The Philadelphia Phillies always seem to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, which is coming up on July 31.

After missing much of the month with right wrist inflammation, Bryce Harper, the cornerstone, was back in the Phillies' lineup for the first time in close to the month. But the two-time MVP suiting up again shouldn't be misconstrued for full health.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (53-37) visit the San Francisco Giants (49-42) on Monday, opening a 3-game series. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Phillies (53-39) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (51-42). Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Justin Verlander for San Francisco.

The Phillies are an underdog (+135 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Giants (-161). The scheduled starters are Justin Verlander (0-6) for the San Francisco Giants, and Jesus Luzardo (7-5) for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Giants: Justin Verlander (0-6, 4.97 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 60 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies play the last game of a three-game series. The Giants can sweep the series with a victory.