3 Storylines to Watch During Pirates’ 2nd-Half Schedule

3 storylines to watch during Pirates’ 2nd-half schedule

The Pirates went into the All-Star break with a 39-58 record — 19 games under .500, 18.5 games out of first place in the National League Central...

5 Phillies second-half storylines: Surges from Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola could come in handy

Looking at the biggest storylines of the second half for the National League East-leading Phillies as they attempt to make another World Series run.

Which Phillie will have a big second half?

Bryce Harper is an obvious candidate to have a big second half. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation) The Phillies will have an optional workout at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night before embarking on the second half of the 2025 regular season on Friday. To repeat as NL East champions — and make it back to the World Series — the Phillies are going to need big performances from their stars. Who is most likely to step up? One name was a popular c…