Matz has transformed a negative, that being his failure to make the Cardinals' Opening Day rotation, into a positive by becoming a nifty utility pitcher. He's recorded at least four outs in 21 of his 29 appearances, and he's done so while generating a 3.29 ERA and a 5.11 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper draws praise from former MLB infielder Trevor Plouffe after surpassing 350 career home runs.

It's no secret that the New York Mets will be aggressive buyers prior to the July 31 trade deadline. At the same time, they won't mortgage their entire future i

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are both thick in the playoff race. Boston occupies the third wild-card spot in the American League thanks to a 10-game winning streak earlier this month.

The MLB Speedway Classic at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway is fast approaching (see what we did there?) on Saturday, Aug. 2. It features the Reds and Braves in a regular-season game on the famed NASCAR track.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as 6 Players Phillies Must Pursue Ahead of Trade Deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies are entering what feels like a make-or-break trade deadline.