CLEARWATER, Fla. — For most of the offseason, the Phillies have acted as if their 2023 lineup will need to be judged in two distinct halves, the first of which will not have a two-time MVP hitting in the middle of it. Now, suddenly, there’s hope that Bryce Harper could […]
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Phillies get good news on Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez as opening day nears
CLEARWATER, Fla. — With nine days to go before opening day, the exact composition of the Phillies’ rotation remains an open question. But Monday was another step toward an ideal world as Aaron Nola pitched six strong innings in a minor league game and Ranger Suárez got the green light […]
Two strong games have made Edmundo Sosa a strong possibility as the backup center fielder
CLEARWATER, Fla. — There’s been a lot of talk in recent days about the Phillies’ apparent lack of a right-handed bat to pair with lefty Brandon Marsh in center field. But after a couple of encouraging performances in the treacherous Florida wind and sun over the last two games, Edmundo […]
Phillies’ Trea Turner, the WBC’s brightest star, makes his high school coach flash back to the beginning
MIAMI — The memories are never far from the surface. An All-Star Game here, a playoff series there, and they bubble back up. Heck, a 20-second clip on the nightly highlight shows or posted to social media usually does the trick. How must it feel, then, when the best player […]
Phillies’ big bats bash Baltimore in latest sign of big season to come
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Spring training results are a good way to make yourself feel foolish a month into the regular season. So take them for what they are worth. That said, if you’d rather read something into them, this Phillies lineup is giving you ample opportunity. The latest bit of […]