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The Phillies are the worst defensive team in baseball. Can they do anything to fix it? | Scott Lauber

History shows that teams that play defense as poorly as the Phillies don't usually make the playoffs. And improving a bad defense is much less straightforward than trading for a pitcher or hitter.

Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius has been one of the worst defenders in the majors this season, according to advanced metrics.
Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius has been one of the worst defenders in the majors this season, according to advanced metrics.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer