With Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler both locked up for the foreseeable future, the Philadelphia Phillies already have their top two rotation spots spoken for. The All-Star duo will start the Phillies' first two games of the year against the Atlanta Braves when the season kicks off next week, and there was never any doubt about that.
Entering the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation could have looked a lot different in the next few years because Aaron Nola hit free agency and Zack Wheeler only had one more season under contract.
The Philadelphia Phillies made a surprising announcement on Sunday with their plans for Opening Day. Aaron Nola, entering his tenth MLB season for the Phillies was expected to be the guy to take the mound against the Atlanta Braves.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered this offseason with some uncertainty surrounding their starting pitching staff. Despite trying to work out an extension with Aaron Nola before 2023, nothing got done and he hit the open market.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla – If Aaron Nola turns in Thursday’s pitching line on March 28, it will be a disappointment. However, on March 7, all that really matters is making it through your start healthy.
Despite not having a flashy offseason like in years past, the Philadelphia Phillies accomplished their main goals. They were able to re-sign Aaron Nola, despite him hitting the open market, and they extended Zack Wheeler on a multi-year deal that prevents him from reaching free agency.
The Philadelphia Phillies have a starting pitcher that scouts are buzzing about during spring training. No, it’s not Zack Wheeler, who just signed a record-breaking extension with the Phillies.
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If the Philadelphia Phillies want to get over the hump and win their first World Series since 2008, keeping their pair of aces together atop the starting rotation was paramount this offseason.
The Philadelphia Phillies had a massive decision to make this offseason. With Aaron Nola hitting the open market after extension talks failed, they had to decide if it was worth offering him a lucrative long-term deal for him to return.
Aaron Nola had already voiced his opinion that Zack Wheeler should start for the Phillies on Opening Day, but the newly re-signed righty’s praise for his rotation-mate goes much further.
After the Philadelphia Phillies re-signed Aaron Nola to a long-term contract that likely keeps him with the team until he retires, they weren't out on the free agency market heavily pursuing other additions.
The Philadelphia Phillies will give their big free-agent signing of 2024 a spin on Sunday as they host the New York Yankees in their spring training opener in Clearwater, Fla.
The Braves typically don’t swing for the fences in free agency. The largest contract they’ve handed out since Alex Anthopoulos took over as general manager in 2017 was a four-year, $65 million deal to Marcell Ozuna, who was already on the team the year prior.
Aaron Nola was one of the biggest free-agent pitchers heading into the offseason, and several teams made runs to sign him before he decided to stay with the Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola addressed his recently signed massive contract extension on Wednesday morning.
The Hot Stove is heating up, as the first significant free agent signing occurred yesterday in the form of Aaron Nola, who inked a massive seven-year, $172 million deal to return to Philadelphia, but it wasn’t without a fight.
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies signed starting pitcher Aaron Nola to a seven-year, $172M extension. This all but assures that the 30-year-old Nola will stay in Philadelphia his whole career.
The first major signing took place early this afternoon when it was announced Aaron Nola will be returning to Philadelphia on a seven-year, $172 million deal.
Aaron Nola has spent his entire MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies, and that is not going to change in 2024.
Several reports linked Aaron Nola to the Braves, but for those hoping Atlanta may be able to steal one of Philadelphia’s best players, that dream is now dead.
Late Sunday morning the news broke that Aaron Nola has signed a 7-year extension with the Philadelphia Phillies. Nola’s deal is reportedly worth $172 million per Jeff Passan of ESPN and will take him through his age-37 season.
The Phillies are reportedly in agreement with right-hander Aaron Nola on a seven-year deal, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the agreement’s guarantee sits at $172M.
The Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola have both made clear a desire to see the righty ace return to Philadelphia on a long-term deal this offseason, dating back to before Nola was even officially a free agent.
While hitting upgrades have dominated the Yankees’ offseason narrative to date, the team is certainly also keeping an eye on the pitching market, including some top-shelf names.
Free agent pitcher Aaron Nola is reportedly attracting interest already, including from one of the Philadelphia Phillies’ division rivals.
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