The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates could link up on a big trade deadline deal to send David Bednar to Philadelphia in the coming days.

Its Tuesday, July 29 and the Phillies (60-46) are in Chicago as their series against the White Sox (39-68) continues. Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Jonathan Cannon for Chicago.

Get ready for an exciting lineup of fan events as baseball legends return for Toyota Phillies Alumni Weekend, being held from Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, at Citizens Bank Park during the series against the Detroit Tigers.

The Philadelphia Phillies might have been close to landing Emmanuel Clase prior to his placement on non-disciplinary leave.

In the Phillies’ universe, the Wheeler Window is the only denominator that matters. When ace Zack Wheeler signed an extension last March that runs through 2027, he said that he would retire when the contract expires.

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It's easy to identify the flaws: a missing swing-and-miss reliever and a righty power bat. Securing them will require sacrifices.

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