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With win #666 😬, the #Eagles' combined record is over .500 for the first time in their 92 year history:
The biggest free agent of the 2002-03 off-season was Jim Thome.
23 years ago today Thome put the #Phillies back on the road to relevance.
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Biggest FAs of 2002-03: espn.com/mlb/s/top50....
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23 years ago today Thome put the #Phillies back on the road to relevance.
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Biggest FAs of 2002-03: espn.com/mlb/s/top50....
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December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The biggest free agent of the 2002-03 off-season was Jim Thome.
23 years ago today Thome put the #Phillies back on the road to relevance.
a.espncdn.com/mlb/news/200...
Biggest FAs of 2002-03: espn.com/mlb/s/top50....
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23 years ago today Thome put the #Phillies back on the road to relevance.
a.espncdn.com/mlb/news/200...
Biggest FAs of 2002-03: espn.com/mlb/s/top50....
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2025 Phillies player review: Cristopher Sánchez
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2025 Player Review: Cristopher Sanchez
Our Cy Young
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December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
2025 Phillies player review: Cristopher Sánchez
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Of MLB's top 50 Free Agents, as ranked by @mlbtraderumors, 8 have signed so far, including 4 who accepted Qualifying Offers, and 4 on new contracts.
The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Of MLB's top 50 Free Agents, as ranked by @mlbtraderumors, 8 have signed so far, including 4 who accepted Qualifying Offers, and 4 on new contracts.
The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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Of MLB's top 50 Free Agents, as ranked by
@mlbtraderumors, 8 have signed so far, including 4 who accepted Qualifying Offers, and 4 on new contracts.
The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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@mlbtraderumors, 8 have signed so far, including 4 who accepted Qualifying Offers, and 4 on new contracts.
The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Of MLB's top 50 Free Agents, as ranked by
@mlbtraderumors, 8 have signed so far, including 4 who accepted Qualifying Offers, and 4 on new contracts.
The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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@mlbtraderumors, 8 have signed so far, including 4 who accepted Qualifying Offers, and 4 on new contracts.
The 4 accepted QO's are the most ever, while the 4 new contracts are typical for the last day of November.
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Since the award was first given out in 2006, 26 players have won a Fielding Bible Award at either 2B or SS.
Only five of them have reached 3000 Total Base.
And of those, only two maintained an OPS+ over 110 while doing so:
Mookie Betts
Chase Utley
Only five of them have reached 3000 Total Base.
And of those, only two maintained an OPS+ over 110 while doing so:
Mookie Betts
Chase Utley
November 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Since the award was first given out in 2006, 26 players have won a Fielding Bible Award at either 2B or SS.
Only five of them have reached 3000 Total Base.
And of those, only two maintained an OPS+ over 110 while doing so:
Mookie Betts
Chase Utley
Only five of them have reached 3000 Total Base.
And of those, only two maintained an OPS+ over 110 while doing so:
Mookie Betts
Chase Utley
#Phillies WAR leaders since 2022 (fangraphs):
✅ Zack Wheeler in total WAR, 19.5
✅ Jesus Luzardo in average WAR per year, 5.3 (1 year)
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✅ Zack Wheeler in total WAR, 19.5
✅ Jesus Luzardo in average WAR per year, 5.3 (1 year)
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November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#Phillies WAR leaders since 2022 (fangraphs):
✅ Zack Wheeler in total WAR, 19.5
✅ Jesus Luzardo in average WAR per year, 5.3 (1 year)
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✅ Zack Wheeler in total WAR, 19.5
✅ Jesus Luzardo in average WAR per year, 5.3 (1 year)
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That run already has Halladay in the Hall. If you are just looking at 07-11, Utley is a no doubt slam dunk Hall of Fame level talent, longevity is the argument against him by fWAR he trails Pujols 35.5 to 33.3 during that era. He easily was the 2nd best hitter in baseball during that time
This is the only case for him being in, and I hate this case. Just further eroding the prestige of the Hall.
The 2007-11 Phillies were a great TEAM and didn’t have a single player legitimately worthy of the Hall of Fame.
The 2007-11 Phillies were a great TEAM and didn’t have a single player legitimately worthy of the Hall of Fame.
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
That run already has Halladay in the Hall. If you are just looking at 07-11, Utley is a no doubt slam dunk Hall of Fame level talent, longevity is the argument against him by fWAR he trails Pujols 35.5 to 33.3 during that era. He easily was the 2nd best hitter in baseball during that time
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I have two opinions on the Hall of Fame ballot
1. Chase Utley is a Hall of Famer and voters need to stop fucking around.
2. It is objectively funny to have some real core Phillies in Abreu, Hamels, Rollins, and Utley AND cameo Phillies Gio Gonzalez, Howie Kendrick, Hunter Pence, and K-Rod
1. Chase Utley is a Hall of Famer and voters need to stop fucking around.
2. It is objectively funny to have some real core Phillies in Abreu, Hamels, Rollins, and Utley AND cameo Phillies Gio Gonzalez, Howie Kendrick, Hunter Pence, and K-Rod
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I have two opinions on the Hall of Fame ballot
1. Chase Utley is a Hall of Famer and voters need to stop fucking around.
2. It is objectively funny to have some real core Phillies in Abreu, Hamels, Rollins, and Utley AND cameo Phillies Gio Gonzalez, Howie Kendrick, Hunter Pence, and K-Rod
1. Chase Utley is a Hall of Famer and voters need to stop fucking around.
2. It is objectively funny to have some real core Phillies in Abreu, Hamels, Rollins, and Utley AND cameo Phillies Gio Gonzalez, Howie Kendrick, Hunter Pence, and K-Rod
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Let’s vote on the top moments of the 2025 season
What do you remember about the season?
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November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Utley will be in at some point, Rollins should be but might not, and I’m very curious to see how Hamels does on his first ballot
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Utley will be in at some point, Rollins should be but might not, and I’m very curious to see how Hamels does on his first ballot
The 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot will be revealed later today.
Cole Hamels will be added this year, joining 3 former #Phillies:
Chase Utley:
-3rd time on the ballot
-got 39.8% last year
Jimmy Rollins:
-5th time
-18.0% last year
Bobby Abreu:
-7th time
-19.5% last year
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Cole Hamels will be added this year, joining 3 former #Phillies:
Chase Utley:
-3rd time on the ballot
-got 39.8% last year
Jimmy Rollins:
-5th time
-18.0% last year
Bobby Abreu:
-7th time
-19.5% last year
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Just remembered that Baseball Hall ballots get mailed out on Monday. 🫨
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot will be revealed later today.
Cole Hamels will be added this year, joining 3 former #Phillies:
Chase Utley:
-3rd time on the ballot
-got 39.8% last year
Jimmy Rollins:
-5th time
-18.0% last year
Bobby Abreu:
-7th time
-19.5% last year
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Cole Hamels will be added this year, joining 3 former #Phillies:
Chase Utley:
-3rd time on the ballot
-got 39.8% last year
Jimmy Rollins:
-5th time
-18.0% last year
Bobby Abreu:
-7th time
-19.5% last year
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NL/AL Rookies of the Year will be announced today.
✅ #Phillies: the only team with only 1 rookie batter (Otto Kemp)
✅ Max Lazar/Mick Abel led a slightly larger pitcher presence
✅ If (for simplicity) a full season for a pitcher is 200 IP, no team played rookies less
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✅ #Phillies: the only team with only 1 rookie batter (Otto Kemp)
✅ Max Lazar/Mick Abel led a slightly larger pitcher presence
✅ If (for simplicity) a full season for a pitcher is 200 IP, no team played rookies less
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November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
NL/AL Rookies of the Year will be announced today.
✅ #Phillies: the only team with only 1 rookie batter (Otto Kemp)
✅ Max Lazar/Mick Abel led a slightly larger pitcher presence
✅ If (for simplicity) a full season for a pitcher is 200 IP, no team played rookies less
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✅ #Phillies: the only team with only 1 rookie batter (Otto Kemp)
✅ Max Lazar/Mick Abel led a slightly larger pitcher presence
✅ If (for simplicity) a full season for a pitcher is 200 IP, no team played rookies less
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15 Sundays from today (2/22):
✅ The #Phillies host the Pirates for their first game in Clearwater.
✅ Most likely the first time we'll see the 2026 Phillies on TV.
✅ The #Phillies host the Pirates for their first game in Clearwater.
✅ Most likely the first time we'll see the 2026 Phillies on TV.
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
15 Sundays from today (2/22):
✅ The #Phillies host the Pirates for their first game in Clearwater.
✅ Most likely the first time we'll see the 2026 Phillies on TV.
✅ The #Phillies host the Pirates for their first game in Clearwater.
✅ Most likely the first time we'll see the 2026 Phillies on TV.
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Dave Dombrowski was running the Marlins the last time the Cowboys made the conference title game.
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Dave Dombrowski was running the Marlins the last time the Cowboys made the conference title game.
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Casino released in 1995
Martin Scorsese has done 11 movies since the Cowboys made the conference title game
Martin Scorsese has done 11 movies since the Cowboys made the conference title game
The first Toy Story was released in 1995. There have been 4 more Toy Story movies since the Cowboys made the conference title game
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Casino released in 1995
Martin Scorsese has done 11 movies since the Cowboys made the conference title game
Martin Scorsese has done 11 movies since the Cowboys made the conference title game
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MLB has announced Awards finalists and the Phillies are well represented
NL MVP: Kyle Schwarber
NL Cy Young: Cristopher Sánchez
NL Manager of the Year: Rob Thomson
NL MVP: Kyle Schwarber
NL Cy Young: Cristopher Sánchez
NL Manager of the Year: Rob Thomson
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
MLB has announced Awards finalists and the Phillies are well represented
NL MVP: Kyle Schwarber
NL Cy Young: Cristopher Sánchez
NL Manager of the Year: Rob Thomson
NL MVP: Kyle Schwarber
NL Cy Young: Cristopher Sánchez
NL Manager of the Year: Rob Thomson
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Cristopher Sánchez is an NL Cy Young finalist, Rob Thomson a Manager of the Year finalist
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Cristopher Sanchez is an NL Cy Young finalist, Rob Thomson a Manager of the Year finalist
Deservedly so
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November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Cristopher Sánchez is an NL Cy Young finalist, Rob Thomson a Manager of the Year finalist
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#Phillies: 3 finalists for NL awards:
MVP: Schwarber
CY: Sanchez
Mgr: Thomson
www.mlb.com/news/kyle-sc...
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MVP: Schwarber
CY: Sanchez
Mgr: Thomson
www.mlb.com/news/kyle-sc...
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Phils boast trio of BBWAA finalists: Schwarber (MVP), Sánchez (CY), Thomson (MOY)
PHILADELPHIA -- The BBWAA announced the finalists for this year’s AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year Awards on Monday night.
Three Phillies made the cut.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
#Phillies: 3 finalists for NL awards:
MVP: Schwarber
CY: Sanchez
Mgr: Thomson
www.mlb.com/news/kyle-sc...
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MVP: Schwarber
CY: Sanchez
Mgr: Thomson
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Good question, yes — Harper is the #Phillies all-time leader in postseason WPA:
1) Harper +1.97
2) Utley +1.21
3) Luzinski +1.15
4) Werth +0.95
5) Dykstra +0.92
then Howard, Unser, Realmuto, Kruk, etc.
www.fangraphs.com/leaders/majo...
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1) Harper +1.97
2) Utley +1.21
3) Luzinski +1.15
4) Werth +0.95
5) Dykstra +0.92
then Howard, Unser, Realmuto, Kruk, etc.
www.fangraphs.com/leaders/majo...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Good question, yes — Harper is the #Phillies all-time leader in postseason WPA:
1) Harper +1.97
2) Utley +1.21
3) Luzinski +1.15
4) Werth +0.95
5) Dykstra +0.92
then Howard, Unser, Realmuto, Kruk, etc.
www.fangraphs.com/leaders/majo...
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1) Harper +1.97
2) Utley +1.21
3) Luzinski +1.15
4) Werth +0.95
5) Dykstra +0.92
then Howard, Unser, Realmuto, Kruk, etc.
www.fangraphs.com/leaders/majo...
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Bryce Harper in the postseason as a Phil:
✅ OPS by year ('22-25):
1.160, 1.097, 1.279, .600
✅ WPA by year (per 650 PA):
+9.3, +10.4, +8.0, -0.5
The numbers for '22, '23, and '24 would be MVP-level over a full season.
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✅ OPS by year ('22-25):
1.160, 1.097, 1.279, .600
✅ WPA by year (per 650 PA):
+9.3, +10.4, +8.0, -0.5
The numbers for '22, '23, and '24 would be MVP-level over a full season.
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Can we stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
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Can we just stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
This is stupid
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October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Bryce Harper in the postseason as a Phil:
✅ OPS by year ('22-25):
1.160, 1.097, 1.279, .600
✅ WPA by year (per 650 PA):
+9.3, +10.4, +8.0, -0.5
The numbers for '22, '23, and '24 would be MVP-level over a full season.
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✅ OPS by year ('22-25):
1.160, 1.097, 1.279, .600
✅ WPA by year (per 650 PA):
+9.3, +10.4, +8.0, -0.5
The numbers for '22, '23, and '24 would be MVP-level over a full season.
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Can we stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
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Can we just stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
This is stupid
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October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Can we stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
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Amen
Can we stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
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Can we just stop with this Bryce Harper nonsense?
This is stupid
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October 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Amen
In 2025 Bryce Harper saw the fewest pitches in the strike zone: 42.9%*
Second lowest was 45.8%
From 4/11 to 5/27, Harper had Schwarber hitting behind him.
He STILL only saw 43.9% in the zone, which would still have been lowest in MLB.
*Statcast data at fangraphs
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Second lowest was 45.8%
From 4/11 to 5/27, Harper had Schwarber hitting behind him.
He STILL only saw 43.9% in the zone, which would still have been lowest in MLB.
*Statcast data at fangraphs
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October 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In 2025 Bryce Harper saw the fewest pitches in the strike zone: 42.9%*
Second lowest was 45.8%
From 4/11 to 5/27, Harper had Schwarber hitting behind him.
He STILL only saw 43.9% in the zone, which would still have been lowest in MLB.
*Statcast data at fangraphs
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Second lowest was 45.8%
From 4/11 to 5/27, Harper had Schwarber hitting behind him.
He STILL only saw 43.9% in the zone, which would still have been lowest in MLB.
*Statcast data at fangraphs
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A Brief History of Baseball is Dying
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October 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A Brief History of Baseball is Dying
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Bedlam at the Bank was on 10/23/22.
Since 10/24/22 in the postseason, Harper has:
✅ 7 HRs (t-4th most)
✅ .965 OPS
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Since 10/24/22 in the postseason, Harper has:
✅ 7 HRs (t-4th most)
✅ .965 OPS
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October 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Bedlam at the Bank was on 10/23/22.
Since 10/24/22 in the postseason, Harper has:
✅ 7 HRs (t-4th most)
✅ .965 OPS
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Since 10/24/22 in the postseason, Harper has:
✅ 7 HRs (t-4th most)
✅ .965 OPS
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