Rise and Phight: 7/22/2023

If ever there was a team that needed some kind of jolt, it would be the Phillies. It’s only been three games so far, but the offense looks lethargic right now. They look like they need a little bit of something to get energy back into the locker room.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• Well, the Bryce Harper at first base experiment got off to a rousing start last night. Gotta get the nerves out early.
• The team needs this season, they are many. Which ones should the team be prioritizing at the trade deadline?
• Observations by Matt Gelb include some Noah Song notes, a look at the top of the lineup and others.

MLB news:

• Keith Law’s updated prospect rankings include obvious lack of looks at players.
• Sounds like ESPN was looking for someone to buy into the company, according to sources.
• As the Ohtani fever dreams continue, some people are still trying to guess how much it’ll take to pry him out of Anaheim.