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Suarez Grand Slam Caps 7-Run Ninth as Reds Stun Giants 10-9
Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam to help the Cincinnati Reds overcome a 9-3 ninth-inning deficit in a 10-9 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Tarik Skubal Returns to Detroit Friday; Ohtani Eyes Sunday Series Finale Start
Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, while Shohei Ohtani could start Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.
Byron Buxton Exits Twins' 4-2 Loss to Athletics After Re-Injuring Right Hip
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton left Tuesday's 4-2 defeat against the Athletics after appearing to injure his right hip during the seventh inning in Sacramento.
Skenes Dominates Padres as Cruz Snaps Miller's 73-Game Homerless Streak
Paul Skenes velocity touched 98 mph during six innings of three-hit ball in a 1-0 Pittsburgh Pirates victory over the San Diego Padres.
Waldschmidt Hits Two-Run Walk-Off Homer as D-backs Beat Cubs 5-4
Trailing 4-0 in the eighth, Arizona rallied behind Ryan Waldschmidt's historic ninth-inning blast to stun Chicago and tighten the National League wild-card race.
Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Benches Cooper Pratt Following Fifth-Inning Single
Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt was pulled for a pinch-runner after failing to hustle on a fifth-inning pop-up during the Brewers' 3-2 loss to the Mets.
Cal Raleigh Hits 18th Homer to Tie Seattle Record for Consecutive Long Balls
Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh tied a franchise record by hitting home runs in four consecutive at-bats against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Giants Starter Carson Whisenhunt Suffers Torn UCL in 5-0 Shutout of Reds
Southpaw Carson Whisenhunt exited his Tuesday start after 2⅔ scoreless innings with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, ending his 2026 campaign.
Padres Minor League Coordinator Oswaldo Pirela Released from ICE Custody
San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was released on bond Monday after being detained by federal immigration officers on August 16.