As the Philadelphia Phillies enter the 2025 MLB season, it is becoming clearer every year that JT Realmuto will require more rest, or at least spells from behind the plate. With the Phillies needing to have a backup catcher who can play meaningful innings this season, now is the time to move on from Garrett Stubbs and name Rafael Marchan the backup catcher for the 2025 season.

While voting for the MLB All Star Game can often be a popularity contest, deserving players are voted in by the fans and by the managers of the teams each season. Today, let’s take a look at five players who could make their first All Star Game appearance in 2025. From Minnesota Twins starting pitcher, Joe Ryan, to Los Angeles Dodgers emerging star, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, to a surprising selections from the Athletics and Washington Nationals, here are those five players.

After a very successful 2023 season, Bryson Stott took a step back for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2024 offensively. Now, Stott is saying he was dealing with a lingering elbow injury that plagued him for much of the second half of the season. Will a healthy Stott have a bounce back season for the Phillies in 2025?

As Spring Training begins in Clearwater for the Philadelphia Phillies, right fielder Nick Castellanos likes what the organization has done this offseason. In talking with the media, Castellanos praised the moves to acquire starting pitcher, Jesus Luzardo, outfielder, Max Kepler, and reliever, Jordan Romano. Castellanos said, in part, that the Phillies got better heading into 2025 after falling to the New York Mets in four games in the NLDS in 2024. But did the Phillies actually improve for 2025?

The newest member of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching rotation, former Miami Marlins Jesus Luzardo, generates exceptional whiff rates on his slider. But why? The metrics say this shouldn't be the case. So what makes Luzardo's slider so effective? And will it translate to success at Citizens Bank Park in 2025?

The Philadelphia Phillies made a handful of moves this offseason, acquiring starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins for Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd. But the two big free agents the Phillies signed, outfield Max Kepler and closer Jordan Romano, come with injury concerns. Will Kepler and Romano bounce back to 2023 form and help the Phillies win games in 2025? Plus, it's the first installment of Spring Training Bold Predictions Mondays. Each Monday, we'll give one bold prediction from each division leading up to the start of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we'll begin with the American League West.

This offseason Ranger Suarez switched agents to be represented by Scott Boras. Is he more likely to be gone from Philly now? The latest on Bryce Harper, Jose Alvarado, and others. The Phillies are linked to Teoscar Hernandez. What’s the latest on him and is he a good fit? The PHLY Phillies crew talks the latest hot stove updates, Corbin Burnes, and more!

The Philadelphia Phillies fell short on the Oakland, now Sacramento A’s trade offer with Alec Bohm? Plus landing spots for Carlos Estevez & load management expectations for JT Realmuto in the future. MLB offseason updates of roster moves around Devin Williams, Kyle Tucker, and more. Michael Baumann of FanGraphs joins the PHLY Phillies crew to discuss the latest around the MLB Hot Stove with Roki Sasaki, Luis Arraez, Nolan Arenado, Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes and others

Rumors have shown what the Chicago Cubs possibly offered the Houston Astros for a trade to acquire Kyle Tucker. Who could the Phillies realistically move to land the all star outfielder? CHGO Cubs host Cody DelMendo joins to discuss the Cubs Astros rumors for a Kyle Tucker trade. The PHLY Phillies crew discusses the latest around the MLB Hot Stove with Roki Sasaki, Luis Arraez, Nolan Arenado, Corbin Burnes and others.

Garrett Crochet is locked in to join the Boston Red Sox after a Chicago White Sox trade. Which names make sense for the Phillies now starting with Kyle Tucker, Roki Sasaki, or another name? Jim Salisbury joins to share updates from Winter Meetings. The PHLY Phillies crew analyze free agency and trade targets for the Phillies. Plus the latest from the MLB Rule 5 Draft and recapping the Winter Meetings. The latest deals for Jake Burger, Garrett Crochet, and hot stove rumors Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, Roki Sasaki, and more!