The Phillies have plenty on their plate before the regular season starts. Filling out their bullpen and dealing with injuries remain on the priority list. The center-field competition is still brewing and wide open. Scott  Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover break down the latest.

As opening day nears, the Phillies' center-field competition heats up

Adam Haseley is out for four weeks due to a groin strain, leaving Roman Quinn, Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery and Mickey Moniak to compete for the CF job. Who's leading the race?

The state of the Phillies' center-field competition

Matt Moore, Chase Anderson, Vince Velasquez and Spencer Howard are competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation. Scott Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover preview the competition brewing in spring training and discuss the return of fans for the 2021 MLB season.

Matt Moore, Chase Anderson, Vince Velasquez and Spencer Howard are competing for the final two spots in the starting rotation. <br><br>Scott Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover preview the competition brewing in spring training and discuss the return of fans for the 2021 MLB season.

Sorting out the Phillies rotation after one week of spring training games

Spencer Howard

Spencer Howard shed some light on his injury-related struggles last season. What went wrong? Scott Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover break it down, among other storylines emerging from Phillies spring training.

Inside Spencer Howard's struggles in 2020

As the Phillies open spring training this week, the Extra Innings crew is here to break down the biggest developments to follow in camp: J.T. Realmuto, relief pitching, and COVID-19.

Discussing top storylines in Phillies spring training

After a slow start to the offseason, the Phillies have gotten down to business. JT Realmuto re-signed, Didi Gregorius has a new two-year deal, and Matt Moore signed a one-year contract – all in the last week. Will the organization's recent moves translate into a playoff berth?

Have the Phillies done enough in the offseason to make the postseason?

From Blake Snell’s early hook to Justin Turner’s postgame celebration after testing positive for COVID-19, the Extra Innings crew wraps up the season that was in MLB and sets the table for the Phillies' offseason.

Phillies set to embark upon an unprecedented offseason

Matt Klentak

Matt Klentak has stepped down as the Phillies GM. We’ve heard from Phillies owner John Middleton, but we’re awaiting word from team president Andy MacPhail and interim GM Ned Rice. Scott Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover decipher Middleton’s news conference and forecast what’s to come this offseason (and beyond).

What does Matt Klentak stepping down as GM mean for the Phillies future?

The playoffs unofficially start Friday night for the Phillies, who take on the Rays in a pivotal matchup with postseason implications.The Inquirer's Scott Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover examine the crucial weekend series, break down the scenarios to making the playoffs and predict whether the Phillies will advance.

The playoffs unofficially start Friday night for the Phillies, who take on the Rays in a pivotal matchup with postseason implications.<br><br>The Inquirer's Scott Lauber, Matt Breen and Bob Brookover examine the crucial weekend series, break down the scenarios to making the playoffs and predict whether the Phillies will advance.

What needs to happen for the Phillies to make the expanded playoffs?

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Breen, Bob Brookover and Scott Lauber take you inside the Phillies.

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Bryce Harper Signing

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The Inquirer's Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover discuss the Phillies' classic postseason game against the Astros.

Greatest game in Phillies history? Game 5 of the 1980 NLCS

Jean Segura

J.T. Realmuto

After last Thursday's arbitration hearing, will the Phillies and J.T. Realmuto reach a contract extension before the season begins? Can Jean Segura handle third base? And how about the not-so-extreme makeover for the Phillie Phanatic? The Inquirer's Bob Brookover and Scott Lauber discuss on this week's Extra Innings podcast.

J.T. Realmuto, Jean Segura and a Phillie Phanatic makeover

Andrew McCutchen

Kyle Garlick

On this week's Extra Innings podcast, Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover discuss the Phillies' leadoff hitter with Andrew McCutchen ruled out for opening day and the biggest surprises of spring training.

Andrew McCutchen out for opening day; Is Kyle Garlick the biggest surprise of spring training?

The coronavirus crisis raises key questions for MLB after the league postponed opening day. But what would happen if the 2020 season is canceled? Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover discuss the challenges ahead on this week's Phillies podcast.

What's next for MLB and the Phillies after the coronavirus pandemic postpones opening day?

The Inquirer's Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover rewatched Game 6 of the 1993 NLCS and discuss one of Philadelphia's greatest games in lieu of opening day.

Reviewing Phillies-Braves in Game 6 of 1993 NLCS

Opening day is postponed, but we’re still rolling. Join us for the ride every Thursday on the Extra Innings podcast, featuring Matt Breen, Bob Brookover and Scott Lauber. This week, we look back at Game 4 of the 2008 NLCS.

Best moments, players and plays from Game 4 of 2008 NLCS

On this week's episode of the Extra Innings podcast, Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover discuss the Phillies' return to the postseason after a 14-year drought.

Phillies rewind: NL East clincher in 2007

The owners aren't opening their checkbooks. The players won't take any more pay cuts. Where does that leave us? Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover review MLB's financial proposal to save the 2020 season.

MLB, MLBPA continue standoff over player compensation

The Inquirer's Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover break down MLB's 67-page health/safety manual protocol proposal, which raises plenty of questions about how the league can resume the 2020 season.

MLB's safety protocol proposal outlines the obstacles ahead

Major League Baseball and the Players Association opened negotiations about resuming the 2020 season on Tuesday. The Inquirer's Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover examine the proposal's key points.

Dissecting MLB’s proposal for July start to 2020 season

Where does MLB stand in its decision-making process to start the 2020 season? The Inquirer's Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover provide reasons for optimism as time winds down for Rob Manfred to make a final call.

Can MLB salvage the 2020 season?

The Inquirer's Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover are joined by special guest Todd Zolecki of MLB.com to discuss Roy Halladay, the Phillies' last postseason game and more.

The Inquirer's Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover are joined by special guest Todd Zolecki of <a href="http://MLB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB.com</a> to discuss Roy Halladay, the Phillies' last postseason game and more.

Phillies rewind: Game 5 vs. Cardinals in 2011 NLDS

On this week's episode of the Extra Innings podcast, Matt Breen, Scott Lauber and Bob Brookover discuss one of the most crushing losses in Phillies history.

Phillies Rewind: Revisiting Black Friday in 1977

Joe Girardi

From Clearwater, Fla., Matt Breen, Bob Brookover and Scott Lauber discuss their first impressions of new Phillies manager Joe Girardi. Plus, who will win the competition for the fifth-starter job?

Setting the stage for Joe Girardi and the Phillies at spring training

Remember "stupid money?" The Phillies weren't willing to spend any of it -- or give up anything in the farm system, for that matter -- to make their rotation better at the trade deadline. If you're feeling disappointed, take solace in the fact that, with the exception of a few teams, no one else got better either. Plus: And analyzing the Corey Dickerson trade; David Robertson out for the year, and who'd you rather see come out of the bullpen: Pivetta or Eflin?

Trade deadline reaction: The Phillies got what they got, and it's not enough

The Phillies are in buy mode, and they're approaching the trade deadline with a critical series against the Braves looming. This weekend could make-or-break GM Matt Klentak's mind when it comes to trading away key prospects for a much-needed arm or adding a big contract to ensure a wild-card spot.

What to expect from the Phillies at the trade deadline, potential targets, predictions vs. Braves

There's no shame in a wild-card spot, right? So what's up with Andy MacPhail's comments about the Phillies not wanting to give up prospects for a chance to compete? Our beat team is back and talking about moves the Phillies can make to contend, and discussing the differences between Gabe Kapler and Dallas Green.

What's more likely: Going back to the moon or the Phillies winning the wild card?

Nick Pivetta

Gabe Kapler floated the idea that Nick Pivetta, currently excelling in triple A, could join the bullpen. But does that make any sense? Plus, discussing Bryce Harper's recent struggles (is it a blip, or something more?) and the recent promotion of last year's first-round pick, Alec Bohm.

Bryce Harper's struggles, Nick Pivetta to the bullpen?

The last time the Phillies were in Colorado, they were in the midst of a dreadful slide. This weekend, they escaped Denver with one win in four games, and didn't fare much better in Queens. But is this a cause for concern or a natural ebb and flow of a season? Plus, exploring what Bryce Harper's ejection means, what the Phillies will do with Cesar Hernandez when Scott Kingery returns and the fact that if Aaron Nola is OK, the Phillies should be, too.

It's only April, but should we be concerned about the 'flat' Phillies?

Cesar Hernandez

Scott Kingery

Craig Kimbrel

Is it time to be worried about Aaron Nola? Matt Breen, Bob Brookover and Scott Lauber offer up their opinions. Plus, the Phillies would be 9-1 if not for the bullpen's struggles. Would paying Craig Kimbrel be worth it? And more on Scott Kingery's at-bats and Maikel Franco's position in the lineup.

Phillies bullpen issues, Cesar Hernandez vs. Scott Kingery, should the team pay Craig Kimbrel?

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