Harper: Phillies Need Trade Deadline Help

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves needing reinforcements as they approach the MLB trade deadline. After dropping their second consecutive game to the Miami Marlins, star first baseman Bryce Harper openly stated, 'I think we need some help.' With the team at 57-51, holding a one-game lead in the NL wild card race but six games back in the NL East, Harper acknowledged that any reinforcements would benefit the struggling squad.

Harper, who has been performing well with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs this season, specifically mentioned the team needs both offensive and pitching help. The Phillies' bullpen ranks 24th in MLB opponent batting average, while their offense is tied for 29th in on-base percentage. The trade deadline arrives Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET, giving Philadelphia limited time to address these needs before the final stretch of the season. ipltable.lol