This week has been brutal for the Phillies, but at least you’ll be able to watch them ground into double plays with the majestic backdrop of a cornfield in Iowa tonight at the Field of Dreams game. Well, if you have Netflix. And if it doesn’t rain.
On to the links.
Phillies News:
- Luis Arraez has been mired in one of the worst slumps of his career since joining the Phillies. They’re confident that Arraez will find his way out of it soon. ($)
- Speaking of Arraez, his arrival has led to the Phillies doing some very unconventional things with their lineup design.
- Bryce Harper isn’t too concerned about a knee issue that flared up again after he moved back to right field.
- Iowa native Derek Hill is looking forward to a full circle experience when the Phillies take the field in Dyersville tonight for the Field of Dreams game. ($)
MLB news:
- The struggling Paul Skenes was lifted from his start yesterday after just 65 pitches and a sharp velocity drop.
- AL MVP runner up Cal Raleigh has had an awful season, and he’s taking the blame for the Mariners’ latest skid.
- The Blue Jays have claimed veteran reliever Paul Sewald after the righty was DFA’d by the Diamondbacks.
- What team is built the best to withstand the rigors of October baseball? ($)
- You can all breathe a sigh of relief, as the impending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers by a group including Mark Walter will not affect his ownership of the Dodgers. ($)