NL East: Phillies call up Hoskins

The Phillies have called up young phenom Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins’ bat has been a force of nature in the minors this season. Baseball America recently ranked the 24-year old No. 69 (nice) prospect in the minors. Before getting the call to the show, Hoskins was slashing .284/.385/.581 with 29 home runs in Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He’s certainly the power hitter that the Phillies need.

Here’s what other new is floating around the National League East:

• Here’s how Howie Kendrick is fitting in with the Nationals.
• Ranking the Marlins Players Weekend nicknames.
• The Mets have called up Dominic Smith.
• Johan Camargo is headed to disabled list with a knee bone bruise.
• Get your Max Scherzer - Hit Like A Pitcher t-shirt and be the most stylish one at your Labor Day barbecue.
• Chris O’Grady was feeling fairly lonely on the Miami roster and has decided to visit everyone else on the disabled list.
• Jacob deGrom left last night’s game early after a line drive hit him on the arm and the back. Scary stuff.
• More young Phillies players may see more playing time because it’s that time of year.
• Brandon Phillips has this third base thing down.
• Bryce Harper the 14th player in MLB history to hit 150 HRs before 25th birthday.
• Giancarlo Stanton is perfectly placed to break Marlins home run record.
• The Mets have activated Juan Lagares from the disabled list.