My MLB best bets articles will take on a new look moving forward, as I will be combining player prop plays with some of my best game picks all in one piece. With our first article for July, we are tipping our five best plays amid a loaded 18-game mid-week slate.

Five walks in 1 2/3 innings — the first Phillies starter to do that since 1998 — will only prompt larger questions about where Abel fits.

The Phialdelphia Phillies' starting rotation could look different after the All-Star break, or even the week before. Mick Abel has filled in nicely, but his spot in the rotation may be up for grabs.

Phillies righthander Mick Abel gave one free pass after another to the San Diego Padres in a 6-4 loss in Wednesday’s opener of a twilight doubleheader Abel walked five batters and lasted just 1.2 innings.