The Philadelphia Phillies are locked into a tight race with the New York Mets, and the Washington Nationals could hold the key to taking control of the division.

The Philadelphia Phillies should inquire about this star reliever on the Athletics to make a splash at the trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies could be looking for an outfielder at the trade deadline. There could be an All-Star available from the AL East when the trade deadline gets closer.

How aggressively will front office chief Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies be in adding to their bullpen? With reliable relief pitching always at a premium, Bowden surmises in the same article that the Tigers and Cubs will also be in strong pursuit of mercenary arms.

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and their top division rival will be shopping for the same thing at the MLB trade deadline.

This will be a fascinating deadline for Dave Dombrowski, who has to issue a referendum on this roster's chances for a World Series title.