With the dust starting to settle from the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies will be hoping to be an improved team in the second half and make a run in October. Following a bad start to the second half of the campaign, the Phillies were aggressive in their pursuit of help at the trade deadline. As the second half of the campaign rolls on, here are three bold predictions for Philadelphia. Considering the Phillies didn’t trade for a starter to bolster their rotation, the performance of Painter will be key for the team going forward. Phillies Make a RunJul 31, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly looks on during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.