Kepler has 10 home runs but is batting only .210. "It looks like he's trying to do too much," Phillies manager Rob Thomson says.

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking everywhere for bullpen help as the trade deadline creeps up, but a large package would be needed to land this closer.

The Philadelphia Phillies are "extensively scouting" Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, and are "hoping to land" either at the deadline.

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Durán is reportedly drawing interest from several teams as the trade deadline approaches.

The Philadelphia Phillies need to add a relief pitcher ahead of the trade deadline. They're reportedly eyeing a star from the Minnesota Twins.

Multiple Phillies players ripped Major League Baseball's decision to add Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster, questioning the league's selection process and citing the Brewers rookie's lack of experience in the majors.

BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Philadelphia Phillies looking to continue a three-game home winning streak. San Diego has a 52-43 record overall and a 31-17 record in home games. The Padres have gone 22-35 in games when they have given up a home run.

The comparisons are overwhelming, but in a positive way. When Eduardo Tait signed with the Phillies as an international free agent in 2023, he took the same first step as one of his baseball heroes. Tait is a Panamanian catcher just like Carlos Ruiz,