The Philadelphia Phillies dealt another blow to their beleaguered division rival New York Mets as the trade deadline looms.

The Mets are set to begin the second half of their season on the road against the Phillies with their best arms on the mound.

NEW YORK — Two months after he was dumped by the Mets, veteran outfielder Tommy Pham signed with one of New York’s division rivals. Pham, 38, agreed to a minor-league deal with the Phillies on ...