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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.