JT Realmuto’s free agency continues to drag on, and Phillies fans are getting restless. In today’s episode, we break down why Realmuto may be holding out in contract negotiations, what the numbers say about his value, and why the delay remains frustrating for Philadelphia. We also discuss the latest news surrounding the Oakland / Las Vegas Athletics, as the team is denied the trademark for “Las Vegas Athletics.” What does this mean for the franchise’s relocation plans and branding moving forward? Plus, we wrap up the show with our Wednesday Remember Me Trivia, testing your baseball knowledge with a deep-cut blast from the past.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have hired long-time coach, Don Mattingly, to be the Bench Coach for the 2026 season. Mattingly has manager experience, as well, having led the Dodgers and Marlins in his career. He's worked with Phillies Manager Rob Thomson before, and has spent the last few years with the Toronto Blue Jays. Why is this important? Because he's spent the last few years with free agent, Bo Bichette. Can the Phillies use Mattingly to help land the free agent infielder?

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With 50 days until Clearwater and Phillies Spring Training, we ask the big question: have the Phillies improved heading into 2026? On this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down where the roster stands, what’s changed, and what still needs to happen before camp opens in Florida. We dive into what 2026 could look like for Alec Bohm, and whether this will be his final year in Philadelphia. Plus, Bill Matz goes off with a Bryce Harper rant, covering expectations, and the "Not Elite" topic of the Offseason. We wrap things up with our weekly “Remember Me” trivia, testing your knowledge of former players and moments from the past. 🎙️ Topics include: Phillies outlook with 50 days until Spring Training Have the Phillies improved for the 2026 season? Alec Bohm’s future with the Phillies Bryce Harper discussion & rant from Bill Matz Remember Me trivia 
 

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Tatsuya Imai’s posting period is coming to an end this Friday. Are the Phillies a real fit to sign the Japanese star pitcher, or is another MLB team better positioned to land Imai? We break down the latest on Imai’s market, what he’s looking for, and whether Philadelphia is truly in play in the final days of his posting window. Plus, we wrap up the 2025 MLB season with a full Year in Review, including a Phillies season recap and our Top 5 lists for the best hitters, pitchers, biggest surprises, and more from around baseball. Don’t miss our deep dive into what defined the 2025 season and what it means heading into the offseason.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the PHLY Phillies Podcast! As we get to the Holiday season, we've put together our wish list for the remainder of the Philadelphia Phillies offseason? What are your realistic expectations? What's your biggest hope this Christmas? Does JT Realmuto definitely return? Could the Phillies still have a big move left by signing Alex Bregman or Tatsuya Imai?

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The Phillies made an offseason move, trading Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan. In today’s show, we break down the Strahm trade, why Philadelphia made the move, and what it signals about the Phillies’ offseason plans moving forward. Does this open the door for another addition or a bigger roster shakeup? We also discuss the impending end of Munetake Murakami’s posting period this weekend, what it means for MLB teams, and whether the Phillies could realistically be involved. To wrap things up, it’s Friday Phillies Trivia, testing our knowledge of Phillies history and recent seasons. 
 

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Breaking news, the Philadelphia Phillies have traded left handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals in exchange to for right handed reliever Jonathan Bowlan.

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The Phillies outfield picture for 2026 is coming into focus after the Adolis García signing, and Dave Dombrowski says it may be “pretty much set.” On today’s PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down what García’s arrival means for the future of the Phillies outfield, including the roles of Brandon Marsh and top prospect Justin Crawford. We also discuss the latest buzz surrounding Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, including which teams are emerging as finalists in the international free agent sweepstakes and whether the Phillies are still in the mix. Plus, it’s Wednesday, which means our weekly “Remember Me?” Phillies trivia game is back.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Phillies have signed outfielder Adolis Garcia to a 1-year, $10M deal. The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks down how Merrill Kelly’s 2-year, $40M deal with the Diamondbacks reshapes the Ranger Suárez free agent market. What does Kelly’s $20M AAV mean for Suárez’s next contract, and how should the Phillies be viewing his value as the MLB hot stove heats up? PHNX Diamondbacks host Derek Montilla joins the show to give insight into Kelly’s deal from Arizona’s perspective, while we compare contract comps, AAV expectations, and what teams may be willing to pay for top-tier pitching. Plus, we dive into the latest MLB free agency and trade rumors and wrap things up with an “On This Day” moment 15 years in the making.

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Join the PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down J.T. Realmuto’s free agency and the big question on every Phillies fan’s mind: Should the Phillies offer Realmuto a 3-year contract? We dig into whether a third year makes sense, how the market may shape his value, and what a potential deal could mean for the team moving forward.

AllPHLY.com’s Jim Salisbury joins the show to talk Realmuto’s future, Kyle Schwarber’s return, Ranger Suárez’s next contract, and the latest rumors across MLB free agency.

We finish up the episode with another fun edition of “Remember Me?” trivia that we didn’t get to on Wednesday. The category: Players who signed 5-year deals in free agency over the years.

If you’re a Phillies fan or following MLB offseason news, this is the deep dive you don’t want to miss.

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