AUGUST 4, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Angels' Mickey Moniak can look to another No. 1 pick for guidance — his new managerAngels manager Phil Nevin knows better than anyone what it might take for Moniak to jumpstart his career. He, too, was a No. 1 overall pick.
Braves notes: Charlie Morton heating up; Jake Odorizzi creates optionsOrlando Arcia is producing on both sides of the ball, Raisel Iglesias will take pressure off the Braves' late-inning group, and more...
AUGUST 4, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Nick Castellanos - Ends power drought WednesdayCastellanos went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta.
ImpactThe 30-year-old went the entire month of July without hitting a home run, but Castellanos ended his 26-game drought in the eighth inning by taking Collin McHugh deep for the game-winning hit. It was only a matter of time before his power returned -- Castellanos is batting .375 (15-for-40) over his last 10 games, and while he has only nine homers in 103 games on the season, he's more than capable of putting together a big surge down the stretch.
AUGUST 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Matt Vierling - Nabs fifth stealVierling went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta.
ImpactGetting the start in center field and batting eighth against right-hander Charlie Morton, Vierling snagged his fifth steal of the year, albeit on his ninth attempt. The 25-year-old will face additional competition for playing time in center from deadline acquisition Brandon Marsh, who's expected to join the Phillies on Thursday, and Vierling's splits on the season suggest he could find himself on the short side of a platoon with the former Angel.
AUGUST 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE
David Robertson - Notches save in Phillies debutRobertson struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 15th save of the season, and his first as a Phillie, in a 3-1 win over Atlanta.
ImpactBrought over from the Cubs at the trade deadline, Robertson was impressive in his Philadelphia debut, fanning Austin Riley and Eddie Rosario while knifing through the heart of Atlanta's batting order. Seranthony Dominguez and Brad Hand could still factor into the closing mix for the Phillies, but Robertson's 152 career saves and strong numbers this season could tip the scales in his favor.
AUGUST 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Zack Wheeler - Fans seven in 10th winWheeler (10-5) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits over seven innings in a 3-1 victory over Atlanta. He struck out seven without walking a batter.
ImpactThe right-hander was on the wrong end of a pitchers' duel with Charlie Morton through six innings, but the Phillies erased a 1-0 deficit in the top of the seventh to get Wheeler the win. The quality start was his sixth in his last seven trips to the mound, a stretch during which he's posted a 2.54 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 43:7 K:BB through 46 innings.
AUGUST 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE
MLB Trade Deadline: Ranking all 50 moves since All-Star break
After a frenzied MLB Trade Deadline, Jordan Shusterman ranks all 50 trades that were completed since the All-Star Break.AUGUST 3, 2022
