Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo returns to the dugout. Erin Hooley / AP “OK, so when do the Mets sign Trevor Bauer?”
It works twofold, Dave. Mr. Baggage can be a pitcher/hitting coach.
Never mind owner Steve Cohen’s incorrigible crew. The Giants and Phillies could use Bauer as well.
San Francisco’s Tyler Mahle picked up his first win in five starts by blanking the Dodgers for seven innings. But Mahle was mauled in his only road start, allowing eight runs to the Reds.
Tyler Mahle of the San Francisco Giants. Getty Images Jesús Luzardo has one win as well. Pitched a gem (one run) at Wrigley Field in his last start, but Luzardo is 0-3 at home.
Runs will be scored. We say the Phillies score at least one more Tuesday night.
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Minny-mauled. The Twins built a 7-0 lead and cruised to an 11-4 victory over the Mariners.
Most of Luis Castillo’s deliveries were … well rapped.
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