While the Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a West Coast showdown, they have quietly made an intriguing signing in Major League Baseball. Before getting into that, it’s important to note that the Phillies won the series opener on Monday night against the Diamondbacks and are now 4.

Neither the Braves nor the Phillies is in serious jeopardy of missing the postseason at this point. Philadelphia sits in the top wild card spot with a six-game lead on a postseason berth, and the Braves are four games ahead of them. It would take a major collapse for either to not play October baseball.

Over the last few years, the Philadelphia Phillies have managed to churn out some impressive pitching talents, with some recent examples being Mick Abel, as well as current rookie Andrew Painter. Yet, this trend is set to continue with another talent on the rise in the Phillies farm system: Gage Wood.

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview for September 4

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo is on pace to make some incredible MLB history.

"The Phillies' Jesus Luzardo on the road this year: 9-0, 1.76 ERA, 116 K," OptaSTATS shared. "Since ERA became official in both leagues in 1913, no MLB pitcher has finished a season undefeated with a sub-2.00 ERA & 100+ strikeouts on the road."

MLB players and baseball figures are rallying around Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa after his Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox have made a trade involving a veteran.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper is left off MLB's Team of the Month despite one of the best season of his career.