"Philadelphia would also be receiving left-handed pitcher Reid Detmers, who is beginning to find his groove as a reliever. Even though he has a 4.15 ERA in 40 appearances, he didn’t allow any earned runs across 13 innings in June and just three in seven games in July."

Adam Crognale didn’t have plans for the All-Star break. The popular Phillies bat boy, known for his sprinting out of the dugout, was planning to work a few shifts to prepare the clubhouses at Citizens Bank Park for this weekend’s series.

They will head into the second half prepared to shake up the same groups as during last year’s trade deadline and the offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber made history not seen in more than 60 years on Tuesday night when he was named MVP of the All-Star Game in Atlanta. Pe

Misiorowski, a rookie who has made five starts this season, was initially confused on why the Phillies singled him out. But the pitcher says Schwarber made him "feel welcome" at the All-Star Game.

The Phillies criticized MLB after two of their pitchers weren't named replacements but Jacob Misiorowski, after five starts, made the team.

Harper looked feeble upon his return from the IL, going 1 for 14 in four games, but then he busted out on July 8 with a career-best four extra-base hits — one home run and three doubles — giving the team (and its fans) a burst of hope that the old Harper is back.

The Phillies drafted Dawson, a shortstop for Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, in the 16th round of the MLB draft. "It’s just incredible," he said.