That Balls Outta Here
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Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper ended his slump in Sunday's win over the Mariners. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and reached the 3,000-base milestone. He's just the 42nd player to reach that total before turning 32.
Michael Hennelly|
The original timeline for Ranger Suárez's stay on the IL was supposed to be the minimum two weeks, but after the Phillies' latest discouraging update, it sounds like the left-hander will be out longer, at least until after the current road trip.
Edward Eng|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, Aug. 5: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. CF Brandon Marsh 6. RF Nick Castellanos 7. 2B Bryson Stott 8. LF Austin Hays 9. C Garrett Stubbs
Michael Fisher|
Recently traded Phillies reliever Gregory Soto had a horrible debut for the Orioles after asking to be traded. After bombing his debut, trading Soto for a pair of top-30 pitching prospects makes Dave Dombrowski look like a genius.
Matt Dargan|
Looking at the biggest addition the Phillies made in the past week, and it wasn’t at the trade deadline. The team named Independence Blue Cross (IBX) as their first jersey patch sponsor, and boy is it a big patch.
Edward Eng|
Zack Wheeler pitched a vintage game on Sunday, helping the Phillies salvage the series against the Mariners and end a six-game losing streak. Maybe the convincing win will help the Phillies get back on track.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies' trade for closer Carlos Estévez seemed like a steep price at first, but after Tanner Scott's trade to the Padres, it looks like Dave Dombrowski saved the farm system by not trading away the team's top prospects.
Michael Hennelly|
The Phillies made some good moves at the trade deadline but could have done even better if they hadn't missed some big opportunities, including starter Garrett Crochet and closer Tanner Scott.
Edward Eng|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, Aug. 4: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. CF Brandon Marsh 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. RF Nick Castellanos 8. 2B Bryson Stott 9. LF Austin Hays
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies' slide continues in Seattle, and now, with six straight series losses, should fans be pushing the panic button? It's been bad in the last few weeks, but it's not time to push the panic button just yet.
Matt Davis|
Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller is a talented and exciting player but has struggled so far since being promoted to High-A this season. Luckily, the shortstop is still young and has plenty of time to figure things out.
Michael Hennelly|
Outfielder Justin Crawford is having quite a season in the Phillies minor league system. After his recent promotion to Double-A, the team's No. 3 prospect has continued impressing at the plate and may be showing that he's too good for that level.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, Aug. 3: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. CF Brandon Marsh 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. RF Nick Castellanos 8. 2B Bryson Stott 9. LF Austin Hays
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies have been in a slump since releasing veteran Whit Merrifield on July 12. Is there something Merrifield brought to the club despite not producing at the plate? Or is it just a coincidence that they've lost 12 of 16 games since he left?
Edward Eng|
After the Phillies traded Gregory Soto to the Orioles, the truth about his feelings about his role with the Phillies emerged. He wants to be a closer and get a chance in another bullpen. Despite landing in Baltimore, he won't be the closer there, either.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, Aug. 2: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. LF Brandon Marsh 6. C J.T. Realmuto 7. RF Nick Castellanos 8. 2B Bryson Stott 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
As Taijuan Walker makes his way back from the 15-day IL, the Phillies have another decision to make about who will leave the rotation. After the mistake of removing Turnbull last time, it looks like rookie sensation Tyler Phillips will be the odd man out.
Michael Hennelly|
Bryson Stott has struggled this season, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. It looks like the Phillies' second baseman has turned a corner at the plate over his last nine games and is the version the Phillies need to help break their slump.
Michael Hennelly|
After the Phillies reportedly had zero interest in Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the trade deadline, he was traded to the Yankees. He returned to Citizens Bank Park this week and played an electric series, reminding the Phillies what they missed out on.
Michael Fisher|
How does the Phillies' Gregory Soto trade grade out after all is said and done? Here's our take on the shrewd move to flip the unreliable reliever for a pair of prospects.
Matt Dargan|
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