Chris Fischer

Chris is a contributor at Just Baseball, specializing in Phillies and prospect coverage. Chris is from Central Jersey and a recent Rutgers University graduate. You can follow him on X: @fischeronphils

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Jesús Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game at BayCare Ballpark.

Did Jesús Luzardo Cost Himself an Even Bigger Payday?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 4: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action in right field against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 5-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper's Defense Is Distracting From His Great Offense

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies goes to bat against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time

Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue

Zac Veen's Big League Promotion Was Overdue

Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez?

Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez?

Clay Holmes of the New York Mets pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning on Opening Day at Daikin Park.

D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Second baseman Luis Arraez #1 of the San Francisco Giants heads to the plate against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 03, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Calvin Hernandez/Getty Images)

Top Trade Landing Spots for Luis Arraez

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 20: Jake McCarthy #31 of the Colorado Rockies slides to score after hitting a first inning inside-the-park home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on June 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Five Outfielders the Phillies Can Target at the Trade Deadline

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 03: Taylor Ward #3 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a one-run double in the seventh inning during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

What Is the Phillies' Biggest Trade Deadline Need?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Kyle Schwarber Is Authoring an Interesting Cooperstown Case

Not Every MLB Veteran Is Ending Their Career On a High Note

Not Every MLB Veteran Is Ending Their Career On a High Note

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 9: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on June 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Cubs 4-3 in extra innings. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Zack Wheeler Isn't Ready To Give Up His Ace Status

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 03: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field on September 03, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Are Better Days Ahead for Aaron Nola?

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees singles in the fourth inning during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

AL Players of the Month: May 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies fields a ground ball during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on September 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

When Will Enough be Enough With the Phillies and Alec Bohm?

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 24: Philadelphia pitcher Andrew Painter (24) pitches during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves on April 24th, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Phillies Rushed Andrew Painter and Are Paying For it

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 03: Jhoan Duran #59 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after a strikeout to close the game against the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park on August 03, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 2-0. (Photo by Caean Couto/Getty Images)

The Phillies Finally Have Their Ninth-Inning Stabilizer

Kyle Schwarber Is Proving To Be Worth Every Penny

Kyle Schwarber Is Proving To Be Worth Every Penny

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 19, 2026: A.J. Ewing #97 of the New York Mets bats during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park on March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Top Early Standouts in the New York Mets' Farm System

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: Dylan Crews #3 of the Washington Nationals celebrates on the base paths his his first career home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on August 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Dylan Crews' Struggles Haven't Stopped in the Minor Leagues

Top Early Standouts in the Philadelphia Phillies’ Farm System

Top Early Standouts in the Philadelphia Phillies' Farm System

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: Konnor Griffin #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on April 13, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Top Prospects Are Showing the Learning Curve of MLB Competition