As the Philadelphia Phillies exit the All-Star break and kick off the second half of the 2025 regular season, there's a lot riding on the next two and a half months of baseball.
After back-to-back failed attempts to return to the World Series following 2022's unforgettable run, the veteran core has just about run its course. With aging veterans and multiple pending free agents, this upcoming stretch drive and postseason is this group's final chance to get it done together.
If the Phillies are serious about making a push to secure a second straight National League East title and power into the playoffs on a surge, they need contributions from every corner of the roster.