Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres MLB game to be played on July 12, 2025 on ESPN.

Kyle Schwarber joins Mike Schmidt (31 in 1979) as the only Philadelphia Phillies to hit 30 homers before the All-Star break.

Jackson Merrill’s bunt starts three-run rally off Phillies ace Ranger Suarez, four leverage relievers close out a win

On the flip side, Kyle Schwarber became the second Phillie to record 30 homers before the All-Star break, joining Mike Schmidt in the exclusive club.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez was overlooked for an All-Star spot once again. That has been a shocking theme heading into the Midsummer Classic,

As more players drop out of the game, Major League Baseball replaces them. On Friday night, the league announced that Jacob Misiorowski would join the All-Star Game, despite making just five career starts. Trea Turner did not hold back in his criticism of the league for opting to go with Misiorowski over his teammate Cristopher Sánchez.

San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon was named to the National League All-Star team on Friday, replacing Phillies right-handed pitcher and Cy Young candidate Zack Wheeler.

The eye test shows that the Phillies, often, make baserunning mistakes. But they make them for a reason that manager Rob Thomson and fans should be able to swallow — they're aggressive. The Phillies have the third best on-base percentage in the majors at .330, and they know how to use it.