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1 day ago | 
sportingnews.com | Jarrett Prendergast |Philadelphia Phillies
Jarrett Prendergast • The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping the 2025 season will be much better than what we saw in 2024. Despite having a high-powered offense, their defense faltered in key moments, resulting in a season record of 9-8. Two players who stood out from the rest for their excellent play were quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. According to PFF, the Burrow and Chase duo were named the top QB/WR duo in the NFL.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | Jarrett Prendergast |Philadelphia Phillies
Jarrett Prendergast • The New York Jets are hoping first-year head coach Aaron Glenn will bring plenty of changes to the team. One of the many changes will be a new look offense. Glenn hired Tanner Engstrand to be his offensive coordinator, who joins the Jets after being the Detroit Lions' passing game coordinator last season. You can assume Engstrand will bring over a similar offense to the one in Detroit, and that should excite Jets fans.
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3 days ago | 
sportingnews.com | Jarrett Prendergast |Philadelphia Phillies
The New York Jets have begun their offseason training, marking the first time the entire team has come together in an official capacity. For first-time head coach Aaron Glenn, this is his first chance to see the roster he will be coaching. The Jets have struggled over the past decade. We have not seen them in the postseason since 2010, but many around the team think Glenn is the right coach to turn things around. One reason for the optimism surrounding the Jets is their recent draft class.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies |Indiana Pacers
After looking at the Philadelphia Phillies best free agent signings since 2000 it is time to look at the worst. The Phillies have made many moves in free agency this century. Some of not worked out as well as the team would have liked. The contracts given to these players varied widely—some were short-lived as the Phillies quickly moved on after realizing their mistake, while others lingered on the roster despite underwhelming performances.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies |Indiana Pacers
Free agent closer Carlos Estévez will sign with the Kansas City Royals, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the eight-year veteran right-hander is receiving a two-year, $20 million deal with a $13 million club option for the 2027 season. At the trade deadline in 2024, the Los Angeles Angels traded Estévez to the Philadelphia Phillies. He is entering his age-32 season in 2025.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies |Indiana Pacers
Outfielder Austin Hays has signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The contract also includes $1 million in performance-based incentives. Last season, Hays spent time with the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Orioles traded Hays to the Phillies leading up to the trade deadline on July 26. Hays had three injured list stints during the regular season—one with the Orioles and two with the Phillies.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies |Indiana Pacers
Several Philadelphia Phillies players have a lot at stake this spring training. Pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater on February 12, with the team’s first game scheduled for February 22 against the Detroit Tigers. Three of the organization’s four Top 100 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline, will participate as non-roster invitees. With multiple competitions for 26-man roster spots, the Phillies currently have a full 40-man roster.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies |Indiana Pacers
According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the Philadelphia Phillies were in attendance for a throwing session Max Scherzer held. Ragazzo mentioned that multiple teams were in attendance for the session, which took place earlier this week. Scherzer has been connected to the Toronto Blue Jays recently. In all likelihood, he will end up signing a one-year deal as a free agent. It is possible that Scherzer could sign with the Phillies based on this information.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies |Indiana Pacers
MLB Pipeline now projects that top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Aidan Miller will reach the majors in 2026. Miller is ranked as the eighth-best shortstop prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Previously MLB Pipeline projected that Miller would reach the majors in 2027. Miller will be a non-roster invitee participant in Phillies spring training this year. Other top Phillies prospects, Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, will also be at spring training as non-roster invitees.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
lastwordonsports.com | MLB Pipeline |Ben Rosen |Philadelphia Phillies
There is a Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect who could have a major impact on the major league roster in 2025. The 53rd-ranked prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, Justin Crawford, could very well reach the majors in 2025. Crawford is currently the third ranked prospect in the Phillies organization by MLB Pipeline. Furthermore, Crawford will participate in Phillies spring training as a non-roster invitee this year.
