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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates his solo homerun to take a 9-7 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting the go ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on August 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 4-3.

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J.T. Realmuto Comes Out On Top In Elite Group Of Catchers

The countdown for the Top 10 MLB players at each position is complete. Last night, MLB Network revealed their final list of top players, finishing things off by counting down the Top 10 catchers in the league. Some catchers on the list include Willson Contreras, Adley Rutschman,

Curt Bishop • 18 hours ago

J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds second after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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J.T. Realmuto Tops An Elite List Of Catchers

Recently, MLB Now, a show on MLB Network has been counting down the top-10 players at each position. Yesterday, they counted down the top starting pitchers. Tonight, the top-10 catchers in all of baseball will be revealed. But while we wait, we've got a list made by the fans t

Curt Bishop • 2 days ago

Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Craig Kimbrel Owns A Favorable Mark In Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Phillies have been active this offseason after falling just short in the World Series against the Houston Astros. Their biggest move was signing shortstop Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300 million contract, but they've been diligently adding pieces to their pitching s

Curt Bishop • 4 days ago

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A fan holds a sign during game five of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 5 days ago The City of Philadelphia, otherwise known as the City of Brotherly Love, is riding high right now, Yesterday, fans got to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' blowout victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The Eagles will now meet the Kansas City Chiefs

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Phillies Announcer Breaks Down Team's Eventful Offseason

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Josh Harrison's Agent Put Together A Cool Graphic On Sunday

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A Philadelphia Phillies baseball hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 24, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Phillies Agree To Deal With Veteran Infielder

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Former Phillies Manager Praises Scott Rolen

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Trea Turner #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Trea Turner Headlines An Elite Group Of Shortstops

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Trea Turner Headlines An Elite Group Of Shortstops

Trea Turner #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on August 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Curt Bishop • 1 week ago MLB Network has been counting down the Top 10 players at each position in recent weeks. There have been some rankings that make perfect sense, while others appear to be snubs of some of the best players in the game today. For example, it makes sense that Jose Altuve would be at t

Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated at the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres in game three of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 21, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Phillies Manager Gives Fans The Ultimate Credit

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Former MLB Player Discusses Scott Rolen's Impact

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Relief pitcher Mark Appel #22 and catcher Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies react after defeating the Atlanta Braves 14-4 in a game at Citizens Bank Park on June 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Former No. 1 Pick Shares Next Stage In MLB Journey

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Charlie Manuel looks on as Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley delivers the first pitches prior to the start of Game Four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Phillies Fan Recalls Another Elite Jimmy Rollins Feat

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Phillies Fan Recalls Another Elite Jimmy Rollins Feat

Charlie Manuel looks on as Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley delivers the first pitches prior to the start of Game Four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago It's Hall of Fame announcement day, and one or several MLB legends could gain election. While Scott Rolen and Todd Helton flirt with election, one notable player is further down in popularity: former Philadelphia Phillies spark plug Jimmy Rollins. https://twitter.com/NotMrTibbs/s

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List Proves Why J.T. Realmuto Is MLB's Top Catcher

J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting the go ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on August 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 4-3.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago There are, at the moment, a few competitors for the "best catcher in MLB" unofficial title. Adley Rutschman transformed the Baltimore Orioles from perennial losers into playoff contenders with his 5.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in 2022, while Will Smith blossomed into a hitting st

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies strikes out against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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Bryce Harper Ranked Among Top 5 Right Fielders In Baseball

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A detailed view of a Philadelphia Phillies batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 13, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

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Phillies Agree To New Contracts With Four Players

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A detailed view of a Philadelphia Phillies batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 13, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

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The Top Pitching Prospect In Baseball Belongs To The Phillies

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The Top Pitching Prospect In Baseball Belongs To The Phillies

A detailed view of a Philadelphia Phillies batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 13, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 weeks ago The Philadelphia Phillies have not had an elite prospect since Aaron Nola's debut back in 2015. Well, it seems like they have found their next ace in waiting. In the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft, the Phillies selected right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter. He has recently b

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Phillies Lineup Duo Ranked Top 5 In MLB

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Rhys Hoskins Earns A Hefty 2023 Salary

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Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 01, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Phillies Not Predicted To Have Much Success Over Next 10 Seasons

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Manager Rob Thomson #59 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during batting practice ahead of Game Four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 weeks ago The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a 2022 season that saw them lose in the World Series. While it is very difficult to make the Fall Classic each year, the Phillies seemed primed for success over the next handful of seasons. But, MLB.com thinks the Phillies will only make t

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Phillies Are Looking At A Hefty Payroll In 2023

Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring during the 9th inning of Game Two of the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 weeks ago The Philadelphia Phillies have World Series expectations in 2023. With most teams that are competing, their payrolls are going to be larger than others. The more good players you have the better your chances, but those players cost a lot of money. Over the past two offseasons,

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Phillies Have A Top Rotation Duo In MLB

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Phillies GM Discusses The Gregory Soto Trade

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Graphic Shows How Powerful The Phillies Bullpen Has Become

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A view of the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson this weekend. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Phillies won 4-1.

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The Phillies Bullpen Is Looking Strong For 2023

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Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies fails to catch a hit by Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game Five of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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What Are The Phillies Doing With Centerfield?

Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies fails to catch a hit by Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game Five of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jarrett Prendergast • 4 weeks ago The Philadelphia Phillies' roster for the 2023 season is starting to take shape. After plenty of offseason signings and trades, the Phillies have reloaded for another playoff run next year. Coming up two games shy of winning a championship, finding the key pieces that can put you