Dodgers Notes: A Trade in the Cards, Phillips Faces Demons, and More

The latest and greatest Dodgers news from Monday all in one place!

The Dodgers are back in the win column after a 6-4 come from behind win over the Orioles. Chris Taylor connected on a massive grand slam and made his presence felt coming off the IL. 

Aside from the actual game, the trade deadline game is upon us and things are lining up for a wonderful Dodgers and Cardinals partnership. Jack Flaherty, Nolan Arenado, Jordan Hicks? They're all rumored to be available. Will the Dodgers strike? Noah Camras on DodgersNation.com did the leg work on some big name pieces to watch.

In other news, closer Evan Phillips spoke to reporters before Monday's game about his return to Baltimore where he made his MLB debut.

“It will always mean something to come play in this ballpark,” Phillips said. “I had the opportunity to live out the dream of playing in that uniform. Personally, I wish things had gone a little better in that uniform. But without what happened in that uniform, I wouldn’t have landed here. So I see that as a blessing in a lot of different ways.”

The Evan Phillips experience has been great for the Dodgers, so thankfully things didn't work out for him with the Orioles.

Dive into all the latest headlines at InsideTheDodgers.com!

• In Shohei Ohtani Deal, LA Would Need to Trade the Farm, According to Insider
• Bobby Miller Earns the Praise of Dave Roberts Despite Short Outing
• Clayton Kershaw Has 'No Idea' if He'll Pitch Next Season
• Former All-Star Pitcher Linked to LA Ahead of Deadline

More from Our Friends at Dodgers Nation

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• Dodgers Grades: Pitching and Offense, Who is the First Half MVP?
• Mookie Betts Feels He’s Better Than He’s Ever Been Since Joining LA

Dodgers Social Media of the Day

Alex Vesia spoke with @kirsten_watson about the highs and lows of the season and where he’s at right now. pic.twitter.com/ft9AG6nmn6

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) July 17, 2023

DODGERS SCORE!
Chris Taylor hits a grand slam (12) to center field. Will Smith scores. Max Muncy scores. Jason Heyward scores.

Dodgers: 6
Orioles: 4

Top of the 6th | 2 outs#LADvsBAL pic.twitter.com/7cVVn4d17c

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 18, 2023

“Third swing in, I knew this ain't it. I got no chance.”

Mookie kept it real about his HR derby experience 🤣

Full episode here: https://t.co/a1RBcGNeW5 pic.twitter.com/YvXJzNsmGi

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 16, 2023

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