With the trade rumors around Athletics pitcher Mason Miller, the Phillies appear to be the "No. 1" spot, according to this latest report.

The Phillies are not looking for band-aids for their bullpen. They have tried that. It's been a really long time since Philadelphia made a trade deadline splash, and it's possible they target some of the best relievers in the game who can help the team in 2025 and beyond.

Veteran reliever David Robertson rejoins the Phillies and will begin his return at Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeff Bittiger, who was serving as a scout for the Athletics, has died, the organization announced. He was 63 years old. Bittiger spent the past 22 years as a scout for the Athletics before he died Saturday morning after a battle with cancer.

A new contender has been connected to Athletics closer Mason Miller, and it sounds like absolute torture for Philadelphia Phillies fans.

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made the move Monday, optioning the 40-year-old reliever to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Philadelphia Phillies took a step toward beefing up the bullpen by adding Dave Robertson, but that should just be the beginning of the overhaul.

Phillies owner John Middleton admires how Dick Allen, who will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Sunday, handled the racism he faced in Philadelphia.