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Samuel Basallo Exits Orioles-Astros Game With Shoulder Discomfort
Orioles rookie catcher Samuel Basallo was forced to leave the game against the Astros in the second inning due to right shoulder discomfort.
Red Sox Win Streak Reaches 13 Games in 6-1 Victory Over Tampa Bay
Willson Contreras hit a 414-foot home run and Sonny Gray improved to 12-1 as Boston tied its second-longest Red Sox win streak in franchise history.
Astros Sidelined: Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker Out of Sunday Lineup
Shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker were absent from Sunday's lineup against the Orioles due to hamstring and hip issues.
Braves Option Owen Murphy, Select Elieser Hernández Amid Pitching Decisions
The Atlanta Braves optioned Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett following a 7-6 loss to the Rangers where the 22-year-old allowed three runs.
Rintaro Sasaki Signs With Miami Marlins, Forgoes SoftBank Hawks Career
Japanese first baseman Rintaro Sasaki joins the Miami Marlins after hitting 140 high school home runs and recording 16 homers at Stanford.
Shohei Ohtani Scratched from Wednesday Start in Philadelphia Due to Knee Irritation
Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound for his scheduled Wednesday start against the Phillies because of irritation in his left knee.
Duane Ward, Two-Time World Series Champion and Blue Jays Closer, Dies at 62
Duane Ward, the right-handed reliever who earned the win in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series, has died of natural causes at age 62.
Mariners Reinstate Julio Rodriguez to Lineup for Giants Series
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez returns from a concussion-related stint on the injured list to bat second against San Francisco.
Red Sox Win 12th Straight as Wilyer Abreu’s Two Homers Sink Rays 7-6
Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs to help the Boston Red Sox overcome a 6-3 deficit and extend their winning streak to 12 games.
Cubs Acquire Aaron Civale for Aiden Moffett Following 6-2 Victory Over Minnesota
Chicago bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring Aaron Civale and cash from Oakland in exchange for minor league righty Aiden Moffett on Saturday.
Jared Jones Retires 30 Straight Batters in Pirates' 7-1 Victory Over Guardians
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones retired 30 consecutive batters across three starts, a run that concluded during a 7-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians.
Brandon Woodruff to Undergo Second Shoulder Surgery After 2.98 ERA Start
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff announced he will undergo a second anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder, likely ending his 2026 campaign.
Mets Interim Manager Andy Green Addresses Reports of In-Game AI Usage
Interim manager Andy Green confirmed the New York Mets are compliant with MLB rules following reports of the team using expensive AI for pitch selection.
Aaron Judge Moved to 60-Day IL; Yankees 18-20 Since Captain's Fractured Rib
The New York Yankees moved captain Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues to recover from a fractured rib sustained May 31.
Orioles Sign RHP Kyle Bradish to Five-Year, $90 Million Contract Extension
The Baltimore Orioles secured right-hander Kyle Bradish with a $90 million extension that runs through the 2031 season.
Rockies Activate Tomoyuki Sugano for Saturday Start Against Cincinnati Reds
Right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano returns from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against Elly De La Cruz and the Reds.
Chase Burns Signs $105 Million Extension Following 11-1 Start to Season
The Cincinnati Reds secured right-hander Chase Burns with a $105 million, seven-year contract extension through the 2033 season.
MLB Trade Deadline: Giants’ Arraez Hits .330 as Dodgers Eye Tarik Skubal
With the MLB trade deadline set for Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET, Luis Arraez carries a .330 average into the market while the Dodgers loom as suitors for Tarik Skubal.
Ketel Marte Challenge Failure Ends D-backs' Winning Streak in 5-4 Loss
Ketel Marte failed to utilize an ABS challenge on a game-ending 100 mph sinker during the Arizona Diamondbacks' 5-4 defeat against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Aaron Boone Questions Decision to Retain Gerrit Cole in 2-1 Loss to Dodgers
Manager Aaron Boone expressed regret over his pitching management during a 2-1 Yankees defeat on Friday night.
Mariners Target Saturday for Julio Rodriguez Return After July 2 Concussion
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez is projected to rejoin the lineup Saturday against the San Francisco Giants after a July 3 injured list stint.
Brent Rooker Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery Following .200, 10-HR Campaign
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker is out for the year after undergoing a debridement procedure on his left knee articular cartilage tear.
Shohei Ohtani Receives Knee Injection; Slated for Wednesday Start in Philadelphia
Shohei Ohtani underwent a lubricant injection in his left knee following Sunday's game against Arizona and returned to the lineup Friday as the designated hitter.
Aaron Judge Injury Update: Yankees Captain Sidelined with Unhealed Broken Rib
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge remains sidelined as an All-Star break scan revealed his broken rib has not completely healed.