Marsh, however, has just 15 RBI on the season and a negative WAR. The veteran outfielder had finally picked up some steam at the plate, going nine for his last 17 with a pair of doubles, three RBI, and three runs scored. But, in the middle of that stretch, he missed a few games with elbow soreness.

Otto Kemp has been a spark offensively with Bryce Harper sidelined, and Mick Abel has carved out a role as a light's out member of the rotation. Will more youngsters punch their big league tickets this season? Or will the team cash in on its prospect investments to trade for major league help in the bullpen and the outfield?

Philadelphia started the clock on his MLB career after Aaron Nola suffered an injury. Any thoughts of that being a short-term proposition ended when Nola was diagnosed with a rib fracture. Abel is here to stay, so his bounce-back against the Marlins is a welcome development.

The schedule makers gave Don Mattingly a perfect Father’s Day gift. Mattingly, the legendary former Yankees captain, is in his third season as bench coach for the Blue Jays, who were in Philadelphia over the weekend.

If they hope to make another deep postseason run this season, the Philadelphia Phillies will need to make major changes at these two positions.

I once told a close friend of mine that fantasy baseball was a selfish game due to an imbalance of power when making draft, lineup, and waiver decisions. Having

Right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández doesn't have any minor league options remaining, so he will join the Detroit Tigers' active roster immediately.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is considering giving more closing opportunities to reliever Orion Kerkering after his first MLB save.