Scott Lauber
Philly Inquirer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Braves 15, Phillies 5: Nick Castellanos shows he’s ‘in a good spot’ with homer to right-center
As he tries to put his 2022 struggles behind him, Castellanos continues to show that he’s feeling more like himself this spring. → Read More
Phillies’ Ranger Suárez isn’t ruling out being ready for his first start of the season
Suarez threw Tuesday for the first time since feeling tightness in his forearm while pitching in the WBC. → Read More
Phillies spring takeaways: Andrew Painter’s elbow, Bryce Harper’s arrival, and bench decisions
Agent Scott Boras has a list of cautionary tales that may be informing how the Phillies are proceeding with Painter. Also, after 12 games, several roster battles are shaping up. → Read More
Sarah Edwards is the first female on-field coach in Phillies history
While acknowledging her pioneering role with pride, Edwards also hopes it becomes more commonplace and less notable that women take on such tasks in sports. → Read More
How Phillies shortstop Trea Turner has built a rapport with double-play partner Bryson Stott
With Turner leaving camp this week to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, he has made it a point to get to know Stott. And Many, many rounds of golf have helped the process. → Read More
Andrew Painter’s status on hold as Phillies review results of tests on phenom’s ‘tender’ elbow
The 19-year-old right-hander "actually felt a little better" Friday, but it's likely the results of his tests are being reviewed by multiple doctors. → Read More
Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins (knee) returns to the lineup as the DH with two hits
Hoskins, who had a minor procedure on his knee in the offseason, is scheduled to play first base for the first time Sunday. → Read More
Tigers 6, Phillies 3: Matt Vierling overshadows the first start by Taijuan Walker
Vierling had three hits, including a homer, against his former team. Walker allowed two runs in three innings. → Read More
Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has a ‘tender’ right elbow, undergoes tests
The 19-year-old right-hander and top pitching prospect in the game is competing for the final spot in the starting rotation. → Read More
Command issues again plague Phillies’ Griff McGarry in rough spring debut
Touted prospect McGarry faced six Red Sox batters, walked three and gave up a grand slam. → Read More
The Phillies believe Taijuan Walker can be even better, and it starts with some simple math
Walker rarely pitched into the seventh inning the past two seasons. The Phillies have ideas about how to change that. → Read More
Red Sox 15, Phillies 3: Bailey Falter kicks off ‘friendly competition’ for No. 5 starter job
He didn't have the hype of Andrew Painter, but Falter did what he does: He pitched, reliably and without fanfare. → Read More
Jake Cave trying to show Phillies ‘everything I can do’ in bid for bench role
Competing for one of the final two bench spots, Cave showed his power stroke against his former team. → Read More
Phillies 4, Twins 4: Darick Hall shows how he can make the roster — hit. ‘That’s my calling card’
Swings like Hall took in the fifth inning against the Twins can only help his chances of breaking camp with the Phillies. → Read More
Andrew Painter’s confidence on display in his highly anticipated Phillies spring debut
The 19-year-old pitcher broke out a cutter that he only began toying with in the winter and recorded his only strikeout with it. → Read More
Going into his spring debut, Phillies’ Andrew Painter reminds J.T. Realmuto of another phenom
The Phillies catcher, who worked with the late José Fernández, says Painter “has every bit as much upside as José had at that age.” → Read More
Inside the training routine that makes the Phillies’ Aaron Nola baseball’s most durable pitcher
Nola’s reliability, fueled by a level of discipline that rivals Roy Halladay, is what sets him apart. And he’s about to get paid for it. → Read More
The education of Phillies phenom Andrew Painter included workouts (and hoops) with Max Scherzer
The Phillies' 19-year-old top prospect is getting guidance from just about everyone, including the ace for one of their chief rivals. → Read More
Rhys Hoskins’ lame-duck contract status with Phillies evokes memories of Pat Burrell in 2008
"I can relate to Rhys," said Burrell, the only everyday player from the World Series champs who wasn't back in 2009. Will the Phillies keep Hoskins after this year? → Read More
Three new MLB rules, and three Phillies who likely will be impacted
Larger bases, no infield shifts, and a pitch clock are intended to quicken the pace of play. Here's how they will affect Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Craig Kimbrel. → Read More