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Phillies trade for reliever Gregory Soto, send Matt Vierling and Nick Maton to Tigers

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said a few days ago he was mostly done with his roster construction this offseason. That appears to not be the case. On Saturday, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers, sending infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling,…

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Tigers, Phillies Agree to Five-Player Trade, per Report

The reigning NL champions are reportedly adding an All-Star closer and the son of seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens to their roster.

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David Murphy: Don’t step on the shovel again: Phillies bullpen must be seen to be believed

PHILADELPHIA — Relievers in the hot stove and oven mitts in hell. Some things are just easier to sell. Six weeks from now, the Phillies equipment truck will begin the long drive south to Clearwater, Fla. Following closely in the rearview mirror will be a storyline that’s as predictable as…

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Playing fewer AL East games should benefit the Yankees tremendously

The Yankees went 47-29 in American League East games last season, securing nearly half of their 99 wins against divisional foes. The .618 winning percentage against the four other AL East teams — who were no slouches, evidenced by a combined 339-309 mark — was legitimately impressive. Their division was…

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15 MLB Predictions to Ring in 2023

The rule changes will bring joy to baseball in the new year.

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Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency

SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”

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Let’s Remember What We’ll Forget From 2022

Many of us at Sports Illustrated have spent the last few weeks looking back on this year in sports. We combed through the catalog of stories we’ve published over the past 12 months to pick out our favorites and sum up what happened (or in the case of MMQB editor…

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What We'll Remember From 2022: MLB

Aaron Judge's home run chase and Houston's second title headlined a baseball season that, for a time, seemed like it might not happen at all.

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An Alternate History of the 2022 Phillies’ World Series Run

What to do when your favorite story of the year is reduced to a work of fiction.

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Marcus Hayes: Steroid user Alex Rodridguez tops Hall of Fame ballot because Barry Bonds is out

So this is how it goes, I guess. Every year, the Thrill of Christmas will be followed by the Agony of the Vote.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Roberto Clemente’s death 50 years ago forever changed his son, a former Phillies minor leaguer

PHILADELPHIA — Roberto Clemente Jr. was dressing for his first spring training workout in February 1986 when a Phillies official alerted him to a group of reporters waiting outside the clubhouse in Clearwater, Fla. He signed with the team a month earlier for $40,000. Now the press wanted to know…

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This Year in Home Run Reactions: A Study in the Human Condition

Dramatic dingers tell us something about baseball. The pitchers reveal something about frustration, pain and apathy.

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Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go

Few players combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.

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Bryce Miller: Offseason for Padres, Dodgers, Giants makes NL West ‘wild’ in new ways

SAN DIEGO — It’s interesting who did and didn’t put the “Wild Wild” in the NL West during free agency. The Padres made the big move. The Giants tried to make the big move … twice. The Dodgers nibbled around the edges.

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David Murphy: The only appropriate response to Steve Cohen vs. John Middleton is to egg them on

PHILADELPHIA — If you think about it, there’s something weird about taking a rooting interest in the way a billionaire spends his money. Which is why you shouldn’t think about it. Just enjoy it. In fact, do everything in your power to egg it on.

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Phillies agree to one-year, $10 million deal with closer Craig Kimbrel, source says

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first big move at the helm of the Boston Red Sox in 2015 was a blockbuster offseason trade for All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel.

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Report: Phillies Sign Eight-Time All-Star Craig Kimbrel

The 14-year veteran spent the 2022 season with the Dodgers.

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Bobby Abreu’s Hall of Fame Case Is Gaining Steam—Slowly But Surely

Underappreciated both during his career and in retirement, the former Phillies right fielder is worthy of Cooperstown.

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The Phillies’ Andrew Bellatti made a fatal mistake as a teen. A tale of remarkable forgiveness followed.

PHILADELPHIA — Lynette Reid doesn’t like clutter. She keeps a tidy home in western South Dakota, and is quick to toss out anything she doesn’t need. But for the past 12 years, she has held on to an old cardboard box in her garage.

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Why the Dodgers Are Mostly Sitting Out the Free Agent Frenzy

The superteam with seemingly infinite resources has been noticeably absent from the hottest market in years. What gives?

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Bill Madden: Mets, Yankees spreading holiday joy in Big Apple with free-spending offseason

NEW YORK — When the dust began settling on what had been the wildest two weeks of spending in baseball history, Steve Cohen had emerged with a payroll of over $340 million and Hal Steinbrenner had shelled out $522 million on two players alone in Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon.

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Marcus Hayes: With Taijuan Walker, Phillies are ready for possible exits of Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola

PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first responsibility is to win the next World Series. His second is to win the ones that follow. His third is to stay within a reasonable budget.

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Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

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David Murphy: Phillies have raised their floor in free agency. Their ceiling will depend on three familiar faces.

PHILADELPHIA — A lot of scouting directors will roll their eyes when you talk about Top 100 prospects. There’s a good reason for that. Back when Baseball America first popularized the genre, an organization could mostly take pride whenever one of its minor league hopefuls earned national accolades. It was…

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Then there was 1: What Dansby Swanson’s free agency means for the Cubs’ offseason

Carlos Correa agreeing to a record-setting deal with the Giants made Swanson the last of the Big 4 free agent shortstops left on the market.

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