Phillies Bench All-Star Castellanos for Inappropriate Comment During NL East Race

The New York Yankees have experienced roster adjustments following Giancarlo Stanton's return from injury, leading to increased bench time for players like Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. Yankees manager Aaron Boone communicated to six players, including three former MVPs, that bench rotations would be necessary until further notice due to the team's depth, coinciding with a recent losing streak marked by three consecutive shutout losses. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles are showing signs of resurgence, winning four of their last five games despite missing key players, with Ryan O'Hearn having a breakout season and benefiting from the Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers. O'Hearn has become the leading vote-getter for the All-Star DH category following Devers' trade, and the Orioles' improved performance has sparked optimism among fans. In Philadelphia, Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos ended his 236-game ironman streak after being benched by manager Rob Thomson for making an inappropriate comment, a disciplinary move amid a recent slump. Castellanos acknowledged crossing a line with his comments, leading to his removal from the lineup despite the team’s overall strong standing in the NL East.