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Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been productive at the top of the order. J.T. Realmuto has been solid lately in the middle-to-bottom of the order, but the rest of the offense has lacked consistency - and in some ways has been consistently poor.
According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Phillies “could chase center fielders like Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox and Cedric Mullins of the Orioles.” Alternatively, they could target a corner outfielder such as Boston’s Jarren Duran or the Rangers’ Adolis García.
The Phillies are not looking for band-aids for their bullpen. They have tried that. It's been a really long time since Philadelphia made a trade deadline splash, and it's possible they target some of the best relievers in the game who can help the team in 2025 and beyond.
As the Minnesota Twins descend into non-contender status, team decision-makers should strongly consider parting ways with one of the club's more impressive first-half performers.
There have been many reports over the past year and a half stating that the Philadelphia Phillies have an interest in Athletics ’ star closer Mason Miller. Miller, who many believe to be one of the top closers in baseball, hasn’t been as dominant as he typically is, with a 4.04 ERA.
Robertson is joining the Phillies for the third time. He was in Philadelphia in 2019 and 2020 but pitched only seven times because of Tommy John surgery. He joined the team at the trade deadline in 2022 and helped the Phillies get over the hump and into the World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies have averaged 325,000 viewers per game, 20% better than the New York Mets, and the most in MLB this season.
Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton reveals potential 2025 plans for top prospects Mick Abel and Andrew Painter.