It really isn’t much of a choice — the Phillies must upgrade their bullpen for the playoffs. Will they be willing to part with a prized prospect to do so?

The Phils are looking for more than just rental relievers this time. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.

The eye test shows that the Phillies, often, make baserunning mistakes. But they make them for a reason that manager Rob Thomson and fans should be able to swallow — they're aggressive. The Phillies have the third best on-base percentage in the majors at .330, and they know how to use it.

First, from Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The premise of the article is that they are looking to take a “big swing” this deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies are shopping for upgrades at the trade deadline, and Boston's Jarren Duran could fill their hole in the outfield.

The Philadelphia Phillies should be buyers at this year's trade deadline, and a three-time All-Star reliever could help them win the NL East.

On Pattison 's Tim Kelly hosts a new episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦.

Jim Bowden of The Athletic believes the Philadelphia Phillies would turn down a hypothetical trade of Justin Crawford for Dennis Santana and David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates.