J.T. RealmutoJ.T. Realmuto is glad to be back with the Phillies and believes he can bounce back at the plate“I know that I haven’t had my best years [the] last couple years, but I do believe that it’s not like age or physically related,” Realmuto said Tuesday after his three-year contract became official.Lochlahn March The Phillies were ‘very close’ to getting Bo Bichette and ended up with J.T. Realmuto. Here’s how it happened.Scott Lauber Source: Phillies bring back J.T. Realmuto with a three-year deal after Mets add Bo BichetteLochlahn March What’s the Phillies’ plan if J.T. Realmuto moves on? Here are some options.Lochlahn March Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreScott Lauber AdvertisementWith Kyle Schwarber back, the Phillies can focus on other roster needs after winter meetingsAmong the areas that still need to be addressed are the bullpen and outfield. “I feel a lot better leaving the meetings than I did coming into the meetings," Dave Dombrowski said.Lochlahn March Kyle Schwarber found his way back to the Phillies, and he hopes J.T. Realmuto does the same“I’d be lying that I didn’t send a text to J.T trying to see where he’s at and try to coax him,” said Schwarber, who praised the Phillies for the “respect” he received during free agency. Scott Lauber Winter meetings preview: The outlook for Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, a potential trade, and moreThe Phillies have given their free agent stars space to find their markets. As the baseball world gathers next week, it might be time for decisions. Here's a few more thoughts going into Orlando. Scott Lauber GM meetings takeaways: The J.T. Realmuto question, competition for Kyle Schwarber, and moreWe’re leaving Las Vegas with some observations after baseball’s braintrusts spent this week laying the groundwork for what should be a busy offseason. Scott Lauber Phillies 2026 catcher outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThe Phillies “can’t put a dollar sign” on J.T. Realmuto’s value, but that’s exactly what will happen in free agency. If he doesn’t return, they’ll have a lot of innings to cover behind the plate. Lochlahn March ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Dusty Wathan on J.T. Realmuto’s future, preparing for robot umpires, and more As Realmuto became a free agent this week, Wathan sat down with The Inquirer’s baseball podcast to share the secrets of the 34-year-old catcher’s durability. Scott Lauber Free-agent outlook: J.T. Realmuto will be 35, but he remains as valuable as ever to the Phillies Realmuto’s offense is diminished, but his value behind the plate — and behind the scenes — is as high as ever, almost to the point of being unquantifiable. Scott Lauber The Phillies players that fans most — and least — want back next season, from Cristopher Sanchez to Nick Castellanos We asked our writers and polled you, our readers, which Phillies players should be back next season. It’s time to break down the results of this year’s Stay or Go.Gabriela Carroll Phillies offseason preview: Futures of Schwarber, Realmuto, and time for a youth movement?There will be pressure to improve a roster that figures to undergo more changes this winter than in any of the previous three. Here are their three most pressing questions. Scott Lauber Red October ends early, again. Phillies break fans’ hearts, again.In true baseball fashion, the loss sparked a range of reaction from fans. And in contrast to the reputation of the Philadelphia Fan, some even responded somewhat rationally. Ximena Conde, Abraham Gutman, and Ariel Simpson Which Phillies will be back next year? Jimmy Rollins weighs in and a Hall of Famer consoles Orion Kerkering.The Phillies’ postseason ended early on Thursday night after falling 2-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heading into the offseason, plenty of questions surround the team. Here’s what they're saying...Ariel Simpson Season over. Era over? This Phillies core came up short again, and is poised for change this offseason.Should they try to bring back each of their big free agents? Is it time to get younger? Is Rob Thomson the right manager? It’s all up for discussion.Scott Lauber Phillies lose to the Marlins, but playoff bye magic number down to oneJ.T. Realmuto left the game in the ninth with a right index finger contusion, but X-rays were negative. The Phillies can wrap up a bye with a win on Wednesday or a Dodgers loss.Lochlahn March J.T. Realmuto’s go-ahead homer saves a strong Cristopher Sánchez outing in Phillies’ win vs. MarinersSánchez had 12 strikeouts and allowed two earned runs across 6⅓ innings. Realmuto, who also had an RBI single in the third inning, hit the go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth.Alex Coffey Phillies ride big performances from J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber in 12-5 win at YankeesRealmuto hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, while Schwarber, who recorded his 1,00th career hit on his fifth inning homer, went deep twice. The pair combined for seven RBIs.Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
J.T. Realmuto is glad to be back with the Phillies and believes he can bounce back at the plate“I know that I haven’t had my best years [the] last couple years, but I do believe that it’s not like age or physically related,” Realmuto said Tuesday after his three-year contract became official.Lochlahn March
J.T. Realmuto is glad to be back with the Phillies and believes he can bounce back at the plate“I know that I haven’t had my best years [the] last couple years, but I do believe that it’s not like age or physically related,” Realmuto said Tuesday after his three-year contract became official.Lochlahn March
The Phillies were ‘very close’ to getting Bo Bichette and ended up with J.T. Realmuto. Here’s how it happened.Scott Lauber
The Phillies were ‘very close’ to getting Bo Bichette and ended up with J.T. Realmuto. Here’s how it happened.Scott Lauber
Source: Phillies bring back J.T. Realmuto with a three-year deal after Mets add Bo BichetteLochlahn March
Source: Phillies bring back J.T. Realmuto with a three-year deal after Mets add Bo BichetteLochlahn March
Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreScott Lauber
Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreScott Lauber
With Kyle Schwarber back, the Phillies can focus on other roster needs after winter meetingsAmong the areas that still need to be addressed are the bullpen and outfield. “I feel a lot better leaving the meetings than I did coming into the meetings," Dave Dombrowski said.Lochlahn March
With Kyle Schwarber back, the Phillies can focus on other roster needs after winter meetingsAmong the areas that still need to be addressed are the bullpen and outfield. “I feel a lot better leaving the meetings than I did coming into the meetings," Dave Dombrowski said.Lochlahn March
Kyle Schwarber found his way back to the Phillies, and he hopes J.T. Realmuto does the same“I’d be lying that I didn’t send a text to J.T trying to see where he’s at and try to coax him,” said Schwarber, who praised the Phillies for the “respect” he received during free agency. Scott Lauber
Kyle Schwarber found his way back to the Phillies, and he hopes J.T. Realmuto does the same“I’d be lying that I didn’t send a text to J.T trying to see where he’s at and try to coax him,” said Schwarber, who praised the Phillies for the “respect” he received during free agency. Scott Lauber
Winter meetings preview: The outlook for Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, a potential trade, and moreThe Phillies have given their free agent stars space to find their markets. As the baseball world gathers next week, it might be time for decisions. Here's a few more thoughts going into Orlando. Scott Lauber
Winter meetings preview: The outlook for Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, a potential trade, and moreThe Phillies have given their free agent stars space to find their markets. As the baseball world gathers next week, it might be time for decisions. Here's a few more thoughts going into Orlando. Scott Lauber
GM meetings takeaways: The J.T. Realmuto question, competition for Kyle Schwarber, and moreWe’re leaving Las Vegas with some observations after baseball’s braintrusts spent this week laying the groundwork for what should be a busy offseason. Scott Lauber
GM meetings takeaways: The J.T. Realmuto question, competition for Kyle Schwarber, and moreWe’re leaving Las Vegas with some observations after baseball’s braintrusts spent this week laying the groundwork for what should be a busy offseason. Scott Lauber
Phillies 2026 catcher outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThe Phillies “can’t put a dollar sign” on J.T. Realmuto’s value, but that’s exactly what will happen in free agency. If he doesn’t return, they’ll have a lot of innings to cover behind the plate. Lochlahn March
Phillies 2026 catcher outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreThe Phillies “can’t put a dollar sign” on J.T. Realmuto’s value, but that’s exactly what will happen in free agency. If he doesn’t return, they’ll have a lot of innings to cover behind the plate. Lochlahn March
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Dusty Wathan on J.T. Realmuto’s future, preparing for robot umpires, and more As Realmuto became a free agent this week, Wathan sat down with The Inquirer’s baseball podcast to share the secrets of the 34-year-old catcher’s durability. Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Dusty Wathan on J.T. Realmuto’s future, preparing for robot umpires, and more As Realmuto became a free agent this week, Wathan sat down with The Inquirer’s baseball podcast to share the secrets of the 34-year-old catcher’s durability. Scott Lauber
Free-agent outlook: J.T. Realmuto will be 35, but he remains as valuable as ever to the Phillies Realmuto’s offense is diminished, but his value behind the plate — and behind the scenes — is as high as ever, almost to the point of being unquantifiable. Scott Lauber
Free-agent outlook: J.T. Realmuto will be 35, but he remains as valuable as ever to the Phillies Realmuto’s offense is diminished, but his value behind the plate — and behind the scenes — is as high as ever, almost to the point of being unquantifiable. Scott Lauber
The Phillies players that fans most — and least — want back next season, from Cristopher Sanchez to Nick Castellanos We asked our writers and polled you, our readers, which Phillies players should be back next season. It’s time to break down the results of this year’s Stay or Go.Gabriela Carroll
The Phillies players that fans most — and least — want back next season, from Cristopher Sanchez to Nick Castellanos We asked our writers and polled you, our readers, which Phillies players should be back next season. It’s time to break down the results of this year’s Stay or Go.Gabriela Carroll
Phillies offseason preview: Futures of Schwarber, Realmuto, and time for a youth movement?There will be pressure to improve a roster that figures to undergo more changes this winter than in any of the previous three. Here are their three most pressing questions. Scott Lauber
Phillies offseason preview: Futures of Schwarber, Realmuto, and time for a youth movement?There will be pressure to improve a roster that figures to undergo more changes this winter than in any of the previous three. Here are their three most pressing questions. Scott Lauber
Red October ends early, again. Phillies break fans’ hearts, again.In true baseball fashion, the loss sparked a range of reaction from fans. And in contrast to the reputation of the Philadelphia Fan, some even responded somewhat rationally. Ximena Conde, Abraham Gutman, and Ariel Simpson
Red October ends early, again. Phillies break fans’ hearts, again.In true baseball fashion, the loss sparked a range of reaction from fans. And in contrast to the reputation of the Philadelphia Fan, some even responded somewhat rationally. Ximena Conde, Abraham Gutman, and Ariel Simpson
Which Phillies will be back next year? Jimmy Rollins weighs in and a Hall of Famer consoles Orion Kerkering.The Phillies’ postseason ended early on Thursday night after falling 2-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heading into the offseason, plenty of questions surround the team. Here’s what they're saying...Ariel Simpson
Which Phillies will be back next year? Jimmy Rollins weighs in and a Hall of Famer consoles Orion Kerkering.The Phillies’ postseason ended early on Thursday night after falling 2-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heading into the offseason, plenty of questions surround the team. Here’s what they're saying...Ariel Simpson
Season over. Era over? This Phillies core came up short again, and is poised for change this offseason.Should they try to bring back each of their big free agents? Is it time to get younger? Is Rob Thomson the right manager? It’s all up for discussion.Scott Lauber
Season over. Era over? This Phillies core came up short again, and is poised for change this offseason.Should they try to bring back each of their big free agents? Is it time to get younger? Is Rob Thomson the right manager? It’s all up for discussion.Scott Lauber
Phillies lose to the Marlins, but playoff bye magic number down to oneJ.T. Realmuto left the game in the ninth with a right index finger contusion, but X-rays were negative. The Phillies can wrap up a bye with a win on Wednesday or a Dodgers loss.Lochlahn March
Phillies lose to the Marlins, but playoff bye magic number down to oneJ.T. Realmuto left the game in the ninth with a right index finger contusion, but X-rays were negative. The Phillies can wrap up a bye with a win on Wednesday or a Dodgers loss.Lochlahn March
J.T. Realmuto’s go-ahead homer saves a strong Cristopher Sánchez outing in Phillies’ win vs. MarinersSánchez had 12 strikeouts and allowed two earned runs across 6⅓ innings. Realmuto, who also had an RBI single in the third inning, hit the go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth.Alex Coffey
J.T. Realmuto’s go-ahead homer saves a strong Cristopher Sánchez outing in Phillies’ win vs. MarinersSánchez had 12 strikeouts and allowed two earned runs across 6⅓ innings. Realmuto, who also had an RBI single in the third inning, hit the go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth.Alex Coffey
Phillies ride big performances from J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber in 12-5 win at YankeesRealmuto hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, while Schwarber, who recorded his 1,00th career hit on his fifth inning homer, went deep twice. The pair combined for seven RBIs.Scott Lauber
Phillies ride big performances from J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber in 12-5 win at YankeesRealmuto hit the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, while Schwarber, who recorded his 1,00th career hit on his fifth inning homer, went deep twice. The pair combined for seven RBIs.Scott Lauber
