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Shane McClanahan Exits Early in Rays' 3-2 Victory Over Texas Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane McClanahan was forced out of Thursday's contest against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning due to back tightness.
Shohei Ohtani 1-of-1 Dual Gold Logoman Card Sells for $11 Million
A Florida collector pulled the 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani Dual Gold Logoman autograph card from a 2026 Topps Chrome hobby box and sold it for $11 million.
Kody Clemens Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam to Lead Twins Past Royals 4-3
Kody Clemens delivered a two-out, two-strike grand slam in the ninth inning to secure a 4-3 victory for the Minnesota Twins.
Shohei Ohtani Scratched from Dodgers Lineup Due to Left Knee Soreness
Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday as lingering left knee soreness prompted a precautionary benching.
Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes Intensifies After Tigers Blow 7-0 Lead to Baltimore
The Tarik Skubal sweepstakes reached a turning point after Detroit fell to 51-58 following a 12-inning loss to the Orioles.
Twins Place Byron Buxton on Injured List with Right Hip Impingement
Byron Buxton returns to the injured list after reaggravating a hip injury during the fifth inning of Minnesota's 3-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals.
Boone Eyes Yankees Trade Deadline as Judge and Stanton Recovery Continues
Manager Aaron Boone addressed the Yankees trade deadline strategy following a 6-5, 12-inning loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Tarik Skubal Reaches 1,000 K Milestone as Tigers Blow 7-0 Lead to Orioles
Tarik Skubal recorded his 1,000th career strikeout before the Baltimore Orioles overcame a seven-run deficit to defeat the Detroit Tigers 10-9 in 12 innings.
Dodgers Eye Shohei Ohtani Pitching Return While Monitoring Tarik Skubal
Andrew Friedman expressed confidence in a Shohei Ohtani pitching return despite the star not throwing since a Philadelphia bullpen session last Wednesday.
Mattingly Addresses Phillies Slide After Blowing 6-0 Lead in 8-6 Loss to Miami
The Philadelphia Phillies have lost nine of 12 games since the All-Star break, including an 8-6 defeat against the Marlins on Wednesday.
MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs Seek Pitching as Lopez Hits .328 for Marlins
Ahead of the 6 p.m. ET Monday deadline, the Chicago Cubs seek starters after Cade Horton’s season-ending surgery following just 7⅓ innings.
Harper Demands Help as Phillies Fall 1-0 to Marlins and Alcantara
Following a 1-0 shutout loss to the Marlins, Bryce Harper stated the Phillies need both pitching and hitting help before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Tarik Skubal Start Confirmed for Wednesday as Tigers Ace Nears 1,000 Strikeouts
Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tarik Skubal will start Wednesday against the Orioles as the pitcher sits one strikeout away from 1,000 for his career.
Shane Bieber Walks Six Batters in Shortest Career Start vs. Nationals
Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber issued six walks to nine batters faced on Tuesday, lasting only two-thirds of an inning for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Brewers 1B Jake Bauers Sidelined with Broken Toe After 3-0 Loss to Giants
Milwaukee Brewers home run leader Jake Bauers was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after an MRI confirmed a broken big toe on his right foot.
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Status Uncertain as Dodgers Activate Enrique Hernandez
Shohei Ohtani has not thrown a baseball in six days following a July 22 scratch, while Enrique Hernandez returns to the active roster for the Mariners series.
Curtis Mead Suffers Left Wrist Fracture in Red Sox Debut Against Athletics
A Tuesday MRI confirmed a fractured left wrist for Curtis Mead following a hit-by-pitch in his first game with the Boston Red Sox, sidelining the infielder indefinitely.
Casey Schmitt Exits with Knee Injury in Giants' 3-0 Shutout of Brewers
Casey Schmitt left Monday's 3-0 victory against Milwaukee in the second inning after injuring his left leg while rounding first base.
Esmerlyn Valdez Exits 3-2 Pirates Win After Being Hit by 92 MPH Fastball
Pittsburgh outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Monday's game against Arizona in the fourth inning after a pitch struck his left hand.
Curtis Mead Suffers Wrist Contusion in 4-2 Red Sox Victory Over Athletics
Infielder Curtis Mead left his Boston Red Sox debut on Monday after a fourth-inning hit-by-pitch resulted in a left wrist contusion during a 4-2 win.
Tigers Weigh Tarik Skubal Trade as Aug. 3 MLB Deadline Approaches
The Detroit Tigers face a 6 p.m. ET deadline on Aug. 3 to decide the fate of Tarik Skubal while the Red Sox have already acquired Curtis Mead.
MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies and Cubs Target Pitching to Chase Dodgers’ 12-Game Lead
As the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline nears, the Phillies seek rotation depth to bolster a trio featuring Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jesus Luzardo.
Yankees Lose Cody Bellinger for 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain
All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will miss four to six weeks of action following a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained during a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.
Juan Soto Vows 100% Return in 2026 Despite Grade 2 Left Calf Strain
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is sidelined until September with a Grade 2 left calf strain but maintains he will return to the lineup this season.