The Phillies are eyeing a deep postseason run and could target Pirates closer David Bednar at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline to bolster their bullpen and solidify their World Series hopes.

Former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager Lee Elia died Wednesday, the Phillies announced. He was 87 years old. Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988.

After a brief playing career in Chicago that consisted of 95 games, the Philadelphia native found fame as a coach and manager; his 1983 rant remains legendary.

The Philadelphia Phillies are linked by MLB insider Jeff Passan to Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase amid team's dire bullpen need.

Lee Elia, known for managing the Cubs and Phillies during a decades-long career (and for an epic, expletive-filled postgame rant), has died.

Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez were both passed over for an MLB All-Star spot (again), much to the chagrin of fans.

Elia, who was a third-base coach for the 1980 World Series team, is most remembered for his legendary rant in 1983 while managing the Cubs.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez's agent calls out Major League Baseball over not selecting him to the 2025 All-Star Game.

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