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Casey Mize Exits Early After Dugout Slip and Three Home Runs Allowed
Right-hander Casey Mize left Saturday's contest against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning following a right ankle sprain sustained on the dugout steps.
JJ Bleday Hits for Cycle in First Four At-Bats as Reds Defeat Diamondbacks 11-5
JJ Bleday completed the 11th cycle in Cincinnati Reds history during an 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Skubal Fans 11 to Secure First Win as Dodgers Edge Pirates 4-3
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters and reached 100 mph to earn his first victory with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-3 win against Pittsburgh.
Arozarena Hits Two Homers in 5-4 Mariners Walk-Off Win Over Cubs
Randy Arozarena became the seventh player in MLB history to hit a leadoff and walk-off home run in the same game during Seattle's 5-4 victory.
Ryan Weathers Exits Yankees' 4-3 Loss With Left Forearm Discomfort
Ryan Weathers left his 26th start of the season during the fourth inning of a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays after throwing a 78 mph sweeper.
Shohei Ohtani Throws 30 Pitches in Live BP as Dodgers Rotation Nears Full Strength
Shohei Ohtani completed a 30-pitch live batting practice session in 93-degree heat on Saturday, marking a significant step in his recovery from a left knee injury.
Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff Avoids Surgery; All-Star Eyes Late 2026 Return
Two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff will begin a throwing progression Wednesday after scans revealed improvement in his right shoulder, negating the need for surgery.
Stanton Suffers Moderate Left Calf Strain; Return to Yankees Lineup in Jeopardy
Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate grade left calf strain while rehabbing a right calf injury, stalling his return after appearing in only 24 games this year.
From Bobby Witt Jr. to James Wood: MLB Stars Share Little League Advice
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood detail the specific coaching tips that fueled their rise to MLB.