The Philadelphia Phillies have valued continuity ever since they broke a decade-long postseason drought in 2022 — and that meant keeping most of the behind-the-scenes forces in place. But they could not keep an important member of the organization, Brian Kaplan, who departed Tuesday to become pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kaplan, who served as the club’s assistant pitching …
— Bobby Witt Jr. homered during Kansas City’s five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer and the Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 Wednesday night. “Guys coming through in big situations, that situational hitting is what we need to fight our way in close games,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “And then Bobby Witt does what Bobby Witt …
