Despite the trepidation about the Phillies’ title odds, this group has outperformed expectations before in the postseason. Specifically, Bryce Harper, who has had a few seasons that have been largely injury-riddled, and followed them up with phenomenal playoff runs.

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 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.

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Now, it's being speculated by ESPN MLB writer Kiley McDaniel that Obermueller could have a quick path to "the show" now that he's in the Phillies' system. Philadelphia selected pitcher Gage Wood out of Arkansas with pick No. 26 in the first round. They then followed that up by picking the Iowa star.

Wood's no-hitter in the College World Series doesn't tell the whole story, but enough to know that he can handle heavy pitch counts, and with an energy that will endear itself to Philadelphia quickly.

The MLB All-Star Game is meant to be a fun time littered with exceptional vibes. However, the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans have a bone to pick with the