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Phillies need a fix for free-agent utilityman Edmundo Sosa, and one idea floated is Nolan Gorman. The ex-Cardinals top prospect cratered to a .580 OPS in 2026 and is a possible non-tender, so he could arrive cheaply, if Philadelphia bites. 🤔

Non-tender candidate Nolan Gorman is a possible Edmundo Sosa replacement

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Newly appointed hitting coach Peter Fatse is talking about getting the Phillies' offense back to its past form, while a Japanese-market push is floated as the next step. A long lockout also looms. Halloween's real trick: still no title. 🎃

Phillies news: Peter Fatse, Teruaki Sato, Brewers

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Thirty years ago today, the Phillies hired a young Terry Francona as manager. Long before he became a legend elsewhere, he joined a lineage that includes Dallas Green, Charlie Manuel, Larry Bowa and Jim Fregosi. A quiet start to a big career. 📜

The first steps of a legend: The Phillies hired Terry Francona on this day 30 years ago

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Brooks Raley, the lefty Philly got from the Mets on Aug. 3 for John Spikerman and Luke Gabrysh, elected free agency Oct. 29. That's a short stay: he's now open to any team this winter after the Phillies' Wild Card exit against Atlanta. 🧳

Recently Acquired Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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Former Phillies All-Star Craig Kimbrel hit free agency as the Brewers' World Series win opened the offseason. The 38-year-old reliever, now a Royals free agent, posted a 3.26 ERA and 23 saves for Philadelphia in 2023. 🔓

Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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Dombrowski's front office gets a failing overall grade for 2026. The one-year vets mostly flopped (Adolis García, Dylan Moore, Zach Pop), with Tim Mayza the lone bright spot, and deadline additions Arraez, Kilian and Raley earned only a C. 📉

Did Dave Dombrowski pass: Grading the Phillies’ front office

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Brewers won their first World Series, and ex-Phillies Jojo Romero and Bryse Wilson get rings. Romero posted a 3.38 ERA after the deadline and was a playoff go-to arm. Wilson threw 2 scoreless innings for Philly on June 18. Championship hardware, just not in red pinstripes. 💍

These former Phillies will receive World Series rings for their contributions to the Brewers’ first championship

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The Phillies can't become the Brewers, but they can borrow two things from the champs: a patient, plan-driven approach under new hitting coach Peter Fatse, and a bullpen rebuilt on cheap trades. Their 34.8% chase rate was 4th-highest in MLB; Milwaukee's 29.1% was lowest. 🔧

The Phillies should emulate these two things from the world champion Brewers

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Peter Fatse, hired as Phillies hitting coach, wants a "grind-you-down" lineup. He inherits a free-swinging group that ranked 19th in runs and 22nd in OPS (.707), well behind Milwaukee (.744) and Tampa Bay (.728). The first fix: plans before two strikes. 🎯

New hitting coach looks to bring 'grind-you-down' approach to Phillies' lineup

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After the Brewers' 2026 World Series title, the Phillies' lesson is development: Milwaukee's WAR leaders were homegrown, while Philly leaned on free agents. Don Mattingly wants August's patient approach back in 2027. 🔍

What can the Phillies learn from the Brewers?

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Luis Arraez headlines eight Phillies who elected free agency after the Wild Card Series loss to Atlanta. Acquired at the deadline, he hit .310 in 2026 across two teams. Philly has exclusive negotiating rights until Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. ET. ⏳

4-Time All-Star Immediately Becomes Philadelphia Phillies Free Agent

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Aidan Miller is raking in the Arizona Fall League: .359/.590/.564 with 2 triples, 7 RBIs and 5 steals through 12 games for Surprise. Back healthy after a 2026 back injury, the Phillies' top position prospect could be a 2027 option at third or short. 🔥

Aidan Miller is Tearing Up the Arizona Fall League

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A Crossing Broad column, written tongue-in-cheek, says the Brewers' dominant World Series run offers Phillies lessons: small ball, player development over big free-agent spending, and a strong culture. It jokes the Phillies should also smoke cigarettes together. 🚬

The Brewers Have Taught Us That the Phillies Must Smoke Cigarettes to Win the World Series

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Adolis García officially elected free agency on October 29, ending a rough first year in Philadelphia. The right fielder hit .195 with seven homers and 21 RBIs in 67 games, and a right lat tear sent him to the 60-day IL in June. 🧾

Injured World Series Champion Immediately Becomes Phillies Free Agent

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Orion Kerkering got an F in his 2026 report card. He had a 2.61 ERA on July 28, then allowed 23 runs over his next 16 2/3 innings and finished at 4.97. The stuff and low hard-contact rates remain, but the strikes vanished. 📉

Phillies report cards: Orion Kerkering

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Alec Bohm, the Phillies' 30-year-old former All-Star, hit free agency for the first time after a down 2026: -0.5 bWAR, .249 average, 87 OPS+. His ~$10M arbitration salary could make a reunion pricey, and catcher Garrett Stubbs was also cut loose. 🔍

Disappointing Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Player Hits MLB Free Agency

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Steven Kwan could be a left field upgrade over Brandon Marsh, per a trade idea. Cleveland would reportedly want more than Marsh, so Orion Kerkering could be a sweetener. Nothing is agreed; this is speculation. 🤔

Steven Kwan could upgrade the Phillies’ outfield, at a price

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Garrett Stubbs will reportedly be DFA'd, and the Phillies are said to need rotation depth heading into the offseason. They'll also try to play every month of next season like it's August 26. Baseball's return is still a long way off. ⏳

Phillies News: Garrett Stubbs, Rotation, Free Agents

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Dave Dombrowski has penciled in Kyle Schwarber for 30 games at first base in 2027, aiming to get Bryce Harper, who played all 162 games this year, more DH rest. Schwarber hit 3 HR in 8 games at first, so the glove shouldn't dull the bat. 🧤

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber first base plan is exactly how to protect Bryce Harper and the title window

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