August is set to heat up with fierce competition among the top MLB teams aiming to stay consistent and hot in the rankings.

Instead, the race for baseball's best record has turned into a free for all. If there were any concerns about a Los Angeles behemoth running roughshod over the sport, that hasn't materialized so far.

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2007 — Tom Glavine earned his 300th victory in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 41-year-old left-hander became the 23rd pitcher with 300 victories and only the fifth lefty to win 300.

The Phillies are just a half-game ahead of the Mets. They’ll be looking to stomp on the disappointing Orioles.