Rise and Phight: 8/12/2023

Another day, another multi-home run effort for the suddenly power-laden Phillies’ lineup. Everyone is feeling fine, and with a few important names expected to return from the Injured List shortly, it feels like the good times may not stop any time soon.

Phillies news

• The Phillies could be getting some reinforcements from the Injured List in the next week or so with Jose Alvarado, Cristian Pache, and Brandon Marsh on the mend.
• The vibes at Citizen Bank Park are great right now, and J.T. Realmuto says that the team is feeling it.
• Should the Phillies keep Bryce Harper at first base long term? There’s an argument to be made for it.
• Johan Rojas’ first career home run ended a notable drought for the Phillies:

MLB news

• The folks in Minnesota weren’t quite as excited as we were about the Phillies’ offensive outburst on Friday.
• After perhaps the dumbest suspension in Major League Baseball history, Kevin Brown was back in the booth on Friday.