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Phillies' first goal is to win the division and it didn't get easier
With the Mets’ additions and the Braves having a few stars back healthy, the Phillies’ first goal of winning the division should be harder than in 2024.
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How much can Phillies' outfield improve in '25?
Max Kepler wasn’t a huge, splashy addition but should help a group of outfielders that struggled offensively in 2024. He’s not the only key to the Phillies’ outfield, though.
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Phillies still bullish on the ‘pen but hoping for a better ending
The Phillies’ bullpen was a strength for much of 2024 but their key relievers struggled at the end when it mattered most. Two, in particular, will be X-factors this season.
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Phillies rotation is better equipped if disaster strikes in 2025
The Phillies look to have one of baseball’s best rotations, but they also have more depth than at any point during this run, adding a layer of protection in case disaster strikes.
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Despite success, Thomson dealing with expectations and impatience
He’s had lots of success as the Phillies’ manager and has also been second-guessed the last three Octobers. Given the expectations, is Rob Thomson on the hot seat in 2025?
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Phils went shopping, came back with only small change
The big changes to the Phillies’ lineup never came this offseason, making 2025 a make-or-break year for several returning hitters.
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Any lessons Phillies can apply in 2025 from last year's fast start, weak finish?
The Phillies prioritized starting fast last season. They did, then they finished poorly. Any lessons to bring into 2025?
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How much responsibility for collapse falls on Phillies' decision-makers?
The players didn’t perform, but how much of the Phillies’ collapse is on their decision-makers?
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Phillies' season mentality of World Series-or-bust ends in ‘failure'
Red October officially ended with a 4-1 loss Wednesday night at Citi Field.
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Phillies turn to Ranger Suarez in Game 4 to keep season alive
The Phillies will be giving the ball to Ranger Suarez on Wednesday, and as unsightly as his numbers have been of late, the fact casts the situation in a somewhat different line