The Philadelphia Phillies still have a few weeks to work out the kinks in their bullpen, scope out a potential new leadoff hitter and round out the end of their bench.

This will already be the third time during Spring Training the Tigers have hosted the Phillies at Lakeland this season. Detroit’s first game in Grapefruit League action saw them beat Philadelphia 7-6 on Feb. 22. Then, this past Saturday, the Tigers came away with a 1-0 win over the Phillies.

"This is your bread and butter as well as mine,” declared Phillies manager Pat Moran in a pep talk to his players at Spring Training in 1915. A lot was new about the club that year. A reserve catcher with the team since 1910,

The first six runs the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies scored Sunday all came off five homers, but the game devolved into a small-ball marathon by the end.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker has spent the majority of his career as a starter. After 12 seasons in the big leagues, his responsibilities have gradually changed. While he did make 15 starts last year, Walker was also utilized as a reliever. Most projected Opening Day rosters have Walker in the Phillies bullpen in 2025.

It's only the beginning of March, but the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff already appears to be in midseason form. Several Phillies pitchers have hit the ground running in spring training, starting at the top of the rotation.

One of the Philadelphia Phillies' offseason additions can't hide his excitement following a strong spring training performance earlier this week.