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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.