Padres use 3-run Second inning to beat Phillies
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Phillies arrive to the All-Star break
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Preview the July 13 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
After dropping their first two games in San Diego, the Phillies look to win the finale, to end their west coast road trip - and the “first half” of the season - on a high note. Cristopher Sanchez gets the ball, which is notable because it made him ineligible for the All-Star team despite a worthy performance.
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Kepler has 10 home runs but is batting only .210. "It looks like he's trying to do too much," Phillies manager Rob Thomson says.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are looking everywhere for bullpen help as the trade deadline creeps up, but a large package would be needed to land this closer.
The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has been one of the worst in the league this season. The bullpen could be an area of focus at the trade deadline.
When Sanchez was initially left off of the All-Star Game roster, it was something of a disappointment, but things boiled over when Sanchez was passed on as a replacement pitcher. When Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd opted out of playing in the Midsummer Classic, his spot went to Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski.
The Philadelphia Phillies need to add a relief pitcher ahead of the trade deadline. They're reportedly eyeing a star from the Minnesota Twins.
The Philadelphia Phillies are "extensively scouting" Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, and are "hoping to land" either at the deadline.
Multiple Phillies players ripped Major League Baseball's decision to add Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster, questioning the league's selection process and citing the Brewers rookie's lack of experience in the majors.