Tal Venada

With the return of two major offensive pieces and a dependable bullpen, this article covers relief-corps roles, and it includes the Phillies reasoning to pursue a five-slot starter, backend fireman and a defensive center fielder with offensive potential.

With the first half in the books, the Phillies and two other National League franchises will be battling for the final wild-card berth, and each has the same predicted number of victories at this point.

With the Phillies reaching the All-Star break, this article covers the Fightins and their rivals injuries and FanGraphs’ odds for serious October baseball from making the playoffs to winning the World Series.

With the Phillies reaching the halfway point of 81 games on July 5, this article covers the pitching and offensive rankings and the predictions at that point for the National League East in that order.

This article covers Phillies manager Rob Thomson’s unique bullpen rotation, and only an example –example– of acquisitions, high and medium, and their costs in dollars and prospects.

This article covers many other conclusions a fan can reach about the current Phillies status if they don’t react immediately and emotionally.

This article covers what rival fanbases think of the Phillies, the comparisons of their foes’ overall stats to the Fightins, and a realistic view of the offense, defense, rotation and bullpen.

This article covers Phillies hurlers who are beginning rehab assignments and will return to the relief corps by month’s end or before the All-Star break in early July.

This Phillies article covers additional reasons for Dave Dombrowski, PBO (president of baseball operations), changed managers at this time and not following the 2022 season.