Jesús Luzardo returned to form in a 7-2 win over the Cubs that the team can only hope revived an offense that's been punchless this month.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson says, "So I like the composure and poise," amid Mick Abel's shaky outing against the Chicago Cubs.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola faced a setback rehabbing from his sprained ankle as an MRI revealed a stress fracture in his right rib cage, as first reported by The Athletic's Matt Gelb on X (formerly Twitter). He will be shut down for two weeks and will likely miss more than a month.

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The Philadelphia Phillies claimed RHP Ryan Cusick off waivers.

In Harper’s place at first base on Wednesday was recently promoted prospect Otto Kemp. The 25-year-old logged a hit and a run in the win and the Phillies announced that he will be a big part of the team’s Harper replacement plan going forward.

Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber was joined by his teammates Wednesday night to host a charity event at Yards Brewing.

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be active at the trade deadline and one MLB insider says a trade including Alec Bohm and the Seattle Mariners could be on the horizon.