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Pirates Release Marcell Ozuna; Ronny Simon Promoted After .203 Batting Average
Marcell Ozuna was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday after recording a .613 OPS and 29 RBIs through 70 games this season.
Freddy Peralta Mediated June Meeting Between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor
Before his trade to Tampa Bay, Freddy Peralta arranged a June meeting for Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to address their disconnected relationship.
Nick Pivetta Abruptly Exits First Rehab Start After 14 Pitches Due to Elbow
San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta left his Tuesday rehab outing for Single-A Lake Elsinore following a 2-2 fastball in the fourth inning.
Trey Yesavage Exits After 2 Innings with Knee Discomfort in 7-2 Loss to Astros
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage left Tuesday's start in Houston after two innings due to a pinching sensation in his left knee.
Cody Bradford Set for First Rangers Start Since 2024 Against San Francisco
Cody Bradford will make his first start for the Texas Rangers since 2024 on Wednesday after Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed the left-hander's return.
Dalton Rushing Diagnosed With UCL Tear Following Dodgers' 5-1 Loss to Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing faces a significant recovery period after follow-up testing revealed a slight UCL tear in his right elbow.
Arraez Records Two Hits and Two RBIs in 5-0 Phillies Debut Victory
Luis Arraez went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs during his Phillies debut to lead Philadelphia to a 5-0 shutout win over Washington.
George Lombard Jr. Homers in Debut as Yankees Shut Out Cardinals 2-0
George Lombard Jr. became the third-youngest Yankee to homer in his debut, a solo shot with a 100.2 mph exit velocity that helped secure a 2-0 victory.
Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Six in 5-1 Dodgers Loss to Chicago Cubs
Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal allowed two runs on four hits during his Tarik Skubal Dodgers debut, a 5-1 defeat in Chicago.