughout their respective careers in professional baseball.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It was more than three years ago that Max Scherzer wrapped up his offseason training with a simple parting message to a then-19-year-old Andrew Painter. "I remember talking about it in 2022, going into '23 [after he had] signed in New York," Painter said. "He was telling

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Every player knows that each Spring Training is a bit different from year to year -- but no Phillie knows that better than Otto Kemp. At this time a year ago, Kemp was just a Minor Leaguer trying to hit enough in camp to catch the Phillies'

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Jesús Luzardo understandably has some big goals for 2026 on the heels of his breakout '25 campaign. Unfortunately, one of those goals is already off the table.

BRADENTON, Fla. -- For a Pirates organization that boasts the top overall prospect -- not to mention four others ranked within MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 -- this year’s Spring Breakout figures to be a must-see showcase. Here’s everything you need to know about it: What is Spring Breakout? In 2026,

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Given the way Team Colombia opened the 2023 World Baseball Classic, it was almost hard to believe the way it ended. The club pulled off a stunning upset of Mexico in its first game of the tournament, seemingly positioning Colombia well in its bid to advance out

BRADENTON, Fla. -- If not for his Pirates uniform, Mike Clevinger may have had some people questioning if the year is truly 2026. Making his Pirates debut in Monday afternoon’s 4-1 Grapefruit League win over the Rays at LECOM Park, the 35-year-old right-hander struck out three, walked two and allowed

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies do not expect Zack Wheeler to be ready by Opening Day. It's not a huge surprise as the ace continues his rehab from his Sept. 23 thoracic outlet decompression surgery. Still, manager Rob Thomson essentially confirmed as much for the first time on Monday afternoon. "He's

PHILADELPHIA – Though the Phillies will report to Clearwater, Fla., with most of their roster seemingly set for 2026, there are a few spots worth monitoring this spring. While this will be updated in the coming weeks, here’s our first crack at predicting the club’s Opening Day roster.

PHILADELPHIA -- Any time the Phillies' offense has hit a slump over the past few seasons, the conversation -- whether justified or not -- has immediately pivoted to lineup construction. Take Kyle Schwarber out of the leadoff spot. Drop a struggling Trea Turner in the order. Move a rejuvenated Turner

PHILADELPHIA -- For many Phillies players, this Spring Training will simply be about ramping up to get ready for the regular season. But for a few others, it will be about fighting for a starting job or even just a spot on the roster. While the Phillies’ starting lineup may

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PHILADELPHIA -- Say what you want about whether the Phillies are “running it back” in 2026, but the infield is the one area in which they are, truly, running it back. While the outfield will certainly have a different look -- something we explored here -- the Phils plan to

PHILADELPHIA -- It’s no secret that the Phillies’ outfield has routinely been the club’s biggest weakness over the past few seasons. Sure, Nick Castellanos hasn’t lived up to the five-year, $100 million deal the club gave him in March 2022, but it goes well beyond that. Johan Rojas never seized

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PHILADELPHIA -- Though the Phillies may once again be leaning heavily on a veteran core in 2026, they've also been open this offseason about their desire to infuse some youthful energy into the roster. Well, a quick look at MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list for 2026 bodes well for

Highly touted Phillies prospect Justin Crawford was among the 27 players announced as non-roster invitees to Spring Training by the club on Friday. Crawford's invite comes as no surprise, given the Phillies' openness this offseason about wanting him to be their everyday center fielder in 2026.

The subject of trade rumors for some time, Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore is on his way to the Rangers in exchange for a package of five prospects, the teams announced on Thursday. Washington’s return package is headlined by shortstop Gavin Fien, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 Draft

MacKenzie Gore had been the subject of trade rumors for some time in D.C. But on Thursday, the Nationals finally got an offer that they believed was too good to pass up. The Nats agreed to a deal to trade Gore to the Rangers in exchange for a package of

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' starting rotation in 2026 has a chance to -- once again -- be one of the best in the Majors. Unlike in recent years, however, it also poses a legitimate threat to quickly become the club's biggest Achilles heel.

PHILADELPHIA -- After missing out on infielder Bo Bichette -- and the subsequent re-signing of J.T. Realmuto -- the Phillies' 2026 starting lineup seems just about set. The one exception, perhaps, is in left field.

PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley is inching closer and closer to Cooperstown. Though the Phillies legend once again fell short of being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, he received 59.1% of the vote in his third year on the ballot -- a sizable jump from