It’s Rivalry Weekend in MLB. We’ve got classic rivalries, like Yankees vs. Mets. We’ve got rivalries that are fun for the history buffs, like the Boston Red Sox vs. the Used-To-Be-Boston Braves. We’ve got the Vedder Cup (Padres vs. Mariners) for the Pearl Jam fans. There’s something for everyone, really.
Onto the links.
Phillies news
We all know Kyle Schwarber is having a career season. Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com takes a closer look at how he’s doing it.
Getting hit by pitches is an art. And Otto Kemp is an artist.
Jordan Romano has bounced back nicely after a shaky start to his Phillies tenure. ($)
MLB news
Speaking of Rivalry Weekend, the Phillies’ opponent from the Steel City has a new coach, but a bigger change might be needed. ($)
Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa of the Twins are in concussion protocol following a collision in center field.
Tony Kemp announced his retirement after 9 seasons of top-level ball.