That Balls Outta Here
FanSided
The Phillies improved areas they needed to improve at the trade deadline without trading their top prospects. By upgrading the outfield with Austin Hays and upgrading the bullpen with Carlos Estévez and Tanner Banks, the Phillies' final grade is an A-.
Michael Fisher|
The Orioles have designated former Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment less than a week after trading for him. Pache was part of the package the Phillies used to get outfielder Austin Hays, a move they're are already seeing benefits from.
Michael Fisher|
Dave Dombrowski's comments following the Phillies' trade for closer Carlos Estévez make it sound like he's already thinking about bringing back the reliever after the season, which would be good considering the prospects they gave up for him.
Edward Eng|
The Phillies have received encouraging injury updates for three pitchers. Prospect Andrew Painter is throwing off a mound, Taijuan Walker made his first rehab appearance, and Spencer Turnbull threw a bullpen and could be close to a rehab assignment.
Edward Eng|
Who is to blame for the Phillies' struggles in July, especially since the All-Star break? There is plenty of blame to go around. The starting rotation was inconsistent, Jose Alvarado and the bullpen were bad, and Bryce Harper is in a massive slump.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies are in a major losing skid right now. But even after finishing July 10-14, they still lead the NL East and are in a prime playoff position according to FanGraphs' playoff odds.
Matt Davis|
How does the Phillies' trade for reliever Tanner Banks grade now that the MLB trade deadline is over? The left-hander will fill a role in the bullpen as a lefty specialist and is a brilliant trade by the Phillies front office.
Jake Huber|
The Phillies traded for Angels closer Carlos Estévez, and they should use him as the closer. Will manager Rob Thomson finally anoint a closer for the ninth inning? If not, he should.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies have finally added a jersey sponsor, ultimately going with long-standing insurance company Independence Blue Cross.
Matt Davis|
With trade deadline additions Carlos Estévez and Tanner Banks now in the Phillies bullpen, what does the pecking order look like for late-inning situations. Here's our projected depth chart with the former Angels closer and White Sox lefty in the mix.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies made a pair of last-minute trade deadline moves to shake up the bullpen: They traded for Tanner Banks from the White Sox and dealt Gregory Soto to the Orioles.
Erick Klambara|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, July 30: 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|
After the Phillies trade of relief pitcher Seranthony Domínguez to the Orioles, we look back at his time with the Phillies and his rise to prominence in 2022 and 2023.
Matt Dargan|
The Phillies are struggling, and with some of the team's superstars slumping mightily, Bryce Harper said that the team's best players, including himself, need to step up.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies' search for outfield help at the trade deadline included talks with the Rays about Randy Arozarena but reportedly, and smartly, walked away from the discussions after learning what the All-Star outfielder would cost.
Michael Hennelly|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, July 29: 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 are still looking for bullpen help before the MLB trade deadline, and Dave Dombrowski will likely try to land another top relief arm. A few are still available, including Pete Fairbanks, Tanner Scott and Kyle Finnegan.
Michael Fisher|
Phillies manager Rob Thomson didn't mince words after his team dropped their fourth straight series with a 4-3 loss to the Guardians on Sunday. He said they have to get back to playing clean baseball and start winning series again.
Michael Hennelly|
Grading the Phillies' trade deadline addition of closer Carlos Estévez from the Angels, for which they paid a hefty price of two top-10 pitching prospects, George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri.
Edward Eng|
Former Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin remains in the AL after being dealt from the Rays to the Orioles, who the Phillies could very well meet in the World Series this year.
Matt Dargan|
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