Dave DombrowskiDave Dombrowski and ‘loser’ Phillies get mixed reviews after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Phillies appear to have gotten better with the addition of Luis Arraez, but how much better — and at what cost?Conor Smith Low on prospect capital, loaded with needs, the Phillies’ best asset at the deadline turned out to be ... Bryce HarperScott Lauber OpinionDave Dombrowski’s no good, very bad year (tenure?) continues at the MLB trade deadlineDavid Murphy | Columnist Phillies acquire Luis Arraez in trade with Giants; Bryce Harper moving back to RFScott Lauber Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik SkubalScott Lauber AdvertisementOpinionPhillies’ bullpen desperation sets up a perilous trade deadlineHow desperate are the Phillies? How desperate should they be? David Murphy | Columnist OpinionIs a bullpen arm now the Phillies’ biggest need at the trade deadline? Depends on how they feel about one man. The Phillies need to do everything they can to address their bullpen. The real question is quality: Do they believe Jonathan Bowlan can be an eighth-inning version of Jhoan Duran?David Murphy | Columnist OpinionBryce Harper has proven he is still elite. Now, it’s Dave Dombrowski’s turn. The Phillies owe it to Harper, Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Jhoan Duran to address the holes that could undermine one of the greatest efforts ever from five stars in one season.David Murphy | Columnist What to know about Phillies prospect Aidan Miller’s spinal procedureThe outpatient procedure, called radiofrequency ablation of the facet joints, involves zapping nerves that relay pain to the brain.Kayla Yup OpinionThe 2026 trade deadline won’t save the Phillies any more than the previous ones didAssuming this year is like every year before it, Dave Dombrowski will be in the market for a right-handed bat that can solve some of the Phillies’ problems. But, then, that’s the hope every year.David Murphy | Columnist Dave Dombrowski says it takes about 40 games to assess a team. Here’s how the Phillies are ‘shaping up’ at 19-22.Forty-one games into the season, the Phillies are riding a 10-3 run with Don Mattingly as interim manager. But these three areas have room for improvement. Lochlahn March Did Rob Thomson’s firing come too late? Is Alex Cora worried this Phillies’ run is over? Here’s what they’re saying.The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?Owen Hewitt The Phillies should be better than this. But can Dave Dombrowski really have no regrets with his roster?Hours after firing manager Rob Thomson, the Phillies president was doubling down on his $317 million roster. It will be up to the players, as ever, to prove him right. Scott Lauber OpinionDave Dombrowski wasn’t accountable after firing Phillies manager Rob Thomson, but Topper sure wasTopper held a presser he didn't have to hold, answered everything, and took lots of blame. Dealin' Dave slow-roasted Thomson, then held a presser, answered some things, and took little blame. Sigh.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Dave Dombrowski is ‘responsible’ for this reeling Phillies roster. And these decisions helped get them here.From the cleanup hitter crisis to the miscalculation in left field, Dombrowski’s offseason decisions are being brought back into focus amid a wretched start. Scott Lauber OpinionWant to fire Rob Thomson? Fine. Fire Dave Dombrowski, too.I think John Middleton should stand pat, but remember: Dealin' Dave bought the groceries. Topper's just working in the kitchen. If one head rolls, then the other should, too.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s play is concerning"As a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled: Offensively, pitching- wise, starting pitching-wise, defensively," the Phillies' president of baseball operations said Tuesday.Lochlahn March Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerLet's take a look at a largely familiar $317 million roster and a question that will face each player in 2026.Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March Why has Dave Dombrowski invested even more in the Phillies’ starting pitching? Check his record: ‘It’s worked’With the extension of Jesús Luzardo, the Phillies have committed $208 million to nine players in 2027, with four of them starting pitchers. It’s all part of Dombrowski’s roster-building philosophy.Scott Lauber OpinionGive Dave Dombrowski a round of applause. Jesús Luzardo’s contract extension is a super smart deal.There is plenty of risk here for the Phillies. There always is with pitchers. With Luzardo, the risk comes coupled with an equivalent amount of upside.David Murphy | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Dave Dombrowski and ‘loser’ Phillies get mixed reviews after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Phillies appear to have gotten better with the addition of Luis Arraez, but how much better — and at what cost?Conor Smith
Dave Dombrowski and ‘loser’ Phillies get mixed reviews after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Phillies appear to have gotten better with the addition of Luis Arraez, but how much better — and at what cost?Conor Smith
Low on prospect capital, loaded with needs, the Phillies’ best asset at the deadline turned out to be ... Bryce HarperScott Lauber
Low on prospect capital, loaded with needs, the Phillies’ best asset at the deadline turned out to be ... Bryce HarperScott Lauber
OpinionDave Dombrowski’s no good, very bad year (tenure?) continues at the MLB trade deadlineDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionDave Dombrowski’s no good, very bad year (tenure?) continues at the MLB trade deadlineDavid Murphy | Columnist
Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik SkubalScott Lauber
Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik SkubalScott Lauber
OpinionPhillies’ bullpen desperation sets up a perilous trade deadlineHow desperate are the Phillies? How desperate should they be? David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionPhillies’ bullpen desperation sets up a perilous trade deadlineHow desperate are the Phillies? How desperate should they be? David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionIs a bullpen arm now the Phillies’ biggest need at the trade deadline? Depends on how they feel about one man. The Phillies need to do everything they can to address their bullpen. The real question is quality: Do they believe Jonathan Bowlan can be an eighth-inning version of Jhoan Duran?David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionIs a bullpen arm now the Phillies’ biggest need at the trade deadline? Depends on how they feel about one man. The Phillies need to do everything they can to address their bullpen. The real question is quality: Do they believe Jonathan Bowlan can be an eighth-inning version of Jhoan Duran?David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionBryce Harper has proven he is still elite. Now, it’s Dave Dombrowski’s turn. The Phillies owe it to Harper, Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Jhoan Duran to address the holes that could undermine one of the greatest efforts ever from five stars in one season.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionBryce Harper has proven he is still elite. Now, it’s Dave Dombrowski’s turn. The Phillies owe it to Harper, Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Jhoan Duran to address the holes that could undermine one of the greatest efforts ever from five stars in one season.David Murphy | Columnist
What to know about Phillies prospect Aidan Miller’s spinal procedureThe outpatient procedure, called radiofrequency ablation of the facet joints, involves zapping nerves that relay pain to the brain.Kayla Yup
What to know about Phillies prospect Aidan Miller’s spinal procedureThe outpatient procedure, called radiofrequency ablation of the facet joints, involves zapping nerves that relay pain to the brain.Kayla Yup
OpinionThe 2026 trade deadline won’t save the Phillies any more than the previous ones didAssuming this year is like every year before it, Dave Dombrowski will be in the market for a right-handed bat that can solve some of the Phillies’ problems. But, then, that’s the hope every year.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe 2026 trade deadline won’t save the Phillies any more than the previous ones didAssuming this year is like every year before it, Dave Dombrowski will be in the market for a right-handed bat that can solve some of the Phillies’ problems. But, then, that’s the hope every year.David Murphy | Columnist
Dave Dombrowski says it takes about 40 games to assess a team. Here’s how the Phillies are ‘shaping up’ at 19-22.Forty-one games into the season, the Phillies are riding a 10-3 run with Don Mattingly as interim manager. But these three areas have room for improvement. Lochlahn March
Dave Dombrowski says it takes about 40 games to assess a team. Here’s how the Phillies are ‘shaping up’ at 19-22.Forty-one games into the season, the Phillies are riding a 10-3 run with Don Mattingly as interim manager. But these three areas have room for improvement. Lochlahn March
Did Rob Thomson’s firing come too late? Is Alex Cora worried this Phillies’ run is over? Here’s what they’re saying.The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?Owen Hewitt
Did Rob Thomson’s firing come too late? Is Alex Cora worried this Phillies’ run is over? Here’s what they’re saying.The Phillies made a big change Tuesday by firing manager Rob Thomson, but was it the right one? Did it come at the right time? And what comes next?Owen Hewitt
The Phillies should be better than this. But can Dave Dombrowski really have no regrets with his roster?Hours after firing manager Rob Thomson, the Phillies president was doubling down on his $317 million roster. It will be up to the players, as ever, to prove him right. Scott Lauber
The Phillies should be better than this. But can Dave Dombrowski really have no regrets with his roster?Hours after firing manager Rob Thomson, the Phillies president was doubling down on his $317 million roster. It will be up to the players, as ever, to prove him right. Scott Lauber
OpinionDave Dombrowski wasn’t accountable after firing Phillies manager Rob Thomson, but Topper sure wasTopper held a presser he didn't have to hold, answered everything, and took lots of blame. Dealin' Dave slow-roasted Thomson, then held a presser, answered some things, and took little blame. Sigh.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionDave Dombrowski wasn’t accountable after firing Phillies manager Rob Thomson, but Topper sure wasTopper held a presser he didn't have to hold, answered everything, and took lots of blame. Dealin' Dave slow-roasted Thomson, then held a presser, answered some things, and took little blame. Sigh.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Dave Dombrowski is ‘responsible’ for this reeling Phillies roster. And these decisions helped get them here.From the cleanup hitter crisis to the miscalculation in left field, Dombrowski’s offseason decisions are being brought back into focus amid a wretched start. Scott Lauber
Dave Dombrowski is ‘responsible’ for this reeling Phillies roster. And these decisions helped get them here.From the cleanup hitter crisis to the miscalculation in left field, Dombrowski’s offseason decisions are being brought back into focus amid a wretched start. Scott Lauber
OpinionWant to fire Rob Thomson? Fine. Fire Dave Dombrowski, too.I think John Middleton should stand pat, but remember: Dealin' Dave bought the groceries. Topper's just working in the kitchen. If one head rolls, then the other should, too.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionWant to fire Rob Thomson? Fine. Fire Dave Dombrowski, too.I think John Middleton should stand pat, but remember: Dealin' Dave bought the groceries. Topper's just working in the kitchen. If one head rolls, then the other should, too.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s play is concerning"As a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled: Offensively, pitching- wise, starting pitching-wise, defensively," the Phillies' president of baseball operations said Tuesday.Lochlahn March
Dave Dombrowski: Phillies not moving on from Rob Thomson, but team’s play is concerning"As a group, I don’t think any part of our team has excelled: Offensively, pitching- wise, starting pitching-wise, defensively," the Phillies' president of baseball operations said Tuesday.Lochlahn March
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerLet's take a look at a largely familiar $317 million roster and a question that will face each player in 2026.Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerLet's take a look at a largely familiar $317 million roster and a question that will face each player in 2026.Scott Lauber and Lochlahn March
Why has Dave Dombrowski invested even more in the Phillies’ starting pitching? Check his record: ‘It’s worked’With the extension of Jesús Luzardo, the Phillies have committed $208 million to nine players in 2027, with four of them starting pitchers. It’s all part of Dombrowski’s roster-building philosophy.Scott Lauber
Why has Dave Dombrowski invested even more in the Phillies’ starting pitching? Check his record: ‘It’s worked’With the extension of Jesús Luzardo, the Phillies have committed $208 million to nine players in 2027, with four of them starting pitchers. It’s all part of Dombrowski’s roster-building philosophy.Scott Lauber
OpinionGive Dave Dombrowski a round of applause. Jesús Luzardo’s contract extension is a super smart deal.There is plenty of risk here for the Phillies. There always is with pitchers. With Luzardo, the risk comes coupled with an equivalent amount of upside.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionGive Dave Dombrowski a round of applause. Jesús Luzardo’s contract extension is a super smart deal.There is plenty of risk here for the Phillies. There always is with pitchers. With Luzardo, the risk comes coupled with an equivalent amount of upside.David Murphy | Columnist
