Phillies Season PreviewRobot umpires are here: What to know about the pitch challenge system, and how the Phillies will use it The Phillies and MLB have test driven the automated ball-strike challenge system the past two springs. Now it’s coming to the regular season. “I think it’s going to help overall,” says J.T. Realmuto. Lochlahn March The Phillies are infusing youth with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. No pressure, but they ‘need ’em.’ Scott Lauber Predictions for the Phillies and MLB in 2026: Surprises, top stories, who wins it all, and more Staff Reports Ghost Energy founder says Harry Kalas’ legacy is ‘bigger than a concession stand’Matt Breen Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March AdvertisementVideosStarting pitchers say the Phillies ‘just make us better.’ And it starts with ‘next generation’ coach Caleb Cotham. Expectations are high for a deep starting staff, and much of that has to do with the coaching, led by a guy who balances new- and old-school approaches. Lochlahn March OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomingsThe team led the NL in hitting last season and won its most games in 14 years, but after another playoff collapse, the fans wanted blood. Fortunately, they didn't get any of K-Long's or Topper's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Ben Davis gets an added role on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Phillies Spanish broadcaster out, and more changesPhillies games will be covered across a host of networks and streaming platforms this season, including Netflix and Peacock. Rob Tornoe Winning a World Series ‘changes everything.’ And the Phillies legacies for this veteran core are riding on it.Each stands to rank among the best Phillies players ever at their positions. But they’re missing something other team icons have: a title. "We’re as hungry as we've ever been,” says J.T. Realmuto.Scott Lauber 20 things to know about the Phillies for the 2026 seasonThere are a hundred things worth watching this year for the Phillies, who remain focused on getting back to the World Series. But let's focus on these 20(ish) storylines as the season begins.Ed Barkowitz The five best cheesesteaks to bring into Citizens Bank ParkYou are allowed to bring your own cheesesteak into Citizens Bank Park and save yourself the upcharge, as long as it’s wrapped up and carried in a clear bag.Tommy Rowan OpinionHope for a new Phillies offense lies with Aidan Miller, Otto Kemp, Justin Crawford The Phillies can’t afford to play it safe with any of their other young unknowns. They need something to break right for them. The first step is giving it an opportunity to happen. David Murphy | Columnist Italian food from LaScala’s Fire and a Schwarbomb Sundae join the 2026 Phillies’ lineup at Citizens Bank ParkWith all eyes on the Phillies as they host the All-Star Game, Aramark has revamped the food lineup. Schwarbomb Sundaes and Sánchez Sliders are new. Harry the K’s and Shake Shack are out.Michael Klein Advertisement
Robot umpires are here: What to know about the pitch challenge system, and how the Phillies will use it The Phillies and MLB have test driven the automated ball-strike challenge system the past two springs. Now it’s coming to the regular season. “I think it’s going to help overall,” says J.T. Realmuto. Lochlahn March
Robot umpires are here: What to know about the pitch challenge system, and how the Phillies will use it The Phillies and MLB have test driven the automated ball-strike challenge system the past two springs. Now it’s coming to the regular season. “I think it’s going to help overall,” says J.T. Realmuto. Lochlahn March
The Phillies are infusing youth with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. No pressure, but they ‘need ’em.’ Scott Lauber
The Phillies are infusing youth with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. No pressure, but they ‘need ’em.’ Scott Lauber
Predictions for the Phillies and MLB in 2026: Surprises, top stories, who wins it all, and more Staff Reports
Predictions for the Phillies and MLB in 2026: Surprises, top stories, who wins it all, and more Staff Reports
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March
Starting pitchers say the Phillies ‘just make us better.’ And it starts with ‘next generation’ coach Caleb Cotham. Expectations are high for a deep starting staff, and much of that has to do with the coaching, led by a guy who balances new- and old-school approaches. Lochlahn March
Starting pitchers say the Phillies ‘just make us better.’ And it starts with ‘next generation’ coach Caleb Cotham. Expectations are high for a deep starting staff, and much of that has to do with the coaching, led by a guy who balances new- and old-school approaches. Lochlahn March
OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomingsThe team led the NL in hitting last season and won its most games in 14 years, but after another playoff collapse, the fans wanted blood. Fortunately, they didn't get any of K-Long's or Topper's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionHitting coach Kevin Long and manager Rob Thomson take too much heat for the Phillies’ shortcomingsThe team led the NL in hitting last season and won its most games in 14 years, but after another playoff collapse, the fans wanted blood. Fortunately, they didn't get any of K-Long's or Topper's.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Ben Davis gets an added role on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Phillies Spanish broadcaster out, and more changesPhillies games will be covered across a host of networks and streaming platforms this season, including Netflix and Peacock. Rob Tornoe
Ben Davis gets an added role on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Phillies Spanish broadcaster out, and more changesPhillies games will be covered across a host of networks and streaming platforms this season, including Netflix and Peacock. Rob Tornoe
Winning a World Series ‘changes everything.’ And the Phillies legacies for this veteran core are riding on it.Each stands to rank among the best Phillies players ever at their positions. But they’re missing something other team icons have: a title. "We’re as hungry as we've ever been,” says J.T. Realmuto.Scott Lauber
Winning a World Series ‘changes everything.’ And the Phillies legacies for this veteran core are riding on it.Each stands to rank among the best Phillies players ever at their positions. But they’re missing something other team icons have: a title. "We’re as hungry as we've ever been,” says J.T. Realmuto.Scott Lauber
20 things to know about the Phillies for the 2026 seasonThere are a hundred things worth watching this year for the Phillies, who remain focused on getting back to the World Series. But let's focus on these 20(ish) storylines as the season begins.Ed Barkowitz
20 things to know about the Phillies for the 2026 seasonThere are a hundred things worth watching this year for the Phillies, who remain focused on getting back to the World Series. But let's focus on these 20(ish) storylines as the season begins.Ed Barkowitz
The five best cheesesteaks to bring into Citizens Bank ParkYou are allowed to bring your own cheesesteak into Citizens Bank Park and save yourself the upcharge, as long as it’s wrapped up and carried in a clear bag.Tommy Rowan
The five best cheesesteaks to bring into Citizens Bank ParkYou are allowed to bring your own cheesesteak into Citizens Bank Park and save yourself the upcharge, as long as it’s wrapped up and carried in a clear bag.Tommy Rowan
OpinionHope for a new Phillies offense lies with Aidan Miller, Otto Kemp, Justin Crawford The Phillies can’t afford to play it safe with any of their other young unknowns. They need something to break right for them. The first step is giving it an opportunity to happen. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionHope for a new Phillies offense lies with Aidan Miller, Otto Kemp, Justin Crawford The Phillies can’t afford to play it safe with any of their other young unknowns. They need something to break right for them. The first step is giving it an opportunity to happen. David Murphy | Columnist
Italian food from LaScala’s Fire and a Schwarbomb Sundae join the 2026 Phillies’ lineup at Citizens Bank ParkWith all eyes on the Phillies as they host the All-Star Game, Aramark has revamped the food lineup. Schwarbomb Sundaes and Sánchez Sliders are new. Harry the K’s and Shake Shack are out.Michael Klein
Italian food from LaScala’s Fire and a Schwarbomb Sundae join the 2026 Phillies’ lineup at Citizens Bank ParkWith all eyes on the Phillies as they host the All-Star Game, Aramark has revamped the food lineup. Schwarbomb Sundaes and Sánchez Sliders are new. Harry the K’s and Shake Shack are out.Michael Klein
