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Michael McDermott brings the latest analysis on Major League Baseball, providing the "why" behind the action.
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Evaluating Jeff Hoffman as a Potential Phillies Trade Target (opens the original)
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The biggest need for the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the August 3 trade deadline is to fortify the back end of their bullpen. And to address that need, the Phillies could turn to a familiar face: Jeff Hoffman.Hoffman was once a key leverage arm for the club in 2023 and 2024. Over that stretch, he posted a 2.28 ERA/2.54 FIP with 11 saves.The Phillies have a big problem with their bullpen. While Jhoan Duran is set to be their closer through the 2027 season, the bridge to him is rather unstable.
The Philadelphia Phillies May Be the Most Inconsistent Contender in 2026 (opens the original)
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If you asked which team is the most difficult to predict in their postseason chances, my answer is the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s a team that can win anywhere from 0 to 13 games in the postseason, which creates both an exciting and frustrating possibility.Throughout the 2026 season, we’ve seen a team that has insane highs and insane lows. They started 9-19 and fired their manager. It took less than a month for them to not only get back to .500, but stay there. Much like their record, their rost
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