Rise and Phight: 5/16/2022

Aaron Nola had another tough luck outing yesterday, not getting a decision, but also not getting the win. In a season where he was largely thought of as the fulcrum of how things would go, he has largely been outstanding for the team.

While wins aren’t that big a deal in the enlightened analysis era, they’re still a big deal to players. We don’t know if Nola is getting frustrated by it all, but it can’t be fun.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• Over the weekend, sadly, another former Phillie passed away when it was announced that David West succumbed to brain cancer. At this point, it can’t be a coincidence.
• The injuries suffered by Mickey Moniak and Didi Gregorius are improving and they are working their way back into the lineup.

MLB news:

• PitchCom, the device used by pitchers and catcher to deter sign stealing, is winning over the skeptics.
• Another day, another article about the baseball. Way to go, MLB!
• Trevor Bauer’s grievance hearing is beginning on May 23, if you care at all about that thing.
• The Reds, in case you missed it, didn’t allow a hit, yet still lost to the Pirates, 1-0. The eighth inning was particularly painful for Cincinnati.
• Jarred Kelenic was sent back down to the minors. He was always the key to the deal with the Mets.