As the All-Star break approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies could see Bryce Harper return as early as Monday.Harper, who’s been out since early June with a wrist injury, has cleared key steps in his rehab and appears to be nearing activation.

The Philadelphia Phillies have some needs to address at the MLB trade deadline. Bryce Harper's attitude could give them extra options.

Philadelphia Phillies' president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski would "prefer not to" move Bryce Harper back to the outfield after establishing himself at first base.

Victor Caratini homered, Isaac Paredes drove in a run and the Houston Astros shut out the Philadelphia Phillies for a second straight game with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday night. Houston starter Colton Gordon (3-1) allowed four singles and struck out four in five innings.

The Houston Astros have shut out the Philadelphia Phillies in consecutive games and go for series sweep behind ace Hunter Brown.