Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) runs to the dugout during a game against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning at Truist Park.

The Philadelphia Phillies have historically leaned into a trend that will define the 2025 MLB draft. The draft class features a plethora of talented prep position players and a notable lack of college ones.

With Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber representing the club for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard in Atlanta, the Phillies are gearing up to officially declare – and celebrate – Philadelphia as the next host for the Midsummer Classic!

The Philadelphia Phillies (54-39) and the San Diego Padres (50-43) open a 3-game series Friday at Petco Park in San Diego. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

"The Phillies have a specific interest in the American League Central; they began scouting the Minnesota Twins more heavily this week in anticipation of them being sellers, league sources said," Gelb wrote. "Griffin Jax and Jhoan Durán will be prized targets if Minnesota makes them available. They’re expected to listen."

Phillies trade top prospects to Guardians for Emmanuel Clase, strengthening Philadelphia’s bullpen for a playoff push in the National League East.

Former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager Lee Elia died Wednesday, the Phillies announced. He was 87 years old. Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988.

The MLB trade deadline is an important time for the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Phillies atop the NL East and having one of the better rotations in