The Phillies' final All-Star could be Adam Crognale, the team's bat boy​, but the team needs help to get him there.

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Venezuelan second baseman Aroon Escobar hit 11 home runs and 12 doubles through his first 69 games in Single-A this season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to bump him up a level.

In this massive blockbuster trade idea, the Pittsburgh Pirates send the Philadelphia Phillies both relievers Dennis Santana and David Bednar in exchange for Brandon Marsh, Otto Kemp, and two prospects.

Ranger Suárez has piled up enough pitches and innings this season for the reigning NL East champion Phillies to fit the modern definition of a workhorse.

Otto Kemp returns to San Diego for the first time as a big leaguer, facing the Padres in a three-game series at Petco Park.