Mets-Phillies Bidding War Predicted Before MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a contentious division race as we approach the middle of July.

The intense rivalry between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will extend to the MLB trade deadline, as both teams seek to bolster their bullpens, especially high-leverage situation arms.

The New York Mets came into Thursday with a five-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, and how that race for the divisional crown shakes out could be determined by how both teams handle the MLB trade deadline.