Rise and Phight: 9/13/2023

That’s two disheartening losses in two days for the Phillies, but I’m going to try and find a silver lining. They’ve shown that they’re right there with the Braves. I’m not saying they’re even with them talent wise because they’re now. I believe that everyone on that team is having a 90th percentile season, so you do what you can, but in a short series, they’re showing that they can hang with the Braves. A few better at bats, some better pitching from the bullpen and they could do it again should they meet in October.

On to the links.

Phillies news:

• Weston Wilson, playoff contributor? You say it’s crazy, but it may be something the team considers.
• You want to join the Phillies bandwagon? Here is a handy guide for you to use. Share it with your friends!
• It’s a question everyone is asking: will the Phillies have enough pitching to make it to the playoffs?

MLB news:

• Just when you thought they couldn’t Mets themselves anymore, they went ahead and made a really strong hiring for their front office.
• Well, Oneil Cruz won’t be coming back this year for Pittsburgh, even for a few at bats to shake off some rust.
• More and more owners are trying to get money from the public or else threatening to leave their cities.