Jimmy Rollins has his choice for who should be batting leadoff for Phillies

A leadoff hitter has the potential to set an immediate tone when stepping into the box for the first time.
Sat, Mar 29
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Turner suspects hip issue led to Saturday's back spasm
Trea Turner was initially second in the Phillies’ lineup Saturday after leading off on Opening Day, but he was scratched an hour before game-time with a low back spasm.
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Promising signs aplenty as Phillies throw up 11 runs in win
Could this be a sign of what’s to come for a healthy Bryson Stott?
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Turner scratched from Phillies' second game with back spasm
Trea Turner was initially second in the Phillies’ lineup Saturday after leading off on Opening Day, but he was scratched an hour before game-time with a low back spasm.
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Injured Phillies Ranger Suarez, Weston Wilson making progress
Ranger Suarez is a safe bet to miss most of April rehabbing a back injury but he took a positive step on Saturday at Nationals Park, throwing a 26-pitch bullpen session.
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Luzardo debuts, Schwarber leads off for Phillies in Game 2
Facing a right-handed starting pitcher in Game 2 of 162, the Phillies went with a different lineup than Opening Day.
Thu, Mar 27
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After rumors all winter, Bohm demonstrates importance to Phillies on Opening Day
For three months this offseason, Alec Bohm had no idea where he’d be on Opening Day.
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Phillies' revised batting order an important part of Opening Day win
The prevailing, modern thought around baseball is that batting order construction doesn’t matter much.
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Live updates: Phillies open season on the road vs. Nationals
What to Know The reigning National League East champions kick off their 2025 season with a three-game series in Washington against the Nationals.