Red Sox bats were silenced by Cristopher Sánchez, who tossed a complete game allowing four hits while striking out 12.

Philadelphia Phillies target Twins’ elite closer Jhoan Duran, proposing a blockbuster trade with top prospects to strengthen bullpen for playoffs.

Cristopher Sánchez has emerged as a bonafide superstar on the mound, and it gives the Philadelphia Phillies valuable options once the playoffs roll around.

From Cristopher Sanchez's dominance to Justin Crawford raking down in the minors, the Phillies Talk crew discussed that and more on the latest podcast. NBC Sports Philadelphia's Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher take a look at the looming trade deadline,

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez may have been snubbed from the MLB All-Star Game. However, the team made it up to him in a great way.

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night, taking the first two games of the series from the American League East rivals. Left

Boston is 1-3 since the All-Star break, while Philadelphia is 2-2 — both losing the first series of the second-half. The Red Sox have scored three total runs in their three losses and six in their lone win during this stretch.

On Tuesday, against talented Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez, Alex Cora is sitting three key regulars (including Jarren Duran).