It's a 65-game sprint now. Here are three second-half storylines to monitor as the Phillies barrel toward the Aug. 3 deadline — and beyond.

With the All-Star Game done, baseball’s focus quickly turns to a series of pressing issues that will dominate the second half of the season.

It's a 65-game sprint now. Here are three second-half storylines to monitor as the Phillies barrel toward the Aug. 3 deadline — and beyond.