The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox were both recently linked to a potential trade for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.

Garrett Crochet made the three-hour drive to face the heart of the Phillies lineup, but the results on Friday were a mixed bag.

- Boston Red Sox pitcher Kyle Hart delivers against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson,

Spencer Jones batted 3-for-3 with four RBIs, including a three-run home run amid a seven-run third, as the New York Yankees demolished the host Philadelphia Phillies 12-3 in spring-training action Tuesday in Clearwater,

After a scheduled day off, Bryce Harper is back in the Philadelphia Phillies lineup today against the Boston Red Sox.

Harper is scheduled to hit second and play in his usual spot at first base against the Boston Red Sox. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').

If the Boston Red Sox are eventually forced to trade Rafael Devers, the Philadelphia Phillies could emerge as a perfect suitor.

The Philadelphia Phillies got some power from some unexpected places during their spring training win over Boston.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (39) runs toward first base after hitting a two run RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. 2024 Stats: Slashed .

During the beginning of the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies made it known that third baseman Alec Bohm could be available. Bohm was an All-Star in 2024 but had a rough second half, and his postseason performances over the past few years have been less than ideal.

The Philadelphia Phillies got some power from some unexpected places during their spring training win over Boston.

The Philadelphia Phillies' newest star pitcher reveals some encouraging thoughts on the fan base's tough reputation.