The Philadelphia Phillies could make a major splash at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring elite closer Emmanuel Clase from the Cleveland Guardians in a blockbuster deal.

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

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

J.T. Realmuto doubled in Bryce Harper with the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and Cristopher Sánchez was impressive for 7 1/3 innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 to prevent a three-game sweep.

With the top four advancing from the first round, Raleigh tied Brent Rooker (17 home runs) for fourth. The tiebreaker was based on longest home run distance, meaning Raleigh (470.61 feet) advanced, while Rooker (470.53) was eliminated. To be clear: .08 feet is .96 inches. Raleigh advanced by less than one inch.

The Phillies need help in their bullpen they have an opportunity to acquire Emmanuel Clase at the MLB trade deadline.

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.

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected over the next couple of weeks to try to make some aggressive moves to upgrade the roster ahead of the trade deadline. Ove