Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly addressed the team's struggles after blowing a 6-0 lead in an 8-6 loss to the Miami Marlins, completing a sweep. The Phillies have lost nine of 12 games since the All-Star break, falling six games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East and tied for the final wild-card spots.

Star first baseman Bryce Harper has been vocal about the need for reinforcements before Monday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. Mattingly dismissed the comments, saying "Bryce is Bryce" and that he focuses internally on getting better. Roster decisions will be made by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and general manager Preston Mattingly, Don's son.

Pitcher Jesus Luzardo expressed confidence despite allowing six runs, stating the team is "more than capable" of reaching the postseason. Mattingly acknowledged the poor play but maintained faith: "I feel good about our team... we're capable of doing better."