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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Max Scherzer Returning To Blue Jays

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5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Max Scherzer Returning To Blue Jays

Brad Keller - Preparing for setup role Keller threw a clean first inning in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Detroit. He struck out one.

Impact Keller needed only 11 pitches to retire the side in his spring debut, with his sinker topping out at 97.3 mph. The 30-year-old signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Phillies over the winter, and Keller is preparing to serve as the primary right-handed setup man for closer Jhoan Duran in 2026, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moniak returns with leadoff homer, embraces leadership role MESA, Ariz. -- Mickey Moniak rattled off his veteran mentors -- Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Jay Bruce, Kyle Schwarber and Andrew McCutchen...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Andrew Painter - Will debut Sunday Painter will make his spring training debut Sunday against the Yankees, Corey Seidman of SI.com reports.

Impact Painter so far has been working on changing his arm angle to match where it was prior to his Tommy John surgery. This will be his first spring training start since 2023. With Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome) out until at least late April, the Phillies are planning on Painter making their rotation to begin the season despite his substandard 2025 Triple-A season.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

At least 10 candidates for 2 spots? Heavy competition in Phils' bullpen CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Brad Keller thought he would be a Triple-A Iowa Cub on Opening Day 2025. But, like Charlie Manuel says, baseball is a fu...

12 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Brandon Marsh - Held out with hand injury Marsh is dealing with hand soreness and is not expected to return to Grapefruit League play until at least next Tuesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Marsh jammed the hand into the ground during sliding practice. There don't appear to be any plans to send him for imaging, as the Phillies are simply exercising caution. Marsh is in line to be the Phillies' primary left fielder this season after slashing .280/.342/.443 with 11 home runs over 133 regular-season contests in 2025.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Miller - No timeline for hitting resumption Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that there's no timetable for when Miller (back) will resume swinging a bat, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Miller has been receiving treatment for lower-back soreness and is ramping up his activity level in the weight room. However, with no timeline for when he'll be allowed to hit again, it sounds like it could be a while before we see the top prospect in Grapefruit League action. Miller entered camp as a long shot to make the Phillies' Opening Day roster and the back injury makes it close to a foregone conclusion that he's ticketed for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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16 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Just Got to Go Take It' — Phillies Rule 5 Pick Close to Realizing Next Goal Phillies Rule 5 pick Zach McCambley added an important new pitch last season and took off at AAA. Now, he's closer than ever to realizing hi...

19 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Smackin' Mack! Marlins backstop shows off big league readiness with grand slam JUPITER, Fla. -- About a month ago, Joe Mack caught veteran right-hander Max Scherzer’s bullpen at nearby Cressey Sports Performance. Moment...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Phillies trade idea lands Tarik Skubal using untouchable prospect in 'must-win-now' move | Sporting News This would be a very bold move for the Phillies to pull off.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies' Bryce Harper makes candid admission about pressure before 2026 season Bryce Harper addressed the expectations and internal pressure he faces as he prepares for the 2026 season with the Philadelphia Phillies.

1 DAY AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies' Bryce Harper gives nightmare answer for baseball fans about potential lockout | Sporting News This isn't good at all.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

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1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Phillies Prospect Justin Crawford Reacts to Solid Spring Debut Justin Crawford has a chance to change the complexion of the Phillies' lineup if his skill sets translates quickly to the majors.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Andrew Painter's clubhouse mentor? How about an old pickleball rival CLEARWATER, Fla. – Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo still remembers seeing Andrew Painter the next day. They were pumped. “All right,” Luz...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Former Mets, Cardinals lefty reliever named 'dark horse' to make Phillies roster | Sporting News This free agent signing of the Phillies could sneak onto the roster to begin the year.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins pitcher fighting for spot in rotation matches Tarik Skubal in first spring outing There is certainly stock put into Mick Abel already. Considering he was part of a major trade last season, which saw the Twins give the Phil...

2 DAYS AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

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2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Phillies news: Jhoan Durán's new pitch, Aidan Miller injury scare The latest Philadelphia Phillies updates, including Jhoan Durán's not-so-secret new pitch, an Aidan Miller scare, and lots of praise for Phi...

3 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

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