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Mets activate OF Luis Robert Jr. (back) from IL
The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list on Monday ahead of the opening game of their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Robert, 28, had been out since April 27 with a lumbar spine disc herniation in his back. He was acquired from the Chicago White Sox via...
Reports: Dodgers acquire RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to acquire right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, multiple outlets reported Monday.,According to the New York Post, the Rockies will receive a pair of minor leaguers in right-hander Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek,Halvors...
Reports: Phillies set to recall RHP Alex McFarlane
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to recall right-hander Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading in advance of Monday's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported.,McFarlane, 25, was called up to the major leagues for the first time earlier this season but did not appear i...
Yankees option RHP Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A
The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Monday.,Rodriguez, 22, was recalled Sunday before the second game of a split doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers to fill the designated 27th roster spot. He did not pitch in the game.,After makin...
Twins activate OF Byron Buxton from injured list
The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list Monday.,Buxton was placed on the IL with a right hip strain on July 7, a move that prevented him from playing in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. He was voted to start in that game for the American League.,Buxton, ...
Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame Election Could Open the Door for Overlooked Second Basemen
Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame election shines a spotlight on one of baseball's most underrepresented positions and what it means for Chase Utley, Bobby Grich and others....
Fresh off bitter loss, Cards take aim at MLB-worst Angels
Coming in off arguably their worst loss of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.,St. Louis, in a three-way tie for the final wild-card spot in the National League, squandered a 7-0 lead while dropping the decisi...
Diamondbacks eye wild-card race, welcome woeful Athletics
The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to build off a big win when they host the Athletics for a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.,Trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning Sunday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, the Diamondbacks rallied with eight unanswered runs over the next five innings...
With trade deadline looming, Reds set sights on Mariners
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has been with the Cincinnati Reds since 2020, the longest-tenured player on the roster.,Whether he's still with the team two weeks from now -- or even beyond the Reds' three-game interleague series that begins Monday in Seattle -- remains to be seen.,With the Reds in last pl...
Slugger Hunter Goodman, Rockies strive to slow down Nationals
Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was snubbed from last week's Home Run Derby, but he already is making a case for next year's event.,Goodman has a team-high 30 homers for the Rockies, who face the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Denver.,Washington took t...
Reeling Marlins turn to Janson Junk in opener vs. Astros
The Miami Marlins' 3-1 walk-off loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday served as a microcosm of their recent performances, with their season-worst six-game skid reflecting their quality of play.,Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks surrendered a three-run homer to the Brewers' William Contreras while tryi...
White Sox playing hard to beat, face challenge from Rangers
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery summed up his team's mentality in one word after their 3-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday: "Relentlessness.",That attitude is serving the White Sox well, as they are currently one game up on the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the Americ...
Yankees confident in closer David Bednar vs. his former Pirates team
The New York Yankees would like to be more consistent at the plate but are confident in a tight game when David Bednar is on the mound.,The Yankees certainly felt good about Bednar on Sunday night when they eked out a home win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They hope there are situations this week to...
Cubs have momentum going into home series against Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have found their rhythm at the plate.,Chicago will try to keep it up when it welcomes the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series beginning Monday night. The Cubs are coming off back-to-back wins over the Minnesota Twins, including a 10-1 rout on Sunday afternoon.,"Top to bottom, we'...
Brewers welcome Mets, former ace Freddy Peralta
The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski will benefit from extended rest over the break when he opens the three-game series against the visiting New York Mets and former teammate Freddy Peralta on Monday.,Misiorowski (10-4, 1.62 ERA) will be making his first start in almost t...
Royals' Michael Wacha seeks return to form against Giants
Michael Wacha has been the Kansas City Royals' most consistent starting pitcher in 2026. Of late, however, he hasn't looked like the All-Star he has been this season.,The 35-year-old right-hander has been exceptional during his career against the San Francisco Giants, who visit the Royals on Monday ...
Phillies have room for improvement going into series against Dodgers
After a rocky performance in the All-Star Game, Cristopher Sanchez hopes to look more like himself Monday when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series.,With the Midsummer Classic held in Philadelphia, Sanchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) was selected by Dodger...
Blue Jays look to take advantage of skidding Rays, improve position in standings
The host Toronto Blue Jays aim to gain some ground in the American League East on Monday night when they open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Blue Jays seem to be catching the Rays at the right time. Tampa Bay is on a season-worst five-game losing streak after being swept in a fou...
Rejuvenated Braves seek revenge for road sweep against Padres
The visiting San Diego Padres will try to cool off the Atlanta Braves' revived offense when they open a four-game series on Monday.,The Braves, fresh off a series win against Texas, have scored at least five runs in nine straight home games dating back to July 1, its longest stretch since a 10-game ...
Red Sox welcome O's with eyes on 14th straight win
The Boston Red Sox started their 13-game win streak on the road before the All-Star break, but home cooking has helped to fuel it.,After completing a four-game sweep of the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, the Red Sox look to keep the good times rolling when they welcome the Baltimore Or...