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The starting rotation is the foundation of the Phillies, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t questions and a need for a few more arms next season.

After another early playoff exit, the Phillies have a lot of needs to address while navigating a looming lockout. We’re keeping track of a busy offseason here.

MLB is proposing a cap of $258.2 million with a $180.2 million floor, figures that were amended from its initial offers of $245.3 million and $171.2 million. The players’ union rejected the offer.

Given the lack of an in-house solution, and based on his history with the Phillies, Dave Dombrowski might be expected to throw money at his unproductive outfield. But this isn't a typical offseason.

Sánchez was named a NL Cy Young finalist, while closer Duran was considered for Reliever of the Year Award and Mattingly was added as a finalist for Manager of the Year.

The Phillies also claimed a pair of infielders off waivers from the Giants.

Stubbs, the Phillies’ union rep since 2024, will be on the front lines for a fight over baseball’s core economics. He joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss the players' perspective.

The Phillies president arrived in 2020 to much fanfare, but Dealin’ Dave's moves in Philly have been mostly misses. He can't afford any more.

Dick Vermeil's 90th birthday party in Downingtown brought together more than 200 people with an enduring connection to the Hall of Fame coach.

Fatse has spent his entire career watching the Phillies from afar. Now, with a lockout looming, he won’t have long to make an impact.

As the Phillies' representative in the players' union, Garrett Stubbs is on the front lines of baseball's upcoming labor dispute. He joined "Phillies Extra" to discuss the CBA and the next season.

Thirty-two years after the fight over a salary cap led to a painful strike, MLB is taking another swing at it. And both sides are digging in for a protracted battle.

In moving the popular backup catcher off the 40-man roster, the Phillies have a week to trade him or put him through waivers.

The Phillies had three catchers on their playoff roster, but don’t mistake that for depth at the position. Once again, they must find help — and possibly an eventual successor — for J.T. Realmuto.

Wheeler had a resounding return to dominance from thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition that has derailed the careers of several pitchers.

The Phillies have already made one change to their infield — on the coaching staff. Let’s dive into their options to improve next season.

Fatse, 39, was Alex Cora's hitting coach with the Red Sox from 2022 through April 2026.

One of the most overlooked stories of 2026, Mayza is back on a new deal. The veteran lefty and Allentown native joined The Inquirer's baseball podcast to discuss his strong season.

Asher, a sophomore, was selected by the MLB as Youth of the Year from the Phillies' Urban Youth Academy. Nine players from MLB youth academies will recognized before Game 2 on Saturday.

The Flyers have now lost five of their past six games after allowing New York to score two goals in the third period.

A shelter-in-place alert was lifted around 5:20 p.m., Upper Merion police announced.

Malayshia Alford was living in foster care and was reported missing from the 500 block of North Simpson Street on Oct. 26. She was found dead overnight, prosecutors said.

Milton will make his Eagles debut on Sunday and says he has enough of the playbook down to succeed.

For decades, victory was out of reach. This time, Democrats benefited from strong candidates, years of organizing, and a little help from President Donald Trump.

Republicans hoped Stacy Garrity would save them from a defeat like the one they suffered in 2022 against Josh Shapiro. This year, it was worse.