The Los Angeles defeated the New York Yankees (8-5) in a World Series rematch on Friday evening. LA improved to 35-22 in the first year of the three-game set against the Bronx bombers.
Unfortunately, before the game it was announced that Evan Phillips had surgery on Tommy John and that he must miss the rest of 2025. He was one of the ‘ most effective bailouts last season, and had yet to allow him to run in 5.2 innings this season.
Additionally, Mookie Betts was missing from the World Series rematch as he stabbed his toe before the contest. The superstar doesn’t know yet when he will return, but it’s unlikely that he will start the game this weekend.
Finally, while the have already shown some obvious issues in 2025, this trade idea is sure to correct some of the imperfections of the roster. This prediction will replace the struggling veteran with an American League infielder/outfielder.
All the latest news and stories are here (click on the full article headline):
‘ Evan Phillips undergoes surgery by Tommy John and is in season
Dave Roberts reveals why Mookie Betts is out of the lineup vs. Yankees on Friday
The replace struggling Michael Comfort with trading ideas to fix the biggest roster hole
players say “5-0” bumper stickers from the Yankees’ World Series collapse
Yankees manager compares Judge Aaron and Shoes Hei Ohtani before the series
Chris Taylor doubles criticism of the World Series vs. ‘ Yankees
‘ Emmet Sheehan was able to return to the team by the end of June
GM pays Hyeseong Kim’s ultimate tribute
$182 million all-star named among ‘ MLB’s biggest busts
GM deals directly with rumors about Max Muncie and Michael Comfort Trade
manager discusses how long the team will continue to play batsmen they struggle with
Managers Grades Mookie Betts’ defense at short stop reveals plans for the rest of the season
Yankees Aaron Judge clearly takes a shot with the for the World Series trash can
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