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Phillies Understandably Seen as a Desperate Team With MLB Trade Deadline Near

It has been a terrible start to the second half of the campaign for the Philadelphia Phillies, who, after a loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, are now just five games over the .500 mark.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper-Dave Dombrowski drama draws honest admission from insider

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper recently challenged the organization to make a move before the August 3 trade deadline after admitting he believes the team needs some help for the playoffs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible trade partners

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

The Philadelphia Phillies have holes in their rotation, bullpen and outfield. A trade with the Toronto Blue Jays could help fill in those gaps.

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

Shane Bieber destroys trade value with historically poor outing

Phillies could be willing to part with their two best minor league arms

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 30

Phillies List of Trade Targets Includes Blue Jays Outfielder

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot of needs that they are going to look to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Dave Dombrowski has been able to pull off a lot of magic in years past, but this year may be his toughest act yet.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Phillies Facing Trea Turner Decision After Zach Neto Report

The Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as a team targeting an unexpected player. Philadelphia currently feels like a team that is desperately waiting for some Trade Deadline action.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Why Phillies probably won’t trade for Tarik Skubal

The Philadelphia Phillies have been on the struggle bus of late, recently blowing a 6-0 lead to lose to the Miami Marlins on the road. The Phillies now sit 6.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East division race, unable to take advantage of Atlanta’s own skid as of late.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Phillies Reportedly Eyeing Multiple Trades With One AL Team

With the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly gaining attention as potential trade partners as both clubs head in different directions.

Justin Crawford News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Phillies Facing Justin Crawford Decision After Trade Report

Justin Crawford has been a bit underwhelming in his rookie season with the Philadelphia Phillies, slashing .257/.306/.339 with two home runs, three triples and 13 stolen bases.

Derek Hill News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Phillies Emerging as Fit for Several Mets Trade Targets

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is now just four days away. Soon, all the rumors and speculation will finally come to fruition as teams reshape their rosters for the stretch run.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 30

Blue Jays Shaping up To Be Perfect Trade Partner for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lengthy wish list of items they would love to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Of course, identifying needs is easy; actually finding a way to fill them is an entirely different animal.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Phillies a trade match as Blue Jays ponder getting ‘weird’ at deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have been struggling as of late, losing seven of their last eight games. Regardless, they are still in the race for a playoff spot and will be making moves at the MLB Trade Deadline.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 30

Phillies Not on No-Trade List for Blue Jays Veteran Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies are in desperate need of some help ahead of the MLB trade deadline. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has a history of making magic happen, and he will have to do it again.

Bryce Harper News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 30

Bryce Harper Comments on His Struggles This Month

Going into the Major League Baseball All-Star break a couple of weeks ago, there was plenty of optimism surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies, as they were closing the gap between themselves and the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings.

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Brad Keller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Brad Keller Undergoes UCL Surgery

The Phillies announced that reliever Brad Keller underwent a UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) with an internal brace and flexor repair on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 29

Embarrassing sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at MLB trade deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies may want to think twice about being buyers ahead of Monday's 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline.

Bryce Harper sends out a call for help after another loss

Bryce Harper under fire for postgame comments

Foundering Phillies strive to halt slide in finale vs. Marlins

Joel Embiid appears to clown Phillies after their latest meltdown

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 30

Bryce Harper under fire for postgame comments

Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper was in the headlines on Wednesday morning after his plea for help to the organization ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline.

Sweep should make Phillies think twice about buying at deadline

Blue Jays face dual challenge with Daulton Varsho and George Springer

Alex Bregman is slowly turning into exactly who Cubs paid him to be

Cardinals reportedly ready to be sellers ahead of trade deadline

Three Guardians players who must perform better in the second half

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Foundering Phillies strive to halt slide in finale vs. Marlins

Miami entered its series with the Philadelphia Phillies searching for answers, as the Marlins had been swept in four straight series. Now it's the Phillies who are looking to avoid a sweep on Wednesday afternoon, when they conclude their three-game set in Miami.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 28

Phillies could be willing to part with their two best minor league arms

Beginning the second half on a sour note (2-7), the Philadelphia Phillies are limping toward the Aug. 3 trade deadline. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski can pull out a miracle just as his counterpart Mike Gansey did with the Philadelphia 76ers when he signed LeBron James.

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

MLB insider confirms owners preparing for worst-case scenario

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline (Aug. 3, 6 PM EST) less than a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies are primed to add to a roster desperate

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Yankees' buzz around a Francisco Lindor trade is getting harder to ignore

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

Unexpected pitcher emerging as trade piece for Marlins

Emerson Hancock emerges as top trade chip for Mariners ahead of deadline

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 27

Marlins snap 12-game losing streak with stunning comeback win

The Miami Marlins entered Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on a 12-game losing streak, and it didn't appear that it would be ending.

Truncated Zack Wheeler outing a potential major problem for Phillies

Mets' Tyrone Taylor strengthens trade market in win over Braves

Spencer Steer goes from trade candidate to landing on the shelf

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong is making NL MVP race more competitive

Luis Urias has quietly panned out for the Blue Jays

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / July 27

Truncated Zack Wheeler outing a potential major problem for Phillies

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's shortest start of the season could be a major problem for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Red Sox rocket up latest MLB power rankings

Plans for White Sox at MLB trade deadline will come with asterisk

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / July 26

Phillies' Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott deliver win over Yankees

Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm combined for nine RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies throttled the visiting New York Yankees 11-4 on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 25

Paul Goldschmidt makes unique history in Yankees' win over Phillies

Every win counts the same no matter the score, but the final score of the New York Yankees' Friday win made some history as well as improving the team's record to 58-45.

Yankees infielder goes off on MLB for targeting him

Corbin Carroll matches MLB legend Lou Gehrig with latest achievement

Why Blue Jays' Myles Straw deserves more recognition

Red Sox phenom crushes moonshot, slaps catcher, sparks brawl

Joe Buck reveals favorite World Series-clinching call