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MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the trade deadline looms
With just one week to go until the deadline, everyone around the league wants to figure out who's buying and who's selling.News

Latest intel hints Bryce Harper could lose his long-running Dave Dombrowski war
Just when the Bryce Harper-Dave Dombrowski beef seemed to be squashed, tension once again reared its ugly head.
Phillies' early woes vs. Cubs loom surprisingly large as MLB trade deadline approaches
The Phillies sit behind the Chicago Cubs in the race for the top NL Wild Card spot, though they'll need to do more than just catch them because of a lost tiebreaker earlier in the season.
Don Mattingly taking aim at Bryce Harper trade deadline comments is last thing Phillies need
Phillies Interim Manager Don Mattingly tries to keep his team focused on playing rather than the trade deadline.
Horrendous stat makes Phillies' lineup issues seem even worse than you thought
The Phillies' lineup has a combined bWAR that's far lower than what it's been in recent years. We knew this team was struggling, but not that things were quite this bad.Rumors




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4 players Phillies could trade off MLB roster to solve their existing woes
Considering the sorry state of their farm system, trading a player or two off of the major league roster may be one of the only ways for the Phillies to acquire meaningful upgrades at the trade deadline.
3 'fresh start' trades the Phillies can make to help Andrew Painter recover
Baseball America named Painter a change-of-scenery candidate. Here are three organizations — the Reds, Rockies and Angels — where a trade makes sense for both sides, and what comes back to Philadelphia.
Bryce Harper quote shows right Phillies trade deadline mentality (as Zack Wheeler fear lingers)
The Phillies have some decisions to make ahead of the trade deadline next week. Bryce Harper has some words about the Phillies and his desire for the club to go for it yet again this season.
Phillies could take chance on ironic Taijuan Walker 'replacement' after Cubs' latest move
Interestingly enough, the man the Phillies passed on to sign Taijuan Walker, Jameson Taillon, finds himself up for grabs now and could help fix the Phils’ rotation problem.
Alec Bohm quote shows he learned the wrong lesson from clutch Phillies at-bat vs. Yankees
Bohm put his foot in his mouth once again on Sunday when he decried his completely justified treatment as a free out.
Pros and cons of each potential Phillies lineup target ahead of 2026 trade deadline
At this point in the season, making a deadline trade is the Phillies' only avenue to bring in help, greatly limiting the amount of possible reinforcements. Let’s dive into some of the Phillies’ realistic trade options and break down their pros and cons.
This Phillies-Padres Mason Miller mock trade package could powerfully solve bullpen woes
Perhaps the best way for the Phillies to go for it would be selling the farm to reel in generational closer Mason Miller. Let’s dive into what that trade would look like, and how it would impact the Phillies.
This Phillies-Blue Jays trade deadline package would bring Jeff Hoffman back home
A potential reunion with Jeff Hoffman could fill a glaring hole on the Phillies' roster, but should they consider trading Justin Crawford to make it happen?
Phillies fans should be shouting compelling Kyle Schwarber Hall of Fame case from the rooftops
Kyle Schwarber has built an impressive career. With time still left, it's not too premature to see that he already has some big accomplishments. His Hall of Fame case is bigger than expected.
Red Sox overpay in trade with Nationals for breakout former Phillies top prospect
Former Phillies prospect Curtis Mead was shockingly traded to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night in what looks like an overpay.
MLB insider hints Phillies' Zack Wheeler could be walking back his earlier promise
Zack Wheeler admitted to not closing the book on a return after the 2027 season. Wheeler was faced with the concern of injury, but his bounceback could fuel a change of heart among the club and his drive for the Hall of Fame.
Deepening Blue Jays fire sale could gift Phillies electric trade deadline bullpen option
Kevin Pillar says the Blue Jays should entertain offers for Louis Varland. With Brad Keller out, the Phillies need bullpen help — and Varland's career arc before 2026 gives Toronto a reason to at least listen.
3 ideal Phillies trade partners that need to face the music and sell this deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies should be one of the more aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, but they'll need a few more sellers to emerge in order to really address all of their needs.
Phillies must act with trade deadline fury to match excitement of LeBron James' arrival
In light of the Sixers’ franchise-altering addition of LeBron James, the Phillies will need to pursue a ring of their own much harder this year to avoid falling into obscurity.

