What is the story about?
Trea Turner is not the only Phillie who has struggled offensively this season, but it does feel as though because of that fact that Turner has flown under the radar. He’s slashing just .234/.283/.345 through 41 games and has seen his defense take a step back from his rebounded form in 2025. Turner went 4-5 just five days ago but is 0-7 since and is hitting .182 in the month of May. Maybe a one-day reset due to illness will work the same wonders on him that it did for Alec Bohm. Maybe the Phillies
should call Elmo again.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Playing at Fenway Park this week has brought fond memories back for Justin Crawford, who spent a lot of time around the historic park when his dad was playing there. ($)
- Opponents have crushed Andrew Painter’s fastball so far in his rookie campaign. He’s trying to learn through experience as he works to improve his command. ($)
MLB news:
- The injuries keep coming for the Mets, as now catcher Francisco Alvarez is headed for surgery on a meniscus tear in his right knee.
- Meanwhile, the other New York team is holding their breath as Yankees starter Max Fried left his start yesterday after just three innings due to elbow soreness and will undergo tests today to try and ascertain the reason.
- MLB.com’s Mike Petriello tried to explain how Cal Raleigh went from hitting 60 home runs to a brutal slump to start 2026.
- The Athletic asked readers what rule changes should MLB make and now they have analyzed some of the responses. ($)
