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What else is there to say? Anything left to say after this nine game stretch will be found in the links. It’s not easy being a Phillies fan right now. It’s still only four back with lots of baseball to be played, but this was about as demoralizing a series as one could have.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Yesterday’s game was about as embarrassing a game as they could have.
- Looks like Zach Eflin could be back next week for the Phillies, still rehabbing his troublesome knee.
- Mark Appel is still forging ahead with his desire to create a major league career.
MLB news:
- MLB’s 70 year relationship with Topps will come to an end as they and the union have entered into talks with Fanatics to become the exclusive card dealer.
- The restraining order request against Trevor Bauer has been denied. He will remain on administrative leave until at least August 27.
- The Cardinals are discussing a one-year contract extension with Yadier Molina.