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Fall air, empty seats at Citizens Bank Park and one final media session. Dave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson met with reporters Thursday to reflect on the Phillies’ 96-win NLDS-exit season and preview an offseason of evaluation and adjustment.

The Phillies don’t sound like a team planning an overhaul. A bench coach will be hired. The outfield will have a new look. Bryce Harper is locked in at first, J.T. Realmuto’s value still resonates, and a wave of young talent is nearing the doorstep.

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The message from both Dombrowski and Thomson? Their belief in this roster hasn’t wavered — but the focus now is on taking the next step to make a deep October run in 2026.

Here are five key takeaways f

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