Yet it's also a team truly capable of winning the World Series. They currently sit in first place in the NL East (-1320 to make the playoffs, per Caesars ), though that race figures to go down to the wire with the Mets. So, again, the Phillies are strong buyers and should be doing everything possible to win the title this season.

The Philadelphia Phillies "would love" to land Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran at the MLB trade deadline.

Contenders searching for an ace will likely to have to aim a little lower: 'All the guys are going to have a little bit of warts on them.'

The Philadelphia Phillies could use one of their top pitching prospects as trade bait to chase after the star players they want at the upcoming trade deadline.

Former MLB executive Jim Bowden loves the fit between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox outfield Luis Robert Jr.