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

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.

The Philadelphia Phillies would like to find a solution to their center field ineptitude at the upcoming trade deadline.

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

That and starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez worked well enough to give the Phillies their fourth win in five starts. It also was part of Kepler’s larger plan for the sellout crowd 43,711 in South Philadelphia trying to make it home through other politically well-intentioned crowds in “No Kings” demonstrations.

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

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.

Despite being well over .500, the Philadelphia Phillies have had some issues this season. The Phillies have a good record overall but have been largely inconsistent to begin the year. This is a team that has World Series or bust expectations,