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Will Flemming Rips Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Yankees' 16-1 Rout of Red Sox
During a 16-1 Yankees victory, broadcaster Will Flemming called Jazz Chisholm Jr. a bush league player after the infielder stole two bases with a six-run lead.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 14th August Homer in Cubs' 7-5 Loss to Reds
Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his 13th and 14th home runs of August during a 7-5 defeat against the Cincinnati Reds, marking the most homers by any MLB player in a single month this season.
George Lombard Jr. Avoids Structural Damage; Yankees Call Up Luis Gil
Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. avoided structural damage in his right knee but missed Sunday's 16-1 win over the Red Sox due to inflammation.
Rays Sweep Padres 5-4 as DeLuca and Mateo Secure 11-Inning Victory
Tampa Bay completed a three-game sweep of San Diego as Jorge Mateo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning following a game-tying home run by Jonny DeLuca.
Twins Place Byron Buxton on 10-Day IL with Right Hip Impingement
Outfielder Byron Buxton moves to the 10-day injured list as the Minnesota Twins recall Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul.
Max Scherzer Passes Gaylord Perry with 10 K Performance vs. Mariners
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, fanning 10 Seattle Mariners hitters.
Red Sox Activate Roman Anthony and Trevor Story for Yankees Series Finale
Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will rejoin the Boston Red Sox on Sunday after completing rehab assignments at Triple-A Worcester.
Luis Rengifo Carted Off With Knee Sprain in Padres' 7-6 Loss to Rays
San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo sustained a right knee sprain in the seventh inning of a 7-6 defeat against Tampa Bay.
Juan Soto Returns With Go-Ahead RBI Single in Mets' 6-2 Victory Over Astros
Juan Soto returned from a 31-game absence to drive in the go-ahead run as the New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2.