Baseball’s trade deadline is looming, and the Phillies’ needs are evident. Let’s make a deal with some ideas that Dave Dombrowski can thank us for later.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been great this year, but their outfield could use some upgrades. Could they part ways with Nick Castellanos in a trade?

After all, the Phillies can’t afford to sit on their hands with an aging core of Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Zach Wheeler preparing for what could possibly be their last run together.

My MLB best bets articles will take on a new look moving forward, as I will be combining player prop plays with some of my best game picks all in one piece. With our first article for July, we are tipping our five best plays amid a loaded 18-game mid-week slate.