2026-27 Offseason Roster and Payroll Information

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I usually hold off on publishing this article until after the playoffs.  But, like last year, another too early Phillies’ exit from the playoffs will generate a lot of offseason talk earlier than usual.

I started prepping this back in August.  It would have been best to hold off publishing until after the world series, but I can publish now and update as necessary.

It’s going to take a lot of wheeling and dealing to upgrade the roster with the monetary and other challenges presented by past decisions.

This can serve as a normal Phillies Discussion. Continue reading 2026-27 Offseason Roster and Payroll Information →

2026-27 Winter Ball

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As anticipated by many, Aidan Miller has been added to the Arizona Fall League’s Surprise Saguaros roster.  To make room, catcher Luke Davis has been reassigned to the Scottsdale squad.  LHP Andrew Walling was also added to Surprise.  He is replacing Jose Pena who will continue his rehab at the Complex.

The fall and winter leagues begin play at various times after the MLB regular season ends.  Some start during the MLB playoffs.  Two tournaments are held just before MLB spring training usually starts.

Here’s a quick rundown of six familiar leagues and six less well known leagues. Continue reading 2026-27 Winter Ball →

Phillies 2026 Arizona Fall League Participants

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The Phillies announced their Arizona Fall League participants today.

OF Dante Nori (Reading), INF Aroon Escobar (Reading), Catcher Luke Davis (Jersey Shore), Catcher Kehden Hettiger (Reading), RHP Ryan Dromboski (Reading), RHP Estibenzon Jimenez (Reading), LHP Kevin Warunek (Reading), RHP, Keegan Batka (Reading), RHP Jose Pena (Jersey Shore).  Additionally, the Phillies will send a hitting coach and trainer to round out their contingent. Continue reading Phillies 2026 Arizona Fall League Participants →