Baseball’s back in action for the second half! But not the Phillies, who are off today. So it goes.

On to the links.

Brad Keller will be out for the season with a UCL tear.

What awaits the Phillies in the second half?

Here’s the story behind the Sandlot tribute during the All-Star Game. ($)

An appreciation of Kyle Schwarber. ($)

The 2027 schedule is out. The Phillies will be opening in Washington, and welcoming the Nationals to Citizens Bank Park for the home opener the following week.

The Mets will be sellers at the deadline.

Pitcher power rankings, with a pair of Phillies in the top 5.

Chase Burns has signed an extension that’ll keep him in Cincinnati for the foreseeable future.