5 Bold predictions for the 2022 Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)
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Mar 21, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA;Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Corey Knebel (23) throws a pitch during the second inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

4. The bullpen will only blow 20 saves, at most

Considering they tied the MLB record last year by blowing 34 saves, it would be bold for them to do that a lot less this season.

The Phillies’ front office went into the 2021-22 offseason knowing that building a better bullpen was the top priority.

5. Bryce Harper and Juan Soto will go head-to-head for NL MVP again

Since Fernando Tatis Jr., who finished third in MVP voting last year, is on the 60-day IL after breaking his arm, it feels entirely likely that 2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper and his runner-up Juan Soto will face off for the vaunted award once again.