Tal Venada

This article covers two differences for the 2021 Phillies that were not present in 2018, 2019, and 2020, but these factors are improving the odds of serious October baseball.

This article covers the Phillies deadline moves compared to their National League East rivals, and the reasons for the unique trades in the NL West and the American League East.

This article covers the cost in dollars and prospects to acquire a lights-out closer for manager Joe Girardi because the Phillies want to challenge the Mets for the National League East pennant.

This article covers healthwise and standings-wise how the Phillies –compared to their National League East rivals– are faring with the trading deadline ahead.

This article covers the national predictions going into the second half for the Phillies, and their comparison to their National League East rivals in the race for the divisional pennant.

This article covers the Phillies moves for the current season with baseball terminology, and it includes the positive and incomplete with the negative assessments.

This article covers the Phillies current results for holes they filled despite fans pushing the panic button early and often even before April’s end.

This article covers why the Phillies are currently on target to make difference-making deals at the trading deadline, but they are only 25 percent down the all-in road.

This article covers the likely deciding element for the Phillies and their NL East rivals to capture the divisional pennant if the present situation continues in a competitive division: top to bottom.