The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a contentious division race as we approach the middle of July. How good is this for baseball? Juan Soto and Pete Alonso are leading a Mets renaissance while the Phillies are doing what they always do, though without Bryce Harper this time.

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing a trade for a one-time All-Star having a nightmare season?

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mick Abel has impressed in his MLB introduction but may be more useful at the trade deadline.

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This will be a fascinating deadline for Dave Dombrowski, who has to issue a referendum on this roster's chances for a World Series title.

Calls Mount for MLB to Make Changes After Cubs’ Loss to Phillies originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs-Philadelphia Phillies game on Monday was a standard close battle between contenders, until it wasn't.

The Phillies need to promote their top prospect as Philadelphia hopes to surpass the Mets in the National League East.

The Philadelphia Phillies currently sit with a 39-29 record and are five games behind the New York Mets for first place in the National League East.Philadelphia has been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball over the last three years,