Let’s go ahead and split the series
Is it ever too early to think about wild card tiebreakers?
With today’s rubber match against the Reds, the Phillies will need to win to finish 4-3 against them this season. That means Cincinnati will have the season edge against them, which might have some implications later on. Doubtful though since the Phillies are the better team and will likely finish further ahead of the Reds in the standings. But against these out of division teams, it’s necessary to think like this.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Aidan Miller is getting a lot of ink these days. He’s what some in the industry might call a “throwback.”
- Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas are experiencing April baseball and the changes needed in different ways.
- There are several pitchers on the Phillies’ starting staff that are taking it to the next level.
MLB news:
- Pitcher injuries are on the rise. There has been a lot of harrumphing about it online, but what do the actual pitchers think about it?
- MLB is being sued by a former umpire under claims of sexual harassment.
- Don’t look now, but the MLB Draft is coming and coming soon. Here are the top 150 prospects for that event.
- Cody Bellinger has two cracked ribs and will require an IL stint. Pete Crow-Armstrong will come up in his stead.