Philadelphia Phillies

Having the best catcher in the game won't hurt the Phillies chances of signing a top moundsman. Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: “Hello, may I speak to Ned Rice?”

Philadelphia Phillies: Zack Wheeler has surgery on ailing fingernail

Phillies: Considering their real off-season needs now

Phillies should let J.T. Realmuto walk at desired salary

How far will Middleton go to win the NL East? Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: No off-season for bad decision-making

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 5-4 in fifteenth inning. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: Rhys Hoskins out 4-6 months after undergoing TJ surgery

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 29: General manager Matt Klentak of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media prior to the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Matt Klentak out as general manager

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies takes a swing during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Phillies reportedly pessimistic about retaining J.T. Realmuto

Gregorius on photo day in Phillies red pinstripes. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Phillies: When the tenth-place team MVP becomes vital

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts in front of J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 2, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 3-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: The bitter irony of the J.T. Realmuto trade demand

So far, reports out of Clearwater present a positive view of manager Girardi and his Phillies coaching staff. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Phillies formal welcome to Joe Girardi a late-day gut punch

Klentak receives the ire of many Phillies fans who are impatient to make the playoffs. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: The hot seat getting hotter for Matt Klentak

Brandon Workman #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 04, 2020 in New York City. The Phillies defeated the Mets 5-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree have been disastrous

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Rafael Marchan #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during Game Two of the doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on September 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Blue Jays 8-7. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Unsung hero Rafael Marchan displays new skill

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Alec Bohm #80 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Minnesota Twins during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Hammond Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Flailing Phillies still able to put on The Alec Bohm Show

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Limping Phillies batter deGrom, then fall into open manhole

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Jake Arrieta #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks off the field with trainer Aaron Hoback after sustaining an injury in the top of the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 15, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 4-1. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: The Jake Arrieta Era was not worth it

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies visits Vince Velasquez #21 at the mound after Velasquez gives up a three run home run to Oscar Mercado #35 of the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Phillies: Vince Velasquez not the right mechanic at all

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 05: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during the first inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Spectrum Field on March 05, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Zack Wheeler done for ’20 because of…skinny jeans?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Brandon Workman #44 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 07, 2020 in New York City. The Phillies defeated the Mets 9-8 in ten innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies bullpen is still a disaster

The Phillies believe Wheeler's electric stuff will translate into a solid two-slot hurler. Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies starters could be a difference maker

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies signals during the first inning of game one of a double header against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field on August 20, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team and are playing their home games in Buffalo due to the Canadian government’s policy on coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: J.T. Realmuto expected to test free agency

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 5-4 in fifteenth inning. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: Tough questions for September and not much later

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 28: A detail view of the Liberty Bell at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Phillies defeated the Braves 7-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Three trade targets ahead of the MLB trade deadline

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 13: Center fielder Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim talks to the press prior to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 13, 2014 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Imagining a blockbuster for Mike Trout

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 16: Hector Neris #50 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the New York Mets during an MLB baseball game at Citizens Bank Park on August 16, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies closers outperformed by position players pitching

BOSTON, MA - JULY 21: Brandon Workman #44 and Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox look on before a scrimmage game against the Toronto Blue Jays before the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season on July 21, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox fire sale has officially begun

The Braves will reevaluate Hamels in three weeks. Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images.

Phillies wave good-bye, finally, to their stumbling rebuild