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Painter expected to make Phils’ OD rotation, and his 1st spring start showed why CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Andrew Painter wanted to treat Sunday like it was any other day. It wasn’t, of course. It had been exactly three years since he made his Grapefruit League debut as a 19-year-old Ph...

“Today got my attention.”

Andrew Painter impressed in his Phillies spring debut on Sunday against the Yankees. www.mlb.com/news/andrew-...

High marks from Rob Thomson, J.T. Realmuto and Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

Painter expected to make Phils’ OD rotation, and his 1st spring start showed why CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Andrew Painter wanted to treat Sunday like it was any other day. It wasn’t, of course. It had been exactly three years since he made his Grapefruit League debut as a 19-year-old Ph...

Andrew Painter waited exactly three years between his first and second Grapefruit League starts. He looked big league ready.

“Today got my attention.” www.mlb.com/phillies/new...

Phillies lineup vs. Yankees. 1:05 p.m. on NBCSP/94WIP.
 
Turner 6
Realmuto 2
Bohm 5
García 9
Stott 4
De La Cruz 7
Rojas 8
D. Moore 3
Marchán DH
 
Painter RHP

Harper homers, heads into first Classic as a big leaguer in high gear DUNEDIN, Fla. – Bryce Harper’s swing is ready for the World Baseball Classic. Harper hit his first Grapefruit League home run in Saturday’s 7-5 loss to the Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Harper is batting ...

Bryce Harper is swinging a hot bat as leaves for Team USA and the WBC. www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...

Sánchez's wicked change to Vladdy draws laugh from Classic teammate DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Cristopher Sánchez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will soon be teammates for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, so perhaps that’s why they shared a laugh on Saturday. Sá...

Cristopher Sánchez had a great day today in Dunedin, showing his typically awesome changeup and having a laugh with Vladdy Jr. But the Phillies are still looking for more starting pitching depth. www.mlb.com/news/cristop...

Stott picking up where he left off following midseason swing adjustment CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryson Stott is thinking about something else these days. For most of last year, he found himself thinking about his swing and about where he wanted to hit the baseball. These are ...

Bryson Stott made big changes last season that paid off in a major way. A look at how they helped and why they have him excited for 2026. www.mlb.com/news/bryson-...

Phillies lineup vs. Blue Jays in Dunedin. 1:07 p.m. on NBCSP/94WIP.
 
Crawford 8
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Sosa 6
Stubbs 2
Kemp 7
De La Cruz 9
Peguero 4
DeMartini 5
 
Sánchez LHP

Wheeler optimistic about recovery, return to Phillies' rotation CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Zack Wheeler might be back in the Phillies' rotation sooner than later. He is being treated like any other healthy pitcher following Thursday’s bullpen session at BayCare Ballpark....

The Phillies are shooting for a regular spring buildup for Zack Wheeler. Is an early April return to the rotation possible? www.mlb.com/news/zack-wh...

Wheeler optimistic about recovery, return to Phillies' rotation CLEARWATER, Fla. – Maybe Zack Wheeler will be back in the Phillies' rotation sooner than later. He said he felt good following Thursday’s bullpen session at BayCare Ballpark. It was his first since ha...

Zack Wheeler is feeling good following Thursday’s bullpen session. Could an early April return to the Phillies rotation be in the cards? Perhaps. www.mlb.com/news/zack-wh...

Phillies split-squad lineup vs. Marlins in Clearwater. 1:05 p.m.on NBCSP+/MLBN.
 
Turner 6
Realmuto 2
Schwarber DH
García 9
Stott 4
Sosa 5
Crawford 8
Kemp 7
Peguero 3
 
Nola RHP

Wheeler takes next major step in rehab with first 'pen session CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It’s another step forward for Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. On Thursday morning at BayCare Ballpark, Wheeler threw his first bullpen session since having thoracic outlet decompression...

Zack Wheeler yesterday took a step forward toward rejoining the Phillies rotation. www.mlb.com/news/zack-wh...

Phillies lineup vs. Nationals. 1:05p.m. on MLB.com
 
Turner 6
Stott 4
Harper 3
De La Cruz 9
Stubbs 2
D. Moore 5
Rojas 8
Nori 7
Hettiger DH
 
Walker RHP

We discuss Andrew Painter’s debut, and how it brings back memories of Cole Hamels’ spring debut in 2004.

Phillies starters the rest of the week:

THU - Walker
FRI - Nola
SAT - Sanchez in Dunedin
SUN - Painter

Phillies lineup @ Nationals. 6:05 p.m. on 94WIP.
 
Crawford 8
García 9
Sosa 5
Kemp 7
Stubbs 2
Marchán DH
Peguero 3
Cairo 4
Rincon 6
 
Rangel RHP

'Nothing like it': Harper pumped to represent USA after watching gold medal hockey game CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Kyle Schwarber watched Jack Hughes score the golden goal from the Phillies' dugout on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark. Schwarber was there for an interview with a Japanese telev...

A great day for Team USA. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Brad Keller hope that they’re next. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...

A blizzard worthy show

Schwarbomb season! Phils slugger smashes HR out of ballpark in 1st spring AB CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It had been too long. Nobody had seen Kyle Schwarber hit a home run since he hit two in Game 3 of the 2025 NLDS at Dodger Stadium, which included a 455-foot blast that cleared the ...

Kyle Schwarber is back at it. He Homer in his first at-bat of the spring. “I got a good swing off.” www.mlb.com/news/kyle-sc...

Phillies top prospect Miller dealing with back soreness CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies prospect Aidan Miller has a sore lower back, which is why he didn’t play in the team’s two Grapefruit League games this weekend.

Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller is sidelined with a sore back. www.mlb.com/news/aidan-m...

'Nothing like it': Harper pumped to represent USA after watching gold medal hockey game CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Kyle Schwarber watched Jack Hughes score the golden goal from the Phillies' dugout on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark. Schwarber was there for an interview with a Japanese telev...

Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Brad Keller got even more fired up for the WBC watching Team USA beat Canada in OT this morning in Clearwater. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...

Phillies prospect Aidan Miller has a sore back. Phillies want to be careful with him so he’s taking it easy this week, getting treatment.

If he was healthy, he would’ve played yesterday in Dunedin.

The Phillies Grapefruit League home opener in Clearwater.

Phillies lineup for today’s game in Clearwater.

Turner 6
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Bohm 5
Marsh 7
Realmuto 2
Stott 4
De La Cruz 9
Rojas 8

Richards RHP

Phillies Grapefruit League opener is minutes away.

Phillies prep for ABS: Who will be allowed to challenge? And who won't? CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Even if you watched only one Phillies game last year, you caught an irritated look or a choice word from a hitter, pitcher or catcher following a borderline pitch. That called thir...

The Phillies offer insight on the ABS Challenge System. Who do they want challenging? Who don’t they want challenging? www.mlb.com/news/phillie...

Phillies lineup vs. Blue Jays in Dunedin. 1:07 p.m. on NBCSP/94WIP.

Crawford 8
García 9
Sosa 6
Kemp 7
De La Cruz DH
Marchán 2
Moore 4
Cairo 5
Anthony 3

Wilson RHP

Whoever Phils tab to hit behind Harper will have 'big job to do' CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Don’t read too much into the Phillies’ lineup on Saturday. Or Sunday. Or really most days this spring.

Where Bryce Harper hits in the Phillies lineup this season and who hits behind him might not matter. A look at the numbers. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...

Top Phils prospect Miller learning all he can in preparation for MLB call CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Aidan Miller is working hard out there. He’s receiving instructions from Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson and Phillies icon Larry Bowa, who both know how to deliver pointed m...

“It’s all from love.” Ears open and mouth shut, top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller is working hard to take the next step. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...