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MLB insider Jim Bowden believes the Phillies will trade top prospect Aidan Miller at the trade deadline to land one of the big-name outfielders on the market: Luis Robert Jr., Jazz Chisholm or Cody Bellinger.
Matt Grazel|
The Phillies have some new injury concerns to worry about after ace Zack Wheeler exited Tuesday’s game with lower back tightness. On the same day they got Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper back now they will have to see if Wheeler can make his next start.
Matt Dargan|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, July 9: 1. DH Kyle Schwarber 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 1B Bryce Harper 4. 3B Alec Bohm 5. 2B Bryson Stott 6. RF Nick Castellanos 7. LF Brandon Marsh 8. C Rafael Marchán 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies activated Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper from the 10-day IL on Tuesday. Slumping outfielder David Dahl was finally cut, being designated for assignment, and infielder Kody Clemens was optioned down to Triple-A.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies are reportedly watching A's outfielder Brent Rooker so here's a trade proposal that could land the slugger at the deadline. Trading shortstop prospect Starlyn Caba for Rooker would help the Phillies solve their outfield production.
Eric Moratelli|
Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs has stepped up with J.T. Realmuto on the IL and has done enough at the plate and in the field to keep his job when the All-Star catcher returns.
Michael Sadowsky|
The trade deadline is approaching fast, and the Phillies are looking to upgrade for a postseason run. Here are three top prospects who should be untouchable and two who are expendable and should be used as trade chips.
Edward Eng|
Alec Bohm is finally getting his chance to play in an All-Star Game. The Phillies third baseman got deep in reflection when talking about the ups and downs of what got him to this point in his career.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies are looking to upgrade their outfield offense at the trade deadline and have recently been linked to A's outfielder Brent Rooker. One MLB insider says the Phillies are "keeping a close eye on" the slugging left fielder.
Eric Moratelli|
The Phillies have promoted pitching prospects Samuel Aldegheri and Jean Cabrera from High-A to Double-A after both posted successful first halves. The pair of standout prospects will be challenged at the higher level with the Reading Fightin Phils.
Michael Fisher|
When Phillies fans gave Trea Turner 'The Ovation' last season, it did more than just turn his 2023 season around. The success has carried over to this season, and he has been the best player in MLB since that Aug. 4 standing ovation with 9.2 fWAR.
Matt Davis|
A recent report by one MLB insider has seemingly shut down any chance of the Phillies trading for White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. at the trade deadline.
Edward Eng|
The Phillies are suggested as a top trade deadline landing spot for Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger. Adding the former MVP would help in the short term but wouldn't be worth losing the proposed return piece, No. 8 prospect catcher Eduardo Tait.
Matt Grazel|
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has entered this year's Home Run Derby and gave a totally relatable reason for throwing his hat in the ring. He says that the derby was cool to watch as a kid, and he doesn't know if he'll have another chance.
Michael Hennelly|
The Phillies are sending four pitchers and a franchise-record seven players to the MLB All-Star Game, including Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suárez, Matt Strahm and Jeff Hoffman. In one glaring omission, Cristopher Sánchez was left off the All-Star roster.
Matt Davis|
Phillies rookie Tyler Phillips made a strong impression in his MLB debut on Sunday, striking out the side against the Braves in his first inning of work. His seven strikeouts set a record not accomplished by a Phillies pitcher in 123 years.
Erick Klambara|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, July 7: 1. 2B Bryson Stott 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 3B Alec Bohm 4. RF Brandon Marsh 5. DH Nick Castellanos 6. 1B Kody Clemens 7. LF Whit Merrifield 8. C Garrett Stubbs 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
Ian Happ, a potential trade deadline candidate from the Cubs, could solve the Phillies' outfield situation for the stretch run. He can play on both sides of the ball and would be a cheaper option than Luis Robert Jr. and better than Tommy Pham.
Edward Eng|
Updates for the Phillies-Braves rain delay at Truist Park on July 6. Get all the latest info on start/restart times for Saturday’s game between the two NL East rivals after the Phillies won the series opener on Friday.
Michael Fisher|
Philadelphia Phillies starting lineup, July 6: 1. 2B Bryson Stott 2. SS Trea Turner 3. 3B Alec Bohm 4. LF Brandon Marsh 5. RF Nick Castellanos 6. 1B Kody Clemens 7. C Rafael Marchán 8. DH David Dahl 9. CF Johan Rojas
Michael Fisher|
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