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The Phillies received a fresh update on Harrison Bader’s free agency as the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals circle, raising questions about a potential reunion in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies entered the offseason with expectations of meaningful roster upgrades, but as spring training approaches, their path has felt uneven. While the club managed to retain Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, near-misses on higher-impact targets left lingering questions about whether the roster truly moved forward. The disappointment was amplified by the team coming close to landing Bo Bichette, only to pivot toward more modest additions. Moves involving Adolis García and Brad Keller addressed depth rather than star power, leaving a clear need for a right-handed outfielder who could stabilize both defense and lineup balance. Now, a familiar name has re-entered the conversation. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Phillies have not been entirely ruled out in the free-agent market for Harrison Bader, reopening speculation about a potential reunion that once seemed unlikely. Could Harrison Bader realistically return to Philadelphia? Feinsand noted that “Bader is the best outfielder left on the market,” adding that several teams — including the New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, and St. Louis Cardinals — are actively monitoring his availability. “A reunion with the Phillies can’t be ruled out, though that seems like a long shot at this point,” he wrote. Harrison Bader #2 of the Phillies at bat during a game against the Braves. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images For Philadelphia, Bader would address a specific roster gap. His right-handed bat and elite outfield defense could complement Brandon Marsh, whether in a platoon role or as part of a more flexible alignment across all three outfield spots. Why Bader still fits — even if the odds are long The Phillies’ long-term vision includes Justin Crawford as an everyday outfielder, but the path between now and Opening Day remains unsettled. Adding Bader would give manager Rob Thomson defensive reliability while preserving matchup versatility late in games. As the offseason enters its final phase, Philadelphia faces a familiar choice: trust internal options or make one last targeted move. Whether Bader becomes that move remains uncertain — but for now, the door is not fully closed.

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The temperature is rising in the Warner Bros. Discovery chase, with key figures at Netflix and Paramount ridiculing the other companies’ merger proposals. Netflix, running what might be termed Operation Reassure Wall Street, has recently made Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters available to consumer media outlets with sizable finance and entertainment audiences. The pair […]

Peter Dinklage is at the Sundance Film Festival to promote The Shitheads, a drug-fueled road trip comedy directed by Macon Blair. But The Station Agent star also has an eye on the small screen and really wants to make a third season of Poker Face with Rian Johnson. Deadline broke the news in November that […]

Spot on article. California is in a death spiral brought on by the SEIU and other liberal policies. Although this is not the first time that California has been in a situation/mess such as this. I recall back in the 1970's we experienced a similar type near extinction event. I had family members migrating back to southern states where they had immigrated from for better opportunities. My grandparents originally came to California during the depression of the 1930's. I say this because California has been swirling around in the toilet bowl before and has made it through. When the next opportunity comes (and it will come) we need to bring back California to a level of greatness that has been unseen before. My encouragement would be to not let the pannikins set you back. Will there be bumps in the road yes there will. Will the change happen as fast as we want it. No, it won't. But be of good courage because the God of the ages is in control and is working in California today.