Phillies get better swiping 2023 AL All-Star Hays from Orioles, but don't assume platoon

PHILADELPHIA – The team with baseball’s best record improved on Friday, just in time for a test against one of its fellow MLB elites at Citizens Bank Park. That endeavor proved fruitless, as the Phillies fell 3-1 to the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. They have now dropped seven of 10 since a satisfying sweep of the Dodgers, and apparently need to be better. But the Phillies’ afternoon acquisition of outfielder Austin Hays from Baltimore has the initial look of being somewhat of a steal that, more importantly, does enhance the...