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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Milestones and Records Tracker: Tarik Skubal Gets 1,000th Strikeout]]>
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				    <![CDATA[We're keeping track of all the major milestones reached and records broken in MLB this season. Here's the latest!]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 MLB season is off to a blazing start, and history has already been made just a few weeks in. We're keeping track of all the major milestones reached and records broken across the league this season. Here's the latest: Tarik Skubal has hit the four-digit milestone. The Detroit Tigers ace recorded the 1,000th strikeout of his MLB career to open the team's July 29 matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, striking out Taylor Ward in the first at-bat of the game. Skubal, the defending, back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, entered July 29 sporting a 2.70 ERA, an 0.92 WHIP, a 160 ERA+ and totaling 110 strikeouts and 3.0 wins above replacement over 90.0 innings pitched. Salvador Perez is the new Kansas City Royals' all-time home runs leader. The 36-year-old catcher, who was the team's designated hitter on Saturday, hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of the Royals' July 25 road win over the Detroit Tigers, putting him first in franchise history with 318 home runs. Perez, a five-time Silver Slugger and five-time Gold Glover, passed Hall of Famer George Brett, who hit 317 home runs over his 21 seasons with the Royals (1973-93). This season, Perez has totaled 15 home runs and 44 RBIs, while having a .210/.257/.367 slash line. Last season (2025), Perez hit 30 home runs and totaled 100 RBIs, and he led the American League in home runs (48) and RBIs (121) in 2021. Perez has spent his entire 15-year MLB career with the Royals: 2011-18 and 2020-26; he missed the 2019 season due to an elbow injury. Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado registered his 2,000th career MLB hit against the Athletics on July 20, smacking a double to left field in the bottom of the fifth inning. In doing so, he became the 297th player to reach the 2,000-hit mark. On the season, the five-time Silver Slugger and 10-time Gold Glover has totaled 13 home runs and 44 RBIs, while boasting a .244/.317/.423 slash line. Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez made history on Wednesday afternoon against the San Diego Padres, extending his scoreless streak to 41⅔ innings. The mark breaks a 115-year-old franchise record previously held by Grover Cleveland Alexander. Cristopher Sánchez has continued his dominant season against the Padres, building a Cy Young-caliber season. He is now 5-2 with a 1.62 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, along with 86 strikeouts across 72.1 innings pitched. The Pittsburgh Pirates got their steps in against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, May 2. They walked seven times in one inning, tying the record for the most walks by a team in a single inning ever in an MLB game, per ESPN. The only other two times that's happened were in 1909 and 1983. José Ramírez added to his case to be considered one of his generation's most complete stars on Saturday, May 2. He stole his 300th career base, swiping third in the fifth inning of the Cleveland Guardians' game against the Athletics. After getting his 300th career swipe, Ramírez is only nine homers away from having 300 career home runs and 300 career stolen bases. Nick Kurtz joined some pretty exclusive company on Friday, May 1. He became just the third player in MLB history to walk in 20 consecutive games, tying Barry Bonds for the second-most consecutive games with a walk. However, Kurtz's streak came to an end on Saturday, May 2, falling two short of the consecutive games with a walk record. That record is held by Roy Cullenbine, who walked in 22 straight games in 1947. Kyle Schwarber has been one of the game's top power hitters for much of his career. He further proved that on Thursday, April 30, when he hit his 350th career home run. At the time, Schwarber became just the ninth active player to hit 350 career blasts. Aroldis Chapman is almost the top strikeout-thrower ever for a reliever. He threw his 1,341 career strikeout on April 26, passing Goose Gossage for second place among career strikeouts among relievers. As of Saturday, May 2, Chapman is 22 strikeouts from Hoyt Wilhelm for the all-time record. Chris Sale became just the fourth active pitcher to log 150 career wins on April 26, reaching that mark when he pitched six shutout innings in their victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Hitting five home runs in their 12-3 victory on the road against the Colorado Rockies on Apr. 20 — including two homers apiece from Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing — the Dodgers' moved their home run total to 42, which is a franchise record through the first 22 games of a season, according to ESPN. Of those 42 long balls, Muncy accounts for a team-high eight of them — and just nine RBIs, surprisingly — with Rushing blasting seven of his own. Elsewhere, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and outfielder Andy Pages have each hit five home runs, with 12 players on the Dodgers having hit at least one homer thus far. Los Angeles owns the best record in MLB at 16-6. The Reds sit atop the National League Central with a 13-8 record to start the season, and the early success comes on a historic note. The Reds are now the fourth team in history to win each of their first 10 games decided by one or two runs in a single season. That places them in rare company alongside the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers, the 1966 Cleveland Indians and the 1946 Boston Red Sox. Under manager Terry Francona, the Reds have now consistently found ways to close out tight games in the late innings. The pitching staff has helped drive that success. They’ve posted a 3.46 ERA to keep games within reach this season, while the offense has struggled to a .203 batting average. Even so, the Reds have still managed to find ways to win, turning a steady run of close games into one of the most unusual starts in franchise history. The Chicago White Sox are already seeing an immediate impact from their offseason signing of infielder Murakami. He has now reached seven home runs, the most by any Japanese-born player through his first 21 MLB games. The milestone also includes surpassing Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who hit five home runs in his first 21 MLB games. Murakami is hitting .209 on the season with seven home runs, 14 RBIs and a .909 OPS. His early production has put him in rare company among Japanese-born players and highlights how quickly he has adjusted to MLB pitching. The defending back-to-back World Series-champion Dodgers are 15-4, marking the first time in 49 years that they've started a campaign with said record. As of Apr. 18, that record (78.9% winning percentage) is the best in MLB. Moreover, Los Angeles has won five of its first six series, including a road series against the Blue Jays, whom they defeated in the 2025 World Series. Regarding individual standouts, outfielder Andy Pages has driven in 21 runs, while boasting a .412/.453/.691 slash line; catcher Will Smith owns a .300 batting average; as a pitcher, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has posted a 0.50 ERA through his first three starts. As a collective, the Dodgers are first in the sport in home runs (35), batting average (.287), on-base percentage (.364), slugging percentage (.499), opponent batting average (.193) and WHIP (1.05) and are second in combined team ERA (3.07). The last time that Los Angeles got out to a 15-4 start, the 1977 season, it reached the World Series. Granted, the Dodgers lost the 1977 World Series to the Yankees. Ramírez has officially made more baseball history. The iconic third baseman and 13-year veteran is now the first Guardians player to hit a home run against all 29 other MLB teams. He accomplished the feat against Braves starter Martin Perez at Truist Park on Saturday, April 11. Ramírez pulled the 82-mph pitch down the left-field line, clearing the stadium's fence on a 403-foot solo shot. No other slugger in the Guardians organization has at least one homer against every other team, per The Sporting News. "Proud of myself," Ramírez said, per MLB.com. "Thank God for that, but I'm really proud of that accomplishment." Ramírez's 287 career home runs, all with the Guardians' franchise, rank second behind Jim Thome (337). The four teams that Ramírez has homered against the most are the Tigers and White Sox (35 HRs), Royals (32) and Twins (27). That was just the second history-making moment Ramírez had that week. On Monday, April 6, the 33-year-old appeared in his franchise-best 1,620th career game, snapping a mark held by Terry Turner for nearly 108 years. Stay tuned for updates.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Pirates? Cubs? 3 Best MLB Trade Deadline Fits For Padres Closer Mason Miller]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Here are the three best MLB trade deadline destinations for San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Here's the thing: San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller would improve and be a fit for 29 teams. If he's available for the right price — which figures to be a commanding one, as the star reliever is under contract through 2029 — at the MLB trade deadline, it's more about who needs the premier reliever more and who can justify giving up a haul to do so with respect to how close they are to World Series contention. Those teams are out there, though. Granted, just one of them will end up with Miller. And with that, here are the three best trade fits for Miller. The Cubs are in the thick of things – Chicago has possession of the No. 1 National League wild-card seed at 61-46 – but they have holes on their pitching staff, and acquiring Miller would emphatically fill one of those voids. Chicago's bullpen is tied for 22nd in opponent batting average (.247), tied for 14th in WHIP (1.31) and 14th outright in ERA (3.97). Moreover, they've collectively blown 17 saves, Jacob Webb leads their staff with just five saves and the Cubs have had 12 different pitchers record a save. Plug Miller in the closer role for the Cubs, and the likes of Webb, Daniel Palencia and Trent Thornton, who are all having successful 2026 campaigns, serve as the bridge to the ninth inning. Miller has been sensational for the Padres this season. The right-handed reliever is 27 for 27 in save situations, while owning an 0.81 ERA, an 0.81 WHIP, a 515 ERA+ and totaling 83 strikeouts and 2.6 wins above replacement over 44 ⅔ innings pitched. What could halt a Miller pursuit by the Cubs, though, is them potentially feeling it's more prudent and needed to acquire a top-of-the-rotation arm before trading a considerable package for a reliever; Chicago's starting rotation has been a roller-coaster this season. The White Sox are five wins away from matching their 2025 win total (60), as they stand atop the American League Central at 55-51. Do they make a move to fortify the late innings with the aim of complementing an emerging starting rotation (Davis Martin and Sean Burke continue to progress, with Anthony Kay emerging this season)? Now, Chicago's bullpen has held its own, as it's currently eighth in MLB in opponent batting average (.231), 11th in ERA (3.94) and tied for 17th in WHIP (1.32). At the same time, the White Sox have been operating on a by-committee approach in the ninth inning. Moreover, they've blown 20 saves, which is tied for third-most in the sport. Acquiring Miller would give the White Sox their undisputed closer, taking the burden off younger/less experienced relievers like Bryan Hudson and Grant Taylor to shut the door. Plus, veteran Seranthony Domínguez, who owns a 4.21 ERA and is 12 of 17 in save situations for Chicago, previously found more success in a setup role with the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays. Miller, who leans on his slider and four-seamer, ranks in the 100th percentile of MLB in whiff rate (47.8%) and average fastball velocity (101.4 mph), the 98th percentile in opponent average exit velocity (84.9 mph) and the 97th percentile in chase rate (37.6%), according to Statcast. He has also recorded four-plus outs in six appearances. All that said, one could argue the White Sox should firmly establish themselves as a contender, rather than just an emerging force, before making a trade of this magnitude for their bullpen. For the first time in a decade, the Pittsburgh Pirates — who are one game out of the third NL wild-card seed at 55-53 — are definitively moving in the right direction and have merit to make a move to tie up a loose end. That move could be trading for Miller. For starters, the Pirates have struggled when they go to the bullpen. To date, their relief unit is 24th in ERA (4.41), tied for 23rd in WHIP (1.40) and 17th outright in opponent batting average (.241). Left-hander Gregory Soto has held his own as the team's primary closer, but he has also blown five saves, and Pittsburgh has collectively blown 19 saves, which is tied for sixth-most in the sport. Where the logic in the Pirates trading for Miller differs from the White Sox — who are in a similar situation with being in playoff contention after a prolonged stretch of not being in that mix — is that Pittsburgh plays in a deeper and more challenging division; the NL Central has three teams with a winning record this season, whereas the AL Central has underwhelmed and sent just one team to the AL Championship Series since 2017. Elsewhere, second baseman Brandon Lowe and first baseman/right fielder Ryan O'Hearn have been impactful veteran complements, while rookie Konnor Griffin (prior to going on the injured list with a finger injury) and fellow former top-10 pick Nick Gonzales have made strides, while outfielder Bryan Reynolds is having a bounce-back season en route to Pittsburgh being second in runs scored (563) and first in hits (980). Sure, the Pirates' starting rotation has slumped some, but Paul Skenes is the defending NL Cy Young Award winner, Mitch Keller is a proven commodity and Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and Jared Jones are still getting their feet beneath them; this is a starting staff with high-end upside. Pittsburgh could base a trade package for Miller around outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia, 2025 first-rounder Seth Hernandez and right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, among other assets. You have to give to get. One could argue it's not worth trading a trio of top-10 prospects or a similar trade package in value for a pitcher, regardless of how elite they may be, who only pitches a fraction of the innings of a starting pitcher, especially when compared to an All-Star-caliber one, based sheerly on usage. That being said, if you're going to make such a move for a closer, Miller is on the shortlist of relievers you would do it for — and he could be what pushes the Pirates into the playoffs for the first time since 2015.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Mariners Homer Their Way To W Against Dodgers]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Dominic Canzone and the Mariners defeated the Dodgers, the Tigers could not stop scoring, the Pirates nearly came back, do not pitch to Yordan Alvarez and more from Tuesday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:11:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Things started out well enough for the Dodgers against the Mariners. Shohei Ohtani led off the bottom of the first with homer No. 23 of the year, which was also his 10th leadoff homer of the season. Ohtani would later single in another run to make it a 4-4 game — this one was a back-and-forth affair out of the gate — and then third baseman Max Muncy would tie Eric Karros for the most homers hit in Dodger Stadium with a blast that gave Los Angeles a 5-4 lead. But this is where the Dodgers began to run out of fight. In the top of the sixth, right fielder Dominic Canzone tied the game up, 5-5, with his 17th dinger of the year: a 433-foot blast off lefty Justin Wrobleski, the fourth homer the 2026 All-Star would allow in the game. Canzone would then come back to the plate in the eighth, against reliever Alex Vesia, with center fielder Julio Rodríguez already on base. Canzone would go deep a second time, making it 7-5 Mariners — Seattle would end up winning, 7-6. Canzone went 2-for-4 on the day, with three RBIs and two runs, continuing what has been an excellent year-plus run for him. Canzone missed almost all of April and did miss all of May in 2025, but returned in June to be an every day player: in the 173 games and 506 at-bats since, Canzone is batting .283/.347/.510 with 29 homers and 26 doubles, despite the pitcher-friendly leanings of T-Mobile Park, which has been the worst park for left-handed batters like Canzone over the last three years, per StatCast’s park factors. His success has helped the team weather poor performances by last year’s other productive batters, like Josh Naylor and Cal Raleigh, and the Mariners find themselves 1.5 back of a wild-card spot despite a tough start to the year. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will be just fine, but this loss also puts them at 67-40, merely tied for the best record in MLB instead of holding it for themselves. Also 1.5 games out of a wild-card spot? The Padres, after walking off the Rockies on Tuesday. A significant part of the victory came from the performance of Fernando Tatis Jr., as San Diego’s right fielder and leadoff hitter went 5-for-5 with a run and 2 RBIs in what ended up being a one-run game. Tatis had a single in the first, then singled in one run — and nearly two, if not for a play at the plate — in the second. He had his third single of the game in the fifth, then came around to score on a hit by third baseman Manny Machado, before collecting his fourth single — and second RBI — in the sixth, tying things up 4-4. Tatis then got his fifth single of the game in the eighth — he might have actually ended up scoring more than once, but on two occasions he was forced out at second in a follow-up at-bat. Here, it was second baseman Jake Cronenworth grounding to second and getting Tatis out, a play that was followed by another Machado RBI single that tied the game 7-7 — yes, multiple plays in a single game where Tatis could have been responsible for what ended up being the winning run, but was not. Mason Miller came on in relief in the ninth to keep the game tied, and he was successful, striking out all three batters that he faced. In the bottom of the ninth, the Rockies brought in a new pitcher, too, Jimmy Herget, but his inning did not go nearly as efficiently. Center fielder Jackson Merrill led off with a single, then left fielder Luis Rengifo walked. Sung-Mun Song entered as a pinch-hitter and walked to load the bases, bringing shortstop Xander Bogaerts up with the bases loaded and no outs — he didn’t even need a hit here to win the game, and he didn’t get one. A sac fly did the trick. The Rockies challenged whether the tag-up actually occurred, but the call on the field was upheld — Bogaerts made an out, but he also made the Padres winners. San Diego has now won four in a row and moved back over .500 with the W, and with the Phillies and Pirates both losing, managed to narrow down the distance between itself and a couple of other wild-card contenders in a crowded picture. You would think that the Angels would have learned to not pitch to Yordan Alvarez at this point. Los Angeles got a pretty good reminder of how dangerous the Astros’ slugging DH is in the first inning on Tuesday, when he bashed his MLB-leading 35th homer to put Houston up 1-0. Apparently that wasn’t convincing enough, though, so in the top of the ninth, with two outs in a tie game and second base open, the Angels decided to pitch to Alvarez. Yes, Isaac Paredes was right behind him in the order, but Paredes is a pretty good hitter and Alvarez has been the most productive hitter in baseball this season. Like nearly historically so: his 201 OPS+ is the 10th-best of the 21st century so far — sixth-best if you just count the non-Barry Bonds seasons. The entire list is peak Bonds, some Aaron Judge, Sammy Sosa and Juan Soto’s best effort to this point — that’s incredible company, and the Angels could have chosen to walk Alvarez to avoid it. They did not. Guess what happened next? The Astros got a 3-2 lead, and called upon Josh Hader and his absurdly low ERA to close the door on the Angels. He faced three batters and retired them all, lowering his ERA to 1.23 and picked up his 14th save in 22 innings of work this season. That’s a key win for the Astros, as they kept pace with the Twins and Mariners while gaining a game on the Red Sox and half-a-game on the Guardians in a tightly contested wild-card race. As for the Angels? Well, they still have the AL’s worst record. The Twins picked up a walk-off win against the Royals, the other team vying to be the AL’s worst. Hey, these are the wins you have to get if you want to be around at season’s end. Kansas City got six quality innings out of starter Seth Lugo, who held Minnesota to a single run and six hits, and then got a couple of scoreless frames out of the bullpen. Alex Lange came on with a chance to pick up a save by closing the door on the Twins in the ninth, and he couldn’t pull it off. Instead, first baseman Victor Caratini singled to lead off the inning, then third baseman Brooks Lee walked to put the winning run on base. Royce Lewis, who entered as a pinch-hitter earlier in the game and then took over at second base, came to the plate with two outs and the Twins down by a run. He delivered with a triple that came off the bat at nearly 105 mph and traveled 399 feet — that thing just missed being a three-run homer, instead bouncing off the wall and giving Lee time to get home and Lewis to third. Minnesota has won three in a row and is just two games behind the AL Central-leading White Sox and half-a-game behind the Guardians for a wild-card spot. The W also got the Twins back to .500, which is finally starting to look like the minimum possible threshold for a postseason spot in the AL nearly four months in. The Reds would lose the first game of a doubleheader against the Guardians on Tuesday, 6-5, but the second? Well, they almost lost that. But almost doesn’t count, as this catch in deep center to end the game reminds. That was center fielder Dane Myers — who also had one of just two runs scored in the contest — making that leaping grab. The threat and game ended, and the Reds got to undo the damage of their earlier loss in the wild-card standings. Cincinnati is still five games back, though, the furthest out of the teams with a realistic shot at that last NL wild-card spot. Sure, this is a position player pitching late into the game, but the entirety of the Tigers-Orioles matchup on Tuesday looked a whole lot like this at-bat. Yes, starter Dean Kremer allowed eight runs in four innings, but this was the kind of problem that every Baltimore pitcher had in this one. The Tigers scored two in the first, three in the second, one in the third and two more in the fourth, ending Kremer’s day. Then Detroit picked up one run each in the fifth and sixth off Albert Suárez, another two in the seventh against Josh Walker and then one more pair of runs in the eighth, this time while facing catcher Chadwick Tromp. The Tigers were the home team, so didn’t need to hit in the ninth up 14-0, but chances are good they would have scored there if they had to. Troy Melton gave the Tigers seven innings of scoreless ball with just five total baserunners, then Ty Madden kept the O’s from even getting on base the rest of the way. Besides the final score, the big highlight for Detroit was the return of Javier Báez to the lineup: he went 3-for-4 on the day. He wasn’t the only one with a big performance, of course: rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle went 4-for-5 with a walk and four runs, while rookie catcher Eduardo Valencia was 4-for-5 with three runs and four RBIs. The Pirates made a real effort to come back here. Through six innings, Pittsburgh was losing 6-0 to Arizona, but then the Diamondbacks’ pitching began to falter. First baseman Ryan O’Hearn doubled in the Bucs’ first run in the eighth, and Pittsburgh would cut the lead in half by the end of the frame. Then, in the ninth, back-to-back homers by second baseman Brandon Lowe and left fielder Bryan Reynolds tied this game up 6-6. In extras, Ildemaro Vargas, whose inability to corral a liner at first cost Arizona the game on Monday, drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th. But the Pirates responded with another run in the bottom of the inning, sending things to the 11th. Neither team would score there, but in the top of the 12th the D-backs finally righted their late-game wrongs. Center fielder Jorge Barrosa bunted lead runner Tyler Locklear to third, putting him 90 feet from being the go-ahead run, then catcher James McCann singled him home. Arizona played for one run and got it, but the Pirates did not have similar luck in the bottom of the 12th. The win keeps the D-backs from losing the first tiebreaker for a wild-card with the Pirates, but they also might have just delayed that: if Pittsburgh wins in the final regular-season contest between the two on Wednesday, then the Pirates have that head-to-head record tiebreaker secured. Gerrit Cole probably should have let his catcher handle this one, but hey, he called for it, so it was the Yankee aces’ pop up to catch. And he did. Twice, even! New York ended up defeating the White Sox, 3-2, with much more from Cole than just this one near not-a-catch. He went six innings scattered four hits and a couple of walks, allowing no runs while striking out seven. The Marlins ended up beating the Phillies on Monday by taking advantage of a rusty-looking Jhoan Duran in the ninth, but on Tuesday victory was much more straightforward. Miami just didn’t let the Phillies score. The Marlins scored in the first when first baseman Kyle Stowers hit his 14th homer of the year, but that was it for the entire game, for both teams. Aaron Nola was actually in great form other than that, going 5 ⅔ innings with four strikeouts, three walks and five hits to go with one run allowed, but Sandy Alcantara — and the Marlins’ bullpen — were better. Alcantara threw seven scoreless with five baserunners, and the pen continued his impressive work to keep the shutout going. Miami is now back at .500 with back-to-back wins following a dozen losses in a row, and two games out of a wild-card spot. The Marlins are now just also three games behind the Phillies in the wild-card standings, owing to those two dubs. The Tigers scored in every inning, giving us one kind of fun and rare offensive victory, and the Brewers gave us a different one. Every Milwaukee hitter had at least one hit in this one against the Giants, and the first three batters in the lineup — second baseman Brice Turang, left fielder Jackson Chourio and catcher William Contreras — had three, two and two, respectively. Curiously enough, just Turang and Chourio failed to score, with the other seven batters all doing it once and rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt twice. Turang and Chourio both had a pair of RBIs, though, accounting for half of the team’s total, so it’s not as if their multi-hit games were empty ones. The win brought the Brewers back into a tie for the best record in MLB this season with the Dodgers, at 67-40 — Milwaukee is also just nine runs behind for the best run differential, so it is rolling once more.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: PCA Closing In On Ohtani; Alvarez Favored]]>
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				    <![CDATA[What was thought to be a foregone MVP conclusion in the NL is now a nip-and-tuck race. See the latest odds.]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:37:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[A lot of history has a chance to be made when it comes to the MLB MVP awards this season. Let's check out the odds for the AL and NL MVP race at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 16. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. American League MVP Yordan Alvarez: -360 (bet $10 to win $12.78 total)Junior Caminero: +440 (bet $10 to win $54 total)Ben Rice: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Nick Kurtz: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Bobby Witt Jr.: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)Dillon Dingler: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total) What to know: We're going to have a new AL MVP, as two-time defending AL MVP Aaron Judge has battled injuries all season long. The name atop the board is Houston's Yordan Alvarez, who (as of July 29) is leading the AL in batting average (.325), home runs (35), hits (126), RBIs (80), on-base percentage (.435), slugging percentage (.647) and OPS (1.082). What's it called when you lead a league in every hitting category? Just two weeks ago, Alvarez was at -165, meaning his odds are shortening quickly. National League MVP Shohei Ohtani: -145 (bet $10 to win $16.90 total)Pete Crow-Armstrong: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)James Wood: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Kyle Schwarber: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total) What to know: Ohtani — you have company. Just two weeks ago, the Dodgers' superstar was -1500 to win his second straight NL MVP and his fourth straight overall, including his back-to-back AL MVPs awards in 2023 and 2024. But as of July 29, his odds have fallen all the way to -145, with PCA hot on his heels. Crow-Armstrong is leading the NL in WAR (6.2), and has 23 home runs and 26 stolen bases. Last season, Ohtani won back-to-back NL MVP awards for the first time since Albert Pujols did it in 2008 and 2009. He also won the AL MVP in 2024, making him the first player in MLB history to win MVP back-to-back in each league. This year, if Ohtani is to win NL MVP, he will tie Barry Bonds' record of four straight MVP wins (2001-2004). All four of Ohtani's MVP wins so far have been unanimous, with him receiving all 30 first-place votes. He has the second-most MVPs in history, trailing only Bonds' seven.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Phillies Star Bryce Harper On MLB Trade Deadline: 'We Need Some Help']]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/bryce-harper-comments-phillies-mlb-trade-deadline</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Bryce Harper has a pointed message for the Philadelphia Phillies at the MLB trade deadline: "We need some help."]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:51:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA["I think we need some help." That's what Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper said after the team's 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. "I think we've proved pretty much all year that we've done a pretty good job, but any time you can get some help in here and reinforcements, I think it helps," Harper, who also expressed that the Phillies "need both" a bat and an arm, elaborated after they dropped their second consecutive game to the Marlins, which was also their sixth loss in seven games. The Phillies are 57-51, good for a one-game lead on the second National League wild-card seed, while being six games back of the Atlanta Braves (62-44) for first place in the NL East. Harper, who earned his ninth career All-Star nod earlier this year, has totaled 22 home runs, 63 RBIs, a 125 OPS+ and 1.9 wins above replacement, while the two-time NL MVP boasts a .252/.358/.488 slash line. As for potential areas of need, the Phillies' bullpen is 24th in MLB in opponent batting average (.250), 22nd in ERA (4.37) and 20th in WHIP (1.34). Maybe they swing a blockbuster trade for San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller, forming a dynamic backend reliever duo with Jhoan Durán? Meanwhile, the Phillies' offense is tied for 29th in on-base percentage (.303), while being 18th in both runs scored (467) and slugging percentage (.399). Aside from Brandon Marsh (16 home runs and a .280/.321/.458 slash line), Philadelphia has been unable to get consistent production from its outfield rotation. What about a trade for San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos? The MLB trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Red Sox Infielder Curtis Mead To Miss Time With Broken Left Wrist Injury]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/red-sox-infielder-curtis-mead-miss-time-broken-left-wrist-injury</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Curtis Mead will miss an undetermined amount of time with a left wrist injury suffered in his first game with the Boston Red Sox]]>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:03:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Curtis Mead will miss an undetermined amount of time with a broken left wrist injury that he suffered in his first game with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox acquired Mead on Saturday in a trade that sent left-hander Connelly Early to Washington. Mead was injured in his second at-bat with Boston on Monday when he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said on Monday that X-rays were negative, but further tests on Tuesday showed an injury that will knock Mead out of the lineup. "Super disappointing. It doesn’t feel real happening in first game," Mead told reporters before the Red Sox faced the A's on Tuesday. "There will be a break in between the next one." Mead is hitting .253 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs this season. The Red Sox recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to fill Mead's roster spot. The team sits with a 55-50 record and remains 6.5 games out of first place in the American League East, trailing both the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[MLB Cy Young Race: Jacob Misiorowski's Historic Stretch Continues]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Jacob Misiorowski has increased his gap as the NL Cy Young favorite. Check out the latest.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:24:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Prior to the start of the 2026 MLB season, Jacob Misiorowski was +3000 to win the National League Cy Young Award. Now, after another dominant outing against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Misiorowski's odds have surged to -360, the shortest they've been all season. He struck out 12 batters over five dominant innings, continuing one of the most remarkable pitching stretches in baseball. With Misiorowski widening the gap in the NL race, the Cy Young landscape has changed dramatically in both leagues over the past several weeks. Let's take a look at the biggest risers and fallers in the American League and National League Cy Young races. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Biggest Risers: Jacob Misiorowski's dominance has been on full display all season long. The 24-year-old leads MLB in ERA (1.58), strikeouts (185) and WHIP (0.75). He also has the sixth-best record in baseball at 11-4. In his four starts in the month of July, Misiorowski has only given up five runs while striking out 39 hitters, including three games with 10 strikeouts or more. The Miz threw a one-hit, complete-game shutout in which he tossed 15 K's against the Phillies on June 12th. In the last week, Dylan Cease's odds to win the AL Cy Young have surged to +125, closing the gap on Cam Schlittler, who is currently at -145. On Saturday, Cease threw a complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit and striking out 12 in a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. In July, Cease had three shutout starts of seven innings or more in each, lowering his ERA from 3.02 to 2.49 in that span. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander is sixth in MLB in ERA (2.46), second in strikeouts (167) and 13th in WHIP (1.09). Biggest Fallers: In early June, Cristopher Sánchez was the +145 favorite to win the NL Cy Young after throwing 50 ⅔ consecutive scoreless innings and not giving up a single run in the month of May. Now, after a rough month in July, Sánchez has plummeted down the Cy Young oddsboard to +850. The Philadelphia Phillies left-hander gave up 16 runs in just four starts, including nine runs and 12 hits in his July 6th outing against the Royals. As a result of his rough month, Sánchez's ERA went from 2.00 to 2.73. Earlier this summer, Shohei Ohtani had a real chance at winning both the NL MVP and Cy Young. However, lingering soreness in his left knee has kept Ohtani off the mound since July 3rd. Prior to Ohtani's injury, the four-time MVP winner had an 8-2 record, an ERA of 1.79 and 95 strikeouts in 85.2 innings pitched. While Ohtani will continue to hit as a designated hitter, the Dodgers are expected to be extremely cautious with his return to the mound. With that, Ohtani has been taken off the Cy Young award betting oddsboard. Odds to Win NL Cy Young Jacob Misiorowski: -360 (bet $10 to win $12.78 total)Chris Sale: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Cristopher Sanchez: +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total) Odds to Win AL Cy Young Cam Schlittler: -145 (bet $10 to win $16.90 total)Dylan Cease: +125 (bet $10 to win $22.50 total)Drew Rasmussen: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)]]>
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					<![CDATA[MLB MVP Race: Pete Crow-Armstrong Closes Gap On Shohei Ohtani]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Pete Crow-Armstrong is closing the gap on Shohei Ohtani in the National League MVP race. Check out the biggest risers and fallers from the past week.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:23:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror and August just around the corner, both MLB MVP races are beginning to heat up. The landscape in both leagues has shifted significantly over the past week, with several contenders making strong pushes while others have seen their cases take a hit. Let's take a look at the biggest risers and fallers in the American League and National League MVP races. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Biggest Risers: Just 10 days ago, Shohei Ohtani appeared to be running away with the National League MVP race, sitting as the overwhelming favorite on the oddsboard. While Pete Crow-Armstrong had the second-best odds, he was still viewed as a big long shot at +750. Fast-forward a week and a half, and the race has tightened dramatically. After a great start to the second half of the season, Crow-Armstrong has surged to +100, making the gap between him and Ohtani razor-thin. Crow-Armstrong has been one of baseball's hottest hitters over the past two months. In July, he is batting .306 with five home runs, 14 RBIs, and a .451 on-base percentage. His June was even more impressive, as the 24-year-old had a .381 average with 11 home runs, 20 RBIs, and a .468 OBP. During that stretch, he has raised his season batting average from .242 to .288, emerging as a legitimate threat to Ohtani's MVP campaign. Yordan Álvarez continues to separate himself in the American League MVP race, putting together what is shaping up to be a historic season. He ranks third in MLB with a .323 batting average, leads the majors with 34 home runs, and sits second with 78 RBIs, officially putting himself in the Triple Crown conversation. The Astros slugger has only strengthened his case since the All-Star break. He has raised his batting average from .321 to .323 while recording four multi-hit games, three home runs, and eight RBIs. As a result, his AL MVP odds have climbed over the past 10 days, moving from -165 to -360. James Wood has quietly put together an outstanding season, ranking fifth in MLB with 30 home runs, sixth with 72 RBIs, and ninth in OPS (.953). Since the All-Star break, Wood has added two home runs and eight RBIs, helping his NL MVP odds improve from +4000 to +2500. While his production has remained strong, the biggest factor behind his rise on the oddsboard has been Shohei Ohtani's lingering left knee soreness, which has kept the Dodgers star off the mound and tightened the MVP race. Biggest Fallers: On July 18, Ohtani was the overwhelming -1500 favorite to win the NL MVP. Just 10 days later, he remains the slight favorite, but his odds have plummeted to -130, dramatically tightening what once looked like a runaway race. Since the All-Star break, Ohtani's batting average has fallen from .293 to .282, and he has yet to hit a home run. However, the biggest reason for his slide has been the lingering soreness in his left knee, which has kept him off the mound. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has emphasized that the team plans to be cautious with his return. For much of the season, the NL MVP race appeared to be all but over. Now, with Pete Crow-Armstrong surging and Ohtani's injury concerns, the two-man race has gotten a lot more intriguing. A week and a half ago, Bobby Witt Jr. had the third-best odds to win MVP at +500. Now, after being placed on the 10-day injured list due to lower back tightness and spasms, his odds have dropped to +3500. Witt Jr. played in only three games since the ASG, going 0-9 with four strikeouts in that span. No exact return date has been announced yet for the Royals star shortstop. Odds to Win NL MVP Shohei Ohtani: -130 (bet $10 to win $17.69 total)Pete Crow-Armstrong: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)James Wood: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)Kyle Schwarber: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total) Odds to Win AL MVP Yordan Alvarez: -360 (bet $10 to win $12.78 total)Junior Caminero: +440 (bet $10 to win $54 total)Ben Rice: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Nick Kurtz: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)Bobby Witt Jr.: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)]]>
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					<![CDATA[MLB Trade Deadline Predictions For Skubal And Other Top Targets]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-skubal-miller</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Let's make some predictions on where the top trade candidates will land before the Aug. 3 deadline.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:54:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[We can expect a flurry of moves to take place ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline on Aug. 3 – and before we do, let's make some predictions on where the top trade candidates will land. It was tough to narrow down the list to just eight players with so many trade chips potentially available this summer, so we focused on the most intriguing names that, at the very least, have a greater than zero chance of being dealt. Let's dive in. Teams Interested: Dodgers, Yankees, Brewers, Rays, Cubs, Phillies, Braves (Everyone) Player breakdown: The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner is the deadline's unquestioned top prize. He returned from an early May bone chip surgery by the middle of June, and has since looked every bit like himself, which is to say, a dream deadline acquisition contenders are fawning over. Skubal struck out 12 Royals and allowed one run over 7.1 innings in his most recent start, dropping his season ERA to 2.70. Even post-surgery, his fastball still nearly touches 100 mph, and he’s one of the most accessible and friendly superstars in the game, so there’s no need for any contender to worry about how he’ll fit into a winning, tight-knit clubhouse in a pennant race. And if you think the buzz surrounding Skubal right now is extreme, just wait until the upcoming offseason. The 29-year-old southpaw is on the cusp of free agency, so any interested team will be renting a true ace for their postseason run, which is why the price will be enormous. The deadline opens up the opportunity for smaller-market teams to push all their prospect chips in for Skubal. In free agency, those same teams will be unable to afford him. Alas, there’s always a complicated factor with Detroit's own standing. The Tigers sit four games back of the final AL Wild Card spot with five teams ahead of them after dropping their last three games. If they believe they can make a run for an AL playoff spot, they’ll hang onto Skubal, relinquishing their prime opportunity for a massive haul. Explanation: I’m not fully convinced that they’ll really go for it, but here’s why they absolutely should. Tampa Bay has the best record in the AL at 62-43 and multiple reports suggest the Rays could be the deadline's biggest surprise buyer. They haven't made the playoffs since 2023, FanGraphs has them ranked as the top farm system in MLB, and their 2.5-game lead over the Yankees is shrinking. The Rays have both the motivation and the young, talent-rich farm system to put together a package Detroit's front office would find hard to refuse. That said, this is genuinely a coin flip. Per reports, the Dodgers will remain engaged on Skubal if he’s truly available. The Brewers have also been connected to the ace. And if Detroit gets hot over the next few days and claws back into a wild-card position, all of this could change and Skubal may not move at all. Teams Interested: Yankees, Mariners, Pirates, Brewers Player breakdown: Miller is the most electric arm in the bullpen market this year — if San Diego decides to make him available. He enters the stretch run with a 0.82 ERA, NL-leading 27 saves, and 80 strikeouts in 43.2 innings this season, but it hardly matters at this point just how dominant he’s been. As long as he’s healthy, Miller is extremely appealing because he’s not just a rental. The 27-year-old is under team control through 2029, making him a rare deadline target who combines elite talent and long-term value. Still, any team acquiring him would need to pay a premium far beyond a typical two-month reliever rental. We can’t rule anything out with AJ Preller. Explanation: The Padres would have to be blown away by an offer for Miller, and I just don’t see the desperation being that high for contenders who are looking to add a bullpen arm, particularly when there are more affordable options on the market. The Mets’ expected wide-ranging sell-off includes four relief arms on the trade block, with Luke Weaver representing the best of the bunch. Weaver is another right-handed, high-leverage reliever like Miller. Although not as elite, he’s also under team control for another season. Plus, the Padres might end up being buyers at the deadline after winning their last three games, bringing them just 1.5 games out of the final NL wild card spot with four teams in front of them, which lessens the odds that Preller will part ways with Miller. Teams Interested: Yankees, Brewers, Red Sox, Rays Player breakdown: Say hello to the best offensive shortstop in baseball this season. Abrams’ breakout year has been terrific to watch unfold after the former first-round draft pick is finally putting together the elite performance the Nationals expected when they traded for him three years ago. Abrams, who has easily surpassed his career mark in home runs with 27 so far this year, leads MLB with 82 RBI and his 156 OPS+ leads all major-league shortstops. Abrams took his talent to another level this year, which makes him the best hitter on the market — if he’s actually available. The Nationals already dealt one of their infielders in Curtis Mead, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re full-on sellers at this deadline. Since Washington is listening to offers for Abrams, he would be a great match for the Yankees, who have a shortstop problem, though I remain skeptical New York is willing to move on from Anthony Volpe. The Brewers tried trading for Abrams over the offseason, per a report from The Athletic, but they balked at the Nats’ high asking price. The Red Sox have reportedly checked in on Abrams, but it seems more unlikely they’ll make another infield trade with Washington after acquiring Mead. The Rays, who are expected to be aggressive buyers, are in the market for help on offense and Abrams would be an excellent match for Tampa. Explanation: Abrams is still just 25 years old with two more years of team control before he hits free agency. That timeline lines up with the Nationals’ contention window over the next couple of years, and Abrams is a potential franchise cornerstone. Much like they handled this over the offseason, the Nats will want a major haul for Abrams if he does move, but I just don’t believe they’ll really go through with it, sitting one game behind the final NL wild card spot with just two teams in front of them. Why not give Abrams the chance to experience what it takes to make an impact in a meaningful pennant race? Washington is better off resisting tempting offers and focusing on their future offensive potential fueled by Abrams and his close friend and teammate, left fielder James Wood. Teams Interested: Yankees, Rays, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Padres Player breakdown: The market for catchers itself is thin since few true contenders have an obvious hole behind the plate right now. Colorado’s Hunter Goodman is less likely to be traded than Jeffers, who’s in the midst of a career year at the plate, batting .293/.395/.535 with a 158 OPS+ in 46 games despite his season being briefly interrupted by a hamate fracture. That Jeffers has bounced back from his stint on the injured list is great news for Minnesota, since this is now the club’s best chance to cash in before he hits free agency this winter. Jeffers’ defensive growth makes him more than just a bat-first trade chip. Now in his seventh year in the big leagues, Jeffers has developed into a roughly average defensive catcher, which removes the concern some contenders may have about him being only a DH. He also brings real power to be a threat at DH even on days he isn't catching, underlined by his .557 slugging that’s ranked fourth among all qualified MLB hitters, which widens his appeal and lets a team plug him in almost anywhere in the lineup. Explanation: The Yankees’ production from their catchers this season has been abysmal. The combination of Austin Wells, Ali Sanchez and J.C. Escarra has produced a .186 batting average and a 58 wRC+ that are both ranked 28th in the majors. Any reservations Yankees general manager Brian Cashman might have about bringing in an external catcher who would have to learn a whole new pitching staff should be cast aside right now. The Yankees not only need more thump from their catchers, but they also need a right-handed offensive bat to help carry the lineup while Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and now, Cody Bellinger, remain sidelined with injury. Jeffers is a pure rental with his control running out at the end of the season, which would give the Yankees something like a trial run to see whether he could be a fit for their long-term solution at backstop. Teams Interested: Rays, Nationals, Dodgers, Yankees, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, Guardians, Pirates Player breakdown: Arraez has quietly become one of the most improved trade chips in baseball this year. He was considered a defensive liability at second base as recently as three years ago, but his glove work there under Ron Washington’s tutelage has turned into a genuine strength, changing how teams could value him. His lack of power and speed had previously been offset by concerns about where he could play defensively. Now that the glove has caught up — and the power, too, to some extent — interested teams are looking at a more complete player than the one who hit the open market a year or two ago. Arraez’s bat, of course, was never really in doubt. He remains one of the toughest hitters in the league to strike out, and that bat-to-ball skill is crucial in October when contact becomes more valuable against dominant pitching staffs. Throw in his ability to shift over to first base when needed, and he gives any contender real lineup flexibility. Explanation: Tampa Bay makes sense as a fit for nearly every top trade candidate this year, and it's easy to see why. The Rays are playing like a legitimate contender for the first time in a few years and, as previously mentioned, they have the prospect depth to add without touching their long-term core. A high-contact, defensively sound infielder like Arraez slots naturally into a Rays team built on athleticism and situational hitting, and his ability to cover either second or first gives them flexibility. Arraez is set to hit free agency after this season, so he won't command a package built around years of control, which is right up the Rays’ alley. Teams Interested: Cubs, Braves, Rays, Dodgers, Brewers Player breakdown: As we inch closer to the Mets’ long-expected deadline sell-off, Peralta has been the name on everyone’s minds for months now. The only problem is, he hasn’t kept up his end of the deal. The 30-year-old is in the midst of his worst career season, registering a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts this year after posting a 2.70 ERA in 33 outings for the Brewers last year. The silver lining is he’s been healthy, tied for the most games started in the majors this year. Peralta is the ultimate change-of-scenery candidate for any contender who believes he’s close to returning to the Cy Young-caliber player he represented just one year ago. Explanation: Chicago needs a frontline starter, and more arms in general, arguably more than any other contender. They could make a serious push for Peralta and even fellow Mets starter Clay Holmes, who was pitching like an ace before he was hit by a comebacker and broke his fibula. Holmes is working his way back from that injury in time to be traded at the deadline, and Peralta has familiarity with Cubs manager Craig Counsell from their years together in Milwaukee. Chicago already engaged in a trade with the Mets for a starting pitcher last month, but David Peterson has coughed up 15 earned runs in 26.2 innings since joining the Cubs. Even if the Cubs prefer to look elsewhere than Queens for pitching, it’s hard to ignore how much of a match the Mets are when it comes to an abundance of arms, including in the bullpen. Teams Interested: Yankees, Rays, Braves, Red Sox, Blue Jays Player breakdown: The Angels have been out of contention for most of the year, and the front office is finally showing some willingness to look forward and listen to offers on their best trade chips. Even the attempt to listen is a departure from how the Angels have typically operated. The organization has a long history of holding onto talent past the point it made sense to sell — remember that they absurdly held onto Shohei Ohtani until he reached free agency — so any real movement here would be a genuine shift in approach. And even so, whether that approach includes Neto is anyone’s guess. Neto’s appeal for contenders is straightforward. He’s a young, talented shortstop under team control through 2029. The 25-year-old has quietly been steady at the plate since he made his major-league debut, flashing a 117 OPS+ since 2024, and that kind of consistent production is not readily available on the trade market. Neto’s long-term value is also why any deal would likely require a substantial package. Explanation: Despite being mentioned as a trade chip, the more plausible outcome is that Neto stays in Anaheim, at least for now. Ownership has historically been reluctant to fully commit to a rebuild, and moving a controllable, everyday shortstop is a much bigger step than dealing arms like Jose Soriano or Reid Detmers. If the Angels do eventually decide to shop Neto, the return would be steep enough that a deal within a single trade-deadline week seems less likely than a slower-developing conversation that could carry into the offseason. Teams Interested: Cubs, Braves, White Sox, Rangers, Twins Player breakdown: The Blue Jays haven’t been able to get going all year, and even though they could convince themselves they’re back in the race following a strong winning streak, time is running out with several expiring contracts to justify standing pat. And since they’re still in between sellers and buyers, Gausman represents their best trade bait. His signature splitter remains one of the better weapons in the league when he's locating it, and even in a down year (4.51 ERA in 22 starts, paired with a more encouraging 3.58 FIP), he still brings experience and swing-and-miss ability that belongs in a playoff rotation. Plus, he’s a rental. Acquiring Gausman doesn’t necessarily mean a contending team would need to tap into the top of their farm system. For a Blue Jays front office weighing whether this is still the year to compete or the year to start retooling for next season, Gausman represents one of the easier decisions on the roster. Explanation: Gausman’s veteran presence makes sense in a Braves rotation that just needs healthy starting pitching. His destination is already somewhat narrowed because he can block trades to eight teams, which, according to reports, include the White Sox, Pirates, Brewers, Tigers, Mariners, Mets, A’s and Reds. We can most likely throw the Yankees and the rest of the AL East into that mix, since Toronto is unlikely to deal him to a division rival. I think this will come down to the Braves or Cubs, who we know are in need of arms, with Atlanta as the frontrunner. Other Names To Watch: Clay Holmes (RHP/Mets), Robbie Ray (LHP/Giants), Luke Weaver (RHP/Mets), Luis Robert Jr. (CF/Mets), Reid Detmers (LHP/Angels), Foster Griffin (LHP/Nationals), Casey Mize (RHP/Tigers), Jeremy Peña (SS/Astros).]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Odds: Bettors Backing Brewers To Win World Series, 'Miz' For Cy Young]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2026-mlb-odds-milwaukee-brewers-world-series-misiorowski</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Are the Milwaukee Brewers worth all the hype? Bettors certainly believe so. See the latest.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:12:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers have the second-best record in baseball and now their odds are on the rise. At BetMGM, Milwaukee's odds to win the NL opened at +1200. Last week, that line was +500. Now, as we prepare to turn the calendar to August, the Brewers' odds to win their side of the MLB have shortened to +450. Before the All-Star break, the club went on a skid, losing four of five games, which included a three-game losing streak. But immediately after the break, they got back on track. They opened up the second half of the season by winning four straight, and on July 26, they got a decisive 11-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. With that, bettors are taking note. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. At BetMGM, Milwaukee is the most-bet team (money) to win the World Series since the All-Star break, taking 18.6% of cash in that market. The Brewers are also the fourth-best team on the moneyline this season. Also worth mentioning is that the Brewers have on their squad the heavy favorite in the NL Cy Young race — Jacob Misiorowski. At some books, he is as short as -360 to win the award and at BetMGM, he has a 17.9% handle. "The Miz," by the way, opened up at +5000 to earn Cy Young honors. So should bettors be buying into the Brewers' hype? According to FOX Sports MLB writer Rowan Kavner, the moves the ballclub decides to make at the August 3 trade deadline will set the tone for their success in the postseason. "How much will last year’s sweep in the NLCS motivate them at the deadline," Kavner asked. "The Brewers have proven their might as regular-season juggernauts, but the disparity in star talent was evident when they went to Los Angeles last October. "They have the talent on the farm to take a big swing. Will they finally do it?"]]>
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					<![CDATA[Big Bets Report: Koivun's First Title Equals $4 Million Win For Bettor]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/golf/big-bets-report-koivuns-first-title-equals-4-million-win-bettor</link>
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				    <![CDATA[A bettor won more backing Jackson Koivun than Koivun won by winning the 3M Open. Patrick Everson has that and more.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:27:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[For half the summer, World Cup odds dominated the American sports betting landscape. Wagering records were set and just as quickly broken throughout the tournament. Now, the betting fare has returned to its typical summer menu — and the biggest winners are coming from golf. The latest example: A high-roller at DraftKings Sportsbook banked a multi-million-dollar win on PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun’s first career victory. More on that seven-figure haul, early bettors firing on 76ers' futures — with LeBron James now in the mix — and a five-dollar parlay that needs just one more winner to cash out for six figures. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Action On Jackson On Wednesday, a DraftKings customer with a lot of disposable income decided to put some of that cash on Koivun to win the 3M Open. The 21-year-old turned pro in June, after leading Auburn to its second NCAA title in three years and winning three straight SEC individual titles. The bettor put $108,108.18 — yes, 18 cents, as well — on Koivun at +3700 odds. Then Koivun shot four straight rounds in the 60s, including a 7-under 64 opener, a torrid 10-under 61 in Round 3 and a closing 66. Koivun’s 61-66 weekend matched world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who shot 64-63. And it gave the rookie a 25-under 259 total to beat second-place Scheffler by three strokes. Koivun earned $1.584 million for his victory. The bettor, however, claimed 2.5 times that amount, profiting just over $4 million, for a total payout of $4,108,110.84. For us average Joes and Janes, here’s something a bit more relatable: $200 on Koivun +4000, from a Hard Rock Bet customer. Granted, that bettor didn’t become a millionaire. But turning $200 into $8,000 profit is mighty fine ROI. Sixers Elixir? It’s been 25 years since the 76ers last went to the NBA Finals. In the 2000-01 season, Allen Iverson led Philadelphia to the championship series vs. a Lakers team that included Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, coached by Phil Jackson. Philly lost that series 4-1. Is 2026-27 the season the Sixers finally return? And in doing so, win their first title since Dr. J made house calls in 1983? This summer’s moves certainly have the public betting masses brimming with optimism. Following a big July 1 splash with the acquisition of Jaylen Brown, the 76ers on Friday won the LeBron James sweepstakes. In just the first hour after the news broke, 98% of all NBA Finals straight bets at BetMGM were on the 76ers. At DraftKings, in the first 24 hours, Philadelphia landed 86% of bets and 93% of money in NBA Finals odds. One of the larger reported plays came on Polymarket’s prediction market platform. Within 20 minutes of the James news breaking, a trader put $12,472.68 on the 76ers at a price of 7%, which equates to odds in the range of +1300. If the Sixers go the distance, then the trader profits $155,171.32, for a total payout of $167,644. But there’s gonna be a long wait from now til mid-June 2027. At Fanatics Sportsbook, a bettor smartly got in earlier on the 76ers, at better odds. The customer put $4,000 on Philly +1800 after the Sixers signed Brown. If that bettor waited until after the Sixers got James, those odds would’ve been sliced to +900, cutting the potential profit in half. Instead, a 76ers title run would land $72,000 profit (total payout $76,000). Parlay Partay As I often like to remind folks in this space, betting 15-leg parlays is a great way to separate you from your money. Hell, that can happen even betting three- and four-teamers. So if you feel compelled to still do so, then keep the wager amount reasonable. Like, say, two dollars. That’s what a Hard Rock Bet customer did Saturday, with a moneyline parlay involving all 15 MLB games. To the bettor’s credit, the parlay mixed in six underdogs to go with nine favorites. Still, a huge amount of good fortune is required to cash such a ticket. Three games were decided by one run: Royals 3, Tigers 2; Orioles 3, Braves 2; and Dodgers 4, Mets 3. And two of those games saw the winning run plated in the ninth inning. Kansas City scored in the top of the ninth to break a 2-2 tie, and Dylan Beavers hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth for Baltimore. Add up all those odds across 15 legs, and you total out at a monstrous +1133619. Or in slightly-easier-to-digest terms, just beyond 11336/1. So the bettor’s meager two bucks turned into $22,672.38. Incredible. Built For The Futures With Spain hoisting the World Cup trophy, a FanDuel Sportsbook customer moved one step closer to turning a few bucks into a massive payday. Sometime late in the NFL’s 2026-27 season, the bettor put all of $4.80 on a five-leg futures parlay: The first four legs are already in. And the bettor has a cashout offer of $14,233.84, which is nothing to sneeze at. However, the Yankees are currently the +550 second choice in FanDuel’s World Series futures odds, behind only the +160 favorite Dodgers. So this ticket is quite live, perhaps more so if Aaron Judge makes a late-season return from a rib injury that’s shelved him since May 31. At incredible odds of +2945150 (beyond 29451/1), if New York wins the title, then that four bucks and change becomes $141,372. That’s a pretty envious position to be in.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Max Scherzer Is 2 Strikeouts From Making MLB History]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/max-scherzer-blue-jays-red-sox-astros-yankees-mets</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Max Scherzer returned against his old team and inched toward history, the Red Sox had a grand victory, the Yankees and Astros rallied late, squirrel! and more from Monday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:08:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Monday was Max Scherzer’s 42nd birthday. It was also his return to the mound for the first time since June 10, which was itself his first start since May 24 — Scherzer has spent most of 2026 on the IL recovering from various maladies, but was activated yesterday to pitch on his birthday, and against his former team, the Nationals. Nats fans still remember what Scherzer did for them in the middle of his career, winning back-to-back NL Cy Young awards and his excellent 2019, which he capped off with 30 postseason innings in six games — all of which Washington won — on the way to its first and only World Series championship. Scherzer’s career is likely nearing its end, but he has one bit of history he’s still chasing. He can enter the top 10 for career strikeouts, and might very well be the last pitcher we see do so for some time — with the way starters are used these days, in much shorter bursts, even high-strikeout arms might not be able to rack up the Ks the way Scherzer has in his career. He began last night’s start six shy of tying Hall of Famer Walter Johnson for the 10th-most strikeouts in history: Scherzer pitched for just 2 ⅔ innings, but whiffed four in that stretch, leaving him two shy of tying Johnson and three from sole possession of 10th. It would be massive were he make his push into the top 10, not just for Scherzer but for MLB. Braves’ ace Chris Sale is the active pitcher with the next-most strikeouts to Scherzer’s 3,507; he’s already 37 years old and at 2,713 punch outs. Getting to 3,000 is extremely doable for Sale, who has a 2.19 ERA and 134 strikeouts in 111 innings this year, but guaranteeing he’ll get another 800 or so between now and when he hangs it up is impossible. Both Scherzer and Justin Verlander were still going strong late into their 30s, until they suddenly were not, and the same could happen to Sale. Next up is Gerrit Cole, at 2,317 strikeouts — he’s already 35, nearly 36, and is looking at another nearly 1,200 whiffs. At his strikeout rate of the last three seasons, he would need nearly that many innings to get there: Cole has 2,016 in his career to date. Kevin Gausman is even further behind and also 35, Sonny Gray is 36, deGrom is 38 and looking to get to 2,000… you get the idea. It doesn’t take long before you get into "Well if Paul Skenes or Jacob Misiorowski have perfect health and no decline for the bulk of two decades, then…" as you try to figure out who could be next. That’s simply a reminder of how special what Scherzer has already accomplished is, though. He has been exceptionally healthy in his career, generally speaking. He has averaged 10.6 strikeouts per nine over 19 seasons and nearly 3,000 innings. He had a nine-year stretch with a cumulative 2.82 ERA and 2,191 strikeouts — that’s more than Gausman, Gray and deGrom have managed in their entire careers. Just two more strikeouts, and there he is, at a milestone we might not see again for a long time or possibly ever. The Blue Jays would top the Nats, 3-2, dropping Washington one game over .500 and one game back in the NL wild-card standings, while Toronto sits five back of the last AL wild-card spot, at a disappointing 49-58. The 12-game losing streak is over for the Marlins, which is just kind of how things have been going for the Phillies of late. First baseman Bryce Harper made it 2-0 Phils with a dinger in the first inning, but Miami answered back when left fielder Heriberto Hernández went yard in the bottom of the frame. The Marlins’ lineup then fill a single short of the cycle in the second: right fielder Griffin Conine homered, center fielder Jakob Marsee doubled and shortstop Otto Lopez tripled, leading to three runs and a 5-2 lead. Philadelphia rallied for four runs in the sixth, culminating in a shot through the hole in the left side of the infield by center fielder Justin Crawford to take a 6-5 lead. The Phillies would add one more in the eighth, but the Marlins had last ups, and made the best of them. Miami faced closer Jhoan Duran, who has barely pitched of late — he had just 2 ⅓ innings since the All-Star break ended before last night. Duran looked a little rusty, giving up a leadoff single to Marsee and another single to Lopez, before hitting first baseman Kyle Stowers with a pitch to load the bases. Hernández then added another single to make it 7-7, then Duran allowed another single, this time to second baseman Xavier Edwards. DH Liam Hicks grounded into a force out at home to keep the game tied, but Conine was there to make sure that Miami would get the walk-off win. Starter Zack Wheeler lasted just three innings, and that didn’t seem to phase Philadelphia at first. Duran was shaky, though, and Philly paid for it with a loss. For the Marlins, the win gained them a game on four teams in front of them in the wild-card standings, one of which is the Phillies. Miami is still 53-54, however, and despite being two games behind is also trailing seven other teams for those three spots. There’s a lot of work left to be done in the 2026 season for both clubs. Orioles’ center fielder Colton Cowser had to leg it out to make this catch, but once he did, he also needed to get the ball back to the infield. Luckily he had right fielder Leody Taveras there to assist. That’s a heads up play by the pair, as that was the first out of the inning and there was a runner on first. Thanks to passing the ball off, he stayed at first, too. That also wasn’t the only unconventional outfield assist of the night for Taveras. Here he is trying to help catch a squirrel with the grounds crew. It did not go as well as the Cowser catch. Hey, they got there eventually! Squirrel unharmed but corralled. Try some peanuts next time, stadiums are full of them. Baltimore ended up defeating the Tigers, 8-5, by the way. Which animal-based team do you think the squirrel was rooting for, anyway? The Diamondbacks and Pirates are tied for the final wild-card spot in the NL, based on their identical 55-52 records. However, tiebreakers exist, and Pittsburgh currently possesses the first one, as that’s head-to-head record. The Pirates entered play up 2-1 in the season series, so winning this second — and final — set between the two teams would carry serious weight for the Bucs should the season come down to the wire and it’s this pair vying for the final postseason slot. The Pirates made things that much more difficult for Arizona in this regard, thanks to walking it off. The D-backs scored first and twice in the sixth, then the Pirates tied it up by responding once in the bottom half of the inning and then again in the eighth. The two were scoreless after that, resulting in extras, where second baseman Brandon Lowe got a chance to win it. And he took it. The bases were juiced, and first baseman Ildemaro Vargas couldn’t reel in the ball hit right to him — game, Pirates. If Pittsburgh wins one more game against Arizona this week, then it has that first tiebreaker settled. Of course, Arizona is just one of six teams within 4.5 games of the Pirates in the wild-card standings; we might not know the actual value of this win for another two months. But better to have the dub and not need it, you know? It took some time for the Yankees to break this one open. The White Sox scored three in the first inning off of Max Fried — he’s still shaking off a little rust, it seems — and but then the favor was returned with a four-run fourth by New York that knocked White Sox starter Noah Schultz out of the game. While the White Sox would tie the game, DH Ben Rice would give New York the go-ahead run with a solo homer in the seventh. And New York held onto its slim lead with a great relay from left afterward: second baseman Chase Meidroth hit a ball to the wall in left, but Max Schuemann got the ball in to shortstop Anthony Volpe behind third base, and he got the ball home to catcher Ali Sánchez to beat DH Colson Montgomery to the plate. The Yankees then added four more runs in the top of the eighth, capped by a home run from Sánchez: his first in the majors. Sánchez isn’t some first-time rookie in the bigs getting his first dong: he debuted back in 2020 with the Mets, was on the Cardinals the next season, didn’t come to the minors until 2024 when he was on the Marlins, spent last season with the Blue Jays and Red Sox and now finds himself in the majors again with the Yankees. It took seven seasons to get 75 big-league games and 184 trips to the plate, but Sánchez got that dinger. And the Yankees got a 9-5 dub. Entering the eighth inning, the Astros were losing to the Angels, 4-1. Shortstop Jeremy Peña led off the inning with a double, though, and DH Yordan Alvarez drove him in for his AL-leading 78th RBI. Then, in the ninth, the real rally kicked off. The Astros would face new pitcher José Fermin, and he proceeded to hit left fielder Taylor Trammell with his second pitch. Trammell then took second on a passed ball, and catcher Christian Walker singled him to third. Center fielder Lucas Spence pushed Trammell across with a fielder’s choice, but an error by second baseman Vaughn Grissom meant everyone was safe — 4-3, no outs, runners at the corners. Astros’ catcher Christian Vázquez then bunted for the first out of the inning, and the Angels put in another new pitcher, Sam Bachman. While he got Peña to ground into an out at home, Alvarez was intentionally walked to load the bases, followed by infielder Isaac Paredes being hit by a pitch to tie the game, 4-4. The Angels then lost an ABS challenge with right fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. at the plate, resulting in another run being walked in, and then second baseman Jose Altuve pushed the fourth run of the inning across thanks to a fielding error by Bachman — can’t even blame the rest of the defense for that one. Just an ugly, ugly inning for the Angels, full of walks and hit batsmen and errors, and it resulted in the Astros staging a comeback to win. Houston finds itself just 1.5 behind a wild-card spot in the AL despite a sub-.500 record — it will take any win, no matter how ugly. Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela picked a good time for his first career grand slam: it was a game that Boston won by the score of 4-2 against the Athletics. The Sox were down 1-0 entering the sixth, but catcher Connor Wong doubled to open the inning against starter Jack Perkins, and then first baseman Willson Contreras drew a two-out walk. Perkins exited, replaced by reliever José Suarez, who promptly walked his first batter, Wilyer Abreu. With the bases loaded, Rafaela stepped up and saw an 82.2 mph slider inside on the third pitch of the at-bat: he sent it back 382 feet over the wall, to give Boston all the runs it would need. The Sox are now 55-50, two games up on the Guardians and in possession of the second wild-card in the AL. The A’s, well… the Angels also losing means the Athletics didn’t fall any further toward the AL’s worst record. The Mets had a big win against the Dodgers to close out their weekend series on Sunday, and on Monday kept that energy going against the Braves. Atlanta has lost to the Mets five times in eight meetings this year, the most losses it has suffered against any team. Yes, the Braves play the Mets regularly since they are both in the NL East, but also the Mets are 45-62, just three games up on the Rockies for the NL’s worst record. So, it’s still a real Go Figure situation for Atlanta, which is tied for the third-most wins in the league this year. The star of the show for New York was shortstop Francisco Lindor. He went 3-for-5 with a game-leading six RBIs, courtesy of an RBI triple in the first inning, followed by a two-run jack in the third… …and then a 396-foot blast, nearly 105 mph off the bat, in the eighth to put the Mets up 14-3. That ended up being the final score, with most of the damage coming late: while starter Martín Perez allowed just three runs in five innings of work, reliever Connor Thomas allowed two in the sixth, four in the seventh and five in the eighth — the Braves just left him out there for all but one of the remaining outs. In just 11 ⅔ innings in the majors, the lefty Thomas has allowed 27 unearned runs for an ERA of 20.83. That is rough for everyone involved.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Cody Bellinger Placed On IL With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Out 4–6 Weeks]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/cody-bellinger-placed-il-grade-2-hamstring-strain-out-4-6-weeks</link>
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				    <![CDATA[New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:21:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he got hurt running the bases during a 3-1 win at Philadelphia. He had more tests on Monday in New York that revealed the extent of the injury. "So the good thing is he’s obviously able to move around right now," manager Aaron Boone said before the opener of a four-game series at the Chicago White Sox. "So we’ll continue to do that and just allow this thing to heal and get him right." The loss of Bellinger is another major injury for a New York team already playing without reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who has been out since May 31 because of a fractured rib. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been sidelined since April 24 because of a strained right calf. The Yankees trailed AL East-leading Tampa Bay by three games going into Monday's action. "We’ve had some tough injuries to some really important people," Boone said. "But again, that is part of it. As I say, the season waits for no one." Max Schuemann got the start in left field for the series opener against the White Sox. Spencer Jones, who was brought up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre when Bellinger was placed on the IL, was in center, and Jasson Dominguez was in right. The MLB trade deadline is next week, but Boone downplayed the effect of Bellinger's injury on the strategy for general manager Brian Cashman and the team's front office. "I get the sense that they have been working on this in different ways, shape and form for the last several weeks, getting ready for trade deadline stuff," Boone said. "I expect them to try and do all they can to improve our team, but again, you never know how that’s going to shake out." Bellinger, 31, felt tightness in his hamstring while rounding first on a double in the eighth inning on Saturday night. He is batting .259 with 11 homers and 53 RBIs in 102 games this season. Bellinger re-signed with the Yankees last winter for $162.5 million over five years. He was the MVP of the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia. Judge and Stanton are with the team in Chicago, and Boone said Stanton is continuing with his running progression. "The strength stuff, explosive stuff he’s doing in the weight room has been very good," Boone said. "So we just got to get him up to a level obviously on the running side of things to be able to go out there." Left-hander Carlos Rodon and right-hander Clarke Schmidt are both expected to throw again this week, Boone said. Rodón is coming back from elbow inflammation, and Schmidt had Tommy John surgery a year ago. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Will Juan Soto Play Again This Season? '100 Percent,' Says Mets Star]]>
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				    <![CDATA[New York Mets slugger Juan Soto says he expects to play again this season, even after being placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:53:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[New York Mets slugger Juan Soto says he expects to play again this season, even after being placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. "Yeah, 100 percent," Soto said Monday when asked about returning this season, two days after being put on the IL. The five-time All-Star landed on the injured list for the second time Saturday after imaging revealed a grade 2 strain. The injury is expected to sideline him for longer than the 15 games he missed with a strained right calf in April. "We’re just taking it week by week, day by day," Soto said before the opener of a three-game series with Atlanta. "We’re trying to see how I feel. Definitely I’m young enough to recover quick. So we don’t know how I’m going to feel tomorrow, the next day." Mets interim manager Andy Green said the plan is to get Soto completely healthy before discussing a timeline for his return. "We think the timelines line up that there’s enough of a season left that it’s worthwhile to get one of your best players back on the field and go win baseball games," Green said. Soto walked twice against Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki during Friday night’s 4-2 loss at Citi Field before being replaced by pinch-hitter Jorge Polanco in the sixth inning with the score tied at 1. Soto is hitting .283 with 21 homers, 52 RBIs and an .947 OPS in 84 games in his second season with the Mets. He sat out Wednesday’s 4-3 loss at Milwaukee, but was back in the lineup Friday after the Mets had a day off. "We were expecting something because I was definitely going through a lot," Soto said. "I was in a lot of pain, but I just kept pushing." The lone All-Star for the last-place Mets this season, Soto left the team’s first game after the break in the eighth inning on July 16 at Philadelphia. New York was off the following day, and he returned to the lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday and Sunday against the Phillies. He played left field last Monday in Milwaukee and was the DH on Tuesday. "I’m trying to go out there and help my team to win ballgames, so whatever it takes," Soto said. "Sometimes it’s tough. We were hoping that it goes the other way and I get better and healthier and I could keep going." The Mets (44-62) are 4-13 during Soto’s injured list stints. Because of a left calf strain that cost Francisco Lindor two months, the Mets have had their shortstop and Soto in the lineup for 28 games this season. If Soto returns, the Mets' roster could look different with the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching. "We never expected to be in this kind of spot by now," Soto said. "I always trusted that we had the talent to turn it around and to compete this year." Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Odds: Red Sox Surge In AL Market After Winning Streak]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/boston-red-sox-will-they-win-the-al</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Bettors are backing Boston to win the AL since the Red Sox have been on a heater. Here are the latest odds, along with expert insight.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:18:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The month of June was not kind to the Red Sox. In fact, they had two separate, four-game losing streaks and their odds to win the AL lengthened. Then, the tide turned in Boston. From July 3 to July 22, the Red Sox went on a 15-game winning streak and now their odds are on the move in the correct direction. According to BetMGM's John Ewing, before Boston's 15-game heater, the squad's odds to take the AL banner were a lengthy +8000. Now that the Red Sox look competitive again, that line has shortened all the way to +850. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. From a betting perspective, a $10 wager on the Red Sox to win the AL at +8000 less than a month ago would have cashed for $810 — and that's if Boston ends up winning that side of the league. Now, at +850, that $10 wager would cash in for only $95. "The Red Sox season appeared to be over in June but a historic 15-game winning streak has Boston back in contention," Matthew Rasp, Senior Trader at BetMGM explained. "Since the All-Star Break, 50% of money wagered has been on the Red Sox to win the American League." Will the Red Sox be able to keep the pace, finish the second half of the season strong and win the AL — putting some cash in the pockets of bettors who back them? According to FOX Sports MLB writer Deesha Thosar, it might be a tall task. "While Boston’s turnaround is real in the standings, the jury is still out on whether it's sustainable," Thosar pointed out. "Starter Sonny Gray and closer Aroldis Chapman have anchored their successful run, but the Red Sox are still hitting the fewest home runs in baseball this season. And the AL has only five teams above .500 [six as of July 27], so small gains can look bigger than they are. "Whether the front office commits to buying instead of selling Gray and Chapman in the next couple of weeks will be the real verdict on whether this is a genuine turnaround or a well-timed hot streak."]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Munetaka Murakami Celebrates Bobblehead Day With Dingers]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/white-sox-mets-phillies-padres-jacob-misiorowski-james-wood</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Munetaka Murakami is back and brought home runs, the Phillies snap a losing streak, the Marlins do not, Miz is ridiculous, James Wood hits 30 and more from Sunday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Munetaka Murakami helped propel the White Sox to relevancy in his first 57 games in the majors, by batting .240/.378/.560 with 20 homers through May 29. The rookie first baseman ended up on the IL with a hamstring strain, however, and only recently returned after missing 35 games. While he struggled a bit in his first week back, the second one has been much better: Murakami has a 1.126 OPS in his last six games, and on Sunday against the Astros went 3-for-5 with a career-high six RBIs in a 12-3 win. Murakami responded to a first-inning solo homer by Astros’ shortstop Jeremy Peña by belting a two-run shot off Ronel Blanco in the bottom of the inning. Peña tied things back up with his second dinger of the day, but Murakami gave the White Sox back the lead with an RBI ground out in the third. In the seventh, with Chicago already up 6-3, he hit a two-run single to make it five RBIs on the day. He wasn’t done yet, however: his third and final hit against Houston was a second home run, No. 22 on the season, to give Chicago a 12-3 lead and Murakami his sixth ribbie of the game. All of this on his bobblehead day, too! Murakami, despite missing dozens of games, is just one home run behind Blue Jays’ third baseman Kazuma Okamoto for the most-ever by a Japan-born rookie — Okamoto just passed the previous record held by Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani. With Murakami feeling healthy and looking as much again, Okamoto might not hold onto that record for very long. The Phillies have had it rough of late, going just 9-11 in July to this point after back-to-back 18-win months to reverse their early struggles. Philadelphia has dropped series to the Mets, Dodgers and now Yankees in a row, but on Sunday, at least Philly avoided a sweep with a convincing W over New York. Second baseman Bryson Stott made it 2-0 Phillies in the second with his eighth homer of the year, a hard liner 110 mph off the bat against Will Warren — this one got out of the park in a hurry. In the next inning, third baseman Alec Bohm hit a three-run double to make it 5-0, and then Stott added a single to put the Phillies up by half-a-dozen. While New York would cut that lead in half with a three-run fifth, Philadelphia didn’t wait long to push it back to a six-run lead and then more. Shortstop Trea Turner singled in a run in the seventh, then Bohm was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, plating another. Stott then came up again, and hit his 20th double of the year to clear the bases and make it 11-3, as well as giving himself a five-RBI performance. DH Ben Rice would hit a garbage time solo shot to make it 11-4, but that was all for scoring from both sides from there. Stott went 3-for-4 with a run, homer, double and five RBIs, which was more than enough to support a quality start from Cristopher Sánchez. While the Phillies are 5.5 back of the Braves now thanks to recent struggles, they are still two ahead in the NL wild-card race, with seven teams within seven games of them in the standings. Things could be worse, and if this just ends up being a little midseason slump and not more of Philadelphia’s early season struggles, then that lead should be plenty. That’s why they play the games, though! While the Phillies ended a four-game skid, the Marlins weren’t so lucky. Miami was swept by the Padres and have lost a franchise-worst 12 games in a row, and this coming off of a June in which the Marlins led the majors with 20 wins. Just as bad is how Miami lost this one. It was leading 3-1 through seven innings, but in the eighth, everything unraveled fast. DH Manny Machado — who to that point was responsible for the lone Padres’ run, on an RBI double in the fifth — came up to the plate with second baseman Jake Cronenworth already on base. Cronenworth had hit a leadoff single against new pitcher Lake Bachar, and Machado would follow that with his 23rd homer of the season — tie game, 3-3. Machado, by the way, is now up to a 102 OPS+ on the season after an abysmal May and most of June, as he’s hit .293/.390/.638 with seven doubles and 11 homers over his last 31 games and 136 plate appearances. Center fielder Jackson Merrill would hit the go-ahead dinger two batters later, then backstop Luis Campusano would drive in third baseman Luis Rengifo to make it 5-3. The Padres’ bullpen would hold Miami down the rest of the way, and with the W move back to .500, at 53-53. The Marlins are now actually a game behind the Padres in the NL wild-card race: San Diego is two back, Miami three. Ryan O’Hearn’s birthday is July 26 — hey, that was yesterday — and he celebrated the best way an MLB player can. Not just with a win, but with one he was largely responsible for: the Pirates defeated the Cubs, 8-7, in a game in which O’Hearn hit a grand slam. A birthday grand slam! That was his 17th homer of the year, and it was huge for the Pirates: with the Diamondbacks losing, Pittsburgh picked up a game in the NL wild-card standings, and sits just one game behind Arizona for the third of three spots now, allowing them to keep pace with the Nationals. The Brewers have wanted to try to give Jacob Misiorowski a bit of a break when possible, given he’s in his first full season in the majors and has already thrown nearly as many innings in 2026 as he did in all of 2025 across the minors and MLB. So, you knew he wasn’t going to actually have a shot at matching or setting any strikeout records on Sunday, but that didn’t make his performance any less exciting. Miz struck out the first seven Rockies he faced, and 11 of the first 12. Through the first four innings, he had allowed zero baserunners, to boot. Misiorowski ended up getting "just" one strikeout in the fifth, and allowed his sole hit and run of the day on a solo homer by rookie center fielder Cole Carrigg. Milwaukee lifted their young ace at 83 pitches rather than push him, trusting that the pen and lineup could make this 3-1 lead last, and they sure did. Not only did the bullpen match Miz by giving up just one more run, but the Brewers scored another eight for an 11-2 final. The 24-year-old Miz is leading the majors with 185 strikeouts in 120 innings: he’s struck out a league-best 13.9 batters per nine and 40.6% of the batters he has faced. His ERA is also leading the majors, at 1.58 — there is a whole lot of season left and little reason to push Miz now, not when what’s in front of both the Brewers and Misiorowski is bigger than a July matchup against the Rockies. No offense, Colorado, you get it. The Twins took down the Athletics, 11-8, and got there in part thanks to a Little League home run. In the bottom of the first, right fielder Kody Clemens came up with a runner on, and hit a triple to right field on a line drive. That should have just made it a 2-0 game, but shortstop Alika Williams made a bad throw. The Twins’ social media accounts initially described it as an inside-the-park homer, but Williams was charged with an error, making this the Little League variant of a homer. The run counts the same, though, and that 3-0 lead Minnesota started with stands out in a game won by three runs. The A’s continue to spiral and now have the second-worst record in the American League, but Minnesota finds itself one game back of a wild-card spot after taking this weekend series, behind the Guardians and ahead of the Mariners, Astros, Orioles and Tigers, all of which are within 3.5 games of Cleveland. The Mariners aren’t back over .500 yet despite sitting 1.5 back of a wild-card, but got a little closer on Sunday with a win over the Rangers — Seattle is also just 1.5 back of Texas in the AL West standings, so it isn’t stuck going for just one race here. In a 6-4 victory, most of the damage was done by Randy Arozarena and Dominic Canzone. The latter was Seattle’s DH, while the former lined up in left, and the two hit third and fourth in the lineup, respectively. That ended up mattering, because in the seventh, Canzone hit his 16th homer of the year, a three-run shot to put the Mariners ahead, 4-3… …and then Arozarena followed with a solo shot on the very next pitch, a middle-middle cutter. Canzone would add another in the ninth with an RBI double, his third hit and fourth RBI of the day. All told, the duo went 6-for-10 with two runs and five RBIs, and most of that coming against the Rangers’ bullpen: Jacob deGrom threw five innings and allowed just one run with four strikeouts and no walks, but the pen erased that work in short order. Would you like to see Angels’ right fielder Jo Adell hit a 446-foot home run? That was actually his second blast of the day, as well as second and third RBIs — the Angels ended up defeating the Giants, 4-3, with that absolute shot being the difference. There are now five MLB players with 30 home runs in 2026, thanks to Nationals’ right fielder James Wood making the Diamondbacks’ day a bad one. Wood went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBIs to go along with a walk and two runs, helping to power a 10-7 dub for the Nats. His first one was a shot, too, at 430 feet and 108.3 mph off the bat, and it also tied the game up 4-4 in the fifth. Then, in the eighth, Wood hit one "just" 418 feet to left-center, with a 109.6 mph exit velocity. Wood is now one homer shy of his 2025 total, a career-best 31, with 56 games to go in 2026. He’s hitting .271/.396/.557 while leading the NL in OPS and total bases and the majors in runs and walks. Oh, right, and he’s still just 23 years old. The Mets are reportedly preparing to trade… well. A lot of players. New York is just 44-62, in last place in the NL East and holding the second-worst record in the NL despite an estimated payroll of $366 million, so some changes have to be made. On Sunday, though, the Mets looked like they were supposed to, defeating the Dodgers 8-3. Offseason trade acquisition — and likely future member of [contender] Freddy Peralta, in the midst of a disappointing campaign, went four innings but gave up three runs before handing things off to a bullpen that was up to the task. The offense did its job, too, with left fielder Tyrone Taylor hitting a three-run shot in the sixth to put New York up, 4-3. The offense did not look back. A passed ball resulted in another run in the seventh, then second baseman Marcus Semien — who had come into the game as a defensive sub — launched a three-run homer to make it 8-3, the final score. It’s not a loss that will harm the Dodgers overly much: Los Angeles still has the best record in the majors and is 12 games up on the next-closest NL West team even though Arizona is also in possession of a postseason spot right now. It’s a good reminder for the Mets, though, that they have pieces worth dealing and pieces worth keeping, all in the name of getting it right next time.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Trade Deadline: Date, Time, Everything You Should Know]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Aug. 3. Here's the date and time, where to follow the rumors, the top trade candidates and the biggest storylines.]]>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:43:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Trade season is heating up across Major League Baseball, and contenders and sellers alike are lining up moves before the deadline hits. Here's everything to know: when it is, where to follow the news, who's drawing interest and the storylines shaping the next few weeks. When Is the MLB Trade Deadline? The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. ET. For years, the deadline fell on July 31 at 4 p.m. ET. The Commissioner's Office can now set the date anywhere between July 28 and Aug. 3 to avoid conflicting with that day's games. What Is the MLB Trade Deadline? The trade deadline is the last point in the season at which players on 40-man rosters can be dealt from one club to another. Players can still be placed and claimed on outright waivers after the deadline, but trades involving players on 40-man rosters are not permitted once it passes. Minor leaguers who aren't on a 40-man roster can still be traded after the deadline. For automatic postseason eligibility, a player generally must be on a club's 40-man roster, 60-day injured list or eligible restricted list as of noon ET on Sept. 1. Players on the restricted list are ineligible if they were suspended for performance-enhancing drugs during the season. A player who was already in the organization by Aug. 31 but did not otherwise qualify may still be approved as an injury replacement through a petition to the Commissioner's Office. Players acquired in September or later are ineligible for the postseason. Where Can I Follow MLB Trade Deadline News? FOX Sports is tracking every deal, rumor and report leading into Aug. 3 in its 2026 MLB Trade Deadline buzz tracker, updated as news breaks. Who Are the Top Trade Candidates? Tarik Skubal, Tigers Skubal remains the biggest name heading toward the deadline. The two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner can become a free agent after the season. Detroit is reportedly considering a middle path in which it trades Skubal for a package containing both a controllable rotation replacement and prospects for the future, according to The Athletic. The Tigers could also retain their ace and continue pursuing a postseason spot. Mason Miller, Padres Miller enters July 27 with a 0.86 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 41 ⅔ innings this season. He's under club control through 2029, so he wouldn't be a rental. The Mariners, Pirates and Yankees have been mentioned as the leading suitors if Miller becomes available. Recent reports, however, indicate that the Padres are more likely to keep him as they remain in postseason contention. CJ Abrams, Nationals Washington isn't "shopping" its two-time All-Star shortstop, but the club will listen to offers, according to The Athletic. The Yankees, Brewers and Red Sox have been linked to Abrams. The 25-year-old enters July 27 batting .297 with 27 home runs, 82 RBIs, 17 stolen bases and a .940 OPS. He hit two home runs Sunday, surpassing Ian Desmond for the most in a season by a Nationals shortstop. Abrams is under club control through 2028. Reid Detmers, José Soriano and Zach Neto, Angels The Angels own the worst record in the American League and are "very open" to trading controllable players if the right offers come in, according to ESPN. Soriano and Detmers are both under club control through 2028, while shortstop Zach Neto is under club control through 2029. Clay Holmes, Mets Holmes hasn't pitched in the majors since May 15 because of a fractured right fibula, but there's a greater chance the Mets trade him than extend him, according to The Athletic. The right-hander posted a 2.39 ERA across nine starts before the injury. He made his first rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Syracuse and is expected to make at least one more before returning. Freddy Peralta, Mets Peralta, who can become a free agent after the season, said he's operating under the assumption that he'll be traded. New York acquired him from Milwaukee over the winter, but he's 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts and has failed to complete five innings in four of his past five outings. Foster Griffin, Nationals Griffin has emerged as a prominent trade candidate because he can become a free agent after the season. The left-hander made the NL All-Star team after signing a one-year deal with the Nationals. Before joining Washington, he had not pitched in MLB since 2022 and spent three seasons in Japan. Some rival executives reportedly expect Washington to trade him, although the Nationals' position in the wild-card race complicates that decision. Heliot Ramos and Casey Schmitt, Giants Outfielder Heliot Ramos and utility infielder Casey Schmitt have drawn trade interest, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Scouts from the Mariners and Phillies attended a recent Giants game as teams evaluated San Francisco's potential trade pieces. Neither player would be a rental. Both remain under club control beyond this season, which would increase the Giants' asking price. Deal Already Done Not every move is still a rumor. The Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Dodgers for right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek. What Are the Key Storylines to Follow? Will the Tigers Trade Skubal? Detroit enters July 27 with a 50-56 record. The Tigers are 3.5 games behind the final AL wild-card spot and six games back in the AL Central after going 6-4 since the All-Star break. Manager A.J. Hinch says the team is blocking out the trade buzz around its ace and focusing on winning games. The front office must weigh the value of a potentially franchise-altering return against another postseason push with Skubal. Are the Rays Buying Big? Tampa Bay has the best record in the American League at 62-43 and, according to one rival executive who spoke to The Athletic, could be the deadline's biggest surprise buyer. The Rays haven't made the playoffs since 2023 and enter July 27 with a three-game lead over the Yankees in the AL East. Are the Angels Selling Everything? Los Angeles enters July 27 with an AL-worst 42-64 record, and new general manager John Mozeliak says the front office is approaching the deadline with an open mind. Soriano, Detmers and Neto are the most prominent names mentioned as potential trade chips. Their remaining years of club control mean the Angels would need significant returns to move them. Are the Mets in Sell Mode? New York enters July 27 at 44-62 and in last place in the NL East. The Mets have reportedly indicated to other teams that they are prepared to sell. Holmes and Peralta appear to be trending toward the trade block, with Peralta himself acknowledging that he expects to be dealt. Will the Nationals Move Abrams and Griffin? Washington is 54-52 and only one game behind Arizona for the final NL wild-card spot, complicating its deadline direction. The Nationals aren't actively shopping Abrams, even as they listen to offers for their All-Star shortstop. Griffin's expiring contract makes him a more conventional trade candidate, but Washington's unexpected postseason contention could make it difficult to move one of its best starters.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent Enshrined In Baseball Hall Of Fame]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/beltran-jones-and-kent-pay-tribute-to-home-and-family-during-baseball-hall-of-fame-inductions</link>
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				    <![CDATA[Puerto Rico and Curaçao may be small islands, but the support they showed was massive as elite center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:22:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Puerto Rico and Curaçao may be small islands, but the support they showed was massive as elite center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Both joined slugging second baseman Jeff Kent as the newest members before an estimated crowd of 12,000 fans at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, with 57 other Hall of Famers on stage — creating the largest gathering of current Hall of Famers. Jones’ speech was almost like a love letter to his home country of Curaçao. "There’s no easy way to get here from the small island of Curaçao, more than 2,000 miles away," Jones said. "But today Cooperstown and Curaçao are forever joined together." The longtime Atlanta Braves outfielder, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, is the first player from Curaçao to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But he said he doesn't plan on being the last. He pointed to players who have followed him, including Ozzie Albies and Kenley Jansen, as part of the Curaçao legacy started by Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens. Among the highlights, Jones’ tribute to his late father, Henry Jones, stood out. He said his father used to hit him flyballs from foul pole to foul pole to teach him how to track the ball, and how to build strong wrists by rolling a sledgehammer. "Everything he taught me had a purpose," Jones said. "Henry Jones was a legend in Curaçao, a great player in his own right. And I’m not standing here in Cooperstown without his constant coaching. Dad, we did it." Chants of "Puerto Rico" broke out before Beltrán even uttered a word. And whenever he mentioned his home island, the crowd cheered for him and waved flags. "Everywhere I played baseball, I always tried to represent my island," Beltrán said. "I tried to do the best I could for the organizations that I played, but also I wanted to represent Puerto Rico." The 20-year veteran and 1999 AL Rookie of the Year ran through each organization he played for, thanking them for the different lessons each provided. The New York Mets received the most praise. "When people ask me about why I chose (the Mets) cap, I have to say this," he said. "Guys, it’s simple. Every organization shapes your career. New York shaped my life." When discussing the teams he played for, Beltrán gave specific examples from some of his stops, including watching teammates Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell "play with pain" in Houston. But he did not mention winning the World Series with the Astros in 2017. That title carries controversy because of an illegal sign-stealing scheme and Beltrán's involvement in it. Beltrán did not directly address the scandal, but did comment on those who may or may not have voted for him for whatever reasons. "To the Baseball Writers' Association of America, I want to say thank you for making me a Hall of Famer. ... And for those that didn’t (vote for me) — that saw things different — I want to say also thank you. I appreciate your perspective," he said. "If baseball has really taught me something, I want to say is that I hope in life, we continue to measure ourselves by the same standard we have used to measure others." Beltrán earned 84.2% of the vote from the BBWAA to make the Hall on his fourth try. Jones garnered 78.4% in his ninth year of eligibility, eclipsing the 75% needed for induction. Kent was elected by a much smaller panel last December, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, after dropping off the BBWAA ballot when his eligibility ran out in 2023. The 2000 NL MVP with the San Francisco Giants played for six teams over his 17-year career and set the all-time home run mark for second basemen. A hard-nosed player, Kent showed a softer side during induction weekend. Before even speaking, Kent needed tissues to wipe the tears from his eyes after looking at his parents in the crowd, he said in a post-ceremony news conference. "I was more emotional for the 35, 40 minutes of sitting down than I was for the speech," he said. "I thought I was going to be a wreck and I’m glad it was only a half a wreck." In his speech, Kent told a story of how his baseball career turned when his father offered him a deal: if he earned a college scholarship, he would buy him a pickup truck. Kent quit racing motorcycles and shifted his focus to school and baseball and eventually earned a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley. In turn, he got a pickup truck he still has. "It sits in my garage as a simple reminder that some of the simplest things can change the entire direction of your life," Kent said. Reporting by The Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Throws 66 Pitches At 100+ MPH In Record Outing]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies batters he faced on Sunday.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:51:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski set a franchise record by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Misiorowski also broke his own record for the most 100-mph pitches in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008. The two-time All-Star reached 100 mph on 66 of his 83 pitches and hit a top velocity of 104.7. He had thrown 58 pitches of at least 100 mph during a 15-strikeout performance against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 12. Misiorowski struck out 12 of Colorado's first 13 batters. The two-time All-Star retired the first 14 batters before Cole Carrigg homered with two outs in the fifth. The Brewers record for consecutive strikeouts to start a game had been set last year by Quinn Priester, who had six in a row to begin a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 18. The major league record for consecutive strikeouts to start a game is owned by Pablo López, who fanned the first nine Atlanta batters he faced in the Miami Marlins’ 7-4 triumph over the Braves on July 11, 2021. Misiorowski was three shy of the Brewers and MLB record for consecutive strikeouts at any point within a single game. Corbin Burnes struck out 10 straight batters in the Brewers’ 10-0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 11, 2021. The New York Mets’ Tom Seaver struck out 10 straight San Diego Padres on April 22, 1970, and Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola had 10 consecutive strikeouts against the Mets on June 25, 2021. Misiorowski capped the first inning by getting Hunter Goodman to swing and miss at a 104.3-mph fastball after also striking out Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak. TJ Rumfield, Kyle Karros and Carrigg struck out in the second. Willi Castro also struck out to lead off the third before Troy Johnston ended the streak by flying out to center fielder Luis Lara. Misiorowski then struck out the next five batters he faced. Edouard Julien went down swinging to end the third before McCarthy, Moniak and Goodman all struck out again in the fourth. Rumfield's second strikeout led off the fifth, then Karros lined to fifth before Carrigg homered on a 2-2 pitch. Carrigg’s 361-foot, opposite-field shot to left came on a 101.9-mph fastball. According to MLB.com, it was 12th-fastest pitch to result in a homer since the start of pitch tracking. No Rockies player had ever homered on a pitch that fast during the pitch tracking era. Misiorowski already has pitched 120 innings this season. He worked 141 1/3 innings last year, including his regular-season totals in the majors and minors plus his 12 postseason innings during Milwaukee’s run to the NL Championship Series. He was coming off a four-inning appearance in an 8-3 victory over the New York Mets on Monday. His ERA for the season actually rose slightly to 1.58 as he increased his strikeout total to 185 on Sunday. Misiorowski leads the majors in both categories. The Associated Press contributed to this report.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Mets Could Move 'At Least' 6 Players Before MLB Trade Deadline]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Ken Rosenthal broke down the New York Mets' plans ahead of the MLB trade deadline and highlighted the potential moves that could be on the way.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:35:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The New York Mets’ season has gone from World Series aspirations to a potential roster overhaul. With disappointment mounting in Queens, New York could become one of the busiest teams at the MLB Trade Deadline as the franchise shifts its focus toward selling. At least, that’s the expectation from FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal on Saturday broke down the team’s plans ahead of the deadline and highlighted the potential trades that could be on the way. In fact, he expects multiple players to be traded before the deadline, headlined by starting pitchers Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes. "I expect them to make at least six trades," Rosenthal said. "I see Peralta and Holmes. Holmes has a player option, but he’s like Shane Bieber from last year, coming off a significant injury but will be in demand and decline that player option. The Mets don’t seem interested in giving him an extension." However, the Mets’ most valuable trade assets could come from their bullpen. Among the pitchers available is likely Luke Weaver, whose remaining year of team control could make him one of the most attractive relievers available at the deadline. "The two lefty relievers, A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley," Rosenthal said. "Luis Robert Jr. and Tyrone Taylor and the big question will likely not be Lindor, but Luke Weaver. The Mets have him for another year. They want to compete in 2027, but the demand for relievers is always high." If the Mets remain active at the deadline, their focus may not be limited to acquiring prospects. Instead, the team could target MLB-ready talent, as Rosenthal believes New York is looking to add major league players with the goal of being competitive again in 2027. "The Mets are one of these teams that might not want prospects back," Rosenthal said. "They might want major league talent. With players on expiring contracts, I don’t know that you would get much either way, so it probably would be [prospects] back. But at the same time, they might look for major league help."]]>
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					<![CDATA[Yankees’ Injuries Continue As Cody Bellinger Heads To 10-Day IL With Hamstring Strain]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Yankees are placing Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:59:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The New York Yankees placed Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left hamstring strain that he sustained while he was rounding first base on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Spencer Jones has been recalled back up to the major league roster to take his spot. Jones was called up earlier in the season, appearing in 31 games for the Yankees. He struggled at the plate, only hitting for a .224 batting average with two home runs and seven RBIs during his short time with the major league roster. It’s a brutal hit for a Yankees offense already running low on pop. Bellinger was locked in at the plate, and now he’s on the injured list alongside reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Despite battling a wave of injuries, the Yankees are just two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. With the trade deadline approaching on Aug. 3 and the lineup in need of reinforcements, it's hard to imagine the Yankees remaining quiet and not making a move. It also remains unclear how long Bellinger will be out, especially with his absence ranging from a few days to potentially much longer. This type of recovery could be a challenge for a Yankees team looking to finally make a true championship push under Aaron Boone. After earning an All-Star nod this season, Bellinger has put together a solid season for the Yankees. He’s put together a .259 batting average with 11 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .770 OPS through 102 games. As the Yankees await Bellinger’s return, they will look to finish their weekend series against the Phillies on Sunday night.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Brewers DFA Lance McCullers Jr. Less Than Two Weeks After Acquiring Him From Astros]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers less than two weeks after acquiring the veteran right-hander from the Houston Astros.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:32:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers has been designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers less than two weeks after they acquired the right-hander from the Houston Astros. The Brewers announced the move before their game Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. They recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville. The moves come a day after McCullers walked four batters in 1 2/3 innings of relief in an 8-5 victory over the Rockies. McCullers entered with Milwaukee ahead 8-2 in the eighth inning and returned for the ninth, but he allowed a hit and two walks in that inning before Trevor Megill came in to get the final out. McCullers went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two relief appearances with Milwaukee. He struck out five, walked five and allowed five runs (three earned) over 4 2/3 innings. The bullpen role was new for McCullers, who had started in 148 of his 154 career outings with Houston. McCullers, 32, had spent his entire major league career with the Astros until they sent him and left-hander Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder on July 15. Houston had agreed to pay Milwaukee $4,227,273 to offset most of McCullers’ remaining salary, leaving his cost to the Brewers at $2.5 million. McCullers was on the injured list with shoulder inflammation at the time of the trade and last pitched for the Astros on May 13. He went 2-3 with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts for Houston this season. He began his MLB career in 2015 and owns a 53-40 record with a 3.85 ERA. McCullers was part of Houston’s 2017 and 2022 World Series champions, but injuries kept him from pitching in 2019, 2023 and 2024. Stallings pitched three scoreless innings in two appearances during an earlier stint with Milwaukee this season. He has gone 3-3 with a 4.11 ERA for Nashville in 18 appearances, including 13 starts. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session Due To Left Knee Irritation]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session, and won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:42:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session Saturday and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way superstar won’t throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%. "We’re just going to kick the can," Roberts said before his team played the New York Mets. "I think like I said yesterday, we’re not going to move forward until he feels 100% confident (and) we feel 100% confident that we should do it." Ohtani hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3. But the Dodgers say his knee doesn’t bother him while batting, and the four-time MVP has remained in the starting lineup regularly. The two-time defending World Series champions began the day with the best record in the majors at 66-38 and an 11-game lead in the NL West over Arizona. Ohtani received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break and Roberts said last weekend it would be "some time" before Ohtani makes his next appearance as a pitcher. The right-hander then threw about 30 pitches off a mound Wednesday during a bullpen session in Philadelphia, but Roberts said Ohtani felt a "little bit of regression." "It was obviously not ideal, him throwing his last bullpen and going backwards essentially," Roberts said. "So, obviously, that’s disappointing because you throw a bullpen, you continue to build up. So that was disappointing, but as far as worry, concern, we don’t have any of that." Ohtani is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings over 14 starts on the mound this season and has won his past six decisions. He entered Saturday batting .286 with 22 homers, 61 RBIs and a .920 OPS. In other injury updates, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell made a second rehab start Friday night for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Sidelined since his season debut May 9 because of loose bodies in his pitching elbow, the left-hander threw 49 pitches and allowed one run and two hits in 2 2/3 innings. Roberts said Snell likely will progress to four innings in his third rehab outing. Star closer Edwin Diaz (right elbow surgery) will make another rehab appearance Sunday for Oklahoma City and, if all goes well, the right-hander is expected to be activated from the injured list Wednesday. Tyler Glasnow, on the 60-day IL since May 8 because of low back spasms, threw 25 pitches in one simulated inning Friday. Glasnow will pitch in another simulated game next week when the Dodgers return home and might start a rehab assignment after that. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[2026 MLB Trade Deadline Buzz, Trades Tracker: Peralta Expects Mets To Trade Him]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 MLB trade deadline is Monday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. ET. Here are the rumors, news and trades leading up to that day.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:48:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[The 2026 MLB trade deadline is approaching, and there will be teams buying and selling – and plenty of rumors about both – before then. Here you'll find the latest rumors, news and trades from around the league. July 26 With his future uncertain, right-hander Freddy Peralta held the Los Angeles Dodgers to three runs (two earned) and six hits while throwing 93 pitches in four innings Sunday before New York rallied with three-run homers by Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien in an 8-3 victory. It could end up being Peralta's last start for the Mets. "I can’t hide that," Peralta said. "I know it probably is, but I have to focus and keep giving the best of myself and if it happens, it happens. I’m just thankful and grateful to be part of this organization. I know that so far I let them down. I haven’t (done) what I was supposed to do, but I’m grateful to be here.' Peralta can become a free agent after the season. The two-time All-Star was acquired from Milwaukee in January for youngsters Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat as the Mets gave up a pair of players rated among the game’s top 100 prospects in the anticipation Peralta would be the frontline starter they needed. Instead, he is 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts and has failed to complete five innings in four of his past five outings. He was 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA after beating Atlanta 8-1 on June 14 but is 0-4 with a 7.93 ERA in his last seven starts, including a June 20 dud when he allowed 10 runs and 10 hits over 2 ⅔ innings at Philadelphia. July 25 Could the starting shortstop for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game be on the move? While they're "not shopping" the two-time All-Star, the Washington Nationals will "listen" to trade offers for shortstop CJ Abrams, according to The Athletic. The report notes that the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers are among the teams interested in acquiring Abrams. Abrams is under contract through 2028 and is in the midst of arguably the best season of his career. Through 100 games, Abrams has totaled 24 home runs, 76 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, a 148 OPS+ and 3.9 wins above replacement, while boasting a .288/.361/.544 slash line. Abrams leads MLB shortstops in home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage (.544) and OPS (.905). The Nationals are 52-52 and three games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third NL wild-card seed. The Athletics got some pitching help. Dallas Keuchel has signed a minor-league deal with the A's, according to ESPN. Keuchel, 38, will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate. Keuchel, a two-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glover, last pitched in MLB in 2024 with the Milwaukee Brewers, making four starts. If the southpaw makes his way to the big-league club, the Athletics would be his eighth MLB team. Keuchel won the 2015 American League Cy Young Award with the Houston Astros, where he spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career (2012-18). The Athletics, who are 44-59, are 29th in MLB with a 5.22 rotation ERA, a 1.48 rotation WHIP and a .266 opponent batting average against their rotation. July 23 The Los Angeles Angels, who own the worst record in the American League (41-62), are "very open to trading controllable players if the right offers materialize," according to ESPN. Those players reportedly include starting pitchers José Soriano and Reid Detmers — who are each under contract through 2028 — and shortstop Zach Neto, who's under contract through 2029. Over 118.0 innings pitched (21 starts), Soriano has recorded a 3.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 122 strikeouts and a 122 ERA+; over 120.0 innings pitched (21 starts), Detmers has posted a 4.05 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, 136 strikeouts and a 103 ERA+. Neto has totaled an AL-high 69 runs scored, 19 home runs, 46 RBIs and a 117 OPS+, while sporting a .238/.326/.446 slash line. Granted, he also leads the AL with 141 strikeouts. July 22 If the Padres make flame-throwing closer Mason Miller available before the trade deadline, then the Yankees will attempt to bring him to New York, per the New York Post. There is no indication yet that the Padres are putting Miller on the block, as whether they buy or sell has a lot to do with the team's record as the deadline nears, but the Yankees wanting Miller makes a lot of sense given his dominance. Miller is also under team control through 2029, so he would not be a rental – which also means he would not be cheap. The Padres acquired Miller last deadline in a package that included one of the top prospects in baseball, Leo De Vries, and while that might not be what San Diego gets back with a year less of team control left, Miller isn't exactly being dealt away at rental prices. New York has David Bednar closing for it already, but Miller has a 0.86 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 41 ⅔ innings. He's one of the most dominant arms in the game, is still 27 years old and could anchor the Yankees' bullpen for the rest of the decade without an extension. San Diego, though, is two games back of a wild-card spot, with its struggling star hitters no longer struggling, so dealing Miller now to reload for 2027 might not be appealing given that much of the current core will carry over into next season. It all depends on what the Padres decide to do, however, whether it's to buy, sell or a combination of both. Trade two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal for a deadline haul, and start working on 2027 and beyond? Hold on to Skubal and attempt to win in 2026 while he's still a Tiger? Those were the options under consideration. Per the Athletic, though, a third path is being discussed by Detroit, and that's dealing Skubal – a pending free agent – now in a package that will give the Tigers both a present-day replacement for him in the rotation, as well as help for the future. The plan would be to bring back a pitcher under team control who, while not being the pitcher Skubal is – few are – would productively fill in his innings as well as give them one less pitcher to have to acquire over the offseason. There are obvious risks to this – the American League is weak, and the presence of Skubal means a short playoff series could go the Tigers' way if they can simply get to October – but with just two months maximum of the defending AL Cy Young winner in Detroit, the risk could be worth it if it helps to secure a better future. Especially since, through July 21, the Tigers are five games out of a wild-card spot and 6.5 out of the AL Central lead. Neither are impossible deficits, but the Tigers are looking at seven teams ahead of them in the wild-card race and three in the division; they aren't alone in trying to secure one of these playoff tickets. The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the American League, and that may spur an aggressive trade deadline. "I think the big surprise will be Tampa buying big," one rival executive reportedly told The Athletic. "They’re everywhere scouting." At 58-42, Tampa Bay, which hasn't made the playoffs since 2023, holds a two-game lead on the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East and the best record in the AL. Even though he hasn't pitched since May, Clay Holmes is attracting interest. There's a "greater chance" the New York Mets would trade Holmes, rather than extend him, according to The Athletic. Coming off a 2025 campaign where Holmes posted a 3.53 ERA and a 116 ERA+ in what was his first season as a full-time MLB starting pitcher (Holmes was previously a two-time All-Star as a reliever), the right-hander boasts a 2.39 ERA and 175 ERA+ this season, but he hasn't pitched since May due to a fractured fibula. Holmes is in the second season of a three-year, $38 million deal. The Mets are 43-59, good for last place in the National League East. Could one of the best free agent signings of the offseason be moved? Some teams feel it's "inevitable" that the Washington Nationals trade left-hander Foster Griffin, according to The Athletic. Griffin, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Nationals after not pitching in MLB since 2022 (he pitched in Japan from 2023-25), boasts a 2.68 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, a 159 ERA+ and 3.7 wins above replacement across 117 ⅓ innings pitched (20 starts) this season, with him earning a spot on the NL All-Star roster. The Nationals are 51-51 and 1.5 games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates for the third NL wild-card seed. July 21 The Giants have had a rough 2026, but there are pieces on the team that could be moved to try to build a better 2027 and beyond. Per the San Francisco Chronicle, two such players are outfielder Heliot Ramos and infielder Casey Schmitt. The Chronicle reports that scouts from the Mariners and Phillies were in attendance to see the Giants face the Royals on Monday. What makes Ramos attractive to other teams is also why the Giants might want to hang onto him, though, so it's unclear if he would actually be moved: Ramos is batting .276/.310/.469, which is even better than it looks owing to Oracle Park's pro-pitcher dimensions, and the 26-year-old isn't even arbitration-eligible for the first time until 2027 – Ramos would not be a free agent until before the 2030 season. As for Schmitt, he is playing third, first, second base and shortstop for the Giants in ‘26, while batting .275/.304/.482 with 19 homers. Like with Ramos, that line is even better than it looks – his 120 OPS+ has him very comfortably above the league-average production at any of the positions he’s played this season. Also like Ramos, Schmitt isn't eligible for arbitration until this offseason – any teams looking to pry Ramos or Schmitt from the Giants will be paying for the privilege, but they will also be getting far more than just a rental for the price. The Giants might be willing to hear those offers, though, as San Francisco is 20.5 back in the NL West even with the likes of Ramos and Schmitt on the roster, and has the third-worst record in the NL, putting it ahead of just the Mets and Rockies in the NL wild-card race. July 20 The Los Angeles Angels have the worst record in the American League (40-61). Is the inevitable coming at the trade deadline? "We are going to have to be very open-minded," general manager John Mozeliak, who was promoted to the role last month in the wake of Perry Minasian's dismissal, said about the team's trade deadline plans, according to MLB.com. "Obviously, we're not having the year we hoped to. When you think about the trade deadline, you think about the offseason. There are certain times when you have the ability to get better, and so understanding the market and where that's going, that's first and foremost my biggest thing." Angels shortstop Zach Neto (AL-best 69 runs scored), ace José Soriano (3.43 ERA in 21 starts) and left-hander Reid Detmers (4.16 ERA in 20 starts), among others, are theoretically candidates to be moved. "I'm not going to mention names, but what I am going to stick to is we know things have to change," Mozeliak said. "And what that looks like, who that looks like, that's to be determined. But not going into this with an open-minded approach, I think, would be a failure on my part." The Detroit Tigers have a losing record and arguably the best pitcher in the sport, Tarik Skubal, is a prime trade candidate given his looming free agency. But will the Tigers go against the grain and aim to make a playoff push? "We've been playing Game 7 since May," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said before the team's 8-6 win against the Chicago Cubs on July 20. "We know what's ahead. We know what the conversation around our team is. Tarik is in the news every single day because someone has a dream trade to make up — yet we have a game to win that night. … We're taking it [trade buzz] with open arms, that it's part of our identity. We've got to block out all the news of what's ahead the next few weeks and get to winning games." While 47-53, the Tigers are just 3.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox for the third AL wild-card seed and 6.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox for first place in the AL Central. They've also won 12 of their last 16 games. Colorado Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes orchestrated a trade with his former team Monday, sending right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players. Halvorsen is eligible to come off the 15-day injured list after being placed on it earlier this month with inflammation in his right shoulder. He is 0-1 with a 4.74 ERA across 21 appearances this season. As part of the deal, Colorado picked up right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek from the Dodgers. Byrnes knows the Los Angeles farm system after spending more than a decade in the front office with the team. He left in December to join forces with Paul DePodesta, the Rockies’ president of baseball operations, in an effort to turn around a franchise that’s trying to break a string of three straight 100-loss seasons. The 27-year-old Frasso was 1-0 with a 4.74 ERA with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. He was picked up by the Dodgers as part of a deal with Toronto on Aug. 2, 2022. Frasso was ranked the 80th overall prospect in baseball before the 2024 season by MLB.com. He will report to Triple-A Albuquerque. Vidourek, a third-round pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2025, is hitting .176 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs in the minors this season. He will report to Single-A Fresno. Colorado drafted Halvorsen in the seventh round out of Tennessee in 2023. The 26-year-old is 3-4 in 75 career games with the Rockies and has 13 saves. The Rockies entered the day 23 1/2 games behind Los Angeles in the NL West.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Astros Roar Back, Pitching Gems And A Midwest Stunner]]>
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				    <![CDATA[The Astros had an eight-run inning, Tarik Skubal is back on track, the Rockies shocked the Brewers, Rōki Sasaki was electric and more from Friday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:01:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: If the Chicago White Sox miss the playoffs by a game or two, their Friday night loss to the Houston Astros is a game that will stand out. Chicago entered the top of the sixth inning with a 5-0 lead. Then, the Houston bats exploded for an eight-run inning. In said inning, left fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. both singled and walked in a run; first baseman Christian Walker hit a three-run double; right fielder Cam Smith blasted a go-ahead, three-run home run, his 13th long ball of the year; second baseman Jose Altuve had an RBI single; catcher Christian Vázquez later had an RBI double for good measure in the ninth, giving the Astros a sizzling, 9-5 win. Houston, which used seven pitchers to get through the game, got three-hit performances from Altuve and shortstop Jeremy Peña. While 51-54, the Astros have won four consecutive games and are just two games behind the Texas Rangers for first place in the American League West and three games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third AL wild-card seed. The Atlanta Braves hit four home runs on Thursday, and the long ball propelled them to another victory on Friday. Trailing the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in the top of the eighth, catcher Drake Baldwin got the Braves even with a solo homer, which ultimately sent the game to extra innings. In the 10th, Atlanta got the lead on a fielder's choice and then first baseman Matt Olson gave it a four-run cushion with a three-run home run to right field. Now, Baltimore did make it close in the bottom half of the inning, scoring three runs, highlighted by a two-run homer from third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand — who also laced a two-run double in the first — but Atlanta held on to win, 7-6. Seven of nine Braves starting position players recorded a hit, with right-hander Grant Holmes going five innings and Elieser Hernández being the unsung hero of the night, tossing three scoreless innings of relief. Meanwhile, Olson's homer was his 27th of the year, which is seventh in MLB, and Baldwin's homer was his 20th, which is fourth among catchers. This one was back and forth all night. After first baseman Nolan Schanuel gave the Los Angeles Angels a 1-0 lead on an RBI single in the top of the first, San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers hit an opposite field, two-run home run in the bottom half of the inning. Then, in the bottom of the third, third baseman Casey Schmitt launched a three-run home run, giving the Giants a 5-1 lead. All that said, the Angels narrowed the gap to one run in the fifth with a two-run triple from catcher Tyler Heineman and a sacrifice fly from center fielder Mike Trout. San Francisco later got a sacrifice fly from catcher Daniel Susac in the bottom of the fifth, but infielder Vaughn Grissom evened the score for Los Angeles at 6-all with a two-run homer in the eighth, and the game would go to extra innings. Unfortunately for the Halos, though, they failed to plate a run in the top half of the 10th, and Devers sent the San Francisco faithful home happy in the bottom half of the inning with a walk-off, RBI single to deep left field. Devers and Schmitt have each hit 21 home runs this season, combining for 110 RBIs and a .483 slugging percentage, with the Friday night victory snapping a five-game losing streak for the Giants. "Kramer, what are you doing?" "Well, I'm dominating!" Back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal was in top form against the Kansas City Royals. Over 7 ⅓ innings, the southpaw surrendered just one run and six baserunners (four hits and two walks), while recording 12 strikeouts in a 2-1 win for the Detroit Tigers. It marked Skubal's longest outing of the season — which was sidetracked for two months by an elbow injury — and the fourth time he has pitched through the seventh inning. Skubal has given up just one run over his last two starts, with him pitching through seven innings in both outings. Through 15 starts, Skubal boasts a 2.70 ERA, an 0.92 WHIP, 110 strikeouts, a 159 ERA+ and 2.9 wins above replacement across 90.0 innings pitched. As for the offense, Detroit's two runs came in the first inning on a Riley Greene sacrifice fly and an RBI single from second baseman Hao-Yu Lee. Sure, the Tigers are 50-54, but they've won 15 of their last 20 games and, at this rate, they have the justification to keep Skubal past the trade deadline and push for a playoff spot, as they're just three-and-a-half games out of the third AL wild-card seed. And because this is baseball, that means bizarre things will happen. What was that bizarre thing on Friday night? The team with the second-worst record in MLB beating the team with the second-best record in MLB on their home field. Correct, the Colorado Rockies (42-63) got a road victory over the Milwaukee Brewers (64-39). Behind 5 ⅔ innings from right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, who surrendered just two runs, and 3 ⅔ scoreless innings of relief from Victor Vodnik, Antonio Senzatela and Jordan Romano, the Rockies got a 5-2 win. Colorado put two runs on the board in the top of the first on an RBI double from center fielder Cole Carrigg and an RBI single from catcher Hunter Goodman. The Rockies then got a run in the third on an RBI single from third baseman Kyle Karros and a fourth run on a sacrifice fly from designated hitter Mickey Moniak in the fourth. Their fifth and final run came on a pinch-hit RBI double from TJ Rumfield in the seventh. As for the offensive standouts, Goodman is third in MLB with 31 home runs and first among catchers with a .563 slugging percentage; Rumfield sports a .301/.384/.482 slash line in what's his rookie season; Moniak boasts a .558 slugging percentage, while Carrigg has an .866 OPS and Karros has a .794 OPS. New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit an opposite field, solo home run in the top of the fourth, and that was the offense. Like, literally, the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 1-0. New York leaned on burgeoning superstar right-hander Cam Schlittler, who posted 12 strikeouts and gave up only three baserunners (three hits) over 7 ⅓ innings; Brent Headrick and David Bednar shut the door for the Yankees with 1 ⅔ combined scoreless innings of relief. Meanwhile, Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo was also sensational, surrendering just one run and four baserunners (three hits and one walk) over seven innings, while recording nine strikeouts; it just came in a one-run loss. In fact, Goldschmidt's homer was one of only three hits for the Yankees. Schlittler continues to solidify his case to be the 2026 AL Cy Young, owning an AL-best 2.07 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 157 strikeouts, a 203 ERA+ and 4.6 wins above replacement over an AL-high 130 ⅓ innings pitched (22 starts). The Minnesota Twins drew seven walks, but they only tallied two hits and couldn't get a run to cross home plate against the Athletics in a 2-0 loss. Jacob Lopez tossed five scoreless innings for the A's, who then got four scoreless innings of relief from Geoff Hartlieb, José Suarez, Elvis Alvarado and Hogan Harris. It was the longest shutout that Lopez has put together this season. As for the run production, the Athletics' two runs came on a fifth-inning sacrifice fly from right fielder Lawrence Butler and an RBI single from left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, who sports a .472 slugging percentage, in the sixth. This was the Athletics' first shutout victory since beating the Angels on June 18 (5-0) and their first road shutout since defeating the Astros on June 7 (5-0). Only one team scored double-digit runs on Friday night, and that club was the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay struck early and often in an 11-3 smacking of the Guardians. Second baseman Ryan Vilade sparked the party with a two-run home run in the bottom of the second, with the Rays later having a three-run fourth inning: RBI singles from right fielder Jonny DeLuca and catcher Nick Fortes and an RBI force-out from shortstop Ben Williamson. Junior Caminero put a sixth run on the board for the Rays with an RBI single in the sixth, with Fortes driving in a run on a double in the seventh. The Rays put a bow on the offensive outburst with a four-run eighth inning, as left fielder Chandler Simpson brought home a run on a sacrifice fly and Richie Palacios launched a three-run home run. Tampa Bay pulled left-hander Shane McClanahan after five scoreless innings. Through 19 starts, McClanahan, who's back in the big leagues after missing the second half of 2023 and the entire 2024 and 2025 seasons due to elbow and triceps injuries, boasts a 3.09 ERA and a 139 ERA+. The Rays, who are an AL-best 60-43, have won four of their last five games, while the Guardians have lost three in a row. Once the surprise team of the season, the Miami Marlins are reeling — bad. After losing at home to the San Diego Padres, the Marlins have now lost 10 consecutive games and are 52-52. Over that span, they're averaging just 2.5 runs per game, with them losing 4-2 on Friday night. Concerning said loss, Miami struck first in the bottom of the second on a solo home run from catcher Joe Mack, with a Heriberto Hernández solo homer later tying the game at 2-all in the bottom of the fifth, which was the score entering the eighth. With that said, Luis Rengifo put the Padres up for good with a pinch-hit, two-run homer to right field in the top of the eighth. San Diego got its first run on an RBI line-out from center fielder Jackson Merrill in the fourth and an RBI single from designated hitter Manny Machado in the fifth. The two teams combined to use 13 pitchers (the Marlins used seven pitchers, while the Padres used six). Miami is three games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third National League wild-card seed, while San Diego (51-53) stands four games back of the playoff spot. The 2026 MLB season has been a struggle for second-year Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rōki Sasaki, but Friday night was a breeze. In a road outing against the New York Mets, Sasaki had one of the best starts of his MLB career, surrendering just one run and five baserunners (three hits and two walks) over seven innings, while totaling seven strikeouts in a 4-2 Dodgers win; he threw 94 pitches, 63 of them for strikes. Sasaki has given up just one earned run over his last two starts. On the season, Sasaki has a 4.71 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, 94 strikeouts, an 89 ERA+ and 0.1 wins above replacement across 93 ⅔ innings (18 starts). As for Sasaki's run support, the Dodgers got a sacrifice fly from second baseman Miguel Rojas in the top of the fourth and a sacrifice fly from Shohei Ohtani in the seventh, with right fielder Kyle Tucker — who owns a career-low .705 OPS in what's the first season of a four-year, $240 million deal — creating separation with a two-run home run to right field in the eighth; Tucker finished with two hits. New York's two runs came on a solo home run from Luis Robert Jr. in the bottom of the second and a solo homer from catcher Francisco Alvarez (he has hit 12 home runs in 69 games) in the eighth. Meanwhile, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a three-hit night. The Dodgers have the best record in the sport at 66-38.]]>
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					<![CDATA[How to Watch MLB Today: Schedule, TV, Streaming for Dodgers-Mets, Mariners-Rangers, Padres-Marlins]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Get today's MLB schedule and how to watch or stream MLB games on FOX and FS1, including Dodgers-Mets, Mariners-Rangers and Padres-Marlins.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:30:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Fifteen games make up Saturday's MLB slate, and three headline matchups air nationally on FOX and FS1. The Dodgers, owners of one of the best records in the National League, visit the Mets at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX, with Mariners at Rangers also on FOX in the same window. FS1 carries an NL wild card showdown in the afternoon as the Padres visit the Marlins. Each of these games also streams live and on demand on FOX One. MLB Schedule for July 25 on FOX Networks Padres at Marlins The Padres sit below .500 and need to string together wins to stay in the NL wild card race, while the Marlins have quietly climbed over .500 in Miami. San Diego's probable starter is JP Sears (2-3, 4.38 ERA) against Miami's probable starter Eury Perez (5-7, 3.54 ERA), a pitching matchup that favors the home club on paper. Dodgers at Mets Los Angeles has one of the best records in baseball and rolls into Queens on the strength of probable starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (10-6, 2.78 ERA), one of the National League's top starters this season. The Mets have struggled all year and counter with probable starter Nolan McLean (7-6, 3.34 ERA) in a game that pits a World Series contender against a club looking to spoil the party. Mariners at Rangers Seattle and Texas enter this American League West matchup in a tight race, making it a pivotal game for both clubs' playoff hopes. Probable starter Bryan Woo (7-6, 4.16 ERA) takes the mound for the Mariners against the Rangers' probable starter Nathan Eovaldi (9-8, 4.21 ERA). Other July 25 MLB Games How to Watch MLB Games FOX and FS1 carry Saturday's national games, with every matchup across the league streaming live and on demand on FOX One.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Last Night In Baseball: Braves Keep Homering; Are Tigers Waking Up?]]>
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				<link>https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/braves-padres-royals-guardians-tigers-blue-jays-dbacks</link>
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				    <![CDATA[The Braves hit four home runs, the Twins and Guardians combined for a compelling, extra-inning game, the Tigers are on a roll and more from Thursday's MLB action.]]>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:43:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: The team that's second in the National League in home runs played the part on Thursday afternoon. As part of a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves hit four home runs, those being solo homers from center fielder Michael Harris II, second baseman Ozzie Albies and catcher Drake Baldwin and a then-go-ahead, three-run homer from designated hitter Dominic Smith in the bottom of the fourth inning. On the hill, Atlanta got six innings from ace Chris Sale, who gave up three runs but racked up 11 strikeouts. San Diego later pulled within one run in the eighth inning on a two-run home run from first baseman Ty France and got two runners on the basepath in the ninth, but Braves reliever Raisel Iglesias eventually shut the door for his 21st save of the season; Iglesias, who was a first-time All-Star this year, is 21 for 22 in save situations. The Braves (60-42) took three out of four at home against the Padres, are 5-2 since the All-Star break and have a four-and-a-half-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East. On one hand, the Braves are an NL contender. On the other hand, the 2026 season has been a slog for the Padres, who have been a perennial playoff team but now looked poised to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. At 50-53, the Padres are four games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third NL wild-card seed and are 15 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the NL West. They're 2-5 since the All-Star break and have lost 16 of their last 23 games. San Diego's offense is tied for 26th in MLB in on-base percentage (.307) and slugging percentage (.383) and is tied for 23rd in runs (426). Meanwhile, its starting rotation is 27th in ERA (4.69) and tied for 25th in WHIP (1.39). So, who could San Diego get a considerable return for? Star closer Mason Miller has been frequently speculated as a trade candidate, as he's under contract through 2029, 25 for 25 in save situations and allowed just four earned runs over 41 ⅔ innings this season. On that more, could fellow relievers Bradgley Rodriguez (2.05 ERA across 44.0 innings pitched) and Wandy Peralta (3.02 ERA across 50 ⅔ innings pitched) entice a contender? Maybe somebody takes a flier on France, who's on an expiring contract, has blasted 16 home runs and sports a career-high .547 slugging percentage over 77 games? These are questions the Padres are compelled to start asking themselves. It took a minute and wasn't pretty, but the Minnesota Twins got a road victory to salvage a series split with the Cleveland Guardians. After four scoreless innings, Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey broke the tie with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth. The Twins evened up the score in the top of the eighth on an RBI single from Alan Roden, which ultimately sent the game to extra innings. After both teams failed to plate a run in the 10th and 11th innings, the Twins went up for good on back-to-back RBI singles from Trevor Larnach — who boasts an .843 OPS — and Luke Keaschall in the top of the 12th, winning 3-1. On the mound, Minnesota right-hander Taj Bradley surrendered just one run and five baserunners (three walks and two hits) over seven innings. By the way, the Twins (51-53) are just two-and-a-half-games behind the Boston Red Sox for the third American League wild-card seed and four-and-a-half games behind the Chicago White Sox for first place in the AL Central. Yes, it came in a losing effort, but Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams was stellar across the board against the Twins. Williams gave up no runs and just two baserunners (two hits), while recording 11 strikeouts over seven innings. Moreover, he had an immaculate inning in the top of the fourth. It was the seventh time this season Williams pitched through the seventh inning and marked his fourth shutout (zero earned runs) of the 2026 campaign. Through 21 starts, Williams has recorded a 3.78 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, a 110 ERA+, 2.0 wins above replacement and logged an AL-high 156 strikeouts over an AL-high 126 ⅓ innings pitched. Has there been an awakening? In beating the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night, the Detroit Tigers (49-54) have now won 15 of their last 22 contests, are four games behind the Red Sox for the third AL wild-card seed and six games behind the White Sox for first place in the AL Central. As for its latest win, Detroit trailed 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh before center fielder James Outman lifted a go-ahead, three-run home run to right field. Later, after Kansas City got one of those runs back to level the scoreboard in the top of the eighth, catcher Dillon Dingler put Detroit up for good in the bottom half of the inning, rocketing an RBI double down the left-field line. Dingler and left fielder Zach McKinstry each tallied two hits for the Tigers, while the Royals' first two runs came on a two-run homer from left fielder Isaac Collins in the top of the sixth. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Kansas City, which had previously won five of its last six games. The Toronto Blue Jays ended a four-game skid and stopped the AL East-rival Tampa Bay Rays from getting a four-game series sweep on the road. In what was a 3-1 victory for Toronto, it scored its three runs on an infield single from catcher Alejandro Kirk in the bottom of the first, an RBI single from designated hitter George Springer in the third and an RBI single from first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the bottom of the seventh. The Blue Jays got a terrific start from Shane Bieber, who surrendered just one run and three baserunners (three hits) over seven innings. It was the longest start of the year for Bieber in what was just his sixth outing altogether (the right-hander missed the first three months of the season due to elbow inflammation). Regarding the Thursday win, Tyler Rogers and Louis Varland proceeded to pitch back-to-back, one-two-three innings in relief of Bieber to seal off the Toronto victory. Back to the Blue Jays' offensive output, their first run came in wonky fashion. With two outs in the bottom of the first, Kirk hit a ground ball to the left side that Rays third baseman Junior Caminero couldn't field, and the ball bounced away from him. With that in mind, Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement ran on contact, rounded third base after the bobble and came home to score from second base on the grounder. Clement earned his first career All-Star nod this year, with the infielder hitting a career-high .296 and being tied for fifth in the sport with 114 hits. Unfortunately for Kirk, a two-time All-Star, the 2026 campaign has been a struggle, with the catcher being limited to just 32 games due to a head injury and hitting a career-low .219. The D-backs trailed the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 in the top of the fourth, but they took the lead in said frame and never looked back. Shortly after a Tim Tawa sacrifice fly, first baseman Tyler Locklear hit a go-ahead, line-drive, two-run home run to left field for Arizona, with catcher Gabriel Moreno then bringing home a run in the fifth on a sacrifice fly. The D-backs would later take command with a five-run eighth inning, with RBI singles from Locklear, Moreno, designated hitter Adrian Del Castillo and Nolan Arenado — who also singled home a run in the ninth — and a sacrifice fly from right fielder Corbin Carroll. Arizona had four players total three hits (Moreno, Del Castillo, Locklear and Ildemaro Vargas), with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt giving up just two runs over six innings. St. Louis did make the final scoreboard look more commendable, though, getting four runs off Arizona reliever Ryan Thompson in the bottom of the ninth on a pair of two-run singles from Bryan Torres and Lars Nootbaar; the D-backs won 10-6, delivering the Cardinals their sixth loss in eight contests. The D-backs have scored 25 combined runs in their last two games and have won five of their last six. They also swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles in their final series before the All-Star break. This may be the most under-the-radar team in the sport. Don't look now, but Arizona is 54-49, which is good for the third NL wild-card seed.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Mark Cuban-Led Group Buys Minority Stake In Athletics Ahead Of Las Vegas Move]]>
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				    <![CDATA[An investment group that includes ex-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has bought a minority stake in the Athletics in anticipation of their move to Las Vegas in 2028.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:53:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[An investment group that includes ex-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has bought a minority stake in the Athletics in anticipation of their move to Las Vegas in 2028. Thursday's announcement by Harbinger Sports Group did not say what percentage of the Athletics it had acquired. Cuban, who maintains a minority stake in the Mavericks, is the general partner and president of the Atlanta-based group. Atlanta Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams is the founder and chief investment officer. Co-founder and CEO Steve Cannon is vice chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment that oversees Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Atlanta Falcons. Managing partner Jonathan Mariner is the former chief financial officer for Major League Baseball. "We are minority investors looking to make our investors a lot of money," Cuban said. John Fisher is the majority owner of the A's and is overseeing construction of a $2 billion, 33,000-capacity domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. "We are very pleased to welcome Harbinger Sports Partners as an investor in the Athletics," the team said in a statement. "The experience of their principals across sports, media, and entertainment, combined with their long-term perspective, makes them a valuable addition to our ownership group as we work to build the future of the franchise in Las Vegas." The A's are playing the second of three planned seasons at a Triple-A ballpark in West Sacramento, California. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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					<![CDATA[Tigers Face Deadline Dilemma As Ace Tarik Skubal Expresses Strong Desire To Stay]]>
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				    <![CDATA[Tarik Skubal says his preference is to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and compete for a championship.]]>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:34:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				    <![CDATA[Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and compete for a championship, though knows his next start could be his last with the team. "I think we have a chance to win World Series," Skubal said Thursday. "I've said that since spring training. That's never changed. That belief in this team has never changed throughout the season. Obviously we put ourselves in a tough situation, but I think we've come out of that situation playing really good baseball. "Going into spring training and the whole offseason, I've never been more motivated to try and win a World Series for this city, the team that drafted me and helped develop me. That's always been the goal, and that will never change unless I'm told I'm on a different team." The Tigers have until Aug. 3 to decide whether to keep Skubal, who can become a free agent after the World Series, or to deal the two-time Cy Young Award winner in a blockbuster trade to perhaps bolster their future with players and prospects. Skubal (6-5. 2.83 ERA) is scheduled to pitch against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Comerica Park and acknowledged it might be his last start for the Tigers. "That might be the reality," he said. "But also five days later, there’s another one at home." The 29-year-old righty had surgery on May 6 to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow and returned to pitch on June 13. "The way the surgery went is exactly how it was supposed to go," Skubal said. "I don’t know if remarkable is the word I would use." Detroit was 22-38 at the start of June and has rallied well enough to be in the playoff picture as questions swirl about what the franchise will do with Skubal. "There’s a lot of intrigue around him and the reason is, he’s really good," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. Reporting by the Associated Press.]]>
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