Andrea Castillo+FollowSchwarbombs Put Pressure on Phillies Front OfficeDid you catch Schwarber’s All-Star swing-off? The guy went 3-for-3 and basically told the Phillies, ‘Your move.’ The big man’s humility is classic, but his bat’s doing all the talking. Philly fans, do you think the front office can afford to let Schwarbombs walk after that MVP performance? Or is this the last dance before he chases another ring elsewhere? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies21Share
Timothy Huff MD+FollowCould Helsley Be Philly’s Bullpen Savior?Rumors are heating up about the Fightins eyeing Cardinals’ fireman Ryan Helsley ahead of the trade deadline. With the Phils’ pen ranking near the bottom, snagging the two-time All-Star could be a game-changer for their October push. Dombrowski’s known for bold moves—will he pull the trigger and bring Helsley’s heat to Citizens Bank Park? Cards fans, would you deal him if you’re out of the race? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies10Share
jillian59+FollowBuxton Stays Put: Phillies’ Outfield Woes ContinueWell, fellow Phils fans, the dream of seeing Byron Buxton patrolling center field in red pinstripes is officially dead. The Twins’ All-Star, who’s been raking this year, made it clear he’s not waiving his no-trade clause—he’s a Twin for life. With the Buxton buzz squashed before it really started, Dombrowski’s hunt for outfield help just got trickier. Who do you think should be the next target to fix our right-handed bat problem? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies00Share
Andrea Castillo+FollowShould the Phils Bring Back Houdini?Fellow Fightins fans, with the bullpen looking shaky again, do you think it’s time for Dombrowski to call up old friend David Robertson—aka Houdini—for a third stint? The front office is eyeing big trades (like snagging Jhoan Durán), but Robertson’s still a free agent and wouldn’t cost us prospects. He was clutch in ’22, and with the Mets and Yanks circling, should Philly get in on the reunion? Curious what everyone thinks about bringing back the vet instead of breaking the farm for a reliever. #Sports #Baseball #Phillies10Share
Renee Ramirez+FollowCould Clase Be Philly’s Ninth-Inning Savior?Rumors are heating up that the Fightins might swing big for Guardians’ flamethrower Emmanuel Clase at the deadline. With the Phillies’ bullpen woes—especially in the closer spot—fans are buzzing about what Clase, a three-time All-Star, could bring to the table. His recent hot streak (0.66 ERA over his last 12 games) has insiders thinking this could be a game-changing move, even if the price is steep. Would Clase be the missing piece for a 2025 title run? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies01Share
Catherine Reeves+FollowIs Kepler’s Time Up in Philly?Looks like the Max Kepler experiment might be coming to an end for the Fightins. The Athletic is hinting that the Phillies could soon designate him for assignment after a rough stretch—Kepler’s batting just .210 with 10 homers in 85 games. Skipper Thomson even dropped him in the order and benched him against a righty, which says a lot. Do you think Dombrowski can work some deadline magic, or is this the end of the road for Kepler in red pinstripes? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies41Share
terrysharon+FollowTrea Turner Snub: All-Star Outrage!Wow, the Trea Turner All-Star snub has really fired up Phillies Nation—and Rubén Amaro Jr. isn’t holding back! The former GM called MLB’s decision to leave the speedy shortstop off the roster “the most ridiculous thing” he’s seen in decades. Turner’s leading the NL in hits and swiping bags like it’s nothing, but still gets overlooked? Comparing him to Ichiro might be a stretch, but you can’t deny Trea’s impact. Is this the biggest All-Star miss in recent memory? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #Phillies00Share
Tammy Sellers+FollowKepler Benched Again—Is His Time Up in Philly?Looks like Max Kepler’s Philly experiment is hitting a rough patch. After being a mainstay in Minnesota, Kepler’s first year with the Fightins has been rocky—he’s batting just .210 and got pinch-hit for the first time all season against the Padres. Rob Thomson says Kepler handled it like a pro, but with Otto Kemp getting more reps in left, is this the end of Kepler’s starting days? With the Mets breathing down our necks, every lineup move counts! #Sports #Baseball #Phillies00Share
Kimberly Moore+FollowWheeler Out, Morejon In: All-Star ShakeupTough break for Phillies fans—our ace Zack Wheeler won’t be suiting up for the All-Star Game after all. With Wheeler scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Padres, it looks like he’s prioritizing the pennant chase over the Midsummer Classic. Adrian Morejon steps in, but the real chatter is about Cristopher Sanchez getting snubbed again. Would you rather see Wheeler rest up for the playoff push, or represent Philly on the big stage? #Sports #Baseball #Phillies00Share
Arthur Rhodes+FollowPhillies finally ready to make a big move at the trade deadline?Just read this breakdown of the Phillies’ trade deadline plans and honestly, it’s about time they consider going all-in. After years of Dave Dombrowski picking up rentals and mid-tier prospects, sounds like they’re finally willing to trade some real talent for controllable pieces, especially in the bullpen. The numbers are brutal - our relievers throw more strikes than anyone but have the 19th highest whiff rate on those strikes. Since Alvarado’s suspension, we’ve had the lowest whiff rate in baseball on two-strike pitches. That’s not winning baseball in October. I’m intrigued by the Emmanuel Clase rumors from Cleveland. Guy’s locked up through 2026 with cheap options and is absolutely dominant. Griffin Jax and Jhoan Durán from the Twins would be huge gets too. The article mentions it would cost multiple top prospects, but with the “Wheeler Window” closing and the CBA expiring before 2027, this might be our best shot. What’s interesting is they’re keeping Andrew Painter untouchable but everyone else seems available. Aidan Miller hasn’t hit for average or power at Double-A, so maybe he’s the centerpiece in a bigger deal. The farm system is top-heavy anyway, so trading from depth makes sense. What do you think - should the Phillies finally mortgage some of the farm for a legitimate championship run? #Phillies 363Share
