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March 09, 2026

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Alec Bohm is in the spotlight as he faces a make-or-break year, a definitive moment to prove he belongs among the Phillies' everyday lineup. Meanwhile, the competition is heating up as spring training rolls on, with one position battle still undecided that could impact the roster significantly. Injury updates are causing concern, particularly with Aidan Miller not swinging a bat for two weeks, which puts his future with the club in jeopardy. On a brighter note, Kyle Schwarber is showcasing his power on the international stage, having launched a massive homer for Team USA, while Cristopher Sánchez struggles to find his footing. As the Phillies gear up to face the Minnesota Twins, the stakes are high for both veterans and prospects looking to secure their spots.

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Make Or Break Year: Alec Bohm

Make Or Break Year: Alec Bohm

Players highlighted in the “Make Or Break” feature normally fall into one of a few familiar categories. Sometimes it’s a former star prospect running out of chances to prove they belong in the majors, or perhaps it’s an established star trying to bounce back after a down year or two, or maybe it’s a veteran […]

NL East Notes: Wentz, Fulton, Miller

NL East Notes: Wentz, Fulton, Miller

Joey Wentz and the Braves may have gotten relatively lucky after the left-hander was carted off the field with an apparent right leg injury during today’s game with the Rays. According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Wentz will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury, but initial examinations indicate that Wentz likely isn’t dealing […]

How Phils prospect met Mattingly -- now his bench coach -- in 2012 thanks to MLB trade

How Phils prospect met Mattingly -- now his bench coach -- in 2012 thanks to MLB trade

Pair met when Justin's dad, Carl, played for the skipper in LA when the youngster was just 8 years old

1 position battle still undecided for each team

1 position battle still undecided for each team

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Injury updates: Aidan Miller reportedly hasn’t swung a bat in two weeks

Injury updates: Aidan Miller reportedly hasn’t swung a bat in two weeks

Phillies 2026 injury updates.

Massive Kyle Schwarber homer powers Team USA (but 1 Phillies player needs WBC reset)

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Massive Kyle Schwarber homer powers Team USA (but 1 Phillies player needs WBC reset)

Phillies' stars Kyle Schwarber and Cristopher Sánchez have had two extremely diverse starts to the World Baseball Classic. While Sánchez struggled in his opener against Nicaragua, Schwarber lifted the roof off in Houston, TX, to lead Team U.S.A. to a win.