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Cal Raleigh Hits 3 Home Runs as Mariners Rout Phillies 9-2
Cal Raleigh hit three home runs and finished 3-for-3 to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Pete Fairbanks Exits Marlins' 4-2 Loss to Red Sox With Arm Numbness
Veteran closer Pete Fairbanks departed Monday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox after experiencing nerve irritation in his throwing arm.
Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones Finalize $3.9B San Diego Padres Purchase
New co-owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones took control of the San Diego Padres following a record $3.9 billion valuation and a unanimous vote by MLB owners.
Michael Toglia to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery Following Diving Catch Injury
Reds infielder Michael Toglia will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum on Tuesday following a shoulder dislocation suffered during a 9-0 loss to Arizona.
Colt Emerson to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery; Bryan Woo Set for Wednesday Start
Seattle Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will undergo season-ending wrist surgery on Wednesday after batting .190 through 69 games.
Ketel Marte Targets Aug. 31 Return as D-backs Chase NL Wild Card Spot
Ketel Marte began batting practice in Scottsdale on Monday as he prepares to return for a home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Manfred Confirms Dec. 1 CBA Deadline and 2027 Little League Classic Matchup
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs will play in Williamsport on Aug. 23, 2027, amid ongoing labor negotiations.
Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown Amid 65-66 Record and Recent Skid
The Houston Astros announced Monday that Dana Brown is out as general manager despite the club holding first place in the AL West.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Overtakes Shohei Ohtani in NL MVP Race With 163.3 AXE Rating
Pete Crow-Armstrong has surpassed Shohei Ohtani as the National League MVP front-runner following a head-to-head duel at Wrigley Field on August 5.