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Phillies Alec Bohm tips his helmet after hitting a double against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday.

The Phillies’ Alec Bohm is ‘as confident as he’s ever been’ and poised for a big season

Bohm carried his productive spring into a big opening day showing, the culmination of the work he’s put in since last season.

Trea Turner made his first opening-day start for the Phillies on Thursday. As he begins an 11-year, $300 million contract, he has a chance to join Jimmy Rollins and Larry Bowa as iconic shortstops in club history.

The two greatest Phillies shortstops are happy to welcome Trea Turner: ‘We got the right guy’

Alec Bohm had a big start to his 2023 season on Thursday in an otherwise ugly Phillies opener.

Let’s play Phillies fact/fiction: Alec Bohm an All-Star? Aaron Nola a concern? Gregory Soto a bust?

David Murphy | Columnist

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gave up five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Rangers on Thursday.

Aaron Nola falls apart, as the Phillies begin 2023 with another letdown in Texas

Rhys Hoskins underwent successful ACL surgery.

After ACL surgery, Rhys Hoskins’ recovery expected to be 7-9 months

Photo Galleries

Phillies Manager Rob Thomson and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy meet during player introductions.

Phillies vs. Rangers photos

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins watches the baseball into his glove on Blue Jays Rainer Nunez’s pop-up as Nathan Lukes moves away.

Photos from the Phillies St. Patrick's Day spring training split squad game win over the Blue Jays

Phillies Brandon Marsh celebrates his run score with his teammates.

Photos from the Phillies spring training game win over the Yankees

Phillies center fielder Edmundo Sosa attempts to catch the Braves Marcell Ozuna’s two RBI double.

Photos from the Phillies spring training game loss to the Braves

Phillies Manager Rob Thomson and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy meet during player introductions.

Phillies vs. Rangers photos

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins watches the baseball into his glove on Blue Jays Rainer Nunez’s pop-up as Nathan Lukes moves away.

Photos from the Phillies St. Patrick's Day spring training split squad game win over the Blue Jays

Phillies Brandon Marsh celebrates his run score with his teammates.

Photos from the Phillies spring training game win over the Yankees

Phillies center fielder Edmundo Sosa attempts to catch the Braves Marcell Ozuna’s two RBI double.

Photos from the Phillies spring training game loss to the Braves

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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola looks up after before getting replaced during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Phillies opening day: Aaron Nola squanders big lead as nine-run fourth inning dooms Philly after hot start

Aaron Nola made his sixth-straight opening day start, but the Phillies fell to the Texas Rangers — and it happened in the blink of an eye.

Scott Lauber, Alex Coffey, Matt Mullin, and Rob Tornoe

Alec Bohm celebrates his second-inning two-run home run with teammate Nick Castellanos on Thursday.

After getting a taste of the World Series, the Phillies are ready to go back: ‘It’s kind of addicting’

Their remarkable run in 2022 has brought a more focused outlook going into this season. “We know what we’re playing for now.”

As Phillies Bryce Harper tosses a baseball during spring training, his scar from Tommy John elbow surgery is visible.

Bryce Harper? Elbow. Ranger Suárez? Elbow. Andrew Painter? Elbow. An orthopedic surgeon explains what’s up.

Baseball is an especially unforgiving sport to players' elbow. The Phillies are no exception on this opening day.

The Phillies like the defense of their new center fielder Cristian Pache, but his hitting needs some work.

Cristian Pache’s defense made him worth a flier for Phillies, who think they can help him as a hitter

Pache is expected to join the Phillies before Saturday’s game against the Rangers. Dalton Guthrie is likely to be optioned.

Reserve outfielder Dalton Guthrie is on the Phillies' opening day roster.

Phillies finalize opening-day roster: Dalton Guthrie makes team, Noah Song placed on IL

The roster has 13 pitchers and 13 position players, including Guthrie, whose spot appeared tenuous with the trade for Cristian Pache.

Aaron Nola will take the mound for the Phillies on opening day against the Texas Rangers.

Phillies opening day 2023: Start time, how to watch and stream

After last year’s World Series run, expectations are sky-high for the Phillies this season, even without MVP slugger Bryce Harper.

The Bryce Harper watch will continue through the first two months of the season.

Five Phillies questions on opening day: Breakout candidates, wait for Harper, Painter debut, and more

The Phils remain optimistic about the returns of their pitching phenom and franchise star slugger.

Phillies pitchers Gregory Soto (left) and Jose Alvarado (right).

Phillies counting on helping Gregory Soto like they did José Alvarado to form 1-2 lefty punch

The new duo topped 100 mph more than any other lefties last season. Improving Soto’s control will be a key for the Phillies bullpen.

Trea Turner joins an already loaded Phillies lineup in 2023.

Meet the 2023 Phillies: Predictions, season projections for every player

Their depth is already being tested, but the Phillies remain confident they are equipped to defend their National League title. Here’s a look at the roster.

Scott Lauber and Alex Coffey

Cristian Pache's .439 OPS ranks last among players with at least 300 plate appearances since 2020.

Cristian Pache is a big name who gives the Phillies a small upgrade in a marginal role

Don't let Pache’s name and one-time blue-chip status distract from what this deal is: a low-cost acquisition who fills an immediate role.

David Murphy | Columnist

Cristian Pache hit .166 in 260 plate appearances with the Athletics last season.

Phillies trade for A’s outfielder Cristian Pache; place Rhys Hoskins on 60-day IL

The Phillies sent reliever Billy Sullivan to Oakland for Pache, who likely bumps Dalton Guthrie off the opening-day roster.

Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies are improved from last year but still have to contend with the Braves and Mets in the NL East.

Our 2023 predictions for the Phillies and MLB: Will there be a World Series victory parade in Philly?

The Inquirer’s baseball insiders make their predictions for the Phillies, the division, the playoffs and World Series along with individual awards.

Staff Reports

Trea Turner hits a first-inning single during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins last month.

Trea Turner’s first spring with the Phillies makes him look underpaid, even at $300 million

Turner had seven homers, 18 RBIs, and a .435 average in an exhibition season for the ages that left his new team excited for the real games to start.

NBC Sports Philadelphia Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy (left) and Rubén Amaro Jr., who is back for his fourth season calling games.

Rubén Amaro Jr. is back calling Phillies games on NBC Sports Philadelphia, which is also adding a new face

Once again, Phillies games will air across a host of networks and streaming platforms this season, including Peacock and Apple TV+.

The Phillies have the advantage of two aces in Aaron Nola, left, and Zack Wheeler.

Injuries have trimmed Phillies’ margin for error. Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola are again the keys.

The biggest thing the Phillies have going for them is that Nola and Wheeler are there. But they will need them to dominate all season.

David Murphy | Columnist

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