Nick CastellanosBryce Harper’s toothpaste, Philly’s ‘Love Island’ takeover, and another Sánchez masterpiece | Weekly Report Card Bryce Harper sparked a toothpaste debate, Philly landed three contestants on Love Island, Martha Graham Cracker was remembered, and Cristopher Sánchez made more baseball history.Sam Ruland Amid his return to Philly, Nick Castellanos is designated for assignment by the PadresScott Lauber 96 stolen bananas, a cursed Jersey mansion, and Flyers fans reappearing | Weekly Report CardSam Ruland Meet the 2026 Phillies: Season predictions, key questions for every playerScott Lauber and Lochlahn March Angelo Cataldi’s rant against Philly sports media continues, this time targeting Reuben Frank Rob Tornoe AdvertisementA Nick Castellanos home run and Philly sports supremacy cause the end of the world on Hulu’s ‘Paradise’The Phillies released Nick Castellanos last month. But he hit one more memorable home run with the team on the Hulu series "Paradise."Matt Mullin 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’ Rob Thomson ‘proud’ of Nick Castellanos: ‘He owned up to what he did’“I think the biggest thing is that we all wish him the best," Kyle Schwarber said of his ex-teammate Castellanos.Lochlahn March NFL to buck decades-long trend to open 2026 season; Eagles won’t lose home game to international playThe Eagles will play all nine of their home games at the Linc next season, but could play in Spain, Mexico, or even Brazil. Rob Tornoe OpinionSelfish, insubordinate Nick Castellanos released by Phillies, then issues a wild manifesto on InstagramHe comes clean about bringing a beer into the dugout during the game in which he ripped manager Rob Thomson in front of the players for replacing him in the field.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Phillies release Nick Castellanos with $20 million left on his contract“We have felt that we need to get a change of scenery for Nick,” said Phillies president Dave Dombrowski. Lochlahn March Phillies ‘doing everything we can’ to part with Nick Castellanos before first full-squad workoutIf the Phillies don’t trade Castellanos, they’re expected to release him. Either way, they will pay all or most of his $20 million salary.Scott Lauber Adolis García could be a steal, or just another Nick Castellanos. Here’s why the Phillies like the gamble.Former teammate Brad Miller says Garcia is “worth the price of admission.” The Phillies are setting a lower bar for their new right fielder, who has the looks of a bounce-back candidate in 2026. 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 OpinionThree Nick Castellanos trades that show how little the Phillies should expect in returnThe only realistic option for the Phillies is to find a team that is looking to shed a similarly overpriced contract. Even then, Dave Dombrowski may have to further incentivize an interested party. David Murphy | Columnist The Phillies intend to move on from Nick Castellanos. Could a swap for Nolan Arenado be an option?Dave Dombrowski said "sometimes change of sceneries can be beneficial for people, too" in reference to his conversation with Castellanos. St. Louis is looking to move on from Arenado as well.Scott Lauber Let’s make a deal: Phillies trade ideas for Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, a catcher, and moreWith the GM meetings set to begin Monday in Las Vegas, let’s wander down a few potential paths to an offseason trade for the Phillies. Scott Lauber OpinionPhillies wisely pick up José Alvarado’s option. They’d be wiser still to trade Nick Castellanos ASAP. The Phillies can’t make Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez, or Harrison Bader return, but the fate of the PED guy was firmly in their hands. Same with Mr. Congeniality.Marcus Hayes | Columnist 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 Dave Dombrowski on Nick Castellanos’ future with the Phillies: ‘We’ll see what happens’ The outfielder stopped playing every day in a season in which he openly criticized manager Rob Thomson. He has one year left on his contract and might be ripe to be traded. Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
Bryce Harper’s toothpaste, Philly’s ‘Love Island’ takeover, and another Sánchez masterpiece | Weekly Report Card Bryce Harper sparked a toothpaste debate, Philly landed three contestants on Love Island, Martha Graham Cracker was remembered, and Cristopher Sánchez made more baseball history.Sam Ruland
Bryce Harper’s toothpaste, Philly’s ‘Love Island’ takeover, and another Sánchez masterpiece | Weekly Report Card Bryce Harper sparked a toothpaste debate, Philly landed three contestants on Love Island, Martha Graham Cracker was remembered, and Cristopher Sánchez made more baseball history.Sam Ruland
96 stolen bananas, a cursed Jersey mansion, and Flyers fans reappearing | Weekly Report CardSam Ruland
96 stolen bananas, a cursed Jersey mansion, and Flyers fans reappearing | Weekly Report CardSam Ruland
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
Angelo Cataldi’s rant against Philly sports media continues, this time targeting Reuben Frank Rob Tornoe
Angelo Cataldi’s rant against Philly sports media continues, this time targeting Reuben Frank Rob Tornoe
A Nick Castellanos home run and Philly sports supremacy cause the end of the world on Hulu’s ‘Paradise’The Phillies released Nick Castellanos last month. But he hit one more memorable home run with the team on the Hulu series "Paradise."Matt Mullin
A Nick Castellanos home run and Philly sports supremacy cause the end of the world on Hulu’s ‘Paradise’The Phillies released Nick Castellanos last month. But he hit one more memorable home run with the team on the Hulu series "Paradise."Matt Mullin
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’ Rob Thomson ‘proud’ of Nick Castellanos: ‘He owned up to what he did’“I think the biggest thing is that we all wish him the best," Kyle Schwarber said of his ex-teammate Castellanos.Lochlahn March
Phillies’ Rob Thomson ‘proud’ of Nick Castellanos: ‘He owned up to what he did’“I think the biggest thing is that we all wish him the best," Kyle Schwarber said of his ex-teammate Castellanos.Lochlahn March
NFL to buck decades-long trend to open 2026 season; Eagles won’t lose home game to international playThe Eagles will play all nine of their home games at the Linc next season, but could play in Spain, Mexico, or even Brazil. Rob Tornoe
NFL to buck decades-long trend to open 2026 season; Eagles won’t lose home game to international playThe Eagles will play all nine of their home games at the Linc next season, but could play in Spain, Mexico, or even Brazil. Rob Tornoe
OpinionSelfish, insubordinate Nick Castellanos released by Phillies, then issues a wild manifesto on InstagramHe comes clean about bringing a beer into the dugout during the game in which he ripped manager Rob Thomson in front of the players for replacing him in the field.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionSelfish, insubordinate Nick Castellanos released by Phillies, then issues a wild manifesto on InstagramHe comes clean about bringing a beer into the dugout during the game in which he ripped manager Rob Thomson in front of the players for replacing him in the field.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Phillies release Nick Castellanos with $20 million left on his contract“We have felt that we need to get a change of scenery for Nick,” said Phillies president Dave Dombrowski. Lochlahn March
Phillies release Nick Castellanos with $20 million left on his contract“We have felt that we need to get a change of scenery for Nick,” said Phillies president Dave Dombrowski. Lochlahn March
Phillies ‘doing everything we can’ to part with Nick Castellanos before first full-squad workoutIf the Phillies don’t trade Castellanos, they’re expected to release him. Either way, they will pay all or most of his $20 million salary.Scott Lauber
Phillies ‘doing everything we can’ to part with Nick Castellanos before first full-squad workoutIf the Phillies don’t trade Castellanos, they’re expected to release him. Either way, they will pay all or most of his $20 million salary.Scott Lauber
Adolis García could be a steal, or just another Nick Castellanos. Here’s why the Phillies like the gamble.Former teammate Brad Miller says Garcia is “worth the price of admission.” The Phillies are setting a lower bar for their new right fielder, who has the looks of a bounce-back candidate in 2026. Scott Lauber
Adolis García could be a steal, or just another Nick Castellanos. Here’s why the Phillies like the gamble.Former teammate Brad Miller says Garcia is “worth the price of admission.” The Phillies are setting a lower bar for their new right fielder, who has the looks of a bounce-back candidate in 2026. 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
OpinionThree Nick Castellanos trades that show how little the Phillies should expect in returnThe only realistic option for the Phillies is to find a team that is looking to shed a similarly overpriced contract. Even then, Dave Dombrowski may have to further incentivize an interested party. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThree Nick Castellanos trades that show how little the Phillies should expect in returnThe only realistic option for the Phillies is to find a team that is looking to shed a similarly overpriced contract. Even then, Dave Dombrowski may have to further incentivize an interested party. David Murphy | Columnist
The Phillies intend to move on from Nick Castellanos. Could a swap for Nolan Arenado be an option?Dave Dombrowski said "sometimes change of sceneries can be beneficial for people, too" in reference to his conversation with Castellanos. St. Louis is looking to move on from Arenado as well.Scott Lauber
The Phillies intend to move on from Nick Castellanos. Could a swap for Nolan Arenado be an option?Dave Dombrowski said "sometimes change of sceneries can be beneficial for people, too" in reference to his conversation with Castellanos. St. Louis is looking to move on from Arenado as well.Scott Lauber
Let’s make a deal: Phillies trade ideas for Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, a catcher, and moreWith the GM meetings set to begin Monday in Las Vegas, let’s wander down a few potential paths to an offseason trade for the Phillies. Scott Lauber
Let’s make a deal: Phillies trade ideas for Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, a catcher, and moreWith the GM meetings set to begin Monday in Las Vegas, let’s wander down a few potential paths to an offseason trade for the Phillies. Scott Lauber
OpinionPhillies wisely pick up José Alvarado’s option. They’d be wiser still to trade Nick Castellanos ASAP. The Phillies can’t make Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez, or Harrison Bader return, but the fate of the PED guy was firmly in their hands. Same with Mr. Congeniality.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionPhillies wisely pick up José Alvarado’s option. They’d be wiser still to trade Nick Castellanos ASAP. The Phillies can’t make Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez, or Harrison Bader return, but the fate of the PED guy was firmly in their hands. Same with Mr. Congeniality.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
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
Dave Dombrowski on Nick Castellanos’ future with the Phillies: ‘We’ll see what happens’ The outfielder stopped playing every day in a season in which he openly criticized manager Rob Thomson. He has one year left on his contract and might be ripe to be traded. Scott Lauber
Dave Dombrowski on Nick Castellanos’ future with the Phillies: ‘We’ll see what happens’ The outfielder stopped playing every day in a season in which he openly criticized manager Rob Thomson. He has one year left on his contract and might be ripe to be traded. Scott Lauber
