Phillies Notebook: Rob Thomson rebukes run-it-back gibes

PHILADELPHIA — The big names in the Philadelphia Phillies batting order will look mostly the same in 2026 as 2025, unreinforced by a big-ticket free-agent bat. Manager Rob Thomson, though, is looking at what will change: namely a few alterations around the edges that he hopes will elevate an aging core. The Phillies this offseason have touted top prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford being elevated, respectively, to the starting rotation and “every chance” to play in center field. Adolis Garcia was the main offseason addition to the lineup in place of the unwanted but not yet dealt Nick Castellanos. And the bullpen will look substantively different thanks to the arrival of Brad...