How aggressively will front office chief Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies be in adding to their bullpen? With reliable relief pitching always at a premium, Bowden surmises in the same article that the Tigers and Cubs will also be in strong pursuit of mercenary arms.

Rookie starter Mick Abel allowed three solo home runs and lasted only four innings. Eight of the Phillies’ 10 hits were singles, and only two came with runners in scoring position. They had only two hits after the fifth inning. Brandon Marsh exited after hyperextending his left elbow on a slide in the fifth inning.

When will Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh return to the Phillies' lineup as they wrap up a three-game series vs. Cubs

The MLB Network elaborately takes into account Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm's stellar performance against the Cubs.

The Philadelphia Phillies shook up their bullpen ahead of the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, calling up Michael Mercado and designating Carlos Hernandez for assignment.

Big day against Cubbies