Five Phillies storylines for the second half

The Phillies are enjoying the All-Star break, but they return to action on Friday night against the Angels.

They’re a first-place team, but they’ve got issues. Then again, so do every team in baseball. We discuss our five key storylines for the Phillies in the second half.

1. The Phillies need Bryce Harper and the offense to take a big step forward.
2. The rotation has dominated in the first half. Can the starters stay healthy and keep it up? Who moves to the bullpen in September?
3. Will the front office address the bullpen? How far will they go to do it?
4. Will we see Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford in the second half?
5. Is there any chance the Phillies sign Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto or Ranger Suárez to a contract extension before the end of the season.

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