J.T. RealmutoA ‘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 Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Rob Tornoe ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and moreScott Lauber J.T. Realmuto ‘never felt like a Plan B’ for Phillies while continuing fight to boost pay scale for catchersScott Lauber AdvertisementJ.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 ‘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 See more storiesAdvertisement
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 Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionStop blaming Alec Bohm for the failures of Phillies cleanup busts Nick Castellanos and J.T. Realmuto Marcus Hayes | Columnist
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and moreScott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: J.T. Realmuto on thinking he might leave, Nick Castellanos’ exit, and moreScott Lauber
J.T. Realmuto ‘never felt like a Plan B’ for Phillies while continuing fight to boost pay scale for catchersScott Lauber
J.T. Realmuto ‘never felt like a Plan B’ for Phillies while continuing fight to boost pay scale for catchersScott 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
‘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
