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With a new manager in tow, an ace back and at the top of his game and Kyle Schwarber on a very typical heater, the Philadelphia Phillies are all the way back. And finally over .500, and up four more spots in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings.
In the latest MLB Rumors dump, the Chicago Cubs could trade Matt Shaw, the Houston Astros may fire Joe Espada and the Cardinals could sell at the MLB trade deadline.
Memorial Day is still one week away, but MLB is already reaching the point where early-season excuses start to disappear.