Here is a new Phillies Discussion.

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Apparently, I have contracted what has been dubbed “romus disease”.  I can only administer the site from my phone. 

I’ve been down for 10-14 days. Fortunately I had the previous article mostly completed and could edit and publish from my phone. 

Lengthy articles are currently not feasible on my phone. I’ll continue providing discussions with short preambles such as this one so you guys can continue to comment on the Phillies for as long as necessary/possible.

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Romus, could you ask your tech guy how he fixed your problem?  If he’s okay with that could you email me his solution? I and my tech guy have tried several solutions including 3 different laptops, streaming on the TV, 3 different internet apps, 2 different service providers, and keep hanging even when I get through the front door. Please let me know either way. 

I can’t go to WordPress since I’m only an administrator and not the owner of the site.

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Important Dates

• February 16, 2026: Beginning of new waiver period (February 16 – April 24, 2026). Outright Waivers secured on or after February 16, 2026, remain in effect for 7 days or until 5 p.m. EST, April 24, 2026 (the 30th day of the 2026 season), whichever is earlier. MLR 10.
• March 26, 2026: Active rosters reduced to 26 (13 pitchers) by Noon ET
• March 27, 2026: Lehigh Valley season opener at home v. Toledo
• April 2, 2026: Reading season opener at Akron
• April 2, 2026: Clearwater season opener at Fort Myers
• April 3, 2026: Jersey Shore season opener at Wilmington
• July 11, 2026: 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game, Philadelphia PA
• July 12-13, 2026: MLB First-Year Player Draft, Philadelphia PA (Phillies drop 10 slots)
• December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET): MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement expires.

Note: These dates will be used unless/until notified differently.  (Note that there are many more dates to add from Spring Training through the end of the 2026 season and calendar year.  I will add when I have accurate dates for them.)