Not to mention, the Phillies just sent highly touted youngster Mick Abel, 23, back to the minors after a couple of rocky outings. Add in the fact that Wheeler is 35 and comes off the books after 2027, and that Sanchez’s contract also is due to expire after 2027, and suddenly the Phillies’ starting staff doesn’t seem so loaded after all.

Spencer Steer reached base four times, drove in two runs and scored twice as the visiting Cincinnati Reds topped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 in a Friday matinee.

The Phillies face the Reds at 4:05 p.m. on July 5. Left-hander Ranger Suarez (7-2, 2.00 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies. Left-hander Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.52 ERA) will pitch for the Reds. The game will be broadcast on NBCSP. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.

The Philadelphia Phillies always seem to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, which is coming up on July 31.

The Philadelphia Phillies are targeting Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana, as they have "primary interest" in the righty to fix their bullpen issues.

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the best teams in baseball this season, positioning themselves to be buyers at the