Harper moving to the outfield was only supposed to happen to accommodate a major upgrade to the lineup. Bohm does not qualify as such, and he should be moved to the bench, with Arraez at second base and Stott not only acclimating himself well to the hot corner, but heating up with the bat as well.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives want MLB and the MLBPA to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, such as a personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper that was sent to a VIP gambler by a sportsbook.