Rivalry weekend is here. The Phillies will be taking on the Pirates, which isn’t much of a rivalry anymore, though it once was. Despite the lack of spite, the series still offers plenty of interest: Wheeler vs. Skenes on Sunday is can’t miss-stuff featuring two guys offering stuff that you very much will miss (if you’re an opposing hitter).
Onto the links.
Phillies news:
Back in 1933, the Phillies held their first-ever Old Timers’ Day.
Phillies GM Preston Mattingly knew he’d be working with his father
this season, but didn’t expect him to be the manager. Matt Gelb of the Athletic discusses the unusual situation. ($)
Ryan Howard, as a World Series champion and beloved Philadelphia favorite, must have few regrets from his baseball career. Not playing golf during it is one of them. ($)
MLB news:
Cal Raleigh is heading to the IL.
The Rays have taken a step towards a new stadium and remaining in Tampa Bay.
