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Long, Dickerson will not return to Phillies staff in '27 (sources)

The Philadelphia Phillies have parted ways with hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson, according to multiple reports, marking a significant shift in their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 season. The duo had been with the team since 2022, with Long earning praise for his work with players like Kyle Schwarber, who credited him for his offensive resurgence after leaving the Cubs.

Dickerson, meanwhile, played a key role in transforming players such as Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper, while also improving Trea Turner’s defensive performance at shortstop—though Turner’s struggles this past year, including an -11 outs above average, may have contributed to the decision to explore a potential move to the outfield. The Phillies’ offense, which had ranked as high as fifth in runs in 2024, slumped to 19th in 2026, raising questions about the team’s approach and potentially prompting these changes.

The club has not yet confirmed the departures or announced replacements, leaving the future of the batting cages and infield instruction in flux as they seek new strategies to revive their struggling offense.

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