falling forward

The Phoenix Desert Dogs’ pitching staff will have a familiar look to Mississippi Braves fans. Four 2010 M-Braves hurlers are on the Arizona Fall League club’s roster: Brandon Beachy, Michael Broadway, Kyle Cofield and Erik Cordier. Position players headed to Arizona are first baseman Freddie Freeman (a 2009 M-Brave), shortstop Tyler Pastornicky (2010 M-Brave) and outfielder Cory Harrilchak (a possible 2011 M-Brave). The Desert Dogs manager is Don Mattingly. The AFL season starts on Oct. 12.