The Best Hometown Draft Pick For All 30 Teams

Rickey Henderson to the A's. Cal Ripken Jr. to the Orioles. Barry Larkin to the Reds. It's not uncommon to see a team go with a hometown kid in the Draft.

St. Louis Official Site

Mascots Wonder Why They're Banned From MLB

The Phillie Phanatic had stories of his favorite adventures — from the Galapagos Islands to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia — read to him most weeks from his very best buds. The Philly furball was tucked in with a bedtime story from Bryce Harper. Andrew McCutchen and manager Joe Girardi stopped by as guest readers to entertain fans and unite the Phillies community.

Japan Times

Bartolo Colon Yearns For One More Season In The Majors

Even though Bartolo Colon hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since September 2018, the 46-year-old is not thinking about retirement.

ESPN

Best Of The Best: Peoria Catcher

Although it hasn’t been business as usual at Dozer Park, the Chiefs’ media department has remained busy. We’ve spent the majority of this offseason digging into the archives and really embracing our rich history.

Chiefs Blog

April 7 In Peoria History

The highlight for April 7 comes from Opening Day 2017. Just three years ago that Opening Day lineup for Chris Swauger (his first game as Chiefs manager) has already produced three Major Leaguers with a handful of other players in Double-A or Triple-A and on the verge of MLB debuts. Tommy Edman led off the game for the Chiefs and with one out, 18-year old Dylan Carlson launched his first home run of the season for a 1–0 lead. Two batters later, Andrew Knizner collected his first hit of the season and Brian O’Keefe singled as well but the Chiefs didn’t add on.

Chiefs Blog

Zack Wheeler Is Man Of Mystery In Phillies Spring Debut

Zack Wheeler did not want to tip his hand on Saturday at TD Ballpark.

Philadelphia Official Site

Andrew McCutchen Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Matt Gelb Twitter

Has Joe Girardi Influenced Phillies' Clubhouse Culture?

It still seems like there is a lot of Spring Training remaining, but look at the calendar for a moment: Opening Day is less than a month away.

Philadelphia Official Site

Robert Stock Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Matt Gelb Twitter

Andrew McCutchen Plans To Be Ready By Opening Day

The way the Phillies see it, 2019 could have been much different. At least offensively.

Philadelphia Official Site

Bryce Harper 'Pumped' For Phillies' 2020 Potential

A year ago at this time, Phillies managing partner John Middleton had not even boarded his private jet to fly to Las Vegas, Nev., to try to convince Bryce Harper to sign a record-setting contract with the Phils.

Philadelphia Official Site

Mets' Managerial Search: Dusty Baker Is Under Consideration

As the Mets conduct their second managerial search this offseason, one veteran skipper’s potential candidacy has gained steam since the last time.

NY Post

Phillies Named Bobby Meachum A Coaching Assistant

Meghan Montemurro Twitter

How Mike Matheny Became A Cardinals Catcher

The Cardinals wanted Joe Girardi to be their backup catcher but settled for Mike Matheny.

RetroSimba

Phillies Plan To Pursue Anthony Rendon, Despite Luxury Tax Implications

The Philadelphia Phillies, luxury tax be damned, plan to strongly pursue free-agent third baseman Anthony Rendon, with third baseman Josh Donaldson as a potential fall-back plan, two people with direct knowledge told USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today

Phillies Pursuing Didi Gregorious

Jon Morosi Twitter

Phillies Hire Joe Girardi As Manager

Todd Zolecki Twitter

Phillies Hire Brian Barber As Amateur Scouting Director

The Phillies announced Tuesday that they have hired a longtime Yankees employee for a prominent role in the organization.

Philadelphia Official Site

Skip Schumaker Will Not Get Second Interview With Mets

Twins bench coach Derek Shelton is getting a second interview with the Mets as they pursue a successor to Mickey Callaway, The Post has learned.

NY Post

Joe Girardi is 'Leading Candidate' To Be New Phillies Manager

Joe Girardi left Citizens Bank Park on Monday night as the favorite to be the next Phillies manager after an all-day interview, as the team nears a decision.

Philadelphia Inquirer