As the offseason begins and the Phillies sort through their roster, they will focus on trying to improve an offense that went cold again in the postseason. Hitting coach Kevin Long sat down with Phillies Extra to assess Bryce Harper's season and discuss his future, handicap Kyle Schwarber's chances of re-signing, the progress made by Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh, and more. Watch here. | Philadelphia Inquirer

118K views · 3.5K reactions | THE PHILLIES RETIRE MIKE SCHMIDT'S #20⚾️ ⚾️On May 26, 1990 the Phillies retire Mike Schmidt's uniform number 20, honoring the third baseman who played his entire 18-year Hall of Fame career with Philadelphia (1972-1989). #mikeschmidt #michaeljack #gophils #phillies #veteransstadium #fightinphils | Brotherly Love Nation | Facebook

⚾️On April 17, 1972 “Kiteman” flops at The Vet. In 1971, the Philadelphia Phillies rang in the new season by having their backup catcher catch a ball thrown from a helicopter. In 1972, the Phillies booked a man who skydived off cliffs with a kite on his back to deliver the first pitch at Veterans Stadium. But the players went on strike and delayed the start of the season by a full week. "Kiteman," as the Phillies had advertised him as, had prior arrangements when the season began and was unable