Trea Turner, Phillies and Lead off

The Phillies want Trea Turner to be himself in 2025. And that means creating ‘havoc’ on the bases.
For all the attention on his approach at the plate, nothing will matter more than getting him back to changing games with his electric athleticism.
Phillies lineup shake-up? Why Trea Turner Batting Lead-off Could Work
With five weeks until Opening Day, changes to the lineup are coming, namely at the top, where shortstop Trea Turner is likely to get a shot at batting lead-off. The potential move comes with risks, but with the window to win with this roster closing rapidly,
If Turner returns to leadoff roots, selectivity at plate may follow
Trea Turner often watches videos of past at-bats when he is slumping. He watches the good ones, of course. He wants to see what he was doing at the time. He wants to remember how he was feeling. Oftentimes,
Trea Turner, leadoff hitter? He’s open to the move, which could help with pitch selectivity.
Rob Thomson is interested in changing the lineup and that could include Turner at the top. “I think it would be fun to be a little different,” Turner said.
Trea Turner is hoping this year is different than the last few years for the Phillies
The Phillies shortstop reported to camp on Wednesday and chatted with reporters about the frustrations of falling short in the postseason the last two years.Trea Turner is hoping this year is differen
Leading off for your Philadelphia Phillies... Trea Turner?
In the early part of Spring Training, the biggest story for the Philadelphia Phillies has been lineup construction, usually centering on which player will bat first. For most of the past three seasons,
It’s up to Kevin Long to bring about change with Phillies hitters. And it starts with Trea Turner.
Long knows Turner better than anyone. And after watching Turner get himself out too much in 2024, Long has some ideas to help him revert to the hitter he was earlier in his career.
Phillies Trea Turner makes surprising admission as team weighs major move
The Philadelphia Phillies shortstop had an interesting reply after the team announced it is considering a surprising move.
Who's leading off and 4 other questions facing the Phillies in 2025
Who's leading off? When will we see Andrew Painter? Could Aidan Miller debut in 2025? Here are 5 questions facing the Phils.
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Phillies and superstar infielder excited about batting order switch
The Philadelphia Phillies and Trea Turner are mutually looking forward to his move in their batting order. Phillies & Trea ...
Phillies notes: Trea Turner’s consistency, the Brandon Marsh debate, upcoming spring games
There is work to do — on the bases, in the field, and at the plate. The larger valleys in Turner's performance are the chief ...
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Storylines To Watch In Phillies Spring Training Games
There are multiple storylines to watch in Philadelphia Phillies spring training games this year. The Phillies opening game is on Feb. 22 against the Detroit Tigers on the road.
Justin Crawford is a polarizing prospect. But it’s set up for him to get a chance with the Phillies soon.
When Justin Crawford arrived at the Carpenter Complex in 2023 for his first spring training, the Phillies put him in the ...