Rise and Phight: 5/5/2021

If the Phillies can continue to score some runs like they did last night, a surge to the top of the NL East is probably in the cards.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• The team brought up Enyel de los Santos and sent down Cristopher Sanchez. de los Santos will look to bring his 96+ heat to a bullpen that needs it.
• Is there a way for the team to get better defensively? Probably not (at least not with this current roster).
• Is Nick Maton the answer to the centerfield problems the Phillies are having?
• Mets-Phillies games have been “absurd” and this author can’t get enough of them.

MLB news:

• Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start yesterday with what the team is calling “right lat inflammation.” He’ll stop throwing for a bit.
• Amir Garrett was suspended for seven games for his role in starting a confrontation between the Reds and Cubs. He’ll appeal.
• It’s really hard to be a hitter these days. Here are some reasons why.
• Which rookies have been the best during the first month of the season?