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Cal Raleigh belts three homers to power the Mariners past the Phillies; Tyler Glasnow returns to the Dodgers' rotation after a back injury; Kevin Gausman fires seven scoreless innings for the Cubs in his first strong start since being traded from the Blue Jays, helping keep the NL wild-card picture tight as the Diamondbacks and other contenders stumble.
Dana Brown’s departure as Astros GM sparks a watchlist of seven MLB executives who could be next to face changes: Nick Krall (Reds), Mike Elias (Orioles), Jerry Dipoto (Mariners), Scott Harris (Tigers), David Stearns (Mets), Ben Cherington (Pirates) and Buster Posey (Giants), with underperforming rosters and rebuilds cited as the backdrop for heightened scrutiny.
Seattle snapped its rough stretch against NL competition with a 9-2 rout of Philadelphia, highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s historic three-homer night—the first three-homer game by a Mariner at home since Edgar Martinez in 1999 at T-Mobile Park—and a solo shot from Julio Rodríguez. Logan Gilbert recovered from a rocky start as the offense chased Zack Wheeler early, and Seattle’s bullpen locked the game down with four scoreless innings, capping a night that underscored the team’s short-memory resilience after blowouts and a continued bid to rebound on the road.
Bleacher Nation reports the Houston Astros have parted ways with GM Dana Brown, with Jim Crane overseeing the transition and assistants taking over as the team navigates the playoff race; Dan Szymborski’s PCA Milestone Pace highlights Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong and his projected Cubs-era milestones, with modest odds for 3,000 hits and 500+ homers; Shohei Ohtani has thrown a 30-pitch live BP and could return to the mound soon for the Dodgers, potentially boosting their playoff rotation and PCA MVP chatter; Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff may still return this season; meanwhile White Sox hold the AL Central lead and the Cubs remain in the NL Central hunt with Phillies looming on the wild-card race.
Kevin Gausman pitched seven scoreless innings and the Cubs erupted for seven runs against Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks, buoyed by Michael Conforto’s 3-for-3 night with a walk and a homer. The Cubs leaned on a multi-hit night from the lineup (including notable two-out RBI) and, despite a late on-field clash over sign-stealing rumors, cruised to a 7-0 victory with a strong team effort all around.
Ketel Marte is set to return on Aug. 31 after a left-knee issue and a stint on the 10-day IL following his Aug. 17 no-show; Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says the team is planning a careful reintroduction for Marte as Arizona fights to reach the playoffs, and he asks fans to welcome him back with support rather than boos.
Bleacher Nation previews tonight’s Cubs-Diamondbacks game at Chase Field, highlighting a Cubs lineup and Kevin Gausman’s start against Merrill Kelly. The piece emphasizes Gausman’s recent form and a push for Daniel Palencia to reclaim the closer role, plus injury updates for both teams. Broadcast details list MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score on the radio, with notes on weather and other game-day info.
Reds outfielder Michael Toglia will undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery after a dislocated shoulder was diagnosed as a labrum tear, ending his MLB debut stint begun Aug. 11. He went 2-for-26 in 10 games following a strong Triple-A season, and Cincinnati could move him to the 60-day injured list to open a roster spot, with offseason roster questions including possible waivers or a minor-league contract.
Milwaukee has surged to an 81-50 record and sits on a roughly 100-win pace, driven by elite defense, solid baserunning, and a revamped rotation led by Jacob Misiorowski. The Brewers have dominated the season beyond a rocky 13-13 start, posting a deep resume that includes series wins against top teams and a 43-22 mark vs. teams .500 or better. With that form, a first World Series title feels plausible, while hot-streaks from Phillies and Red Sox and Detroit’s late-season flameout are noted in the surrounding chatter.
After a disastrous homestand that doomed their playoff hopes, the Astros announced a mutual parting with GM Dana Brown. Owner Jim Crane will oversee operations with Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell’s input while the team searches for a full-time GM in the offseason; Espada’s future remains uncertain as Houston aims to rebound and return to the postseason.
Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings of one-run baseball to lift the Royals to an eighth straight win, with Salvador Perez’s 17th homer and timely support from teammates including Jac Caglianone. Craig Kimbrel earned the save, and the piece also notes updates on the Royals’ 2026 draftees, including Zion Rose’s first pro home run.
The Chicago Cubs hammered the Seattle Mariners in a 19-2 blowout after falling behind 2-0, sparked by Ian Happ’s third-inning grand slam. Seattle’s early lead was erased as Cubs reliever Aaron Civale delivered four scoreless innings following an early exit for Shota Imanaga. Contributions came from Pete Crow-Armstrong and PCA with RBI hits, and Pedro Ramirez added a second grand slam in the late innings to cap the rout, helping Chicago push through the West Coast trip with hopes of catching the Brewers in the division race.
The Phillies erased a 4-0 deficit in the ninth inning with Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto setting up Edmundo Sosa's three-run double, then Bryan De La Cruz tied it with an RBI single before Kyle Schwarber capped the rally with a two-run homer for a 6-4 comeback win over the Cardinals, completing the three-game sweep and extending Philadelphia's winning streak to nine as they head to Seattle.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Ketel Marte’s Aug. 17 no-show in Boston left him feeling betrayed, citing a knee issue and miscommunication for Marte’s absence. Marte was on the restricted list for three days before being placed on the 10-day injured list after an MRI, and photos of him at a casino emerged; Lovullo indicated Marte should apologize to the team before returning to games.
Padres pitcher Casey Mize sprained his right ankle after slipping on a dugout step during his start against the Twins, exiting in the third inning after 3 2/3 frames in which he allowed four runs on four hits with three strikeouts. Since being traded from Detroit, he has a 7.00 ERA over four starts, and San Diego hopes the injury is minor and he can return soon as they chase a playoff spot.