After Aaron Nola had a successful live BP session, he's optimistic about making a rehab appearance in AAA for his rib injury.

Several teams with postseason aspirations have reportedly been linked to Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eugenio Suárez as the trade deadline draws closer.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has thrown 56 pitches as he ramps up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib

Their biggest need is bullpen help. Jordan Romano hasn't panned out as their closer, and Jose Alvarado's 80-game PED suspension makes him ineligible for the postseason. Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently discussed St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley and noted that the Phillies would be an ideal fit for him.

The Phillies also have one game scheduled to stream exclusively on the Roku Channel — their Aug. 17 matchup against the Washington Nationals. Unlike Apple TV+, which runs $9.99 a month, the Roku Channel is free to stream (and you can watch the Eagles’ Super Bowl documentary from NFL Films while you’re there).

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has thrown 56 pitches as he ramps up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib.

Bryce Harper is heating up, and as Jesús Luzardo has said multiple times: “When Bryce goes, I think the whole team goes.”

The trades happen suddenly, and often with little or no warning. Said Brandon Marsh: “I get brought into the office, shook hands, and there it was.”

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting closer to the MLB trade deadline, and so far, they have yet to make a splash. They have some clear needs despite being on