Matt Gelb
@MattGelb
Phillies beat writer for @TheAthletic. One half of @PhilliesTherapy podcast. Daily Orange U.
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Phillies will recall Andrew Painter to pitch tonight in Baltimore, a source confirmed @JimSalisbury215. Good time to read @charlottevarnes on Painter after catching up with him last night:
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The Phillies are in a frustrating skid on the field. Off the field, a 10-month cold war is intensifying. Interesting times ahead of Monday’s trade deadline:
Bryce Harper brought an old glove with him on this road trip. "Just in case they make a trade," he said.
Harper's had a bad July, but homered Monday. He has thoughts about the slump and the deadline:
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Bryce Harper swung a practice bat 3.5 ounces heavier than normal. It was probably heavier than 35 ounces because it’s so old. It was insane, almost as insane as his running.
“That’s a Bryce Harper cycle,” a teammate said.
Story from a memorable night:
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Kyle Schwarber has hit two balls a total 913 feet in the third inning. Mercy.
