Adam Crognale didn’t have plans for the All-Star break. The popular Phillies bat boy, known for his sprinting out of the dugout, was planning to work a few shifts to prepare the clubhouses at Citizens Bank Park for this weekend’s series.

"Philadelphia would also be receiving left-handed pitcher Reid Detmers, who is beginning to find his groove as a reliever. Even though he has a 4.15 ERA in 40 appearances, he didn’t allow any earned runs across 13 innings in June and just three in seven games in July."

They will head into the second half prepared to shake up the same groups as during last year’s trade deadline and the offseason.

Misiorowski, a rookie who has made five starts this season, was initially confused on why the Phillies singled him out. But the pitcher says Schwarber made him "feel welcome" at the All-Star Game.

The Phillies approached Day 2 of the MLB Draft much like they did Day 1 -- focusing extensively on collegiate pitchers. After selecting Gage Wood with their first-round pick \-\- the first time the Ph

The Phillies criticized MLB after two of their pitchers weren't named replacements but Jacob Misiorowski, after five starts, made the team.

The Phillies drafted Dawson, a shortstop for Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, in the 16th round of the MLB draft. "It’s just incredible," he said.

Despite the trepidation about the Phillies’ title odds, this group has outperformed expectations before in the postseason. Specifically, Bryce Harper, who has had a few seasons that have been largely injury-riddled, and followed them up with phenomenal playoff runs.