Rise and Phight: 7/18/2022

Tonight, Kyle Schwarber is participating in the Home Run Derby as the #1 seed, facing Albert Pujols in the first round. Hopefully, he can move on and represent Philadelphia well. It’s his night.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• Zach Eflin is still hurting with his knee and now the Phillies are going to have switch gears at the trade deadline.
• There are a bunch of Phillies that swing a Victus bat and what you may not know, they’re made right around here.
• Jim Kaat talked about his days with the Phillies as he prepares for his Hall of Fame induction. Danny Ozark? Not a fan.
• The trio of pitching prospects at Jersey Shore have become a brotherhood, helping push each other.

MLB news:

• In a surprise filled draft, catch up on all the picks and analysis that goes with each pick.
• The biggest news of the weekend was that Juan Soto is probably back on the market after rejecting the latest offer from Washington.
• Chris Sale just came off the injured list...now he’s going back on it with a broken pinkie finger.
• The Tigers have demoted Spencer Torkelson after his nightmare beginning of the season.