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The Brewers overcame their playoff defeats. Can the Phillies do it, too?

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the offseason with high expectations after another postseason appearance, but recent developments suggest the team may struggle to replicate the Brewers’ recent success. Key personnel decisions include Trea Turner’s return to shortstop, the hiring of Don Mattingly as manager, and the potential return of Alec Bohm to third base, while Luis Arraez remains in the lineup.

Despite these moves, the team’s roster and coaching staff—including the recent firing of hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson—have failed to inspire confidence, leaving fans questioning the organization’s direction. The Brewers, meanwhile, have dominated the league over the past decade, securing their first World Series berth after narrowly missing the postseason just once since 2018.

Their consistency contrasts sharply with the Phillies’ stagnation, as their farm system underperforms and the team lags behind smaller-market competitors like the Rays and Guardians in developing talent.

Up nextMLB· 44m ago

Can we stop with 2004 Red Sox comparisons every time a team goes down 0-3?