What is the story about?
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? ($)
- You can all breathe a sigh of relief, as the impending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers by a group including Mark Walter will not affect his ownership of the Dodgers. ($)
