That Balls Outta Here
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ESPN has added the Phillies' finale against the Detroit Tigers to Sunday Night Baseball on Aug. 3, right after the trade deadline. Hopefully, Philadelphia's roster has some big-time additions to show off on the national stage.
Michael Fisher|
It has been a rollercoaster of a season for the Phillies, and they exit the All-Star break dropping to No. 8 in MLB.com's latest power rankings.
Alec MacNichol|
With the All-Star break in the rearview, the first-place Phillies have had several memorable moments, good and bad, that have told the tale of their 2025 season to date.
Kevin Lagowski|
Gage Wood, the Phillies' first-round draft pick, could possibly see the major leagues sooner rather than later. Will he move as fast or faster than current reliever Orion Kerkering?
Matt Davis|
Choosing the Phillies' Most Valuable Player in the first half is a tight race, but the winner isn't too much of a surprise. With finalists including Cristopher Sánchez, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber, the first-half MVP is still clearly Zack Wheeler.
Matt Davis|
Rumors about the Phillies trading for Byron Buxton barely got off the ground before the veteran squashed any thoughts of a dream trade by saying he would not be waiving his no-trade clause. The Phillies still need to find an outfield solution, however.
Michael Fisher|
The Phillies' starting rotation has been the best in baseball, but Jesús Luzardo will be the biggest x-factor in the second half. The left-hander will need to return to his early-season form if the Phillies want to make a deep postseason run.
Erick Klambara|
These are the Phillies biggest mistakes in the MLB Draft in the past 15 years that never worked out in the city of Philadelphia and wound up as busts.
Andrew Santangelo|
Phillies fans won't like what Braves fans are thinking after pending free agent Kyle Schwarber's epic All-Star Game swing-off at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Michael Fisher|
Phillies fans can only hope pending free agent Kyle Schwarber repeats All-Star heroics in red pinstripes in Philadelphia next year after his All-Star Game heroics gave the National League the victory in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game.
Eric Moratelli|
Andrew Painter, the Phillies' No. 1 prospect, has struggled in Triple-A. After another rough outing in his final first-half start, the Phillies won't be in a hurry to rush him for his MLB debut.
Eric Moratelli|
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman would have been a perfect trade deadline fit for the Phillies, but Boston's recent 10-game win streak has them looking like sellers at the MLB trade deadline.
Matt Davis|
Fifth-round draft pick Gabe Craig impressed Phillies scouts with his devastating slider and has drawn comparisons to reliever Orion Kerkering's sweeper.
Eric Moratelli|
Mick Abel's recent dazzling performance at Triple-A has boosted his trade stock at the perfect time for the Phillies, with the trade deadline around the corner.
Alec MacNichol|
The Phillies' desperate lineup change to spark the offense in their first-half finale proved ineffective. Despite manager Rob Thomson moving Kyle Schwarber back to the leadoff spot, he didn't produce, and the lineup scored just two runs.
Matt Davis|
How do the Phillies' first five picks from the 2025 MLB Draft grade out in terms of future potential to help the ball club?
Eric Moratelli|
Is there a path for Philadelphia's first-round pick Gage Wood to get to the big leagues this season? The Phillies need bullpen help with struggling veterans Jordan Romano and Joe Ross on thin ice.
Michael Fisher|
These three Phillies players enjoyed success in Philadelphia but somehow never were selected to an All-Star Game.
Alec MacNichol|
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler chose to skip out on visiting his hometown of Atlanta by not going to the All-Star Game. Fans will love that he has bigger things in mind, like preparing for a second half full of ambition at a World Series title.
Matt Davis|
The Phillies got a steal with their seventh-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The catch is that they need to sign high school pitcher Matthew Fisher to complete their seventh-round theft.
Andrew Santangelo|
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