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Diving into how Jesus Luzardo's pricey new contract affects the Phillies' payroll and why the timing of the extension was so important.
Corey Seidman|
Corey Seidman|
Corey Seidman|
Corey Seidman|
John Sparaco|
Phillies prospect Dante Nori was the only player in Team Italy's lineup Saturday with no MLB experience and he stole the show, flashing his upside.
Corey Seidman|
News, notes and thoughts on the first four players trimmed from the Phillies' spring training roster.
Corey Seidman|
Cristopher Sanchez labored in his start for Team Dominican Republic, recording only four outs Friday. What's next in the tournament for the Phillies' stud lefty?
Corey Seidman|
Logan Webb's wife Sharidan is drawing attention before her husband performs in the World Baseball Classic.
Grant Young|
The Baltimore Orioles missed out on Ranger Suarez despite this impressive contract offer.
Grant Young|
Otto Kemp has played more than all but a few Phillies this spring, and the team has made clear with words and actions where it sees him helping most in 2026.
Corey Seidman|
Kansas City Royals reliever Matt Strahm had his first chance to address the fan base live since his trade from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Jackson Roberts|
Phillies lefty Cristopher Sanchez will start for the Dominican Republic in Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic against Nicaragua, but what about the rest of the tournament?
Corey Seidman|
J.T. Realmuto was hesitant to challenge an early call over the weekend but trusted his instincts on Thursday and it helped Jesus Luzardo settle into a successful spring debut.

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Taijuan Walker adjusted his routine this offseason ahead of a stint with Team Mexico and his final year under contract with the Phillies.

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Mariners teammates did not have much love on Monday night.
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Panama infielder Jonathan Araúz got into an altercation with manager José Mayorga in the team’s dugout during a loss to Colombia.
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Follow along as Sports Illustrated live blogs the WBC matchup between Team USA and Mexico.
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American lineup has posted three walks for every strikeout at the WBC.
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Follow along as Sports Illustrated live blogs the WBC matchup between Team USA and Great Britain.
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The Netherlands slugger blasted a walk-off home run against Nicaragua in Saturday’s game—and shared where the moment ranked among his career accomplishments.
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The Yankees’ infielder will play against Aaron Judge and Team USA on Saturday night.
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