As shared by Matt Gelb of The Athletic (subscription required), “Entering Saturday’s game, the Phillies ranked fourth in OPS (.780), slugging (.455) and home runs (29) and fifth in average (.259) and OBP (.325) after 18 games in July.” Leading the way are two of their stars: designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and first baseman Bryce Harper.

Third baseman Edmundo Sosa was elbowed in the back by Brandon Marsh in a collision while catching Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s seventh-inning popup.

Manager Rob Thomson later provided an update, revealing that Castellanos is participating in pre-game running drills as a final test before resuming game action. Through 102 games this season, Castellanos has remained a steady contributor in the everyday lineup, hitting .270 with a .745 OPS, 13 homers and 56 RBIs.

As first reported by Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, the Tigers have traded minor league outfielder Brewer Hicklen to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Upon the trade occurring, Hicklen was optioned by the Phillies to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber topped Mark McGwire for most home runs among a player’s first 1,000 hits, hitting long ball No. 319 on Friday.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025. Allen’s election came in December 2024 via the Hall of Fame’s Classic Era Baseball Committee, a 16-member panel which voted on eight candidates including Allen, Luis Tiant, Dave Parker, Steve Garvey and Tommy John.

Playing against the New York Yankees on Friday night, Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber hit two massive home runs to lead the Phillies to a 12-5 victory

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