The Philadelphia Phillies look like a championship contender once again, but they need to secure the National League East first. The New York Mets are going to make it tough, and the Phillies may need some reinforcements.

The Philadelphia Phillies are projected to trade for the former Reliever of the Year from the Cleveland Guardians.

Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants.

Justin Verlander needed just one pitch to provide affirmation. Verlander began his afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies with a four-seam fastball on the outside corner to Trea Turner. The pitch clocked in at 95.

San Francisco pitcher Justin Verlander speaks with the media after the Giants' 13-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at Oracle Park.Giants starter Justin Verlander explains what went wro

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