Out with the old, in with the new. And a few more victories, too.
The Phils had the worst record in baseball last season, but they entered the All-Star break at 42-48, which is 11th from the bottom. While that is not good enough to make a run at the postseason, it is sign of progress. And that is what this season is about: making progress in the rebuild.
Here is a look back at the Phillies' first half:
WHAT WENT RIGHT
Anybody who followed the Phillies closely should have figured they would be better because their starting pitching would be better.