Kyle Schwarber connects with a solo home run to right-center field, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning

Schwarber turned down the Home Run Derby, but was picked to be one of three hitters in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off for the NL. He smoked three homers in three swings.

From 10,000 feet, the Phillies have a strong offense, a strong starting pitching contingent and are in first place in the NL East as they prepare for the stretch run this summer. Philly is also just two games back in the loss column from having the best record in the National League. They're in a pretty good spot.

Taylor became IU's all-time leader in home runs in the spring, finishing with 54. His long-time coach, Roosevelt Barnes, once told IndyStar, "It's like God made him to be a professional hitter," and now Taylor is one step closer to reaching that prophecy.

The Tigers' Javy Baez and the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber were among many with good things to say about the breakout center fielder.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly looking for young pitching, of which the Phillies have plenty, if they sell at the trade deadline. Could we see some activity between them and the Phillies in the coming weeks?

Taylor Ward hits a go-ahead two-run homer and Jo Adell and Jorge Soler also homer as the Angels overcome an early deficit in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.