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Cubs Aim to Close the First Half Strong in Cincinnati
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Cubs Aim to Close the First Half Strong in Cincinnati

The Chicago Cubs head to Great American Ball Park for a three-game set vs the Cincinnati Reds, aiming to finish the first half strong while Cincinnati fights to salvage a rough season. The Reds are last in the NL Central and under .500, but hit left-handed pitching better than right-handed pitching; the Cubs counter with two lefties in Imanaga and Boyd. The pitching matchups are Imanaga vs Greene (Fri), Assad vs Lodolo (Sat), and Boyd vs Abbott (Sun). Offense is led by PCA, Suzuki, and Swanson for the Cubs, while Happ has struggled vs lefties; injuries on both sides add to the storyline, including Justin Steele on the Cubs’ 60-day IL. The takeaway: early in the series leans Reds, later edges toward Cubs, with a toss-up overall as the teams try to close the half on a high note.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#first-half#mlb
Basallo's eighth-inning blast lifts Orioles past Royals 5-3
sports3 hours ago

Basallo's eighth-inning blast lifts Orioles past Royals 5-3

Adley Rutschman didn’t challenge a ball in the eighth that turned into a game-tying homer, but Samuel Basallo answered with a go-ahead, 105.9 mph homer in the bottom of the inning to lift the Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Royals. Brandon Young went seven strong innings and the bullpen closed it out with Kittredge earning the save as Baltimore started the series with a victory.

via Camden Chat|
#basallo#baseball#eighth-inning
Basallo's eighth-inning blast seals Orioles' 5-3 win over Royals
sports5 hours ago

Basallo's eighth-inning blast seals Orioles' 5-3 win over Royals

Samuel Basallo delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game set. Blaze Alexander also homered for Baltimore, while Kansas City's J. Caglianone and I. Collins answered with solo shots. Brandon Young went seven innings for Baltimore, Rico Garcia earned the win, and Andrew Kittredge notched the save as Royals relievers faltered in the late frame; M. Strahm took the loss for Kansas City.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#game-recap#mlb
Red Sox survive travel chaos to beat Mets in late-start showdown
sports9 hours ago

Red Sox survive travel chaos to beat Mets in late-start showdown

A grueling travel day for the Boston Red Sox—two mechanical issues with a Delta charter, a late-night hotel scramble, and a cockpit lightbulb problem—delayed their first pitch at Citi Field to 7:50 p.m. But they still rolled to a 6-2 win over the Mets, their seventh straight victory, aided by early homer support and six solid innings from Sonny Gray. The trip included a special moment when Ceddanne Rafaela was announced as an AL All-Star replacement, providing a lift amid the travel chaos.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#boston-red-sox#mlb
Rain Delays Turn Braves-Cardinals Clash Into a Night of Baseball After Dark
sports9 hours ago

Rain Delays Turn Braves-Cardinals Clash Into a Night of Baseball After Dark

Rain in St. Louis halted the Braves–Cardinals game in the top of the fourth with a 0‑0 score. After a series of delays, the tarp was removed and a late restart window around 11:45 p.m. ET was announced, with play possible as Baseball After Dark, though more rain could push the finish to tomorrow; Ozzie Albies had just struck out as the night wore on.

via Battery Power|
#baseball#braves#cardinals
Cardinals lock in rookie Wetherholt with record pre-arb extension
sports14 hours ago

Cardinals lock in rookie Wetherholt with record pre-arb extension

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year, $112.5 million extension with no opt-outs (potentially $132 million total), the largest pre-arbitration deal in club history as part of a youth-forward rebuild under new ownership and baseball operations leadership; Wetherholt, the No. 7 pick in 2024, has thrived this season with a .267/.362/.411 line and 13 homers through 87 games and is positioned to be a long-term cornerstone for the franchise.

via The New York Times|
#contract-extension#jj-wetherholt#mlb
Mets Add Zack Short, Recall Tobias Myers as Infield Shuffle Continues
sports14 hours ago

Mets Add Zack Short, Recall Tobias Myers as Infield Shuffle Continues

New York selected Zack Short’s contract and recalled Tobias Myers, designated Dan Hammer for assignment, and placed Mark Vientos on the 10-day IL with a right-hand fracture. Short, a glove-first infielder with a .171/.271/.289 career line, provides infield depth for an injury-plagued Mets roster, while Vientos will miss roughly six to eight weeks, narrowing the infield options behind Lindor, Bichette, Baty and Young.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#infield#mets#mlb
Twins Bolster Bullpen with Nance Trade from Blue Jays
sports16 hours ago

Twins Bolster Bullpen with Nance Trade from Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins acquired reliever Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league catcher Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool space, aiming to bolster a bullpen that has struggled this season. Nance posted a 1.99 ERA in 30 appearances for Toronto in 2025 and has maintained strong underlying metrics in 2026, while Sprock is a 21-year-old catching prospect with strong hitting in the minors. The Blue Jays may be selling depth as they chase a Wild Card, and Minnesota sits a couple games back in the AL Central, positioning themselves for more moves.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#blue-jays#mlb#sports
Cardinals Sign Wetherholt to Eight-Year, $112.5M Extension
sports17 hours ago

Cardinals Sign Wetherholt to Eight-Year, $112.5M Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals announced an eight-year, $112.5 million extension for rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt, with a possible max of $132 million including $19.5 million in performance bonuses; the start year is not specified. At 23, Wetherholt has emerged as a cornerstone of the club’s youth movement, delivering a .267/.362/.411 line with 13 homers, 9 steals, elite defense (12 DRS, 16 OAA) and roughly 3.6 WAR, making him a leading NL Rookie of the Year contender. The deal marks one of the franchise’s largest guarantees and signals Bloom’s commitment to building around young talent.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#contract-extension#jj-wetherholt#mlb