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.

The Phillies also experienced other playoff seasons, though several less successful spans left fans wondering if the franchise would ever contend again. None of the Phillies’ accomplishments would have been possible without certain players swinging the bat and throwing the baseball especially well.

Who leads the MLB All-Star Game all-time series record between the American and National League? Here's what to know ahead of the 95th Midsummer Classic.

They’ve been torching all comers for the bulk of the last two months, playing 19 games over .500 (31-12) since May 24. Impressively, they managed to shift into an even higher gear heading into the All-Star break, winning their last seven games — three of them against the mighty Dodgers — by a combined score of 40-14.

Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber made history during the MLB All-Star game, helping the National League to a win over the American League.

The Phillies make no bones over the bitter end to last season, when they led the NLCS 2-0 and 3-2, only to drop the final two games at Citizens Bank Park. In some ways, spring training felt more a ...

The Phillies criticized MLB after two of their pitchers weren't named replacements but Jacob Misiorowski, after five starts, made the team.

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.