Not to mention, the Phillies just sent highly touted youngster Mick Abel, 23, back to the minors after a couple of rocky outings. Add in the fact that Wheeler is 35 and comes off the books after 2027, and that Sanchez’s contract also is due to expire after 2027, and suddenly the Phillies’ starting staff doesn’t seem so loaded after all.

Spencer Steer reached base four times, drove in two runs and scored twice as the visiting Cincinnati Reds topped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 in a Friday matinee.

If the Philadelphia Phillies' frontline stars don't get you, there's a depth of star power in their clubhouse that can get the job done.

Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber each hit two-run homers and Edmundo Sosa added a solo shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Preview the July 5 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Phillies are favored (-232 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Reds (+190). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (8-3), and Chase Burns (0-1) answering the bell for the Cincinnati Reds.