Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Manager Terry Collins

Phillies vs. New York Mets for 2018

Philadelphia Phillies: Are the offensive young guns ready?

Comparing the Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish deals

Phillies’ influential acquisitions

Hoskins will see major earning increases over the next three years, and the Phillies are aware of the financial expenditures ahead. Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images.

Former Philadelphia Phillies GM Pat Gillick identifies Phillies actual core

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 05: Cody Allen

Phillies: Closer Cody Allen should become a top target next winter

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 05: Rhys Hoskins

Philadelphia Phillies 2018 Season Preview

Lively is one of three starters vying for two rotation spots. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images.

Phillies lose starter Jerad Eickhoff before Opening Day

VIERA, FL - MARCH 15: Dallas Keuchel

Phillies: Jose Altuve extension helps them with Dallas Keuchel pursuit

PHILADELPHIA , PA - JULY 27: A view of an equipment bag of the Philadelphia Phillies during batting practice prior to his game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on July 27, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by L Redkoles/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Top 10 Rookie-eligible prospects for 2018

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 03: Closer Brad Lidge

Philadelphia Phillies: Searching for this generation’s Brad Lidge

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 13: Phillies Manager Gabe Kapler meets with the umpires at home plate before the spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 13, 2018, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies’ rotation battle heats up

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 08: Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies: Signing Bryce Harper means trading another star

Herrera has earned the villain's role with his individualism. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: Concerns for the early season remain

WASHINGTON, D.C. - OCTOBER 12: Anthony Rizzo

Phillies: Jake Arrieta’s job description goes deeper than pitching

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 07: Former Phillies legends Larry Bowa, Charlie Manuel and Mike Schmidt catch up during the spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 07, 2018, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies: Roster-roulette players

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 30: Andrew Knapp

Philadelphia Phillies: The true meaning of signing Jake Arrieta

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Tommy Joseph

Philadelphia Philllies designate Tommy Joseph for assignment

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: Jake Arrieta

Philadelphia Phillies: Jake Arrieta reportedly inks multi-year deal, is it worth it?

Pivetta's control is his biggest obstacle for a rotation slot. Photo by H. Martin/Getty Images.

That Phillies free agent starter: Media throwing in towel

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 01: A grounds keeper sweeps the mound in the bullpen before the start of the opening day game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park on April 1, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Phillies: Extra-pen-arm ripples

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 26: Jake Arrieta

National League East: Jake Arrieta could be the difference-maker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 21: Rhys Hoskins

Philadelphia Phillies: What should the lineup look like?

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 08: Zach Eflin

Phillies: 1st rotation clues

Kapler's lineup will revolve around Santana. Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: Contenders with two more starters?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jorge Alfaro

Philadelphia Phillies: Should the Phillies add two starters?

CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 20: Gabe Kapler

Phillies: Gabe Kapler’s pros and cons

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 07: Fans watch the fireworks after the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 at Citizens Bank Park on July 7, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

2 Phillies’ heroes and a villain