Dave DombrowskiPhillies offseason tracker: Free agency news, trades, key dates, and the latest on the lockout After another early playoff exit, the Phillies have a lot of needs to address while navigating a looming lockout. We’re keeping track of a busy offseason here. Lochlahn March OpinionHot stove season begins. Will Dave Dombrowski make more mistakes like Pete Alonso, Trea Turner, José Alvarado?Marcus Hayes | Columnist New Phillies hitting coach Peter Fatse brings experience with stars and analytics, but he’s already short on timeLochlahn March OpinionCan Sixers newcomers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown save Philadelphia sports?Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies 2027 outfield outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreLochlahn March AdvertisementOpinionA proposal to fix the NFL that will never happen, Dave Dombrowski and Mr. Miyagi, and other thoughtsThe quality of NFL games is down ... might that be because of too many international games and off-schedule contests like "Thursday Night Football"?Mike Sielski | Columnist OpinionSorry, Phillies fans, Dave Dombrowski is not going anywhere for a long, long time. Is that a bad thing?Dealin' Dave, President for Life, denied offering a job to Alex Cora, said Trea Turner must audition at shortstop, and said the farm system is A-OK. Seriously: I hope John Middleton never fires him.Marcus Hayes | Columnist OpinionTo Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ problems begin an arm’s length awayDombrowski had a lot of answers for a disappointing Phillies season during his year-end news conference on Thursday. He didn’t offer many solutions. David Murphy | Columnist Dave Dombrowski didn’t have an ‘elite’ season. And turning it around in 2027 won’t be easy.Change will take creativity that goes beyond spending John Middleton’s money, Dombrowski’s most common solution to problems since he got hired in 2020. Scott Lauber Source: Alex Cora turns down the Phillies again, doesn’t intend to return to managing in 2027With a work stoppage looming, the Phillies could decide to make Don Mattingly the full-time manager. The Phillies went 79-55 under Mattingly after firing Rob Thomson in late April.Scott Lauber OpinionThe same structural failures cost the Phillies again in the playoffs. The onus falls on Dave DombrowskiThe Phillies are a top-heavy team in both phases of the game. Dombrowski’s biggest failure over the last three-plus years has been his inability to successfully address either.David Murphy | Columnist OpinionWNBA’s Becky Hammon steals money in NY; Dave Dombrowski’s plan unfolding, so hush; LIV star wastes talentAn angry coach sits star players and punishes fans ... Phillies can't catch or relieve, as expected ... Joaquin Niemann should be playing against Rory and Scottie, not Graeme McDowell. Marcus Hayes | Columnist 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 HarperDave Dombrowski needed to find bullpen help, a right-handed bat, and a starter. If Harper didn’t go back to right field, the Phillies wouldn’t have checked one of those boxes with Luis Arraez.Scott Lauber OpinionDave Dombrowski’s no good, very bad year (tenure?) continues at the MLB trade deadlineThe real disaster is the desperation premium that the Phillies and Dombrowski were forced to pay just for the hope that it might somehow work. Again. David Murphy | Columnist Phillies acquire Luis Arraez in trade with Giants; Bryce Harper moving back to RFAmid an underwhelming market for righty-swinging outfielders, Dave Dombrowski made a splash by pivoting to three-time batting champ Arraez — and uprooting three-fourths of his infield. Scott Lauber Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik SkubalThe Phillies couldn’t put together a package to compete for Skubal. But it puts Dave Dombrowski in a tough spot, as he has multiple holes to fill and few high-level prospects to cash in.Scott Lauber 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Phillies offseason tracker: Free agency news, trades, key dates, and the latest on the lockout After another early playoff exit, the Phillies have a lot of needs to address while navigating a looming lockout. We’re keeping track of a busy offseason here. Lochlahn March
Phillies offseason tracker: Free agency news, trades, key dates, and the latest on the lockout After another early playoff exit, the Phillies have a lot of needs to address while navigating a looming lockout. We’re keeping track of a busy offseason here. Lochlahn March
OpinionHot stove season begins. Will Dave Dombrowski make more mistakes like Pete Alonso, Trea Turner, José Alvarado?Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionHot stove season begins. Will Dave Dombrowski make more mistakes like Pete Alonso, Trea Turner, José Alvarado?Marcus Hayes | Columnist
New Phillies hitting coach Peter Fatse brings experience with stars and analytics, but he’s already short on timeLochlahn March
New Phillies hitting coach Peter Fatse brings experience with stars and analytics, but he’s already short on timeLochlahn March
OpinionCan Sixers newcomers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown save Philadelphia sports?Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionCan Sixers newcomers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown save Philadelphia sports?Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionA proposal to fix the NFL that will never happen, Dave Dombrowski and Mr. Miyagi, and other thoughtsThe quality of NFL games is down ... might that be because of too many international games and off-schedule contests like "Thursday Night Football"?Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionA proposal to fix the NFL that will never happen, Dave Dombrowski and Mr. Miyagi, and other thoughtsThe quality of NFL games is down ... might that be because of too many international games and off-schedule contests like "Thursday Night Football"?Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionSorry, Phillies fans, Dave Dombrowski is not going anywhere for a long, long time. Is that a bad thing?Dealin' Dave, President for Life, denied offering a job to Alex Cora, said Trea Turner must audition at shortstop, and said the farm system is A-OK. Seriously: I hope John Middleton never fires him.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionSorry, Phillies fans, Dave Dombrowski is not going anywhere for a long, long time. Is that a bad thing?Dealin' Dave, President for Life, denied offering a job to Alex Cora, said Trea Turner must audition at shortstop, and said the farm system is A-OK. Seriously: I hope John Middleton never fires him.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionTo Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ problems begin an arm’s length awayDombrowski had a lot of answers for a disappointing Phillies season during his year-end news conference on Thursday. He didn’t offer many solutions. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionTo Dave Dombrowski, the Phillies’ problems begin an arm’s length awayDombrowski had a lot of answers for a disappointing Phillies season during his year-end news conference on Thursday. He didn’t offer many solutions. David Murphy | Columnist
Dave Dombrowski didn’t have an ‘elite’ season. And turning it around in 2027 won’t be easy.Change will take creativity that goes beyond spending John Middleton’s money, Dombrowski’s most common solution to problems since he got hired in 2020. Scott Lauber
Dave Dombrowski didn’t have an ‘elite’ season. And turning it around in 2027 won’t be easy.Change will take creativity that goes beyond spending John Middleton’s money, Dombrowski’s most common solution to problems since he got hired in 2020. Scott Lauber
Source: Alex Cora turns down the Phillies again, doesn’t intend to return to managing in 2027With a work stoppage looming, the Phillies could decide to make Don Mattingly the full-time manager. The Phillies went 79-55 under Mattingly after firing Rob Thomson in late April.Scott Lauber
Source: Alex Cora turns down the Phillies again, doesn’t intend to return to managing in 2027With a work stoppage looming, the Phillies could decide to make Don Mattingly the full-time manager. The Phillies went 79-55 under Mattingly after firing Rob Thomson in late April.Scott Lauber
OpinionThe same structural failures cost the Phillies again in the playoffs. The onus falls on Dave DombrowskiThe Phillies are a top-heavy team in both phases of the game. Dombrowski’s biggest failure over the last three-plus years has been his inability to successfully address either.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe same structural failures cost the Phillies again in the playoffs. The onus falls on Dave DombrowskiThe Phillies are a top-heavy team in both phases of the game. Dombrowski’s biggest failure over the last three-plus years has been his inability to successfully address either.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionWNBA’s Becky Hammon steals money in NY; Dave Dombrowski’s plan unfolding, so hush; LIV star wastes talentAn angry coach sits star players and punishes fans ... Phillies can't catch or relieve, as expected ... Joaquin Niemann should be playing against Rory and Scottie, not Graeme McDowell. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionWNBA’s Becky Hammon steals money in NY; Dave Dombrowski’s plan unfolding, so hush; LIV star wastes talentAn angry coach sits star players and punishes fans ... Phillies can't catch or relieve, as expected ... Joaquin Niemann should be playing against Rory and Scottie, not Graeme McDowell. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
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 HarperDave Dombrowski needed to find bullpen help, a right-handed bat, and a starter. If Harper didn’t go back to right field, the Phillies wouldn’t have checked one of those boxes with Luis Arraez.Scott Lauber
Low on prospect capital, loaded with needs, the Phillies’ best asset at the deadline turned out to be ... Bryce HarperDave Dombrowski needed to find bullpen help, a right-handed bat, and a starter. If Harper didn’t go back to right field, the Phillies wouldn’t have checked one of those boxes with Luis Arraez.Scott Lauber
OpinionDave Dombrowski’s no good, very bad year (tenure?) continues at the MLB trade deadlineThe real disaster is the desperation premium that the Phillies and Dombrowski were forced to pay just for the hope that it might somehow work. Again. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionDave Dombrowski’s no good, very bad year (tenure?) continues at the MLB trade deadlineThe real disaster is the desperation premium that the Phillies and Dombrowski were forced to pay just for the hope that it might somehow work. Again. David Murphy | Columnist
Phillies acquire Luis Arraez in trade with Giants; Bryce Harper moving back to RFAmid an underwhelming market for righty-swinging outfielders, Dave Dombrowski made a splash by pivoting to three-time batting champ Arraez — and uprooting three-fourths of his infield. Scott Lauber
Phillies acquire Luis Arraez in trade with Giants; Bryce Harper moving back to RFAmid an underwhelming market for righty-swinging outfielders, Dave Dombrowski made a splash by pivoting to three-time batting champ Arraez — and uprooting three-fourths of his infield. Scott Lauber
Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik SkubalThe Phillies couldn’t put together a package to compete for Skubal. But it puts Dave Dombrowski in a tough spot, as he has multiple holes to fill and few high-level prospects to cash in.Scott Lauber
Phillies insist they’re ‘not scared of anyone’ after Dodgers make big move for Tarik SkubalThe Phillies couldn’t put together a package to compete for Skubal. But it puts Dave Dombrowski in a tough spot, as he has multiple holes to fill and few high-level prospects to cash in.Scott 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
