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Ketel Marte returned and was unsurprisingly not received well by the fans.

A bit of a surprise. The Orioles picked up Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets.

And on the field for Baltimore, Colton Cowser ended the game last night with a home run robbery!

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Monday Recaps

• Giants 7, Braves 3 (Mercury News)

• Mets 3, Rays 2 (SNY)

• Padres 5, Reds 0 (MLB)

• Nationals 6, Marlins 3 (ESPN)

• Red Sox 9, Mariners 8 F/10 (Over the Monster)

• Twins 11, Tigers 1 (Twinkie Town)

• Cubs 17, Brewers 3 (SI)

• Rangers 8, Athletics 1 (Lone Star Ball)

• Astros 6, White Sox 3 (ESPN)

• Orioles 2, Rockies 1 (Baltimore Sun)

• Angels 10, Yankees 1 (MLB)

• Phillies 2, Diamondbacks 1 (The Good Phight)

Monday Notables

• Daylen Lile, Nationals: 3-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI, BB - continues his hot streak!

• Alex Bregman, Cubs: 3-6, 3 HR, 4 RBI

• Seiya Suzuki, Cubs: 3-5, HR, BB

• Tyrone Taylor, Cubs: 4-6, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R

• Jacob deGrom, Rangers: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 8 K, 0 BB

• Walbert Urena, Angels: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 8 K, 0 BB

• Randy Arozarena, Mariners: 4-5, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R

• Taj Bradley, Twins: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 9 K, 3 BB

• Ryan Jeffers, Twins: 2-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI, BB

• Vaughn Grissom, Angels: 3-5, 4 RBI, 2 R

• Clay Holmes, Cubs: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 8 K, 2 BB

• Robert Stock, Mets: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 0 BB, W

• Ian Seymour, Rays: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 10 K, 0 BB, L

• Manny Machado, Padres: 4-5, R

• Michael King, Padres: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 3 BB

• Hottest team: Phillies (W5)

• Coldest team: Mariners & Rockies (L5)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The White Sox were busy yesterday. They acquired OF Tommy Pham from Philadelphia and OF Jake Cave from Tampa Bay for cash considerations.

• The Diamondbacks activated 2B Ketel Marte from the 10-day IL.

• The Yankees are claiming RHP John Schreiber off waivers from Kansas City, per Joel Sherman.

• The Tigers are calling up INF John Peck, per Emily Waldron. Peck is their 20th ranked prospect according to MLB.com.

• Twins RHP Woo-Suk Go and Yankees RHP Justin Topa elected free agency.

More moves:

• Blue Jays moves: optioned RHP CJ Van Eyk to Triple-A Buffalo; sent RHP Simeon Woods Richardson outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

• Brewers moves: activated RHP Abner Uribe from the 15-day IL; placed RHP Bryse Wilson on the 15-day IL with a lower back strain.

• Cardinals moves: optioned C Jimmy Crooks to Triple-A Memphis.

• Diamondbacks moves: optioned INF Jose Fernandez to Triple-A Reno.

• Mariners moves: transferred SS Colt Emerson to the 60-day IL; activated RHP Cooper Criswell from the 60-day IL; placed RHP Nick Davila on the 15-day IL with an SC joint sprain.

• Marlins moves: placed INF Xavier Edwards on the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain; recalled LHP Cade Gibson and INF Jared Serna from Triple-A Jacksonville; optioned RHP Wikelman González to Triple-A Jacksonville.

• Mets moves: activated 1B Mark Vientos from the 10-day IL.

• Orioles moves: recalled LHP Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk; optioned RHP Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk; designated INF Luis Vázquez for assignment.

• Rangers moves: recalled RHP Ben Peoples and LHP Robby Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock; placed RHP Cole Winn on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 28, with a right rotator cuff strain; placed RHP Peyton Gray on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 30, with right elbow inflammation.

• Red Sox moves: placed 1B Willson Contreras on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain; recalled C/1B Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester.

• Tigers moves: recalled RHP Yilber Díaz from Triple-A Toledo; optioned OF Corey Julks to Triple-A Toledo; designated RHP Tanner Rainey for assignment; selected the contract of INF John Peck from Triple-A Toledo.

• White Sox moves: optioned LHP Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte; activated LHP Tyler Schweitzer from the paternity list.

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• It’s possible Yankees OF Aaron Judge could return by the next homestand, but manager Aaron Boone would not put a date on it.

• Padres OF Luis Rengifo has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his right knee. He will undergo surgery and is expected to miss roughly 9-12 months.

• White Sox RHP Jordan Leasure underwent successful surgery on August 17 to repair a UCL tear in his right elbow, reports Scott Merkin.

• Yankees INF George Lombard Jr. remained out of Monday’s lineup with knee inflammation. An MRI showed no structural damage, and he is expected to avoid the IL.

• Twins RHP Joe Ryan will make a rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A St. Paul as he works back from a glute strain. He is expected to throw roughly 50 pitches over three innings.

Chatter

• The Padres are calling up their #1 ranked prospect, C Ethan Salas, per Kevin Acee.

• Reds RHP Chase Burns will be on an innings limit for the rest of the season.

• Cal Raleigh (7-18, 5 HR) and Daylen Lile (11-24, 3 HR) are the AL and NL players of the week.

• Giants manager Tony Vittello’s job is safe for 2027, says president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

• The Angels let some scouts go as part of a restructuring of that department, said interim GM John Mozeliak.

• Eugenio Suárez will miss the Reds’ games on Tuesday and Wednesday to take his U.S. naturalization test, per the Reds broadcast. Suárez has been studying to become a U.S. citizen.

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• The Nats can’t afford to ignore bullpen construction again, opines Mark Zuckerman.

• Dayn Perry gives the most important MLB series to watch in September as the playoff picture comes into focus.

• Clay Snowden asks: Could Yordan Alvarez win the triple crown along with his MVP?

• Matt Snyder updates his power rankings. Brewers-Rays-Braves at the top.

• John Romano with the story behind the endless search for a Rays ballpark in Tampa Bay.

Random Baseball Rewind

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Foul Tips

• A Red Sox radio play-by-play man suggested a pitcher throw at Yankees catcher Austin Wells and start a fight with Jazz Chisholm Jr.

• Joey Votto claims he’s a “nacho virgin.” I don’t buy it.

• A fan built the app he wished the MLB had. Four months later, MLB hired him.

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Tough way for the Padres to lose a game. One of the strangest HRs in baseball history!

The Marlins scored 6 in the ninth to stun the Nats:

We have an update on the Ketel Marte situation:

From Bob Nightengale: Marte going AWOL has his Diamondbacks teammates fuming.

And a throwback performance from Max Scherzer!

7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 10 K, 1 BB

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Sunday Recaps

• Twins 5, White Sox 1 (Twins Daily)

• Marlins 6, Nationals 2 (MLB)

• Yankees 16, Red Sox 1 (Pinstripe Alley)

• Braves 3, Rockies 2 F/10 (Battery Power)

• Blue Jays 7, Mariners 0 (Sportsnet)

• Guardians 11, Royals 1 (KCTV)

• Dodgers 6, Tigers 1 (Dodgers Digest)

• Rays 5, Padres 4 F/11 (Drays Bay)

• Rangers 7, Brewers 4 (Lone Star Ball)

• Pirates 5, Cardinals 4 (DK Pittsburgh Sports)

• Astros 6, Mets 3 (ESPN)

• Orioles 8, Athletics 5 (Baltimore Sun)

• Phillies 5, Angels 2 (NBC Sports Philadelphia)

• Reds 7, Cubs 5 (ESPN)

Sunday Notables

• Max Scherzer, Blue Jays: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 10 K, 1 BB

• Gunnar Henderson, Orioles: 4-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R

• Zebby Matthews, Twins: 8.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 0 BB

• Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers: 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 1 BB

• Will Warren, Yankees: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB

• Tyler Mahle, Braves: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 9 K, 0 BB

• Andrew Alvarez, Nationals: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 3 BB

• Jose Caballero, Yankees: 3-5, HR, 3 RBI

• Jose Ramirez, Guardians: 2-3, HR, 4 RBI, BB

• Gary Sanchez, Brewers: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB - 200th HR of his career

• Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs: 2-5, 2 HR - another leadoff HR

• From ESPN: The Angels have now lost 22 games this season when tied or leading entering the ninth inning — the most before September in baseball history.

• Hottest team: Braves (W7)

• Coldest team: Angels (L7)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The Mariners are calling up OF prospect Lazaro Montes, reports Fancys Romero. Montes is the 56th ranked prospect according to MLB.

• INF Buddy Kennedy cleared waivers and has elected free agency.

More moves:

• Angels moves: optioned RHP Trevor Martin to Triple-A Salt Lake; recalled LHP Mitch Farris and LHP Blake Weiman from Triple-A Salt Lake; placed RHP George Klassen on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 27, with left low back inflammation; activated C Sebastián Rivero from the 60-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.

• Cardinals moves: placed INF JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day IL with right wrist tendinitis; recalled INF César Prieto from Triple-A Memphis; released LHP Caleb Ferguson.

• Cubs moves: released LHP Hoby Milner.

• Diamondbacks moves: sent RHP Zac Gallen on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno.

• Giants moves: recalled LHP Matt Wilkinson from Triple-A Sacramento; placed LHP Sam Hentges on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 27, with a left forearm strain.

• Mariners moves: placed RHP Emerson Hancock on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 29, with a left adductor strain; recalled RHP Nick Davila from Triple-A Tacoma.

• Nationals moves: released RHP Trevor Williams.

• Padres moves: placed OF Luis Rengifo on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain; recalled INF Sung-Mun Song from Triple-A El Paso; placed 1B Gavin Sheets on the 10-day IL with a left foot sprain; activated OF Samad Taylor from the 10-day IL.

• Red Sox moves: activated OF Roman Anthony and SS Trevor Story from the 60-day IL; optioned INF Anthony Seigler and INF Mickey Gasper to Triple-A Worcester.

• Twins moves: placed OF Byron Buxton on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 27, with a right hip impingement; sent RHP Woo-Suk Go outright to Triple-A St. Paul; recalled OF Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul.

• Yankees moves: recalled RHP Luis Gil from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; optioned RHP Yerry De los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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Injuries

• 1B Pete Alonso left yesterday’s game against the Athletics after taking a pitch to the head. Sounds like he’ll be fine.

• Red Sox 1B Wilson Contreras left yesterday’s loss to the Yankees with hamstring tightness.

• Reds SS Elly De La Cruz left last night’s game with left quad tightness.

• Marlins 2B Xavier Edwards left yesterday’s game with what is thought to be a left thumb sprain.

• Pirates SS Konnor Griffin completed his first rehab appearance yesterday, going 1-3 at Double-A Altoona. He is eligible to return from the IL on Friday.

Chatter

• Former Astros GM James Click is a candidate for the same position with the Athletics, says Bob Nightengale.

• Yankees C Mitch Garver has exercised the assignment clause in his contract, says Joel Sherman. Garver’s situation now depends on whether another club is willing to give him a major-league roster spot. If one of the other 29 teams indicates it would, the Yankees would have a 48-hour window to either bring him up themselves or work out a trade with that club. He can still be traded at this point because he has not occupied a spot on New York’s 40-man roster under his current minor-league contract. If nobody is willing to add him to an active roster, Garver stays in the Yankees’ organization.

• The Rays’ new ballpark is scheduled to open in 2029. Good for them.

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• Tristan Peters has been a pleasant surprise on the south side, writes David Laurila.

• It’s time for the Pirates to clean house, starting with GM Ben Cherington, says Noah Hiles.

• The AL playoff race is even sadder than you think, opines Nick Selbe.

• MLB’s latest CBS proposal offers some thought-provoking hypotheticals, even if it is DOA, writes Michael Baumann.

• Shohei Ohtani’s slump is killing his MVP chances –– and the Dodgers’ offense, writes Jack Harris.

• It’s time for the Nationals to pay a closer, says Spencer Nusbaum.

• Former GM Dan O’Dowd dives in on recent draft trends, as teams have been targeting hitters with strong plate discipline.

Random Baseball Rewind

I don’t know why, but I’ve been obsessed with the 1990 Reds for the last few weeks. One of the more random World Series winners in history.

Foul Tips

• Curaçao defeated Nevada to win their first LLWS since 2004.

  • Karl Ravech called the game, which was his last for ESPN. Another terrible move by that network.

• Anthony Castrovince examines how a pitching machine is revolutionizing baseball.

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MLB presented a number of proposals to the MLBPA as negotiations continue toward a new CBA. Mark Feinsand has the breakdown. Included:

• Free-agent signing windows

• Weekly roster setting

• New rules regarding injured lists.

All of MLB’s proposals are conditioned on the acceptance of a salary cap. MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer wrote a scathing rebuttal to the proposals. Losing the 2027 season is on the table, folks.

The Rays’ long-running stadium saga could reach a turning point soon. Tampa City Council voted yesterday to approve the proposed $2.36 billion ballpark deal, with the Hillsborough County Commission expected to follow today. The Rays would invest approximately $1.37 billion and cover all cost overruns, while the county would contribute up to $796 million and the city $80 million. If approved, the new ballpark is targeted to open for the 2029 season.

And to actual baseball - a complete game shutout for Chris Sale!

His first since 2019. Starting to solidify his case for Cooperstown.

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Thursday Recaps

• Nationals 7, Rockies 1 (Washington Post)

• Cardinals 7, Orioles 5 (Camden Chat)

• Braves 1, Dodgers 0 (Battery Power)

• Astros 5, Yankees 1 (SNY)

• Royals 13, Blue Jays 2 (MLB)

• Brewers 8, Mets 2 (MLB)

• Giants 6, Diamondbacks 1 (ESPN)

Thursday Notables

• Chris Sale, Braves: 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 11 K - GEM

• Jac Caglianone, Royals: 5-6, HR, 6 RBI

• Jackson Chourio, Brewers: 4-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI

• Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

• Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

• Hayden Wesneski, Astros: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

• Noah Cameron, Royals: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

• Gerrit Cole, Yankees: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

• Daylen Lile, Nationals: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB

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Transactions

Most notable:

• Eugenio Suarez and TJ Friedl, placed on waivers on Wednesday night, have cleared waivers and will stay with the team.

• The Twins are calling up OF Walker Jenkins, reports Jonathan Mayo. Jenkins is listed as MLB.com’s #15 overall prospect.

• The Blue Jays signed RHP Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract.

• OF Cade Marlowe has exercised his opt-out with the Angels. The team can either add him to the 40-man roster or release him. Marlowe last played in the majors in 2024 for the Mariners.

More moves:

• Blue Jays moves: transferred OF Jonatan Clase to the 60-day IL; optioned RHP Chad Dallas to Triple-A Buffalo.

• Cardinals moves: placed RHP Peter Strzelecki on the 15-day IL with right forearm extensor inflammation; selected the contract of RHP Cade Winquest from Triple-A Memphis.

• Cubs moves: optioned OF Kevin Alcántara to Triple-A Iowa.

• Diamondbacks moves: recalled RHP Jose Cabrera from Triple-A Reno; optioned RHP Drey Jameson to Triple-A Reno.

• Dodgers moves: placed RHP Roki Sasaki on the 15-day IL with a right middle finger blister; recalled RHP Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

• Giants moves: activated 1B Bryce Eldridge from the bereavement list; designated INF Buddy Kennedy for assignment.

• Mets moves: optioned RHP Chayce McDermott to Triple-A Syracuse; recalled RHP Xzavion Curry from Triple-A Syracuse.

• Orioles moves: signed RHP Albert Suárez to a minor league contract.

• Rangers moves: optioned LHP Robby Ahlstrom to Triple-A Round Rock.

• Red Sox moves: signed C Tomás Nido to a minor league contract.

• Royals moves: selected the contract of LHP Anthony Gose from Triple-A Omaha; recalled INF Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha; optioned RHP Mason Black to Triple-A Omaha; placed Michael Massey on the 7-day concussion IL.

• White Sox moves: optioned RF Rikuu Nishida and RHP Jonathan Cannon to Triple-A Charlotte; recalled RHP Tyler Davis from Triple-A Charlotte.

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Injuries

• Brewers RHP Dustin May, who was pulled from Wednesday’s start after being hit by a line drive, hopes to make his regularly scheduled start on Sunday against the Rangers.

• Cardinals OF Blaze Jordan left yesterday’s game with a left foot injury.

• Astros SS Jeremy Pena was hit in the knuckle by a fastball from Gerrit Cole. X-rays were negative.

Chatter

• Robert Murray expects an “absolute frenzy” in free agency leading up to the eventual lockout this offseason, he told the Just Baseball Show.

• Brent Strom, former pitching coach for the Astros, is returning to the team as a pitching consultant for the rest of the season. Strom, 77, is expected to join the team today, says Brian McTaggart.

• The White Sox are interested in a long-term contract for 1B Munetaka Murakami.

• Anthony Franco looks at other players who could land on the waivers this week. The one to watch according to Franco: Luis Robert Jr. Mike Axisa had Robert on his list as well.

• The Phillies announced a series of changes to their baseball operations personnel.

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• Ken Rosenthal explains why the Diamondbacks keep putting up with Ketel Marte.

• Buster Olney updates his power rankings, with the Brewers at the top.

• Kiley McDaniel updates his farm system rankings, and the Brewers top that as well.

• The Astros pitching staff is nearing dire straits with 29 games remaining, says Chandler Rome.

• The Dodgers are looking beatable as their problems stack up, writes Dylan Hernandez.

• John Perrotto predicts every major MLB award race heading into September.

• Daniel Kramer looks at the swing change behind Cal Raleigh’s recent power surge.

• Sam Antonacci is thinking on his feet by staying on them to disrupt double plays, writes Jim Margalus.

• Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo list the hottest hitting prospects right now for each club.

Random Baseball Rewind

What a baseball stat. I love this game.

Foul Tips

• Larry Holder on the famous T206 Honus Wagner baseball card: its latest historic sales and why Wagner objected to the card.

• We are now 2,000 games into baseball’s reliance on the ABS technology. Mike Vaccaro tells us what some smart baseball voices think of the ins and outs so far.

• Saturday’s LLWS championships feature Henderson, Nevada against Hamilton, Ohio, and Curaçao against Japan.

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The Braves walked it off last night against the Dodgers:

Impressive streak for White Sox OF Tristan Peters:

Kyle Schwarber is the first player in baseball to reach 40 home runs this season.

And here was a late night shocker:

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Wednesday Recaps

• Rays 3, Tigers 0 (DRays Bay)

• Diamondbacks 2, Cubs 0 (Yahoo)

• Reds 10, Giants 9 (Cincinnati Enquirer)

• Guardians 4, Angels 3 (Cleveland.com)

• Phillies 6, Mariners 0 (The Good Phight)

• Padres 3, Pirates 0 (MLB)

• Marlins 4, Red Sox 0 (Over the Monster)

• Rockies 13, Nationals 1 (Purple Row)

• Yankees 9, Astros 3 (Pinstripe Alley)

• Blue Jays 3, Royals 0 (Sportsnet)

• Brewers 8, Mets 1 (Brew Crew Ball)

• Braves 6, Dodgers 5 (ESPN)

• Orioles 8, Cardinals 7 (Baltimore Sun)

• White Sox 10, Rangers 4 (ESPN)

• Athletics 7, Twins 4 (MLB)

Wednesday Notables

• Jesus Luzardo, Phillies: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

• Kyle Schwarber, Phillies: 2-5, HR, 3 RBI - 40 homers on the year

• Freddy Peralta, Rays: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

• Hector Rodriguez, Reds: 3-6, 2 HR

• Eugenio Suarez, Reds: 2-5, HR, 4 RBI

• Matthew Boyd, Cubs: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

• Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks: 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

• Luis Garcia Jr., Yankees: 3-5, HR, 2 RBI

• Connor Norby, Rockies: 2-4, HR, 5 RBI, BB

• Tanner Gordon, Rockies: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

• Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Orioles: 4-5, 2 RBI

• Brenton Doyle, White Sox: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI

• Hottest team: Guardians (W7)

• Coldest team: Cardinals (L5)

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Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• OF Austin Slater has opted out of his minor league deal with the Rays, reports Robert Murray.

• The Yankees signed RHP Michael Fulmer to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.

More moves:

• Angels moves: recalled OF Bryce Teodosio and RHP Trevor Martin from Triple-A Salt Lake; placed OF Gustavo Campero on the 10-day IL; sent LF Wade Meckler on a rehab assignment to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga; optioned LHP Blake Weiman to Triple-A Salt Lake.

• Athletics moves: optioned RHP Hayden Juenger to Triple-A Las Vegas; recalled RHP Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Las Vegas.

• Braves moves: claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Detroit and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

• Diamondbacks moves: released RHP Zack Littell.

• Giants moves: transferred LHP Carson Whisenhunt from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL; placed RHP Adrian Houser on the 15-day IL; selected the contract of RHP Braxton Roxby from Triple-A Sacramento.

• Marlins moves: optioned LHP Cade Gibson to Triple-A Jacksonville; selected the contract of LHP Patrick Monteverde from Triple-A Jacksonville; released LHP John King.

• Nationals moves: sent LHP DJ Herz on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Rochester; recalled RHP Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester.

• Orioles moves: selected the contract of INF Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Norfolk; placed OF Tyler O’Neill on the 10-day IL (retroactive to August 23) with right shoulder inflammation.

• Padres moves: recalled RHP David Morgan from Triple-A El Paso; placed RHP Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement.

• Royals moves: sent RHP Tony Gonsolin on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Omaha.

• Yankees moves: recalled RHP Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; optioned RHP Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; transferred RHP Kervin Castro to the 60-day IL; placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort.

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• 40-year-old RHP Yu Darvish threw off a mound on Wednesday. Though not necessarily committed to making a comeback, it does mean that he’s moving forward with his rehab - which at least makes a return to the mound possible. AJ Cassavell with the story.

• Astros SS Carlos Correa is expected to be ready sometime in September, according to manager Joe Espada.

• Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez had season ending hip surgery.

• Mets 3B Bo Bichette left last night’s game with a left foot contusion.

• Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki left last night’s game against the Braves with a blister on his middle finger. He’ll be placed on the IL.

• Brewers RHP Dustin May left last night’s game with a right shoulder contusion. X-rays were negative.

Chatter

• Former MLB infielder Will Rhymes is a name to watch for the Astros GM job, reports Jon Morosi.

• During the Cubs’ 7-0 win over the D-backs on Monday, Arizona accused Chicago’s third-base coach Quintin Berry of picking up pitcher Merrill Kelly’s changeup grip and tipping it to the hitters. Dugouts got loud, and Kelly called it “bush league.” Yesterday, manager Torey Lovullo apologized after MLB confirmed everything was totally legal—Berry never left the coaching box. The Athletic with more on this.

• TWG Global, the holding company of Dodgers owner Mark Walter, issued a statement Wednesday addressing what it called “substantial speculation and misinformation” following reports of a federal probe into potential financial improprieties within the company. TWG also pushed back on any speculation surrounding the Dodgers, reiterating that the team is not for sale and that no sale process has been initiated.

• Scouts from the Yankees, Cubs, Mariners, Rangers, Angels, Tigers, Padres and White Sox were reportedly on hand to watch Seibu Lions ace Kaima Taira, who tossed seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts while averaging 97.3 mph with his fastball.

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• Mike Petriello writes on understanding how the Brewers’ brand of baseball works, and whether it can last.

• Cal Raleigh’s three-homer game was an exception in a dumper of a season, says Dan Szymborski. Meanwhile, Matt Snyder wonders if Raleigh is back, and notes the Mariners’ playoff hopes may depend on it.

• Russell Dorsey explains how the evolution of pitch-calling is changing baseball.

• The Orioles slim playoff hopes rest on renowned strong finisher Pete Alonso, opines Andres Chavez.

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Foul Tips

• The daughter of an ex-MLB player is breaking Little League World Series records.

• The automated ball-strike system will be coming to college baseball next season.

• Clayton Kershaw is a natural fit in the Dodgers broadcasting booth, says Jack Harris.

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BREAKING NEWS: Mason Miller is human!

It’s the first home run given up by Miller in 385 days. Insanity.

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Tuesday Recaps

• Tigers 4, Rays 1 (Detroit News)

• Red Sox 7, Marlins 3 (Boston Sports Journal)

• Rockies 3, Nationals 1 (Purple Row)

• Astros 9, Yankees 7 (Houston Chronicle)

• Royals 5, Blue Jays 3 (ESPN)

• Mets 3, Brewers 2 F/10 (Amazin Avenue)

• Braves 4, Dodgers 3 (AJC)

• White Sox 11, Rangers 7 (South Side Sox)

• Orioles 13, Cardinals 1 (Camden Chat)

• Guardians 8, Angels 6 F/10 (Akron Beacon Journal)

• Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 4 (AZ Family)

• Pirates 1, Padres 0 (MLB)

• Athletics 4, Twins 2 (NBC Sports Bay Area)

• Mariners 4, Phillies 1 (Lookout Landing)

• Giants 3, Reds 1 (SF Chronicle)

Tuesday Notables

• Yainer Diaz, Astros: 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI

• George Kirby, Mariners: 7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

• Clay Holmes, Cubs: 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

• Pete Alonso, Orioles: 4-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

• Michael King, Padres: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

• Mickey Gasper, Red Sox: 2-2, 2 HR, 2 BB

• Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 7 K in his first start in 111 days.

• Vaughn Grissom, Angels: 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI

• Paul Skenes, Pirates: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

• Gage Jump, Athletics: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

• Tristan Peters, White Sox: 3-3, HR, 2 R, 2 BB

• Cal Raleigh kept his hot streak going, hitting another homer last night after his 3-homer outing two nights ago.

• Hottest team: Royals (W9)

• Coldest team: Cardinals (L4)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• What was feared with LHP Carson Whisenhunt is official now: he has been diagnosed with a UCL tear in his left elbow. He’ll likely miss all of next season. He was placed on the 15-day IL. The Giants recalled RHP Spencer Bivens from Triple-A Sacramento.

• The Nationals are calling up RHP Luis Perales, their 12th ranked prospect. They optioned RHP Jake Bird to Triple-A Rochester.

More moves:

• Athletics moves: transferred SS Jacob Wilson from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL; claimed RHP Chris Roycroft off waivers from the Rays.

• Blue Jays moves: placed RHP Shane Bieber on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 21) with right teres major inflammation; recalled RHP Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo.

• Brewers moves: designated INF Jonathan Ornelas for assignment; activated OF Sal Frelick from the 10-day IL.

• Cardinals moves: placed SS Masyn Winn on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 22) with a fractured left thumb; recalled INF Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis.

• Cubs moves: signed C Austin Wynns to a minor league contract.

• Dodgers moves: activated RHP Tyler Glasnow from the 60-day IL; optioned RHP Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

• Mariners moves: activated SS J.P. Crawford from the 10-day IL; optioned INF Leo Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma.

• Marlins moves: placed RHP Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day IL with right median nerve irritation; recalled LHP Dax Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville.

• Nationals moves: designated RHP Trevor Williams for assignment.

• Pirates moves: recalled RHP Noah Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis; optioned RHP Khristian Curtis to Triple-A Indianapolis.

• Rays moves: promoted C prospect Caden Bodine to Triple-A Durham.

• Rockies moves: activated C Hunter Goodman from the 10-day IL; selected the contract of RHP Mason Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque; optioned C Braxton Fulford and RHP Blake Adams to Triple-A Albuquerque.

• Tigers moves: sent OF James Outman outright to Triple-A Toledo.

• White Sox moves: placed OF Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement/family medical emergency list; recalled RHP Jonathan Cannon and 2B Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte; placed RHP Huáscar Brazoban on the 15-day IL with a left lat strain.

• Yankees moves: selected the contract of RHP Justin Topa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; transferred DH Giancarlo Stanton from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

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Injuries

• Dodgers RHP Shohei Ohtani will either throw a bullpen or live BP today, and Sunday is still a possibility for Ohtani to pitch.

• Blue Jays RHP Shane Bieber has a mild-to-moderate teres major injury and will be down throwing for a couple weeks, relays Arden Zwelling.

• Giants SS Willy Adames was diagnosed with a moderate UCL sprain in his left elbow.

• Red Sox OF Roman Anthony could play Friday, he told reporters.

• Pete Alonso left Baltimore’s blowout win over the Cardinals with a calf issue. Andy Kostka notes Alonso dealt with a calf cramp earlier this month.

• Angels OF Gustavo Campero exited last night’s game with a hamstring injury.

• Twins OF Byron Buxton left last night’s game with an injury after reaching down for a ball in the outfield.

• Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte could play in a bridge camp on Thursday, says manager Torey Lovullo.

Chatter

• Astros owner Jim Crane told media yesterday that manager Joe Espada will finish out the season and then a decision will be made on his future after that. In other words, “He gone.”

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• Mark Feinsand ranks the top 10 free agents this offseason. Tops: Skubal, King, Arozarena.

• Dayn Perry gives us the most disappointing players of 2026. Tops here: Raleigh, Vlad Jr, Skenes, Tucker.

• Get ready for some historically bad postseason offense, opines Michael Baumann.

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Foul Tips

• Jeff Passan defends his old takes on the Dodgers’ “advantage” after revelations about owner Mark Walter.

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Strange timing, but the Astros have parted ways with GM Dana Brown. Houston is currently a playoff team.

Bob Nightengale adds that manager Joe Espada has been informed that he will not receive a new contract after this season. Chandler Rome disputed that report, saying Espada has had no conversations with anyone regarding his future.

More on the news:

• Nightengale on why the Astros felt they had to make a front-office shakeup now with Dana Brown.

• Enough with the mutual partings. It’s a firing, says Ken Rosenthal.

• Brian McTaggert on the Astros’ moving on.

• Steve Phillips was a bit surprised by the decision.

• Brian Kenny digs into Brown’s tenure in Houston.

• The Astros believe they are a better team than they showed after their embarrassing homestand. Chandler Rome asks: Are they?

With the season he’s had, it was nice to see Cal Raleigh finally have a great game.

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Monday Recaps

• Red Sox 4, Marlins 2 (Boston Sports Journal)

• Rangers 11, White Sox 2 (ESPN)

• Rays 4, Tigers 1 (DRays Bay)

• Nationals 13, Rockies 3 (Yahoo)

• Guardians 4, Angels 2 (Covering The Corner)

• Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 0 (WGN)

• Twins 9, Athletics 6 (Athletics Nation)

• Mariners 9, Phillies 2 (Lookout Landing)

• Pirates 3, Padres 2 F/12 (MLB)

• Giants 5, Reds 0 (SI)

Monday Notables

• Cal Raleigh, Mariners: 3-3, 3 HR, 4 RBI, BB

• Michael Conforto, Cubs: 3-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

• Kevin Gausman, Cubs: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

• Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

• Zebby Matthew, Twins: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

• Daylen Lile, Nationals: 3-5, HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, SB

• Sandy Alcantara, Marlins: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

• Corey Seager, Rangers: 3-4, 3 RBI, R

• Hottest team: Royals (W8)

• Coldest Team: Rockies (L7), Tigers (L6)

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Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The Yankees are planning to call up RHP Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman. Topa started the season in Minnesota and has bounced around the league before signing with the Yankees. He gave up 1 run in 5 innings at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

• The Blue Jays promoted RHP prospect Daniel Guerra to Triple-A, two weeks after his promotion to Double-A.

• Orioles RHP Albert Suárez elected free agency.

More moves:

• Astros moves: re-signed OF Nelson Velázquez to a one-year contract; optioned INF Raynel Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land.

• Braves moves: optioned INF Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett.

• Cubs moves: sent 2B Owen Miller outright to Triple-A Iowa.

• Diamondbacks moves: recalled RHP Juan Burgos from Triple-A Reno; optioned LHP Mitch Bratt to Triple-A Reno.

• Giants moves: recalled RHP Ryan Walker, RHP Anthony Molina, 3B Shay Whitcomb, 2B Nate Furman and OF Grant McCray from Triple-A Sacramento; placed 1B Bryce Eldridge on the bereavement list; optioned LHP Matt Wilkinson to Triple-A Sacramento; placed SS Willy Adames on the 10-day IL with a left elbow sprain and OF Victor Bericoto on the 10-day IL with a right knee bone bruise.

• Mariners moves: sent LHP Jhonathan Díaz outright to Triple-A Tacoma.

• Marlins moves: activated 1B Kyle Stowers from the 10-day IL; optioned INF Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville.

• Padres moves: transferred RHP Lucas Giolito to the 60-day IL; selected the contract of OF Dustin Harris from Triple-A El Paso; optioned INF Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A El Paso.

• Rays moves: promoted 1B prospect Xavier Isaac to Triple-A

• Rockies moves: placed LHP Kyle Freeland on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 21) with cervical radiculopathy; selected the contract of RHP Blake Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque.

• Tigers moves: designated RHP Ricky Vanasco for assignment; signed RHP Tyler Kinley to a one-year contract; optioned RHP Ty Madden to Triple-A Toledo.

• Yankees moves: optioned RHP Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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Injuries

• Mariners SS Colt Emerson will have left wrist surgery this week and be done for the year.

• Giants LHP Carson Whisenhunt left last night’s game against the Reds with elbow pain. Manager Tony Vitello says he’ll get an MRI today. Doesn’t sound good.

• Reds 1B Michael Toglia will have right shoulder surgery and be done for the year.

• Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy says it’s possible Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, or Isiah Kiner-Falefa will be active today in Miami but rehab might continue for a few days, relays Chris Cotillo. Sounds like all three are close, though.

• Surgery is on the table for Pirates C Endy Rodriguez, GM Ben Cherington told reporters.

• Mariners RHP Pete Fairbanks left last night’s game against the Red Sox with nerve irritation.

• Rockies SS Ezequiel Tovar was removed from their game with a left wrist strain.

• Guardians OF Chase DeLauter sat out yesterday with hamstring tightness, but the team is hopeful he’ll play today.

Chatter

• Diamondbacks INF Ketel Marte is on track to return to the team early next week.

• The Miami Marlins made wholesale firings in their pro scouting department, reports Bob Nightengale.

• Giants DH Bryce Eldridge will miss the series against the Reds to attend his grandfather’s funeral.

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• Matt Snyder lists seven more MLB executives who could be on the hot seat after the Astros parted ways with Dana Brown.

• Ty France signed a bargain contract. Now he’s paying off big for the Padres, writes Dennis Lin.

• Keegan Matheson examines two crucial areas where the Blue Jays could close the gap in the AL Wild Card race.

• Derrick Goold looks at how a road trip filled with thrills and spills will change the course of the Cardinals’ season.

• Matt Wilkinson’s second start for the Giants was a learning experience, writes Alex Pavlovic.

• Chris Cotillo ponders if Chad Tracy will get the full-time manager’s job with the Red Sox. What more would he have to do?

• The Mariners hope Kade Anderson can save their ship, says Ryan Blake.

• Jay Jaffe breaks down a rough year for Giancarlo Stanton and other Hall of Fame hopefuls.

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Foul Tips

• Awful Announcing is now looking for grades for MLB’s local radio announcers.

• Baseball card collectors: Topps Chrome Sapphire releases this week. $649.99 per box.

• The 2026 Arizona Fall League will begin on October 3rd.

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Like the Field of Dreams game, the novelty has yet to wear off the Little League Classic. Just another really cool event:

The Phillies may never lose again:

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Sunday Recaps

• Phillies 6, Cardinals 4 (MLB)

• White Sox 2, Mets 1 (Sox Machine)

• Rays 3, Orioles 1 (DRays Bay)

• Yankees 8, Blue Jays 3 (Pinstripe Alley)

• Marlins 6, Nationals 2 (Reuters)

• Athletics 7, Astros 6 (Athletics Nation)

• Royals 11, Tigers 7 (Detroit News)

• Rangers 5, Angels 3 (Lone Star Ball)

• Guardians 7, Rockies 2 (MLB)

• Red Sox 5, Giants 4 (Boston Sports Journal)

• Cubs 19, Mariners 2 (MLB)

• Padres 8, Twins 1 (CBS8)

• Dodgers 4, Pirates 0 (LA Times)

• Diamondbacks 5, Reds 3 (AP)

• Braves 4, Brewers 2 (ESPN)

Sunday Notables

• Nolan McLean, Mets: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 6 K

• Cal Quantrill, Rangers: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

• Tristan Peters, White Sox: 2-4, HR - walk-off home run

• Nick Martinez, Rays: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

• Chase DeLauter, Guardians: 3-4, 2 RBI, BB

• Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB

• Ian Happ, Cubs: 2-4, HR, 5 RBI, BB

• Pedro Ramirez, Cubs: 3-6, HR, 5 RBI

• Blake Snell, Dodgers: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

• Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres: 4-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI

• Walker Buehler, Padres: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

• Kevin McGonigle, Tigers: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB

• Nick Loftin, Royals: 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB

• Hottest team: Phillies (W9), Royals (W8)

• Coldest team: Rockies (L6), Tigers (L5)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most Notable:

• The Rangers designated OF Jarred Kelenic for assignment and recalled C Logan O’Hoppe from Triple-A Round Rock.

• The Diamondbacks placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. Manager Torey Lovullo says Soroka will hopefully be ready on day 16. The D-backs recalled RHP Gerardo Carrillo from Triple-A Reno to take his spot.

More Moves:

• Angels moves: activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 60-day IL; designated RHP Michael Fulmer for assignment.

• Astros moves: sent OF Nelson Velázquez outright to Triple-A Sugar Land.

• Cardinals moves: placed OF Everson Pereira on the 10-day IL with a left hand contusion; activated 3B Ramón Urías from the 60-day IL.

• Diamondbacks moves: activated RHP Drey Jameson from the 15-day IL; designated RHP Zack Littell for assignment.

• Mariners moves: placed 3B Brendan Donovan on the seven-day concussion IL, retroactive to Aug. 22; recalled 3B Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Tacoma.

• Marlins moves: recalled RHP Jack Ralston from Triple-A Jacksonville; designated LHP John King for assignment.

• Pirates moves: recalled RHP Khristian Curtis from Triple-A Indianapolis; optioned RHP Antwone Kelly to Triple-A Indianapolis.

• Rays moves: designated RHP Chris Roycroft for assignment; activated RHP Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day IL.

• Reds moves: placed 1B Michael Toglia on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 22, with a right shoulder dislocation; recalled 2B Ivan Johnson from Triple-A Louisville.

• Rockies moves: placed INF Kyle Karros on the 7-day concussion IL; recalled 2B Ryan Ritter from Triple-A Albuquerque; activated OF Tyler Freeman from the 10-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

• Tigers moves: selected the contract of LHP Andrew Sears from Triple-A Toledo; optioned LHP Enmanuel De Jesus to Triple-A Toledo; designated OF James Outman for assignment.

• Yankees moves: activated OF Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list; placed LHP Ryan Weathers on the 15-day IL with a left forearm flexor strain; recalled RHP Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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Injuries

• Shohei Ohtani could be back on the mound sooner than expected, reports Fabian Ardaya. He threw a 30-pitch live session on Saturday. Ardaya says it’s possible Ohtani could start next Sunday and throw one inning against the Tigers

• Dodgers OF Andy Pages will be out 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand. Manager Dave Roberts said he “thinks” Pages underwent a minor surgical procedure. You’d think that’d be something he’s certain of.

• Giants SS Willy Adames will get an MRI on his left elbow after getting hurt sliding into the plate in the first inning, relays Alex Pavlovic.

• Brewers OF Garrett Mitchell left last night’s game with the Braves with a right forearm contusion.

• Orioles 3B Blaze Anderson, out since the middle of July, will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

• Dodgers C Will Smith will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

• White Sox C Kyle Teel will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

• Marlins 1B Kyle Stowers is expected to be activated off the IL, per Isaac Azout.

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• Mike Petriello on baseball’s worst starter, who is now its best reliever - Brayan Bello.

• Which of MLB’s worst 2026 teams can turn it around for 2027? Matt Snyder ranks the chances of the Mets, Tigers, Orioles, and more.

• Troy Melton tried so hard to slow things down. Now his rise is coming at warp speed, writes Cody Stavenhagen.

• Dan Szymborski examines: how quickly can the Mets retool?

Random Baseball Rewind

In the early MLB Network days, I loved the shows “Baseball’s Seasons” and “Prime 9.” Thankfully, you can find just about all of them on YouTube.

Foul Tips

• Karl Ravech called his last MLB game for ESPN last night. Garrett Mitchell and Chris Sale both thanked him during the broadcast.

• When he’s not painting corners, Reds RHP Rhett Lowder brushes up on another talent: painting portraits.

• Bryan Horowitz introduces the ex-pitcher changing the game one pair of custom cleats at a time.

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Long overdue, but LHP Kade Anderson is being called up for the Mariners. Saturday’s start will be a must-watch.

An update on the Ketel Marte situation:

And the Reds lost in absolutely brutal fashion. Just a rough year in Cincinnati:

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Thursday Recaps

• Braves 2, White Sox 0 (Sox Machine)

• Cardinals 10, Reds 9 (MLB)

• Guardians 5, Giants 2 (Cleveland.com)

• Blue Jays 5, Rays 1 (Sportsnet)

• Royals 6, Athletics 2 (ESPN)

• Brewers 7, Mariners 4 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

• Yankees 6, Orioles 1 (Pinstripe Alley)

• Rangers 2, Nationals 0 (Lone Star Ball)

• Angels 18, Astros 3 (Houston Chronicle)

Thursday Notables

• Zach Neto, Angels: 5-6, HR, 7 RBI, 2 R

• Vaughn Grissom, Angels: 3-6, 3 RBI, R

• Gavin Williams, Guardians: 5.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 11 K - Reaches 200 Ks on the year

• Shane Bieber, Blue Jays: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, W

• Jacob deGrom, Rangers: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K - Reaches 2,000 Ks for his career. Second fewest innings (1,661) to reach the total. Only Chris Sale (1,626) was faster.

• Gerrit Cole, Yankees: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

• Peter Lambert, Astros: Had a rough night. 3.2 IP, 8 H, 9 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, L

• Luis Garcia Jr., Yankees: 3-4, HR, 2 R

• Grant Holmes, Braves: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, W

• Salvador Perez, Royals: 3-5, RBI, R

• Jordan Walker, Cardinals: 1-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

• Matt McLain, Reds: 1-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

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Current Standings

Transactions

• Angels moves: placed LHP Samy Natera Jr. on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 17, with low back muscle spasms; recalled LHP Sammy Peralta from Triple-A Salt Lake.

• Astros moves: recalled INF Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land; designated OF Nelson Velázquez for assignment.

• Athletics moves: transferred OF Tyler Soderstrom from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL; claimed OF Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

• Diamondbacks moves: signed INF Santiago Espinal to a minor league contract.

• Giants moves: placed RHP Keaton Winn on the 15-day IL retroactive to August 19 with right elbow neuritis; recalled LHP Reiver Sanmartin from Triple-A Sacramento.

• Phillies moves: transferred LF Felix Reyes from the 7-day IL to the 60-day IL with a right wrist fracture; claimed RHP Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

• Reds moves: sent LHP Kent Emanuel outright to Triple-A Louisville.

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Injuries

• Athletics SS Jacob Wilson’s season is likely over, as Martin Gallegos reports the team will send him to the IL and he’ll see a doctor for his left shoulder.

• Nationals SS CJ Abrams sprained his left ankle on Wednesday night, was left out of the lineup last night, and is day-to-day, says Mark Zuckerman.

• Royals 3B Maikel Garcia is likely heading back to the IL, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters. He left yesterday’s game with a left hamstring injury.

• Cubs RHP Daniel Palencia will be activated from the IL on Friday, says Meghan Montemurro.

• Blue Jays SS Andres Gimenez left yesterday’s game against the Rays with right hamstring tightness.

Chatter

• Steve Cohen expects Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns to learn from his mistakes this season, writes Mike Puma. Notably, “taking too much risk.”

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• Kade Anderson is coming to Seattle as the Mariners finally make the right call, writes Ryan Phillips.

• Sarah Langs with MLB stats of the week. Lots of good nuggets here.

• The AL Wild Card mess is competitive balance, and it’s not pretty, opines Jay Jaffe.

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Foul Tips

• Card collecting is both a hobby and a semi-obsession for Blue Jays OF Myles Straw. Fun read from Keegan Matheson.

• Six years ago yesterday, Nick Castellanos hit a drive into deep left field that made it a four-nothing ballgame.

• Does baseball need even more technology for plays like Pete Alonso’s disputed foul ball? Noah Trister examines. (My answer: NO.)

• Matt Clapp details the strong chemistry with Marquee’s Chicago Cubs broadcasts.

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Strange happenings with Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte.

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Wednesday Recaps

• White Sox 3, Cubs 0 (MLB)

• Pirates 4, Tigers 3 (WWLS)

• Mets 4, Padres 2 (SNY)

• Twins 6, Braves 4 (Yahoo)

• Diamondbacks 7, Red Sox 6 F/10 (Boston Herald)

• Phillies 4, Marlins 1 (NBC Sports Philadelphia)

• Yankees 5, Orioles 3 (Pinstripe Alley)

• Giants 1, Guardians 0 (Covering the Corner)

• Reds 5, Cardinals 4 (SI)

• Rays 7, Blue Jays 6 (MLB)

• Royals 9, Athletics 7 (Kansas City Star)

• Mariners 7, Brewers 5 (Yahoo)

• Nationals 6, Rangers 0 (Lone Star Ball)

• Astros 3, Angels 2 (ESPN)

• Dodgers 6, Rockies 4 F/10 (True Blue LA)

Wednesday Notables

• Jose Urquidy, White Sox: 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K (in relief)

• Vinnie Pasquantino, Royals: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB

• Paul Skenes, Pirates: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K - average fastball velocity: 96.8 mph

• Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K in his MLB debut. Bring back more old-school nicknames.

• Cade Cavalli, Nationals: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 11 K, W

• Kody Clemens, Twins: 2-4, 3 RBI

• Mookie Betts, Dodgers: 3-5, HR, 2 RBI

• Nick Sogard, Red Sox: 2-4, HR, BB

• Aaron Nola, Phillies: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, W

• Luis Arraez, Phillies: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI

• Parker Messick, Guardians: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K, L

• Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, L

• Chase Burns, Reds: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K

• Joey Ortiz, Brewers: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI

• Hottest team: Phillies (W6)

• Coldest team: Orioles, Athletics, Braves, Marlins, Rockies (L3)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• A post-deadline deal: The Rays traded C Logan Driscoll to the Marlins for cash.

• And another: The Yankees traded C Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates for cash.

• The Phillies officially signed LHP Nestor Cortes. They designated RHP Brad Keller for assignment.

• The Royals released OF Starling Marte.

• The Rockies released RHP Michael Lorenzen.

More moves:

• Astros moves: selected the contract of RHP Ethan Pecko from Triple-A Sugar Land; optioned RHP Miguel Ullola to Triple-A Sugar Land; transferred OF Brice Matthews to the 60-day IL.

• Athletics moves: optioned RHP Seth Johnson to Triple-A Las Vegas; activated LHP Jeffrey Springs from the 15-day IL.

• Blue Jays moves: selected the contract of LHP Brendan Cellucci from Triple-A Buffalo; designated RHP Matt Waldron for assignment.

• Brewers moves: sent OF Jihwan Bae outright to Triple-A Nashville; activated INF Cooper Pratt from the 10-day IL; optioned OF Brandon Lockridge to Triple-A Nashville.

• Cardinals moves: re-signed OF Bligh Madris to a minor league deal; signed LHP Josh Fleming to a minor league contract.

• Cubs moves: claimed 3B Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Mets; transferred RHP Phil Maton to the 60-day IL.

• Diamondbacks moves: released RHP Andrew Hoffman.

• Dodgers moves: activated RHP Brock Stewart from the 15-day IL; designated RHP Jonathan Hernández for assignment.

• Giants moves: selected the contract of LHP Matt Wilkinson from Triple-A Sacramento; claimed LHP Philip Abner off waivers from the Diamondbacks; optioned LHP Reiver Sanmartin to Triple-A Sacramento; transferred OF Harrison Bader and C Daniel Susac to the 60-day IL.

• Guardians moves: placed 1B Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day IL with back inflammation; recalled OF David Fry from Triple-A Columbus.

• Mariners moves: selected the contract of LHP Jhonathan Díaz from Triple-A Tacoma; optioned LHP Josh Simpson to Triple-A Tacoma; transferred OF Luke Raley to the 60-day IL.

• Mets moves: recalled RHP Chayce McDermott and 1B Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse; optioned RHP Jack Weisenburger to Triple-A Syracuse; placed INF Jorge Polanco on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis.

• Nationals moves: selected the contract of LHP Erik Tolman from Triple-A Rochester; optioned RHP Yovanny Cruz to Triple-A Rochester.

• Orioles moves: activated C Samuel Basallo from the 10-day IL; optioned INF Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk.

• Pirates moves: released OF Dominic Fletcher.

• Reds moves: signed RHP Darius Vines to a minor league deal; RHP Ron Marinaccio elected free agency.

• Rays moves: recalled C Kenny Piper and RHP Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Durham; placed OF Victor Mesa Jr. on the 10-day IL with a strained left hamstring; optioned RHP Jesse Scholtens to Triple-A Durham.

• Rockies moves: activated RHP Jaden Hill from the 15-day IL; selected the contract of LHP Mark Manfredi from Triple-A Albuquerque; optioned RHP TJ Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque; designated LHP Parker Mushinski for assignment.

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Injuries

• Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland left last night’s game with neck tightness.

• Yankees 3B Ryan McMahon injured his thumb in yesterday’s game and will have an x-ray.

• Royals OF Jac Caglianone left last night’s game with ankle soreness.

• Dodgers RHP Edwin Diaz (dealing with neck inflammation) had an MRI that was clean, relays Maddie Lee. Manager Dave Roberts said the issue is more muscular, rather than nerve related, which is the best-case scenario.

• Mariners SS J.P. Crawford will begin a minor league rehab assignment in Tacoma (Triple-A) on Thursday, notes Shannon Drayer.

• Mets DH Jorge Polanco is having surgery on his ankle, relays Mike Puma.

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• Dan Plesac breaks down Paul Skenes’ mechanics, noting that the Pirates ace is more rotational than in prior seasons.

• PCA vs. Ohtani - who has the edge in the NL MVP race? Jesse Rogers evaluates.

• One big question facing every team down the stretch.

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Foul Tips

• MLB Network is preparing to move to a new facility in 2028.

• The viewership for the Field of Dreams game cratered in its debut on Netflix.

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The game lost a legend over the weekend.

Carlos Santana was released by the Braves and hopes to latch on with another team for the final stretch of the season.

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Sunday Recaps

• Orioles 10, Rays 2 (MLB)

• Pirates 8, Red Sox 3 (MLB)

• Braves 5, Diamondbacks 3 (Battery Power)

• Yankees 4, Blue Jays 3 (F10) (Bronx Pinstripes)

• Mets 4, Nationals 3 (Amazin’ Avenue)

• Padres 5, Guardians 0 (AP)

• White Sox 7, Tigers 5 (South Side Sox)

• Marlins 7, Reds 1 (SI)

• Phillies 7, Twins 5 (Yahoo)

• Cardinals 11, Cubs 4 (KSDK)

• Rockies 13, Giants 7 (Purple Row)

• Athletics 5, Rangers 2 (Lone Star Ball)

• Royals 3, Angels 0 (AP)

• Brewers 6, Dodgers 2 (MLB)

• Mariners 3, Astros 2 (Midland Reporter-Telegram)

Sunday Notables

• Noah Cameron, Royals: 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

• Logan Henderson, Brewers: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

• Tarik Skubal, Dodgers: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

• Jackson Holliday, Orioles: 2-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB

• Bryce Elder, Braves: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

• Ryan Weathers, Yankees: 7.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

• Dylan Cease, Blue Jays: 6.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 10 K

• Eury Pérez, Marlins: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 5 K

• Casey Mize, Padres: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

• Alec Bohm Phillies: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI

• Alec Burleson, Cardinals: 3-5, HR, 4 RBI

• Jordan Walker, Cardinals: 3-4, HR, 4 RBI

• Jake Burger, Rangers: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI

• Michael Massey, Royals: 3-4, HR, 3 RBI

• Hottest team(s): Orioles, White Sox, Phillies, Mets (W3)

• Coldest team(s): Rays (from hottest to coldest), Tigers, Twins, Nationals (L3)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The Mets are calling up 1B Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse.

More moves:

• Astros moves: recalled RHP Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land; optioned RHP Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land.

• Athletics moves: claimed LHP Joe Rock off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas; transferred RHP Justin Sterner to the 60-day IL; recalled INF Darell Hernaiz from Triple-A Las Vegas; placed OF Tyler Soderstrom on the 10-day IL (retroactive to August 15) with a left hip impingement.

• Blue Jays moves: activated LHP Brendon Little from the paternity list; optioned LHP Ricky Tiedemann to Triple-A Buffalo.

• Braves moves: selected the contract of LHP Ray Kerr from Triple-A Gwinnett; designated LHP Danny Young for assignment.

• Cubs moves: activated RHP Edward Cabrera from the 15-day IL; optioned RHP Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa.

• Diamondbacks moves: selected the contract of RHP Dennis Santana from Triple-A Reno; designated LHP Philip Abner for assignment.

• Dodgers moves: placed LHP Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day IL with left forearm inflammation; recalled RHP Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

• Orioles moves: sent C Samuel Basallo on a rehab assignment to Norfolk Tides.

• Pirates moves: optioned INF Jack Brannigan and RHP Wilaber Dotel to Triple-A Indianapolis; recalled INF/OF Nick Yorke and LHP Hunter Barco from Triple-A Indianapolis.

• Red Sox moves: recalled LHP Raymond Burgos from Triple-A Worcester; placed RHP Justin Slaten on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation; recalled C Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester; placed DH Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain.

• Tigers moves: designated OF Trei Cruz for assignment; selected the contract of OF Tyler Callahan from Triple-A Toledo.

• Twins moves: sent C Alex Jackson outright to St. Paul Saints.

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Injuries

• Mariners RHP Bryan Woo left last night’s game with shoulder soreness.

• Twins RF Austin Martin has a left hamstring strain and will undergo testing to determine the severity, relays Aaron Gleeman.

• Guardians OF Chase DeLauter left yesterday’s game with mild left hamstring tightness.

• Cubss SS Dansby Swanson left yesterday’s game with left side discomfort.

• Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino and 3B Maikel Garcia could both rejoin the Royals tomorrow.

• Nationals OF James Wood’s recovery from an oblique strain has moved slower than hoped. Mark Zuckerman relays he’s not being shut down for the season, but he’s not ready to advance to more strenuous baseball activities.

Chatter

• The Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, and Yankees have all been linked to 1B Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers in Japan’s NPB, writes Jon Heyman. Sato is expected to be heavily coveted this offseason, and is currently slugging .614 with 27 home runs in the NPB.

• Aroldis Chapman hit the 40-inning mark over the weekend, which triggers his $13 million vesting option for next season, says Jim Dalfino.

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Posts With Your Toast

• Sarah Langs gives us seven stats and facts to know on Joshua Baez’s debut for the ages.

• MLB.com’s latest power rankings: (1) Dodgers (2) Brewers (3) Rays (4) Braves. I originally had the top 5 listed, but out of respect for Jayden Daniels, I’ll just give you the top 4.

• Dan Szymborski on Hunter Greene being out through all of the 2027 season.

• What did we learn from the 1994 strike? Tim Kurkjian gives us five lessons.

Random Baseball Rewind

Foul Tips

• Dodgers OF Kyle Tucker’s miserable season continues. He was booed at home on Sunday.

• Major League Baseball spent the weekend trolling Jayden Daniels. Some high quality memes out there right now.

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It’s August 14th, 2026, and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.

The Most Important Thing(s)

The Field of Dreams game is one of the best things baseball does. And even though the game wasn’t a nail-biter, the event itself keeps you glued to the TV for the entire broadcast. Well done.

This was a bummer. All-Star Hunter Greene had to have a second Tommy John surgery and will now miss all of the 2027 season.

Everything Else

Thursday Recaps

• Reds 9, White Sox 8 (SI)

• Tigers 3, Guardians 0 (MLB)

• Pirates 13, Marlins 1 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)

• Mariners 1, Yankees 0 (MLB)

• Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 0 (Boston Sports Journal)

• Nationals 7, Cubs 0 (Cubs Insider)

• Phillies 7, Twins 1 (AP)

• Angels 7, Rangers 0 (ESPN)

• Brewers 5, Dodgers 4 (ESPN)

Thursday Notables

• In a day with some really solid pitching, the best performance was easily Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft: 9.0 IP, CG, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, 85 pitches. Lowest pitch count on a complete game all season, and the first pitcher in baseball history to throw 9 IP with 10+ strikeouts on 85 or fewer pitches. Unreal.

• White Sox RHP Davis Martin has given up a combined 15 runs in the first inning of his last four starts. He was tossed in the 3rd inning yesterday after two throws at the head of Reds INF Sal Stewart. Intent is up for debate.

• Sal Stewart, Reds: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB

• Keider Montero, Tigers: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

• Logan Gilbert, Mariners: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

• Caleb Durbin, Red Sox: 3-5, 5 RBI, HR

• Max Muncy has now hit more home runs in Dodger Stadium than anyone. He’s fifth all-time in homers in a Dodger uniform. 1-2, HR, 3 RBI

• Payton Tolle, Red Sox: 8.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

• Cade Cavalli, Nationals: 8.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K

• Kyle Schwarber, Phillies: 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI

• Aaron Nola, Phillies: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

• Walbert Urena, Angels: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

• Hottest team: Rays (W9)

• Coldest team: Royals (L4)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The Twins activated OF Byron Buxton from the 10-day IL.

• The Twins also signed RHP Germán Márquez to a minor league contract. He was released by the Padres last week and has a 5.26 ERA this season.

• RHP Jackson Rutledge signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Japanese NPB. Rutledge was a first round selection of the Washington Nationals in 2019.

• The Rays officially signed INF Jorge Mateo.

• The Royals signed RHP Tony Gonsolin to a one year contract and placed him on the 15-day IL.

• The Mariners optioned INF Colt Emerson to Triple-A Tacoma. Emerson, who signed the largest contract ever by a player who hadn’t yet reached the majors - 8 years, $95 million - was hitting .190 in 69 games this season. To take his spot, the Mariners are selecting the contract of 2B Brock Rodden from Triple-A Tacoma.

More moves:

• Blue Jays moves: placed LHP Brendon Little on the paternity list; recalled RHP Lazaro Estrada from Triple-A Buffalo.

• Dodgers moves: optioned RHP Landon Knack to Triple-A Oklahoma City; re-signed RHP Jonathan Hernández to a one-year contract; signed C Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract; released C Chuckie Robinson.

• Giants moves: transferred 3B Matt Chapman to the 60-day IL; selected the contract of OF Turner Hill from Triple-A Sacramento; transferred RHP Trevor McDonald from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL; claimed 3B Shay Whitcomb off waivers from the Astros.

• Mariners moves: signed LHP Lael Lockhart to a minor league contract.

• Pirates moves: recalled SS Jack Brannigan and RHP Isaac Mattson from Triple-A Indianapolis; optioned RHP Evan Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis; placed C Endy Rodríguez on the 10-day IL with left hip inflammation.

• Rays moves: optioned INF Carson Williams and RHP Michael Grove to Triple-A Durham; recalled RHP Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham; designated RHP Trevor Martin for assignment.

• Red Sox moves: placed RHP Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation; recalled RHP Greg Weissert from Triple-A Worcester.

• Rockies moves: sent INF Edouard Julien outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

• Royals moves: designated RHP Eli Morgan for assignment.

• Tigers moves: placed OF James Outman on the 7-day concussion IL; recalled OF Trei Cruz from Triple-A Toledo.

• White Sox moves: released C Eric Haase.

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Injuries

• Dodgers LHP Tyler Glasnow could return near the end of this month, says Katie Woo.

• Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom was removed from the game against the Angels last night after two innings due to right tricep fatigue.

• Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman is day-to-day after Wednesday night’s fall into the dugout chasing a foul ball.

• The Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of LHP Carlos Rodón from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Double-A Somerset.

Chatter

• Bottom five farm systems via FanGraphs: (26) Blue Jays (27) Athletics (28) Yankees (29) Astros (30) Padres.

• MLB owners have proposed a $245.3 million salary cap and a $171.2 million salary floor for 2027. 15 teams currently have a payroll below that floor.

• MLB will be returning to the “Field of Dreams'“ movie site for another game in 2027. Keep it going - the novelty hasn’t worn off yet.

Posts With Your Toast

• Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, and Cam Schlittler sit at the top of Andrew Simon’s SP Power Rankings.

• The Ringer gives their stretch run Power Rankings.

• Hunter Greene is quickly becoming one of baseball’s “What if” guys, opines Ryan Phillips.

• Paul Casella and Matthrew Leach recap the best moments from the Field of Dreams game.

• Tim Kelly gives a 1 sentence breakdown for every MLB team with 40 games to go.

Random Baseball Rewind

For me, this was the best moment of the night:

Foul Tips

• There was lots of cool content from the Field of Dreams game. Here’s some more:

  • MLB Network’s Robert Flores and Mark DeRosa “have a catch” and reflect on their fathers at the Field of Dreams.

  • The Twins and Phillies enter through the cornfields.

  • The Netflix promo was pretty incredible.

  • Kody Clemens and his dad, Roger Clemens, reenact the iconic “have a catch” scene.

• The Sporting News ranked the 30 best baseball movies of all-time.

  • My personal top 5: (1) Field of Dreams (2) Moneyball (3) Bull Durham (4) A League of Their Own (5) The Rookie (kinda corny but extremely re-watchable).

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The Most Important Thing(s)

The Rays just completed the 13th road trip of 9-0 or better by any team in the modern era. They’re absolutely on fire right now and boast the best record in baseball.

Incredible performance by Alex Bregman in the Cubs win over the Nationals.

Everything Else

Wednesday Recaps

• Twins 7, Orioles 5 (Baltimore Baseball)

• Cardinals 7, Phillies 1 (Yahoo)

• Rays 8, Athletics 4 (DRays Bay)

• Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 4 (Purple Row)

• Astros 2, Giants 1 (Houston Chronicle)

• Padres 4, Brewers 3 (F/11) (MLB)

• Guardians 6, Tigers 4 (Cleveland.com)

• Marlins 8, Pirates 2 (ESPN)

• Cubs 12, Nationals 6 (ESPN)

• Yankees 10, Mariners 5 (Bronx Pinstripes)

• Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 4 (Over the Monster)

• Braves 6, Mets 3 (Yahoo)

• White Sox 5, Reds 0 (Sox Machine)

• Dodgers 4, Royals 2 (True Blue LA)

• Angels 5, Rangers 2 (ESPN)

Wednesday Notables

• Jackson Kent, WSH: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 K - MLB debut

• Alex Bregman, CHC: 3-3, 3 HR, 2 BB, 7 RBI, 3 R - first career 3-HR game

• Jose Soriano, TOR: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

• Luis Castillo, CHW: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 10 K, 2 BB

• Griffin Conine, MIA: 2-2, HR, 3 R, 3 BB

• Tyler Mahle, ATL: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 0 BB

• Austin Riley, ATL: 3-4, HR

• Trent Grisham, NYY: 3-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, K

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• To complete the Adley Rutschman trade, the Orioles acquired OF Harold Rivas from Boston as the PTBNL. The final trade was officially: C Adley Rutschman and C Jake Rogers (already designated for assignment) to Boston, OF Harold Rivas, RHPs Anthony Evanson and Kyson Witherspoon, OF Enddy Azocar, and C Carlos Narvaez.

• SS Jorge Mateo agreed to a major league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, per Francys Romero.

• The Tigers placed OF Riley Greene on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain. To take his spot, the Tigers selected the contract of OF Corey Julks from Triple-A Toledo.

• The Blue Jays claimed RHP Paul Sewald off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

• The Mariners claimed C Willie MacIver off waivers from the Blue Jays and sent him to Triple-A Tacoma.

More moves:

• Athletics moves: recalled RHP Hayden Juenger from Triple-A Las Vegas; optioned RHP Yunior Tor to Triple-A Las Vegas; placed LHP José Suarez on the 15-day injured list with a right hip strain; sent SS Jonathan Ornelas outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

• Dodgers moves: recalled RHP Landon Knack from Triple-A Oklahoma City; optioned RHP Seth Halvorsen to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

• Mariners moves: signed RHP Scott Effross to a minor league contract.

• Mets moves: signed RHP Chris Devenski to a minor league contract.

• Nationals news: officially selected the contract of LHP Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester; designated RHP Miles Mikolas for assignment. Mikolas had a 5.82 ERA in 116 IP this season.

• Padres moves: activated RHP David Morgan from the 15-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A El Paso.

• Red Sox moves: recalled LHP Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester; promoted RHP Jedixson Paez to Triple-A Worcester; designated RHP Seth Martinez for assignment.

• Rockies moves: placed INF Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion IL; recalled INF Adael Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque; activated RHP Jeff Criswell off the 15-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

• Tigers moves: activated LHP Enmanuel De Jesus from the paternity list; optioned RHP Yilber Díaz to Triple-A Toledo; designated RHP Troy Watson for assignment.

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Injuries

• Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman left last night’s game after a scary fall going for a foul ball.

• Cubs RHP Phil Maton has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee. It had previously been labeled tendintis. His return this season is uncertain, reports Meghan Montemurro.

• Red Sox RP Garrett Whitlock is dealing with elbow inflammaton, manager Chad Tracy told reporters.

• Rangers RHP Jack Leiter will make a rehab start at Triple-A Round Rock today, says Shawn McFarland.

• Red Sox SP Garrett Crochet is still at 60 feet in his throwing progression, says Tim Healey. “It’s not a lot,” Manager Chad Tracy told reporters.

• Marlins rookie reliever William Kempner will have season-ending elbow surgery.

• Mariners 2B Cole Young left yesterday’s game against the Yankees with dizziness.

Chatter

• Baseball America’s top 10 farm systems: (1)Rays (2) Cardinals (3) Brewers (4) Giants (5) Orioles (6) Dodgers (7) Nationals (8) Twins (9) Guardians (10) Guardians

• The pending sale of the Padres could become official as soon as next week, reports Dennis Lin.

Posts With Your Toast

• Manny Randhawa with 6 top prospects making a quick impact in the playoff race.

• Cal Raleigh’s season-long slump is far from the Mariners’ only problem, writes Karl Rasmussen.

• Mike Petriettlo says Philly’s new-look lineup bucks baseball traditions. And explains why it works.

• According to top agents, the Yankees $10 billion valuation contradicts the owners’ narrative, writes Mike Axisa.

• Rob Bradford says not to forget how important Roman Anthony can be for the Red Sox.

• David Schoenfield gives 10 storylines that will shape the rest of the 2026 MLB season.

• The Pirates won’t trade Paul Skenes, but John Perrotto evaluates how his trade value has taken a hit.

Random Baseball Rewind

10 years ago today, Alex Rodriguez played his final MLB game with the Yankees. Rodriguez was a fourteen-time All-Star and three-time MVP. The fact that he’s been out of baseball 10 years sure makes me feel old.

Foul Tips

• Alex Rodriguez believes the Dodgers are great for baseball.

• David Solow gives the 7 greatest vintage baseball card sets of all-time.

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The Most Important Thing(s)

The Angels are cleaning house. Per Jeff Passan, the Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti. The Angels are having another disappointing season, par for the course in the Mike Trout era. They currently have the worst record in baseball.

• Nick Kurtz is not expected to return to the A’s this season, per Martin Gallegos. Unfortunate.

• The Yankees have received $2.6 billion from Apollo Sports Capital in an agreement that will allow the team to refinance or retire much of their existing debt and pursue new ventures, writes Dan Barbarisi.

• Paul Skenes’ troubling velocity continues: 65 pitches over 5 innings, and not a single one reached 97 MPH.

Everything Else

Tuesday Recaps

• Angels 3, Rangers 2 (Lone Star Ball)

• Rockies 3, Diamondbacks 2 (ESPN)

• Rays 12, A’s 4 (Athletics Nation)

• Padres 11, Brewers 2 (Brew Crew Ball)

• Giants 4, Astros 1 (Houston Chronicle)

• Dodgers 5, Royals 4 (F10) (Dodgers Digest)

• Tigers 6, Guardians 4 (FOX8)

• Marlins 2, Pirates 0 (ESPN)

• Cubs 8, Nationals 6 (Yahoo)

• Yankees 4, Mariners 1 (NY Post)

• Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 3 (MLB)

• Braves 4, Mets 0 (Battery Power)

• Orioles 5, Twins 2 (Camden Chat)

• Reds 5, White Sox 4 (F10) (Redleg Nation)

• Cardinals 2, Phillies 0 (KSDK)

Tuesday Notables

• Adley Rutschman, BOS: 1-3, 2 BB in his Red Sox debut.

• Sean Burke, CHW: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

• Eury Pérez, MIA: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

• Blake Snell, LAD: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K — first MLB start since returning from elbow surgery

• Gunnar Henderson, BAL: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Luis Rengifo, SD: 2-5 — first career grand slam

• Fernando Tatis Jr., SD: HR — career HR No. 164, passing Nate Colbert for second-most in Padres history

• Taylor Walls, TB: 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI — first HRs of the season; homered from both sides of the plate

• Cristopher Sanchez, PHI: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

• Hottest team: Rays (W8)

• Coldest team: Mariners (L5)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The Dodgers activated LHP Blake Snell from the 60-day IL. To make room, they transferred RHP Blake Treinen to the 60-day IL. They also optioned LHP Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

• The Athletics claimed LHP Drew Rom off of waivers from the Brewers.

• Nationals will call up their #8 prospect, LHP Jackson Kent, to start on Wednesday.

More moves:

• Angels moves: signed RHP Michael Fulmer and RHP Hagen Danner to minor league contracts.

• Astros moves: optioned OF Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land.

• Blue Jays moves: placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day IL with right forearm tendinitis; recalled RHP Chase Lee from Triple-A Buffalo.

• Brewers moves: re-signed RHP Bryse Wilson; designated RHP Lyon Richardson for assignment.

• Giants moves: activated OF Victor Bericoto from the 10-day IL; signed C Andrew Knizner; optioned C Zach Morgan to Triple-A Sacramento; designated INF Eddys Leonard for assignment.

• Mariners moves: activated LHP Gabe Speier; sent RHP Carlos Vargas on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma.

• Marlins moves: placed 1B Kyle Stowers on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain; recalled 3B Graham Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville.

• Phillies moves: optioned RHP Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

• Rangers moves: selected the contract of OF Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Round Rock; designated INF Jonah Bride for assignment.

• Red Sox moves: activated C Adley Rutschman from the 10-day IL; designated C Jake Rogers for assignment; transferred INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the 60-day IL.

• Reds moves: activated LHP Nick Lodolo from the 15-day IL; selected the contract of 1B Michael Toglia from Triple-A Louisville; optioned RHP Zach McCambley to Triple-A Louisville; transferred RHP Hunter Greene to the 60-day injured list.

• Rockies moves: recalled OF Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque; designated INF Edouard Julien for assignment.

• Tigers moves: placed LHP Enmanuel De Jesus on the paternity list; selected the contract of RHP Tanner Rainey from Triple-A Toledo.

• Yankees moves: released RHP Rafael Montero; placed RHP Chase Hampton on the Temporarily Inactive List at Double-A; recalled RHP Bradley Hanner from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; placed RHP Kevin Castro on the 15-day IL with right elbow neuritis.

Injuries/Chatter

• Blue Jays RHP Trey Yesavage had surgery to repair his left meniscus. Keegan Matheson adds that the Jays are not ruling him out for the year, and he’ll be evaluted over the next few weeks. Somehow, Toronto is squarely in the Wild Card race.

• Rays RHP Griffin Jax received an injection for elbow discomfort. A minimum stay on the IL is expected.

• Dan Hayes has a lot of good insight in his latest article on the Twins.

• Jose Altuve left last night’s game after being hit in the left foot by a pitch.

• RHP Mike Burrows will make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

• Yankees RHP Luis Gil is starting a rehab assigment at High-A.

• Orioles C Yohel Pozo left last night’s game with left index finger pain.

• The Diamondbacks sent RHP Justin Martinez on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno.

• Royals INF Maikel Garcia will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Arkansas.

• Brewers notes relayed from Adam McCalvy: SS Cooper Pratt is being sidelined until late August with his hamstring strain; LHP JoJo Romero is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week; OF Sal Frelick is still expected to return mid-August.

• Dodgers LHP Tyler Glasnow will make another minor league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

Posts With Your Toast

• With one week of hindsight, Mark Feinsand relays how MLB execs recap a frenzied Trade Deadline.

• Buster Olney on how the Red Sox turned their season around — and what it means.

• Jared Greenspan ponders if a midseason reinvention gave the White Sox another ace reliever in Jordan Hicks.

• Michael Baumann evaluates who’s getting their money’s worth from the ABS challenge system.

Random Baseball Rewind

Gonna use this spot today for a book recommendation. One of my favorite things in the world is listening to baseball on the radio, so a book on the history of that very subject is right up my alley. Crack of the Bat: A History of Baseball on the Radio by James R. Walker is worth your time. You can find it here.

And here’s one of the coolest radio broadcasts on the internet:

Foul Tips

• Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow revealed the most heartbreaking part of his retirement announcement.

• Karl Ravech will call Wednesday’s Mariners-Yankees game on ESPN, and the Little League World Series, which runs August 19-30, is expected to be his final assignment for the network, says Jimmy Traina.

• Lawmakers are urging the MLB & Players Union to ban player sportsbook promotions. Good.

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It’s August 11th, 2026 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.

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Yesterday I linked to the awesome inaugural Field of Dreams game that ended in a walk-off homer. Later that day, the man responsible for that thrilling ending officially hung it up.

Anderson was a two-time All-Star and the 2019 batting champion. He last played May of last year for the Angels.

And I don’t even know how to explain what happened in the Sox/Jays game, just watch this:

There was a 15 minute delay to figure this out, and the world learned about the “fourth out rule.”

Everything Else

Monday Recaps

• Blue Jays 2, Red Sox 1 (MLB)

• Mets 8, Braves 5 (Yahoo)

• Twins 9, Orioles 5 (ESPN)

• Phillies 6, Cardinals 5 (The Good Phight)

• Rangers 4, Angels 1 (Lone Star Ball)

• Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 0 (AZ Central)

• Rays 10, Athletics 6 (ESPN)

• Padres 3, Brewers 2 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

• Astros 6, Giants 3 (Crawfish Boxes)

• Dodgers 6, Royals 5 (LA Times)

Monday Notables

• Mets RHP Kodai Senga recorded his first career save.

• Dean Kremer, MIN: 7.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 7 K, W

• Austin Martin, MIN: 4-for-5, HR, RBI, 3 R, SB

• Yandy Díaz, TB: 3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Tarik Skubal in his first home start with the Dodgers: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

• Francisco Lindor, NYM: 3-for-5, HR, RBI, 3 R

• Cam Smith, HOU: 3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Nolan Arenado, ARI: 2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, R, SB

• Brett Baty, NYM: 1-for-3, HR, 4 RBI, R, BB

• Jac Caglianone, KC: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R

• Josh Bell, MIN: 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, R

• Jackson Merrill, SD: HR, 2 RBI

• Hottest team: Rays (W8)

• Coldest team: Mariners (L4)

Today’s Schedule

Current Standings

Transactions

Most notable:

• The Diamondbacks activated RHP Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL.

• The Mets placed RHP Devin Williams on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. RHP Jonathan Pintaro has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse.

• RHP Casey Lawrence has opted out of his minor league deal with the Mariners and is now a free agent, per MLBTR.

• The Mariners claimed RHP Nolan Kingham off waivers from the Rangers.

• The Diamondbacks designated RHP Paul Sewald for assignment, per John Gambadoro. Sewald was very solid early, posting a 3.18 ERA through June 19th, but now sits at 6.23 on the year.

• LHP Jackson Kent will make his MLB debut this week for the Washington Nationals, per Spencer Nusbaum. He will fill the void left by the team designating RHP Zack Littell for assignment. Kent is the Nats’ 8th best prospect, according to MLB’s prospect rankings. Littell signed with the Diamondbacks.

• The Rays signed RHP Jake Woodford to a minor league deal.

• The Braves released INF Jorge Mateo.

• Former Brewers RHP Bryse Wilson elected free agency after clearing waivers.

• The Royals officially signed RHP Craig Kimbrel and optioned RHP Easton McGee to Triple-A Omaha.

More moves:

• A’s moves: activated INF Zack Gelof from the 10-day IL; designated INF Jonathan Ornelas for assignment.

• Angels moves: placed RHP Shaun Anderson on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation; selected the contract of LHP Sammy Peralta from Triple-A Salt Lake.

• Astros moves: designated 3B Shay Whitcomb for assignment; claimed LF Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the Cardinals.

• Blue Jays moves: RHP Simeon Woods Richardson selected to the major league roster; INF Charles McAdoo recalled from Triple-A; optioned RHP Lazaro Estrada and UTIL Davis Schneider to Triple-A; designated C Willie MacIver for assignment; sent RF Rudy Martin Jr. outright toTriple-A.

• Brewers moves: promoted 1B prospect Blake Burke to Triple-A Nashville.

• Diamondbacks moves: optioned RHP Kade Strowd to Triple-A Reno.

• Dodgers moves: recalled RHP Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City; selected the contract of LHP Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Oklahoma City; optioned RHP Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City; designated RHP Jonathan Hernández for assignment.

• Giants moves: selected the contract of C Zach Morgan from Triple-A Sacramento; placed C Daniel Susac on the 10-day IL with a left knee patella fracture.

• Marlins moves: claimed RHP Wikelman Gonzalez off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville.

• Orioles moves: recalled RHP Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned LHP Cade Povich there.

• Phillies moves: placed RHP Caleb Kilian on the 15-day IL with a strained left oblique; called up RHP Chase Shugart from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

• Rangers moves: RHP Nathan Eovaldi placed on 15-day IL (right posterior elbow inflammation), retroactive to 8/9; recalled RHP Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock.

• Reds moves: optioned 2B Ivan Johnson to Triple-A Louisville.

• Rockies moves: recalled INF Connor Norby from Triple-A Albuquerque; placed INF/OF Tyler Freeman on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Aug. 9) with lumbar pain.

• Royals moves: released RHP Justin Topa.

• Tigers moves: promoted C/1B Josue Briceño to Triple-A Toledo.

Injuries/Chatter

• Giants 3B Matt Chapman will have surgery today, ending his season, relays Justice delos Santos. He adds that C Daniel Susac had an MRI that showed a left knee patella fracture.

• MLB released the 2026 postseason schedule. If it goes the distance, Game 7 of the World Series will be played on Halloween night.

• RHP Jameson Taillon was removed from last night’s game with right forearm discomfort.

• Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon is expected to have at least one more minor league rehab start before being activated.

• The Royals anticipate INF Vinnie Pasquantino will begin a rehab assignment tomorrow at Triple-A Omaha.

• Dave Roberts said Will Smith could take batting practice on the field sometime this week, relays Fabian Ardaya.

• Rangers 3B Josh Jung still hasn’t done baseball activities in more than a week.

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• Baseball America updated their top 30 prospects for each team.

• Pitching longevity has officially hit an all-time low, says Tom Verducci.

• Facing possible surgery, Blue Jays RHP Trey Yesavage is ready for the best course of action, writes Shi Davidi.

• Aaron Gleeman on the Twins’ tale of two demotions, as Royce Lewis and Matt Wallner are going in opposite directions.

• Tyler Milliken on how the Red Sox put together the deal that landed Adley Rutschman.

• Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher ponder managing baseball in a changing game, writes Bryan Hoch.

• Mike Trout brought the Angels to his private golf club for team bonding. Then the trades began, writes Ken Rosenthal.

• Yankees Farm Report updates their top 30 prospects after the trade deadline.

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• For the baseball card nerds like me, Bowman Chrome is available for pre-order.

• Awful Announcing is asking for grades for the 2026 MLB local TV announcers.

• Dave O’Brien re-signs with the Red Sox through 2028, but will call fewer games.

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Sunday Recaps

• Padres 7, Astros 2 (MLB)

• Nationals 7, Reds 1 (SI)

• A’s 4, Red Sox 3 (Athletics Nation)

• Mets 11, Pirates 1 (MLB)

• Phillies 7, Blue Jays 6 (F/12) (NBC Sports Philadelphia)

• Braves 2, Yankees 1 (F/10) (Pinstripe Alley)

• Marlins 12, Angels 3 (ESPN)

• Cubs 10, Royals 2 (Cubs Insider)

• White Sox 5, Guardians 3 (Sox Machine)

• Brewers 4, Twins 3 (F/10) (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

• Cardinals 7, Rockies 4 (KSDK)

• Orioles 10, Rangers 5 (MASN)

• Tigers 3, Giants 1 (F/10) (MLB)

• Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 2 (AZ Snake Pit)

• Rays 4, Mariners 1 (Lookout Landing)

Sunday Notables

• Jacob Misiorowski reached 200 K’s for the season in the second fastest time in baseball history (129 1/3 innings). Only Spencer Strider (123 1/3 innings in 2023) did it faster.

• A’s SS Jacob Wilson broke an MLB record by completing his 111th consecutive game at shortstop without an error.

• Cam Schlittler, NYY: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 11 K, 0 BB

• Eduardo Rodriguez, AZ: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 9 K, 2 BB, W

• Kyle Schwarber, PHI: 2-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 BB, SB

• Braves P Chris Sale was ejected before yesterday’s game with the Yankees (a game he wasn’t pitching in). Sale was still upset over a balk call by umpire Dan Merzel in Saturday’s game.

• Bo Bichette, NYM: 5-5, 3 RBI, 3 R, BB

• Griffin Conine, MIA: 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

• Sean Manaea, NYM: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 11 K, W

• Pete Alonso, BAL: 3-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 3 R

• White Sox P Hagen Smith picked up the win yesterday in his MLB debut. Smith pitched 2 scoreless innings.

• Hottest team: Rays (W6)

• Coldest team: Mariners (L4)

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Transactions

Most notable:

• RHP Craig Kimbrel will sign a major league deal with the Royals, per Jon Heyman.

• Austin Hays signed a major league deal with the Padres, per Ken Rosenthal. In his first at-bat, he hit a pinch-hit home run.

• The Tigers released RHP Scott Effross.

• The Reds released OF Sam Haggerty.

• The Royals released LHP Matt Strahm.

• RHP Zack Littell will sign with the Diamondbacks.

More moves:

• Angels moves: optioned RHP Brett Kerry to Triple-A Salt Lake; activated RHP Ryan Watson.

• Brewers moves: designated LHP Drew Rom for assignment; selected the contract of INF Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A Nashville; placed INF Cooper Pratt on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

• Cubs moves: activated RHP Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list and then optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.

• Mets moves: selected the contract of RHP Jack Weisenburger from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned RHP Xzavion Curry there.

• Nationals moves: recalled RHP Jake Bird from Triple-A Rochester and optioned LHP Carson Palmquist there.

• Padres moves: optioned INF Gage Workman to Triple-A El Paso.

• Phillies moves: recalled RHP Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned RHP Chase Shugart there.

• Rangers moves: selected the contract of INF Jonah Bride and optioned OF Alejandro Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock.

• Rays moves: sent RHP Steven Wilson outright to Triple-A Durham; recalled RHP Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham.

• Red Sox moves: selected the contract of RHP Seth Martinez from Triple-A Worcester and optioned LHP Raymond Burgos there.

Injuries/Chatter

• Per Ian Browne: Adley Rutschmann could be active for the Red Sox as soon as Tuesday.

• Brewers SS Jett Williams is being sent back to Arizona to be examined by a specialist after aggravating an existing wrist injury in Saturday night’s game at Triple-A Nashville, per Todd Rosiak.

• Cubs RHP Shelby Miller will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

• The Cubs also sent RHP Shelby Miller on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.

• Marlins 1B Kyle Stowers left Sunday’s game against the Angels with left hamstring discomfort.

• The Rangers transferred RHP Jack Leiter to the 60-day injured list. Right ankle posterior impingement.

• The Padres sent RHP Joe Musgrove on a rehab assignment to El Paso Chihuahuas.

• The Rays placed RHP Griffin Jax on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 6 with right elbow discomfort.

Posts With Your Toast

• The Field of Dreams game returns this Thursday. Phils/Twins on Netflix. Kevin Costner will join the broadcast. This moment in the first edition will never be topped.

• At last, Ozzie Guillén’s essential spot in White Sox history is immortalized, writes James Fegan.

• Bradford Doolittle examines how the fates of all 30 teams have changed since the trade deadline.

• Michael Baumann on the unhittable Brent Headrick.

Random Baseball Rewind

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Foul Tips

• The Phillies give 4 former players their ‘Moonlight’ moment in ode to Field of Dreams, writes Paul Casella.

• David Solow examines which baseball player’s cards will rise the most over the next 10 years.

• Chris Russo goes scorched earth on Pete Crow-Armstrong for ‘derogatory’ Babe Ruth ‘never existed’ theory

• The Giants honored legendary broadcaster Mike Krukow after he announced he would be retiring at the end of the season.

• The Big East is hiring ex-MLB official Tim Brosnan as its league commissioner.

• North Carolina won the 2026 Little League Softball World Series.

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Friday Recaps

• Astros 5, Red Sox 4 (MLB) Astros lead 1-0

Friday Notables

• Carlos Correa, Astros: 3-4, HR

• Jose Altuve, Astros: 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

• Chas McCormick, Astros: 3-4, R

• Cristian Javier, Astros: 2 IP, 4 K, 0 BB, 1 H, 0 ER

• Chris Sale, Red Sox: 2.2 IP, 2 K, 1 BB, 5 H, 1 ER

• Kike Hernandez, Red Sox: 4-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Rafael Devers: 2-5, R

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Transactions

• The A’s signed free agent RHP Alejandro Manzano to a minor league contract.

• The following players have elected free agency: OF Troy Stokes Jr., RHP Austin Brice, RHP Reyes Moronta, RHP Neftalí Feliz, 3B Brandon Drury, RHP David Hess, LHP Tyler Webb, RHP Ben Rowen, LHP Nik Turley, LHP Mike Kickham, RHP Kyle Barraclough, RHP Luke Farrell, LHP Andrew Albers, RHP Ian Gibaut, SS Sean Kazmar, C Joseph Odom.

Injuries/Chatter

• Angels catching coach Jose Molina will not be returning, per Jon Heyman.

• Yankees 3B coach Phil Nevin and hitting coach Marcus Thames will not be returning, per Lindsey Adler.

• White Sox manager Tony La Russa will return in 2022.

• The Astros left RHP Lance McCullers Jr. off of their ALCS roster due to a forearm injury. McCullers posted a 0.84 ERA and 9 strikeouts over two starts in the ALDS.

• The Nationals plan to hire Darnell Coles as their new hitting coach, per Mark Feinsand. Feinsand notes Coles was let go as the Diamondbacks hitting coach this summer.

• Notes from Brewers President David Stearns: RHP Devin Williams (hand) is recovering nicely from surgery; INF Keston Hiura will have a minor cleanup procedure on his throwing elbow; SS Luis Urias has earned the right to play regularly.

• Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says the team will be active in free agency.

Posts With Your Toast

• Jay Jaffe previews the NLCS between the Dodgers and Braves.

• Mike Petriello breaks down Dodgers-Braves position-by-position.

• AJ Cassavell has 4 keys for the Braves-Dodgers NLCS.

• Anthony Franco previews the corner outfielder free agent class.

• Carlos Correa doesn't hide from the Astros sign-stealing scandal, writes Zach Crizer.

• A special relationship binds Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, says Daniel Kramer.

• Nolan Arenado should have the right to sign off on the new Cardinals manager, writes Rick Hummel.

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• The following players have elected free agency: C Beau Taylor, RHP Brady Lail, OF Mike Tauchman, RHP Jimmy Yacabonis, RHP José Mujica, RHP Burch Smith, SS Mike Freeman, RHP Brody Koerner, 1B Renato Núñez, SS Erik González, RHP Bryan Mitchell, OF JT Riddle, RHP Edgar García, LHP Sean Nolin.

• The Reds released LHP Tommy Milone.

• The Pirates released C Joe Hudson.

• The Mets sent 3B Brandon Drury outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

• The Nationals sent RHP Steven Fuentes and LHP Alberto Baldonadooutright to Triple-A Rochester.

• The Phillies made the hiring of Kevin Long as the team’s new hitting coach official.

Injuries/Chatter

• The White Sox are expected to pick up RHP Craig Kimbrel’s $16 million option for next season, per Bob Nightengale. The team plans to trade him, says Nightengale. Kimbrel struggled mightily after being traded from the Cubs to the White Sox. His ERA jumped from 0.49 on the north side to 5.09 on the south side.

• LHP Hyeon-jong Yang is expected to return to Korea and join the Kai Tigers of the KBO. Yang spent 2021 with the Rangers, where he posted a 5.60 ERA over 35.1 IP.

• RHP David Hess announced that he has a cancerous germ cell tumor on his chest. Hess spent last season in Miami and Tampa Bay.

• The Padres looked into trade for 1B Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline, reports Dennis Lin. Rizzo ended up in NY with the Yankees.

• Rob Manfred on the future of baseball in Oakland: “We've had to open up the opportunity to explore other locations. We’re not sure we see a path to success in terms of getting something built in Oakland.”

Posts With Your Toast

• Alden Gonzalez and Tim Keown give the keys to tonight’s game five between the Giants and Dodgers.

• Dan Szymborski previews the ALCS between the Red Sox and Astros.

• Gordon Wittenmyer on how Carlos Correa sees a possible fit with Cubs this winter.

• Mike Axisa gives four x-factors for Giants-Dodgers game 5.

• RJ Anderson explains what to expect from Logan Webb and Julio Urías in the winner-take-all NLDS Game 5.

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• Ray Fosse, MLB catcher bowled over by Pete Rose in All-Star Game and 'franchise icon' for Oakland Athletics, dies.

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Sunday Recaps

• Red Sox 6, Rays 4 F/13 (MLB) Red Sox lead series 2-1 (best-of-5)

• White Sox 12, Astros 6 (MLB) Astros lead series 2-1 (best-of-5)

Sunday Notables

• Nathan Eovaldi, Red Sox: 6 IP, 8 K, 1 BB, 3 H, 2 ER

• Nick Pivetta, Red Sox: 4 IP, 7 K, 1 BB, 3 H, 0 ER

• Kiké Hernández, Red Sox: 3-6, HR, 2 RBI, R

• Kyle Schwarber, Red Sox: 3-5, HR, 2 R

• Leury Garcia, White Sox: 2-5, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

• Kyle Tucker, Astros: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Yasmani Grandal, White Sox: 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB

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Injuries/Chatter

• Giants 1B Brandon Belt still has signs of a thumb fracture after his latest checkup, relays Susan Slusser. His prognosis hasn’t changed.

• Albert Pujols will start at 1B for the Dodgers tonight, says manager Dave Roberts.

• White Sox C Yasmani Grandal says he didn't intentionally get in the way of the throw to home in the controversial 4th inning play last night.

• Ron Washington is believed to be among those under consideration for Padres manager, per Jon Heyman. Washington hasn’t managed since 2014.

• Cubs President Jed Hoyer has narrowed the candidates for the team’s GM position to Carlos Rodriguez of the Rays, Carter Hawkins and James Harris of Cleveland, and Jeremy Zoll of the Twins, reports Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney

Posts With Your Toast

• ESPN writers go inside the weird, wild and controversial 13th inning of Rays-Red Sox ALDS Game 3.

• Buoyed by a break, says David Laurila, the Red Sox won game 3 with a walk-off blast.

• The Red Sox benefitted from a bizarre deflection and crushed a walk-off homer to beat Rays in a marathon ALDS Game 3, writes Zach Crizer.

• The strange play in Game 3 of Red Sox-Rays shows the rule needs to be adjusted, believes Ken Rosenthal.

• A rule is a rule! John Tomase makes sense of Kiermaier's ground-rule double.

• Yasmani Grandal on White Sox-Astros ALDS Game 3 controversy: 'Wish I could tell you it was a heads-up play.’

• The White Sox won a weird one to show their potential, says Tom Verducci.

• The White Sox offense helped to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS, writes Matt Snyder.

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Friday Recaps

• Astros 9, White Sox 4 (MLB) Astros lead series 2-0 (best-of-5)

• Brewers 2, Braves 1 (FanGraphs) Brewers lead series 1-0 (best-of-5)

• Red Sox 14, Rays 6 (ESPN) Series tied 1-1 (best-of-5)

• Giants 4, Dodgers 0 (MLB) Giants lead series 1-0 (best-of-5)

Friday Notables

• Logan Webb, Giants: 7.2 IP, 10 K, 0 BB, 5 H, 0 ER

• Kyle Tucker, Astros: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI

• Enrique Hernandez, Red Sox: 5-6, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R. Postseason record 11 total bases.

• Luis Robert, White Sox: 3-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

• Corbin Burnes, Brewers: 6 IP, 6 K, 3 BB, 2 H, 0 ER

• Charlie Morton, Braves: 6 IP, 9 K, 1 BB, 3 H, 2 ER

• Buster Posey, Giants: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI

• Kris Bryant, Giants: 3-3, HR

• JD Martinez, Red Sox: 4-5, HR, 3 RBI

• Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox: 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Alex Verdugo, Red Sox: 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

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Transactions

• The follower players have elected free agency: LHP Andrew Heaney, OF Albert Almora, RHP Chris Devenski, OF Jorge Bonifacio, OF Ryan LaMarre, RHP Robert Dugger, RHP Chi Chi Gonzales, RHP Mike Wright, OF JaCoby Jones, RHP Keynan Middleton, 2B Ildemaro Vargas, RHP R.J. Alaniz, C Ryan Lavarnway, LHP Kyle Lobstein, RHP Shawn Armstrong, RHP Kevin Quackenbush, RHP Alex McRae, 3B Adrián Sanchez, RHP Jerad Eickhoff, LHP Nick Ramirez, RHP Sam McWilliams, RHP Roel Ramírez, RHP Rafael Dolis, OF Scott Schebler.

• The Braves designated C Stephen Vogt for assignment.

• The Yankees sent RHP Brody Koerner outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Injuries/Chatter

• LHP Clayton Kershaw told reporters he has no ligament damage in his elbow and will not need Tommy John surgery. He he expects to be ready for spring training next season after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection.

• Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo told reporters he hopes to start a throwing program this offseason in hopes of becoming a two-way player by 2023. Verdugo said he doesn’t want to be Ohtani, but would like to contribute out of the bullpen. Interesting.

• The Mets are interested in Dodgers assistant GM Brandon Gomes for a front office position, reports Andy Martino. The Mets will not ask permission to speak to any team’s employees while that team is still playing.

• RHP Johnny Cueto was left off the Giants’ NLDS roster.

• The early indication is that the Mets will give Michael Conforto the qualifying offer, and he will reject it, reports Michael Mayer.

Posts With Your Toast

• Logan Webb carved up the Dodgers in game 1, writes Eric Longenhagen.

• Kyle Tucker was in the right place at the right time in the Astros’ game 2 win, says Jay Jaffe.

• Kiley McDaniel ranks the top 10 starting pitchers in the postseason.

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