What is the story about?
Well,
another day, another embarrassing loss to the Cubs. Jesús Luzardo got shelled, the defense was a disaster, and the bats were silent against another lefty starter. There are 144 more games to go. Take that any way you want to.
On to the links.
Phillies News:
- Alec Bohm’s struggles could be the key to more playing time for Edmundo Sosa. ($)
- Zack Wheeler struck out 9 in his latest rehab start Tuesday night. He’s getting closer to a return to the Phillies.
- MLB umpire Brock Ballou was allegedly robbed and assaulted in Center City last week.
- It’s been ten years since Vince Velasquez’ 16 strikeout game. He’s still just as confident in his fastball as ever, despite it only being 92 MPH and him being in Triple-A. ($)
MLB News:
- The Detroit Tigers are the latest to get in on the prospect extension trend, giving Kevin McGonigle an 8 year, $150M contract.
- The MLB Players Association has fired two of its top executives following an internal investigation.
- Astros starter and big NPB free agent acquisition Tatsuya Imai is having trouble adjusting to life in America on and off the field. ($)
- MLB and the Twins have launched an investigation into Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran’s claim of what a fan said to him that prompted Duran to give the fan the middle finger.
