Dove into some questions the Phillies will have to tackle this offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialCharlotte Varnes
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@charlottevarnes.bsky.social@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialAnother offseason, another opportunity for the Phillies to remake their outfield. Some very early thoughts about what could shape their approach:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialSome scene from the post-game clubhouse, where several Phillies players praised Don Mattingly’s job as interim manager. It might not save him.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialNearly the entire Phillies lineup regressed or did not improve in 2026. What comes now?
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@charlottevarnes.bsky.social“He’s been through the wringer this year, on and off the field. No person or player or anybody should have to go through those situations.”
Alec Bohm was four outs away from the potential end of his Phillies career. Then he homered to save the season:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialJesús Luzardo gutted his way through five innings – the second time in as many seasons that he’s made a strong playoff start the Phillies lost.
On Luzardo & how losing Game 1 had a lot to do with the drawn-out clinch:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialThat would be me accidentally listing Zack Wheeler in two different places – thanks for noticing!
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialLuis Arraez is off the playoff roster. Otto Kemp is on. Jonathan Bowlan is on.
While rosters won’t drop until the morning, Don Mattingly shared plenty about what the Phillies’ could look like. More in our roster projection: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...
@mattgelb.bsky.socialReposted by @charlottevarnes.bsky.socialFor three Phillies rookies who could factor into Wild Card Series, the clubhouse celebration was something new. Fun story from @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialIt’s been an interesting few days for Phillies pitching, and the weather could complicate everything today. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialMore on Luzardo’s bullpen and next steps: www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialJesús Luzardo felt good after his bullpen, saying tomorrow will be a big day in terms of seeing how he bounces back. He’s open to coming back in relief, as a starter, whatever come October. “I can be the bat boy — whatever they ask of me,” he said.
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialIt wasn’t Aaron Nola’s best night. But he’s become pretty important to all of this after a strong second half:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialA late September Phillies win provided a potential road map to October: www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
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@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialAidan Miller is back, and other minor-league updates from Tuesday’s Eastern League playoff game in Reading: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialAidan Miller will start at third base for Reading in the Double-A playoffs tonight. It’s his first time playing third in the minor leagues.
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialSome Phillies thoughts after their weekend in Atlanta:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialMore on Jesús Luzardo’s imaging and next steps:
@charlottevarnes.bsky.socialJesús Luzardo had an MRI on his shoulder last night. The imaging showed some inflammation, but nothing structural – a positive outcome, he said. He won’t throw for a couple days, and they’ll reevaluate after Monday’s off-day.