Phillies’ Homegrown Sluggers Offers 5-Word Response On Ending Career With Reunion

BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies’ Homegrown Sluggers Offers 5-Word Response On Ending Career With ReunionByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 07:00am EDTHOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 28: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during batting practice prior to Game 1 of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies opened the season with a disappointing record as their returning cast of star players struggled, but they’ve managed to turn that around and make some history in the process.After cutting ties with long-time manager Rob Thomson and installing bench coach Don Mattingly as his interim replacement, the Phillies seem to be back on track for another postseason run.“They dumped manager Rob Thomson, and became the fifth team in the last century to go from at least 10 games under .500 to one game over within the first 47 games of a season,” Bob Nightengale noted for USA Today. “Their resurgence kicked in when Zack Wheeler was activated from his thoracic outlet surgery, giving them a fearsome trio with Cristopher Sanchez and Jesus Luzardo… Their offense also has awoken with Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh, with Trea Turner, Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm recovering from dreadful starts.”ForbesRed Sox’s $55 Million Starter Offers 4-Word Response On Looming DemotionBy Peter ChawagaPhiladelphia Phillies’ Former Slugger Rhys Hoskins Sends Reunion MessageAnd as those star players bounce back, the team had occasion to remember a former star, homegrown slugger Rhys Hoskins, who returned to Citizens Bank Park to play a three-game set for his new team, the Cleveland Guardians.Hoskins was a standout first baseman for the Ph...