Here, under the Matt Snyder byline on CBS Sports, Friday means it's time for another installment of picks, or, as I like to call this little exercise, Friday Night lines.  I'm here to wish you another very happy Friday,

The Phillies are 19-3 against losing teams after seven straight wins over the woeful Pirates and Rockies. How much does it matter?

Get Philadelphia vs Sacramento baseball betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on May 23.

If you live in the Philadelphia television market, NBCSP will stream the game on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBCSP app. NBCSP is also available on FuboTV , Hulu , Peacock and YouTube TV. The game will also be available on MLB.TV to those with streaming packages. You can also stream the radio broadcasts with MLB Audio.

The Carpenter family bought the Phillies in 1944, and had been successful in turning around an organization with a history of playing losing baseball. The ownership’s infusion of interest culminated with an appearance in the 1950 World Series, built on a team of players affectionately nicknamed the Whiz Kids.

The path to Abel's debut started in an exit meeting after last season. He was helped — and challenged — along the way by coach Caleb Cotham.

Amid some questions about their bullpen following the departure of Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman, the Phillies lost their most trustworthy closer of the season when Jose Alvarado received an 80-game suspension with no eligibility for the playoffs after violating Major League Baseball's banned substance policies.

After an uncharacteristically slow start at the plate, this former NL MVP is getting back in shape for the Philidelphia Phillies.