The stretch is coming to a close for the Philadelphia Phillies. They are the NL East division leaders and could not feel happier. Meanwhile, Zack Wheeler removed a blood clot that is crucial.

Christopher Sanchez talked about how much he values Wheeler as a teammate and that is not to say there is still sometime to change that philosophy from upside down. Sanchez is easily the man in charge now. Wheeler is 35 and there are no qualms after all the praise from manager Rob Thomson over the past three seasons that Sanchez should get the ace starting responsibility.

Rather than look after Wheeler, it is time for Sanchez to seize action and be the best ace going forward and into the postseason. Ranger Suarez, as predicted, has posted a 9-6 record with a 3.25 ERA. He is no good as well as Jesus Luzardo.

Which leaves to Aaron Nola, who when called upon originally, has been lights out. Despite his recent rehab stint back, I expect him to be the second go-to starter for the Philadelphia Phillies in a relief ditch effort of feasibly his last along other likes such as Orion Kerkering, Matt Strahm, and Jhoan Duran.

The Phillies have paid for the graphics and music now. it is time to rest and phase in on the tremendous action Duran, Strahm, Kerkering, and Strahm can bring as Jose Alvarado will poorly be missed. Again, I do not think the bullpen has the makings of some NL West powerhouses such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.

President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski failed in that department by a tad but what the Phillies do have in favor is Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Together, they make up 89 home runs and lead some of the NL in that category. Only, if it were down to postseason Harper, Citizens Bank Park would know what the Phillies are made of.

There could be some surprising stars or prospects on the horizon for the Philadelphia Phillies but all that is left is a possible ending chapter for the likes of Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, and more in red, proud, glorious, pinstripes.