The Philadelphia Phillies (54-39) and the San Diego Padres (50-43) open a 3-game series Friday at Petco Park in San Diego. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Lee Elia has died, the organization has announced. He was 87 years old. Elia, who is a Philadelphia native, was the manager of the Phillies during the 1987 and 1988 seasons. He also managed the Chicago Cubs in 1982 and 1983.

Former Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs manager Lee Elia died at the age of 87, the team has announced. unbranded - Sport unbranded - Sport

Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been clear about their biggest need at the trade deadline and a new report has revealed how they might hope to fill it. With arguably the best starting rotation in the sport and a batting order studded with high-priced veterans like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber,