The Philadelphia Phillies are getting closer to the MLB trade deadline, and so far, they have yet to make a splash. They have some clear needs despite being on

Aaron Nola is making rehab progress with a bullpen session and Bryson Stott had quite an exciting day when he and his wife welcomed their newborn son.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has thrown 56 pitches as he ramps up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib

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Their biggest need is bullpen help. Jordan Romano hasn't panned out as their closer, and Jose Alvarado's 80-game PED suspension makes him ineligible for the postseason. Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently discussed St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley and noted that the Phillies would be an ideal fit for him.

Taijuan Walker is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Will Warren for New York. The Phillies just concluded a six-game homestand that saw them lose two of three to the Angels and win two of three against the Red Sox. All-Star Kyle Schwarber leads a Philadelphia attack with four home runs since the All-Star Break.

Philadelphia's Aaron Nola threw 56 pitches to batters Friday as he ramped up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May.

Bryce Harper is heating up, and as Jesús Luzardo has said multiple times: “When Bryce goes, I think the whole team goes.”

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Insider Says Royals Are Eyeing Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos in Trade. The Philadelphia Phillies will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline, but how much they are willing to give up to reshape this roster isn't clear.