About the three-game set in Houston the less said, the better. Next up is a series against Atlanta, and then another against San Diego. The old pals from the 2022 run to the World Series! If only St. Louis were on the schedule this month, we’d have the whole gang.
On to the links.
Phillies news
Michael Rosen of FanGraphs assesses Ranger Suárez and what his market might be like as a free agent. ($)
Billy Wagner talked to the Philadelphia Inquirer about the experience of being traded to the Phillies. ($)
Is Bryce back? Almost.
MLB news
The first round of All-Star voting is over, and defending MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have become the first to secure their spots. No Phillies advanced to the second round.
Wander Franco has been convicted of sexually abusing a child.
Pitcher Dietrich Enns had a long journey back to MLB, playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions of NPB and LG Twins of the KBO before returning stateside. He’s just picked up a win for the Detroit Tigers.