Latest Whit Merrifield News

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returns to lineup, goes 0 for 2 with a sacrifice fly

Mar. 23, 2024 15:42 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Slugger Bryce Harper returned to the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Saturday against the New York Yankees and went 0 for 2 with a sacrifice fly after missing a week because of a sore lower back. The first baseman drove in his first run of the spring with a...

National League East Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:04 AM EDT

Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ATLANTA BRAVES 2023: 104-58, first place, lost to Philadelphia in Division Series. Manager: Brian Snitker (ninth season). Opening Day: March 28...

Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies finalize a $8 million, 1-year contract

Feb. 19, 2024 17:51 PM EST

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Whit Merrifield was willing to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies for less guaranteed money and perhaps less playing time than he could get elsewhere. “It checked a lot of boxes for me,” the 35-year-old infielder and outfielder said Monday after...

David Dahl and Austin Brice agree to minor league contracts with Philadelphia Phillies

Feb. 18, 2024 14:19 PM EST

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder David Dahl and reliever Austin Brice agreed to minor league contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies and were at big league spring training on Sunday. Dahl, 29, was an All-Star with Colorado in 2019 and started last season with San Diego. He went...

Phillies agree to 1-year deal with Whit Merrifield, AP sources say

Feb. 16, 2024 18:56 PM EST

The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with utility infielder Whit Merrifield, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The agreement is for an $8 million, one-year deal that includes a $8 million club option for 2025 with a $1...