LOS ANGELES - Jimmy Rollins is fighting.
The three-time all-star is fighting time, age, Los Angeles traffic and the manse ballparks of the National League West.
But the title fight? That's his fight at the plate every day.
The Phillies' all-time hits leader simply isn't hitting right now. And hasn't been all season. The hits that used to come in bunches and go for extra bases are falling for outs. He can't pull the ball anymore, and he knows it. Rollins is batting .208.
So he has enlisted the help of his new team's hitting coaches, Mark McGwire and John Valentin.