The Philadelphia Phillies, fresh off the All Star Break and sweeping the Miami Marlins, get a few more days off before they kick off the second half of the season with a 3 game series against the Chicago Cubs. Only 8.5 games behind the New York Mets can the Phillies still make a push and become the top dog in the NL East? Given that the very next series for the Phillies is against the Atlanta Braves, some would say that there is a very good chance the Phillies can change the landscape of the National League. In order to do that though the Phillies need to improve the roster. Should they start with finding a center fielder or another pitcher? Which position needs more immediate help? What are some names you would like to see the Phillies go after before the trade deadline?
Last night the American League took down the National League with a score of 3-2 in the MLB All Star Game. Giancarlo Stanton hit a two run home run in the 4th only to be followed up immediately by Byron Buxton’s solo home run putting the American League in the driver seat and the National League could never catch up. Washington National Juan Soto took home the trophy in this year's Home Run Derby during the All Star Break festivities. Soto has also been in the news lately after rejecting the recent offer made by the Nationals to resign with the team once his contract expires. Where will the Home Run Derby Champion find himself? Also coming out of the Home Run Derby, many Philadelphia Phillies fans think that Kyle Schwarber was robbed in his round against St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols. The MLB has come out and said they stand by the count, but what do you think?
With Eagles training camp 6 days away, the guys will discuss their thoughts on the upcoming season and whether they have a legitimate chance at contending in the NFC. The big topic at hand will be whether Jalen Hurts can continue to grow and progress his arm. If this is the case, the Eagles should be in consideration for top seed in the NFC, something that has not happened since their Super Bowl win in 2017-2018.