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Caglianone’s 4-for-4 fireworks spark Royals as MLB stars notch historic strikeouts
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 with two homers, two doubles and four RBI to power Kansas City past the Cubs and reach 20 homers, a bright breakout in an otherwise tough season; elsewhere, a flurry of milestone Ks dominated the day as Max Scherzer passed Walter Johnson for 10th on the all-time list and Gerrit Cole became the fastest Yankee to 1,000 strikeouts, Aaron Nola joined the Phillies’ 2,000-K club before leaving with a bruised knee, Sandy Alcantara extended his scoreless-start streak and set the Marlins’ franchise innings record, and Oakland’s Gage Jump struck out 11 at Fenway to snap Boston’s nine-game win streak in a 7-3 loss.
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Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game as the Boston Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 to complete a three-game sweep; Masataka Yoshida added a homer and two RBIs, and Jake Bennett earned the win as Boston extended its win streak to five.
Yankees ship Doval to Pirates, clearing bullpen headache before deadline
The Yankees traded right-handed reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two prospects, Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz, with the Pirates covering $750K of Doval’s remaining salary and the Yankees taking on $1.25M. Doval has a 4.63 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and -1.1 WAR over 66 appearances this season, and the move clears a bullpen headache for New York as they pursue upgrades before the August 3 deadline. The Pirates, already dealing with bullpen issues, hope the swap provides relief and sets a higher market price for relievers going forward.
Bregman, Happ deliver late in 10th to lift Cubs past Cardinals
The Cubs pulled out a 4-2 win in 10 innings over the Cardinals as Bregman doubled home Suzuki and Happ added an RBI double in the 10th, with Civale getting the save after Webb started the frame. It capped a 5-2 road trip, moved Chicago within 5.5 games of the NL Central-leading Brewers, and solidified the Cubs’ wild-card standing as they head to a series with the Yankees.
Orioles land Jake Rogers to shore up catching depth
Baltimore acquired catcher Jake Rogers from Detroit in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart after Rogers was designated for assignment. The veteran backstop provides defensive upside and added depth behind Adley Rutschman or Eduardo Basallo, addressing a catching situation hampered by injuries to the Orioles’ top two catchers. Rogers is on a $3.05 million contract with about $1 million remaining this season; he hit .161 in 36 games this year and posted mixed defensive numbers, but could serve as a solid backup option if one of Baltimore’s catchers is sidelined.
Power Bat Meets Boston: Curtis Mead Arrives Amid Injury
Australian infielder Curtis Mead was traded from Washington to the Red Sox for Connelly Early. While his 2026 season has showcased surprising power (17 homers, 133 OPS+) and improved strike-zone discipline, his defense is seen as a weakness and his status is uncertain due to an injury. The Red Sox envision him as a right-handed bat in the infield (and possibly DH) who could help fill the Early-era gap ahead of the trade deadline, provided he stays healthy.
Phillies’ Keller Hit Hard by UCL Tear, IL Stint Likely Ends Season
The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow UCL tear (retroactive to July 13). Seth Johnson was recalled to take his roster spot. It’s unclear if Keller will require surgery; non-surgical rehab can still take months and likely ends his season, with potential implications for 2027 if Tommy John is needed. The Phillies may look to bolster the bullpen at the trade deadline.
Cubs Bet on Power with Myles Bailey at 75th in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Chicago Cubs selected Florida State 1B Myles Bailey with the 75th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, betting on his elite raw power despite injury history and concerns about his hit tool and strikeout rate. Bailey posted eye-popping college power and a strong left-handed swing, but scouts note questions about how well his power and approach will translate to the pro game, where he’s likely headed to first base after showcasing his defensive versatility.
Mets Plan Post-2026 Shift: Green Returns to Front Office
The Mets will end Andy Green’s interim managerial stint after the 2026 season and reinstate him in the front office, as New York begins a full managerial search. Green took over after firing Carlos Mendoza, but the club remains far from .500 and under David Stearns’ leadership the organization will seek long-term leadership changes in the offseason.
Gallaher’s Two-Run Triple Sparks UNC Past WVU in Omaha
UNC defeated West Virginia 5-2 in Omaha to advance to the bracket final. The Heels used a seventh-inning rally sparked by Gavin Gallaher’s two-run triple and Owen Hull’s RBI single, capitalizing on WVU’s errors. Pitching held up as Ryan Lynch worked into the fifth, Walker McDuffie delivered 3.2 shutout innings, and freshman Caden Glauber got the final outs. A sharp defensive effort—Hynek throwing out a runner and a pair of double plays—helped limit WVU. With the win, UNC awaits the WVU/Troy winner on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a shot at reaching the national championship series.
Mautz Earns Cardinals Debut as Svanson Sent Down
Cardinals promote left-hander Brycen Mautz to make his MLB debut Sunday, sending Matt Svanson to Triple-A to clear a rotation spot; Mautz has a sub-3.00 ERA in Triple-A this season and ranks among St. Louis’ top prospects.