Rise and Phight: 8/14/2023

On Sunday, the Phillies looked like a team that hadn’t had a break in a while and knew that they had off the next day. It was a disappointing end to an otherwise good homestand, but hopefully they can rebound after their first scheduled off-day in over two weeks.

Here are a few links to help you pass the time while the Phillies are out of action:

Phillies news

• In his last couple of starts, Taijuan Walker has looked like he could use some extra rest. Rob Thomson said that he’s going to get it.
• Alec Bohm and umpire Alex MacKay disagreed on a strike call and it might have been the difference in Sunday’s game.
• The Phillies shuffle the bullpen as Yunior Marte is out and Luis Ortiz is in.

MLB news

• Here’s how the folks at Twinkie Town viewed the series finale between the Phillies and Twins.
• The Phillies are headed to Toronto to face the Blue Jays. Unlike the Phillies, the Blue Jays’ offense had a good day on Sunday.
• Wander Franco is trending on social media, and it isn’t for a good reason.