Manfred: “It was an individual picking a particular way to express himself. And I don’t think you need to make more out of that than that."

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred described his recent confrontation with Phillies star Bryce Harper related to looming labor negotiations as "not all that significant" when asked about the matter Friday in Chicago.

Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran have joined the Phillies, adding depth as the team chases a pennant. Bader, a strong defender and 2021 Gold Glove winner, will platoon in center field with Brandon Marsh.

The Phillies optioned Johan Rojas and Daniel Robert to Triple-A to make room for newly acquired Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran.

The Philadelphia Phillies sent outfielder Johan Rojas to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Friday to make room for newly acquired outfielder Harrison Bader. The Phillies got Bader in a trade with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and in order to make room on the 26-man roster for Bader sent Rojas down to the Triple-A club.

Jhoan Duran's wife almost cried when the closer told her he might have to surrender his No. 59 uniform number when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The number has plenty of sentimental value to Duran.

The Philadelphia Phillies' new closer sent a clear message to the team after a blockbuster trade from the Minnesota Twins.

The Tigers were in a huge slide around the MLB All-Star Break. Thanks to losing its final four games heading into the league-wide pause, and dropping eight of the team’s next nine games coming out of it, optimism was starting to wane around the Motor City.

Preview the Aug. 1 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Phillies addressed their biggest needs at the trade deadline without moving their top three prospects. What's next?