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Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw, DFA INF Nicky Lopez
The Chicago Cubs recalled third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, while infielder Nicky Lopez was designated for assignment.,Shaw, 23, was batting .295 with a 1.119 OPS, five homers, 10 RBIs and 15 runs in his last 11 games with Iowa. He began the season with the Cubs and batted .172 w...

Padres in search of clutch mode during visit with Blue Jays
The San Diego Padres will be conducting a deep dive for production with runners in scoring position when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.,The Padres were 0-for-21 with runners in scoring position when they were swept in a three-game series at home by the Seattle Mariners over the w...

Revived after sweep, Nationals out for revenge on Braves
Right-hander Spencer Strider will be on the mound when the Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,Strider (0-1, 3.60 ERA) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. He made his only start of the season on April 16 and gave up two runs in five innin...

Former Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong announces retirement
Longtime St. Cardinals second baseman and two-time Gold Glover Kolten Wong has officially retired from baseball. ,The Cardinals paid tribute to their 2011 first-round draft pick in a post to X on Monday. ,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After 11 seasons in the Major Leagues ...

Yasiel Puig released by KBO League's Kiwoom Heroes
Former MLB standout Yasiel Puig was released by the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League in South Korea and said in a social media post he will be returning to the United States.,Puig, 34, who burst onto the scene with the Los Angeles Dodgers in June of 2013, was in his second stint with Kiwoom and playe...

Streaking Cody Bellinger leads Yankees into series with Rangers
As one of the moves the New York Yankees made to pivot from Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets, Cody Bellinger started off slowly.,The former MVP and Rookie of the Year is heating up as Bellinger takes a 13-game hitting streak into Tuesday when the Yankees host the Texas Rangers in the opener ...

Reports: Cubs recalling 3B Matt Shaw from Iowa
The Chicago Cubs are recalling third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Shaw, 23, is batting .295 with a 1.119 OPS, five homers, 10 RBIs and 15 runs in his last 11 games with Iowa.,He began the season with Chicago and batted .172 with a homer, three RBIs and 18 s...

Royals promote top prospect Jac Caglianone to Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals promoted top prospect Jac Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday after playing only 38 games at Double-A.,Caglianone, the No. 6 overall pick out of Florida in 2024, hit .322 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs for Double-A Northwest Arkansas this season.,Caglianone, 22, was a two-...

Chipper Jones, Marquis Grissom to manage All-Star Futures Game
Atlanta Braves greats Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom were named managers for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game on Monday.,The Hall of Famer Jones will manage the National League minor leaguers and will be opposed by two-time All-Star Grissom on the American League side. The seven-inning game will be...

Braves activate RHP Spencer Strider from 15-day IL
The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Monday.,The former All-Star went on the IL on April 21 with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance.,Strider, 26, is expected to return to the rotation Tuesday with a road start against the...
Paul Skenes Deserves a Team That’s Actually Trying, the Pittsburgh Pirates Aren’t
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a generational ace, a bottom-tier payroll, and an owner who still won’t spend in order to compete during his championship window....

Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks set sights on Dodgers
After the Arizona Diamondbacks just missed out on a series victory over the Dodgers at home earlier this month, they will get another crack at the World Series champions when they arrive in Los Angeles this week.,The Diamondbacks will open a three-game series Monday by sending right-hander Brandon P...

Fresh off sweep, Angels aim to continue ascent vs. A's
The Los Angeles Angels will be brimming with confidence when they open a four-game series against the Athletics on Monday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Angels scored 23 runs during a three-game weekend sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It marked the Angels' first three-game sweep at Dodger St...

Giants' Robbie Ray, Royals' Kris Bubic test mettle in series opener
One of the better pitching duels of the season so far is set to take place on Monday night when the San Francisco Giants host the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series.,Robbie Ray is scheduled to start on the mound for the Giants, while fellow left-hander Kris Bubic will take the b...

Phillies, visiting Rockies, embark on rest of the season without their closer
Fresh off their third straight victory, the Philadelphia Phillies will be without their closer on Monday when they open a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.,Actually, they will be without him a lot longer than that.,Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games and is ineligible for...

Home from successful trip, Cards deal with challenge from Tigers
The St. Louis Cardinals completed their most successful road trip of the season, winning seven of nine games in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Kansas City.,They will try to extend that upward trend during their six-game homestand, beginning Monday night against the Detroit Tigers.,The two Cardina...

Long winning streak snapped, Twins take on struggling Guardians
It is common for any team to look to bounce back from a loss.,The Minnesota Twins know the feeling, although it might be a bit unfamiliar. Minnesota will try to recover from its first loss since May 2 when it welcomes the Cleveland Guardians to start a three-game series on Monday night in Minneapoli...

Brewers regaining scoring touch, face Orioles team looking lost
The Milwaukee Brewers will be looking to build on their most recent offensive showing when they open a three-game series at home against the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Monday.,Right-hander Quinn Priester (1-2, 4.59 ERA) starts for Milwaukee, opposed by right-hander Dean Kremer (3-5, 5.36).,The ...

Streaky Mariners heating up while White Sox remain remain ice cold
In the span of a week, the Seattle Mariners have experienced their lowest and highest points of the season.,But it appears they're back on the upswing entering a three-game series starting Monday against the White Sox in Chicago.,Last week, the American League West-leading Mariners lost five of six ...

Rays aim for speedy recovery from woes in series with Astros
After a sluggish start through 46 games, the Tampa Bay Rays will act fast to change their direction when they host the Houston Astros on Monday night to open a nine-game homestand.,Fast might be the key word here, especially after losing two of three to the National League East's last-place Miami Ma...