Cassandra Reed+FollowWill the Phils Go All-In for Clase?With the Fightins clinging to the NL East lead, bullpen woes are the talk of the town. Dombrowski’s rumored willingness to deal top prospects for a lights-out closer like Emmanuel Clase has fans buzzing. Clase’s nasty stuff could be the missing piece, but is giving up Justin Crawford too steep? This move could spark a new rivalry with the Guardians and shake up the playoff race. Would you pull the trigger? #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell00Share
Andrea Castillo+FollowCrawford Call-Up: Phillies’ Big Gamble?Looks like the Fightins might shake things up by promoting Justin Crawford instead of swinging a trade for a righty bat. With Kepler’s struggles and Marsh’s inconsistency, the front office could be betting on their No. 3 prospect to spark the lineup. Crawford’s hitting .331 in Triple-A, but can he handle center field in Philly? Would you rather see Marsh or Kepler moved if this happens? Let’s hear your takes on this potential outfield shuffle! #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell417Share
Tammy Sellers+FollowCould Bader Be Philly’s Missing Piece?Fellow Phils fans, is Harrison Bader the answer in center field? Trevor Plouffe just predicted on 'Talkin’ Baseball' that the Phillies might trade for the Twins’ Gold Glove outfielder before the deadline. Bader’s got the glove, postseason experience, and his bat’s heating up (11 HR, 109 OPS+). With our outfield offense lagging, could this move finally fill the biggest hole in our lineup? Would Bader’s swagger fit in Philly? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell11Share
Maria Chavez+FollowShould the Phils Gamble on La Pantera?Rumors are heating up that the Phillies might make a move for Luis Robert Jr. (aka “La Pantera”) before the trade deadline. Even though he’s had a rough year at the plate, his upside is huge—and with the Phils’ outfield bats lagging, could this be the spark we need for a deep playoff run? Would you roll the dice on a struggling former All-Star, or is the price too steep? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell12Share
Kimberly Moore+FollowMick Abel’s Hot Streak: Trade Bait or Future Ace?Did you catch Mick Abel’s near-no-no for the IronPigs? The Phillies’ top arm just snagged International League Pitcher of the Week, and his timing couldn’t be better. With the Fightins barely ahead of the Mets, Abel’s resurgence could be the key to landing a lockdown closer like Clase or Durán at the deadline. Do you think the Phils should cash in Abel’s rising stock, or is he too valuable to let go? Let’s talk trade chips and World Series dreams! #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell00Share
Andrea Castillo+FollowPhillies’ Rookie Arms: Fast-Track to October?Philly fans, are we about to see Gage “No-Hit” Wood or Cade “KO” Obermueller in red pinstripes before we know it? ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel thinks so, calling both college arms potential bullpen boosts THIS season—maybe even a secret weapon for a playoff push. Wood’s College World Series no-hitter still gives me chills, and Obermueller’s slider/fastball combo is pure filth. Risky to rush ‘em, but could Dombrowski really skip the trade market and roll with the rookies? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell00Share
Catherine Reeves+FollowPhillies Nab Undrafted Power Bat HumphreysDid the Phils just steal a future star? Nate Humphreys, fresh off a monster .353/17 HR season at Dallas Baptist, is headed to Philly after going undrafted. This lefty outfielder’s college journey was a rollercoaster, but he finished strong and flashed both pop and speed (21 steals). He even held down centerfield the last two years. Could Humphreys be the next underdog to make noise in the Show? Let’s hear your takes, Phils fans! #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell10Share
terrysharon+FollowMarsh Calls Out Phillies’ ApproachDid anyone else catch Brandon Marsh’s comments about the Phillies’ struggles at the plate? The Bearded Bandit didn’t hold back, hinting that the coaching staff hasn’t really addressed the team’s swing-and-miss issues. Marsh basically said there’s been no real sit-down to fix the strikeout problem—just vague talk about better at-bats. With the Phils still chasing and not hitting bombs like before, is it time for a real shakeup, or are we headed for another early exit? #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell00Share
Maria Chavez+FollowPhils Nab Ex-Met Bickford for Bullpen BoostThe Fightins just picked up Phil Bickford, the former Met and Dodgers first-rounder, to help patch up our shaky bullpen. After that wild walk-off loss to the Giants—something we haven’t seen in nearly a century—Dombrowski’s clearly not waiting for the deadline to add arms. Bickford’s been solid in Triple-A this year (2.60 ERA, 36 Ks), so if he finds his groove, he could be a sneaky good call-up. Anyone else remember his stint in Queens last year? #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell00Share
Renee Ramirez+FollowRealmuto Weighs In on Abel’s Tough NightTough night for young Mick Abel against the Padres—he just couldn’t find the zone, walking four in less than two innings and putting the Phils in a big hole early. J.T. “BCIB” Realmuto didn’t sugarcoat it, saying Abel was missing everywhere but also reminded us that these growing pains are part of a rookie’s journey. Despite the rough outing, Realmuto’s still confident in Abel’s future. What do you think—will Abel bounce back and lock down a rotation spot? #Sports #Baseball #RingTheBell00Share