J.T. RealmutoPhillies place catcher J.T. Realmuto on 10-day injured listWith catcher J.T. Realmuto suffering from back spasms, the team recalled Garrett Stubbs from triple-A Lehigh Valley. They also transferred Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list.Lochlahn March J.T. Realmuto out of Phillies lineup with bruised foot, status uncertain for FridayLochlahn March Cristopher Sánchez has an uncharacteristic outing, Phillies play sloppy defense in 6-0 loss to GiantsLochlahn March Phillies seek a way out of their season-opening batting woes Lochlahn March Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March AdvertisementA ‘fresh’ J.T. Realmuto sees results of work on his swing with a homer to centerRealmuto is "starting to use the whole field, and that’s what he needs to do,” said manager Rob Thomson after a 4-2 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday. Lochlahn March OpinionStop blaming Alec Bohm for the failures of Phillies cleanup busts Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto The Phillies have committed more than $270 million to veteran right-handed power hitters since 2022. They've committed about $22 million to Bohm, to whom the job might again fall this season. Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Cole Hamels is back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. Rob Tornoe ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and moreThe catcher is back for an eighth season with the Phillies. But for a week in January, he wasn't sure he'd return. He talked to The Inquirer about that and more on "Phillies Extra."Scott Lauber J.T. Realmuto ‘never felt like a Plan B’ for Phillies while continuing fight to boost pay scale for catchersRealmuto's offensive production has declined, but his game-calling value and diligence in putting together a game plan led to his new three-year, $45 million contract with the Phillies.Scott Lauber 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.The Phillies gave Bichette the offer he wanted: seven years, $200 million. But the Mets swooped in with a shorter-term, higher-salary offer. “It’s a gut punch,” Dave Dombrowski said. Scott Lauber Source: Phillies bring back J.T. Realmuto with a three-year deal after Mets add Bo BichetteAfter the Mets swooped in with a three-year, $126 million deal for Bichette, the Phillies immediately made a pivot of their own, agreeing to a deal with Realmuto. Lochlahn March What’s the Phillies’ plan if J.T. Realmuto moves on? Here are some options.Bringing back the veteran catcher is a priority, but he remains unsigned, leaving a glaring hole at catcher. Let’s examine the three ways they can find a replacement. Lochlahn March Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreBichette would represent the biggest change to the mix since Trea Turner, but it would also be like taking a blender to the roster.Scott 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Phillies place catcher J.T. Realmuto on 10-day injured listWith catcher J.T. Realmuto suffering from back spasms, the team recalled Garrett Stubbs from triple-A Lehigh Valley. They also transferred Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list.Lochlahn March
Phillies place catcher J.T. Realmuto on 10-day injured listWith catcher J.T. Realmuto suffering from back spasms, the team recalled Garrett Stubbs from triple-A Lehigh Valley. They also transferred Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list.Lochlahn March
Cristopher Sánchez has an uncharacteristic outing, Phillies play sloppy defense in 6-0 loss to GiantsLochlahn March
Cristopher Sánchez has an uncharacteristic outing, Phillies play sloppy defense in 6-0 loss to GiantsLochlahn March
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March
Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March
A ‘fresh’ J.T. Realmuto sees results of work on his swing with a homer to centerRealmuto is "starting to use the whole field, and that’s what he needs to do,” said manager Rob Thomson after a 4-2 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday. Lochlahn March
A ‘fresh’ J.T. Realmuto sees results of work on his swing with a homer to centerRealmuto is "starting to use the whole field, and that’s what he needs to do,” said manager Rob Thomson after a 4-2 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday. Lochlahn March
OpinionStop blaming Alec Bohm for the failures of Phillies cleanup busts Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto The Phillies have committed more than $270 million to veteran right-handed power hitters since 2022. They've committed about $22 million to Bohm, to whom the job might again fall this season. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionStop blaming Alec Bohm for the failures of Phillies cleanup busts Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto The Phillies have committed more than $270 million to veteran right-handed power hitters since 2022. They've committed about $22 million to Bohm, to whom the job might again fall this season. Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Cole Hamels is back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. Rob Tornoe
Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Cole Hamels is back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. Rob Tornoe
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and moreThe catcher is back for an eighth season with the Phillies. But for a week in January, he wasn't sure he'd return. He talked to The Inquirer about that and more on "Phillies Extra."Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and moreThe catcher is back for an eighth season with the Phillies. But for a week in January, he wasn't sure he'd return. He talked to The Inquirer about that and more on "Phillies Extra."Scott Lauber
J.T. Realmuto ‘never felt like a Plan B’ for Phillies while continuing fight to boost pay scale for catchersRealmuto's offensive production has declined, but his game-calling value and diligence in putting together a game plan led to his new three-year, $45 million contract with the Phillies.Scott Lauber
J.T. Realmuto ‘never felt like a Plan B’ for Phillies while continuing fight to boost pay scale for catchersRealmuto's offensive production has declined, but his game-calling value and diligence in putting together a game plan led to his new three-year, $45 million contract with the Phillies.Scott Lauber
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.The Phillies gave Bichette the offer he wanted: seven years, $200 million. But the Mets swooped in with a shorter-term, higher-salary offer. “It’s a gut punch,” Dave Dombrowski said. Scott Lauber
The Phillies were ‘very close’ to getting Bo Bichette and ended up with J.T. Realmuto. Here’s how it happened.The Phillies gave Bichette the offer he wanted: seven years, $200 million. But the Mets swooped in with a shorter-term, higher-salary offer. “It’s a gut punch,” Dave Dombrowski said. Scott Lauber
Source: Phillies bring back J.T. Realmuto with a three-year deal after Mets add Bo BichetteAfter the Mets swooped in with a three-year, $126 million deal for Bichette, the Phillies immediately made a pivot of their own, agreeing to a deal with Realmuto. Lochlahn March
Source: Phillies bring back J.T. Realmuto with a three-year deal after Mets add Bo BichetteAfter the Mets swooped in with a three-year, $126 million deal for Bichette, the Phillies immediately made a pivot of their own, agreeing to a deal with Realmuto. Lochlahn March
What’s the Phillies’ plan if J.T. Realmuto moves on? Here are some options.Bringing back the veteran catcher is a priority, but he remains unsigned, leaving a glaring hole at catcher. Let’s examine the three ways they can find a replacement. Lochlahn March
What’s the Phillies’ plan if J.T. Realmuto moves on? Here are some options.Bringing back the veteran catcher is a priority, but he remains unsigned, leaving a glaring hole at catcher. Let’s examine the three ways they can find a replacement. Lochlahn March
Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreBichette would represent the biggest change to the mix since Trea Turner, but it would also be like taking a blender to the roster.Scott Lauber
Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreBichette would represent the biggest change to the mix since Trea Turner, but it would also be like taking a blender to the roster.Scott 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
