David Murphy: No reason for the Phillies to hang their heads about Bo Bichette as the Mets go wild

PHILADELPHIA — Well, that was fun. You can be mad that the Phillies didn’t sign Bo Bichette or you can be grateful for all the takes you heard along the way. However things turn out for the 2026 ...
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David Murphy: Feeling conflicted about an automated system in baseball, even as players and fans should benefit

PHILADELPHIA — There’s something you need to understand in order to fully appreciate the magnitude of baseball’s newly announced Automated Balls and Strikes challenge system. You may think that it ...
Killeen Daily Herald

David Murphy: Matt Strahm, Phillies seventh innings, and Dave Dombrowski’s high-risk trade

PHILADELPHIA — There were some signs that the Phillies and Matt Strahm weren’t long for this world. Small ones. The kind you see in a lot of relationships between headstrong people. Certainly nothing ...
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David Murphy: The Phillies watched an epic World Series and saw a reminder of what they need to do

PHILADELPHIA — One advantage the Phillies have with Dave Dombrowski calling the shots is that they won’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. It would be an easy offseason to do it, not least ...
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David Murphy: Dave Dombrowski’s biggest offseason headache? The bullpen, not the Phillies’ lineup.

PHILADELPHIA — The lack of hand-wringing about the Phillies bullpen this offseason isn’t too surprising. By the time everyone finishes worrying about the offense, their palms are raw. Nearly half of ...