Phillies Aim for World Series Glory in 2026 Season

Team confident they have the pieces to finish the job after recent postseason disappointments

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies opened spring training with high expectations, determined to finally capture the World Series title that has eluded them in recent years. Despite falling short in the playoffs the past four seasons, the team believes they have the talent and experience to get over the hump in 2026.

Why it matters

The Phillies have built a consistent winner in the regular season, but have struggled to translate that success into October. With a talented roster and the hunger to finally break through, this could be the year the franchise ends its World Series drought and brings a championship back to Philadelphia.

The details

The Phillies made several key offseason moves, re-signing stars like Trea Turner and J.T. Realmuto while adding new pieces like Adolis García and Brad Keller. However, the team's offseason was overshadowed by other NL contenders making splashy additions. Still, the Phillies believe their core group is more than capable of winning it all, with Bryce Harper and others expressing confidence in the team's ability to capture the NL East and make a deep playoff run.

  • The Phillies held their first full-squad workout of spring training on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Trea Turner

All-Star shortstop and key offseason re-signing for the Phillies.

Bryce Harper

Veteran slugger and leader of the Phillies' lineup.

Rob Thomson

Phillies manager who is focused on keeping the team grounded and healthy heading into the season.

Kyle Schwarber

Power-hitting outfielder who is determined to help the Phillies finally break through in the playoffs.

Aidan Miller

Phillies prospect who worked alongside Trea Turner at shortstop during spring training.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like we have the pieces. It's not necessarily the new toy [that is best]. We're more than capable of winning the whole thing. We've just got to execute at the end of the year.”

— Trea Turner (mlb.com)

“Obviously, we're expected to win the [NL] East. I'm not saying we're going to, but we're expected to do that. I want to. This team wants to.”

— Bryce Harper (mlb.com)

“At the end of the day, we've just got to do it. I think that's the biggest thing, there's no excuses. It doesn't matter what year it is. 2022 hurts just as much as '23, '23 hurts just as much as '24 and so on.”

— Kyle Schwarber (mlb.com)

What’s next

The Phillies will continue their spring training preparations, with key players like Andrew Painter and Zack Wheeler working to get ready for the season. The team's expectations and performance will be closely watched as they aim to finally break through and win the World Series.

The takeaway

The Phillies have built a consistent winner in the regular season, but their inability to capitalize in the playoffs has left the franchise and its fans hungry for a championship. This could be the year the team finally puts it all together and delivers the World Series title the city of Philadelphia has been craving.