The Phillies officially named Peter Fatse hitting coach, along with assistant coaches. Randy Arozarena is already being pitched as a fit this offseason, though the budget is a mystery, especially with luxury tax thresholds uncertain in a post-CBA world. 🧾
Seventeen years ago today, Cliff Lee made his Phillies legend official: the deadline acquisition powered Philly to a Game 1 win over the Yankees in the 2009 World Series. He took both of the club's only Fall Classic victories. ⚾
Jim Bowden predicts the Phillies could re-sign pending free agent Luis Arraez to a three-year, $60M deal. Acquired at the deadline, he improved his second-base defense (97th percentile in Outs Above Average) and could set the table for Schwarber and Harper. 🎯
The Adelaide Giants announced they're extending their partnership with the Phillies for the 2026-27 ABL season, with four Phillies prospects expected to join (names TBA). The ABL opens November 19. The Australian pipeline keeps humming. 🇦🇺
Jim Bowden of The Athletic names the Phillies a top fit for free-agent reliever Jonathan Loáisiga, projected at two years, $20 million. Philly had the worst bullpen ERA among playoff teams in 2026. Loáisiga posted a 2.42 ERA across 67 games for Arizona. 🔥
On October 27, 2008, rain suspended Game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies fans waited 48 hours for a title, with the Curse of Billy Penn adding two more days to a 9,282-day championship drought. 🌧️
The Phillies, who fell to the Braves in the NL Wild Card Series, were reportedly named a top free-agent fit for Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena by The Athletic's Jim Bowden, who projects 5 years, $124M. Outfield power: still the offseason itch. ⚾
Steward Berroa's 2026 Phillies report card: a D. He hit .143 in six games, with an RBI single in his Phillies debut, and spent most of the year at Lehigh Valley (.363 OBP, 15 steals). He could return as "Quad-A" outfield depth, but the bat looks unlikely to stick.
Awards season is here, and the Phillies are mostly spectators. They have no Gold Glove finalists after tying for 21st in MLB with -17 outs above average. Andrew Painter is the top rookie, and Don Mattingly may draw Manager of the Year votes. 🏆
Phillies could pursue Japanese right-hander Kona Takahashi as a bargain rotation depth piece and a first foothold in Japan's market. The 29-year-old posted a 2.54 ERA this season, though MLB clubs have balked at offering multiple years. ⚾
Phillies link roundup: bullpen prospect options for next season, why Tim Mayza wanted to re-sign, and Aidan Miller doing well in limited Arizona Fall League action. Alex Cora may not want the Phillies job, per the roundup. 🔎
The Phillies are reportedly hiring Peter Fatse as hitting coach, replacing the fired Kevin Long. Fatse led Boston's hitting for four full seasons, and he joins Carlos Mendoza on Don Mattingly's staff. The lineup ranked 21st in MLB in average. 🔧
Rafael Marchán is hitting .333/.417/.429 through seven games for Tiburones La Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League. Fans remain unconvinced of the backup catcher after his .158/.217/.240 line over two years, but his defense keeps him in the mix. 🧢
Phillies are hiring ex-Red Sox hitting coach Peter Fatse as their new top hitting coach, per The Athletic. Red Sox ranked 14th in wRC+ during his 2022-2025 tenure, and his Alex Cora ties keep that storyline humming. 🎯
On this date 18 years ago, Joe Blanton's fifth-inning solo homer off Edwin Jackson gave the Phillies a 6-2 lead in Game 4 of the 2008 World Series. He also went six innings, allowing two runs, in a 10-2 win and 3-1 series lead. ⚾
Phillies' bullpen was a mess in 2026 despite ranking eighth in fWAR, with Jhoan Duran doing the heavy lifting. Alex McFarlane (2.84 ERA, 19 IP) emerged from the farm, and Wen-Hui Pan and Mavis Graves could be internal options. 🔧
Nick Castellanos' contract is finally about to leave the books. The Phillies paid roughly $19.22 million for him to play elsewhere in 2026, after they released him in February. He hit .191 for the Padres before they cut him in June. 💸
10/26/2008: While most were focused on how he was pitching during Game 4 of the World Series, Joe Blanton decided to go deep to make Citizens Bank Park go nuts.
Former Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro, 33, was released by the Royals' Triple-A Omaha affiliate, per MiLB.com's transactions log. He played 143 games for Philadelphia from 2016 to 2018, a footnote while the Brewers-Rays World Series takes center stage.
Should the Phillies hand Alec Bohm a qualifying offer, worth north of $23 million? The article leans no. Draft pick compensation is tempting if he declines, but tying up that much money in a limited-skillset player looks like a poor use of it. 💸
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