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Jesús Luzardo's promise to avoid an ABS challenge this season crumbled just an inning into his outing, which puts a damper on his ambitions following a stellar 2025 campaign. Meanwhile, Bryce Harper is gearing up for the World Baseball Classic, looking to enhance his Hall of Fame credentials after a 2025 season that saw him hit just .261 with 27 homers, a far cry from his usual dominance. With uncertainty swirling around Zack Wheeler's future,he’s hinted at the possibility of retiring after next year,the Phillies face a prove-it year for multiple players on their roster. The team's depth will be tested as key prospects gain valuable experience during spring training amidst the WBC chaos, setting the stage for an intriguing season ahead.
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MLB.com
Luzardo promised he wouldn't use an ABS challenge all year. 1 inning later ...
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Jesús Luzardo understandably has some big goals for 2026 on the heels of his breakout '25 campaign.
Unfortunately, one of those goals is already off the table.
MLB.com
As Classic begins, Harper continues to build Hall of Fame resume
Bryce Harper enters the World Baseball Classic and the 2026 season coming off a campaign that was subpar by his usual standards. He hit .261 with 27 homers and an .844 OPS, his lowest mark since 2016. He also missed a month with a right wrist injury, which limited him
Philliesnation
Is Zack Wheeler set on retiring after next year? ‘It’s still up in the air,’ Phillies ace says on radio
Could Zack Wheeler play beyond the 2027 season? "I never want to say never," the ace said in a radio interview.
Philliesnation
Which Phillie has the most to prove in 2026?
It's a prove-it year for the Phillies.
Thatballsouttahere
This Phillies prospect will benefit most from spring training exposure during WBC
This Phillies prospect will benefit most from spring training exposure due to several players on the roster competing in the WBC
The Good Phight
Gamethread 3/5: Red Sox at Phillies
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Red Sox: Let’s talk about it.