Phillies Trade Idea Sends Alec Bohm to AL Contender for Ideal Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Orion Kerkering is pitching with confidence right now and has become the most trustworthy reliever for the Phillies' bullpen.

Painter racked up six strikeouts. He threw only 72 pitches after back-to-back starts of 81 and 85 pitches. It was by design. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Painter would be capped at 75 pitches because he was starting on regular rest for the first time.

Phillies' Aaron Nola Breaks Silence After Concerning Injury Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best rotation in Major League Baseball, and a big part of that is because of what Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola do as their top two arms.

The pieces are falling back into place for the Philadelphia Phillies after a brief rough patch, as they seek a series sweep over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in Sunday's finale at Citizens Bank Park.

While some families celebrated Father's Day over brunch or backyard barbecues, others gathered at Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies game. For Buck DeSantis of Conshohocken, it's become a yearly ritual. "It's America's old pastime," DeSantis said, standing alongside his father, Richie, and his 8-year-old son, Chase.

Astros Outfielder Could Make Interesting Target for the Phillies originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

After a troubling stretch, the Philadelphia Phillies have seemingly righted the ship once again. However, this season has been an inconsistent one so far. The Phillies are well over .500 to start this year,