In the Phillies’ universe, the Wheeler Window is the only denominator that matters. When ace Zack Wheeler signed an extension last March that runs through 2027, he said that he would retire when the contract expires.

Bryce Harper did not dispute the report that he had a confrontation with Rob Manfred but declined to elaborate before Monday's game.

First and foremost, Clase is now completely off the trade block. The Phillies were likely going to express interest in acquiring him, but they have several other relievers they can turn to. Where this really impacts the Phillies is with other players who now might become more available than they previously were, namely Steven Kwan.

Phillies infielder Bryce Harper keeps it vague on his confrontation with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred.

Throughout the season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred visits all 30 team clubhouses in an attempt to strengthen his relationship with the players. But when Manfred visited the Philadelphia Phillies last week,

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred reportedly clashed while the commissioner met with players at the ballpark, according to multiple reports.

Bryce Harper told Rob Manfred to "get the f*** out of our clubhouse" if he wanted to talk about a salary cap, ESPN reported.

Kyle Schwarber hit a pair of two-run homers and J.T. Realmuto followed the Yankees' ninth error in four games with a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run seventh inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over New York 12-5 on Friday night.