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White Sox 2, Guardians 1: Sean Newcomb saves game, bullpen, sanity

Sean Newcomb showed it doesn't have to be so hard. After Grant Taylor and Seranthony Domínguez combined to squander late-inning multi-run leads the last two games , Newcomb took over for Sean Burke with a runner on second and one out in the seventh with the White Sox leading 2-1, and Will Venable didn't need to go to the bullpen again. The post White Sox 2, Guardians 1: Sean Newcomb saves game, bullpen, sanity appeared first on Sox Machine .

Ken Rosenthal shares important Aaron Judge injury update for Yankees

The New York Yankees are trying to hold off the Boston Red Sox in the American League East standings and chase down the Tampa Bay Rays, but they have been struggling with their offense in recent weeks largely because of injuries to three of their top hitters, including Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger. […] The post Ken Rosenthal shares important Aaron Judge injury update for Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mets at Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 8/8/26

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – LFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BJared Young – 1BLuis Robert Jr. – CFBrett Baty – RFMarcus Semien – 2BJorge Polanco – DHFrancisco Alvarez – C SP: Robert Stock (RHP) Pirates lineup Jake Mangum – CFBrandon Lowe – 2BBryan Reynolds – DHSpencer Horwitz – 1BNick Gonzales – 3BEndy Rodríguez – […]

White Sox, Joey Wiemer Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox are in agreement with outfielder Joey Wiemer on a minor league contract, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network. He’ll report to Triple-A Charlotte as non-roster depth. Wiemer was released by the Nationals on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had been in Triple-A on an optional assignment since the middle of May. Wiemer was having […]

Brewers blow early lead, lose wild one to Twins 8-6

Box Score Through five-and-a-half innings, the Brewers and Twins played a wild, back-and-forth game, a game marred by bad defense and the toughest outing of the season for Brewers rookie starter Shane Drohan. But when the Twins’ beleaguered but retooled bullpen took over, the Brewers’ bats couldn’t come up with a needed clutch hit, and […]

Jake Rogers nearly slips up after epic Red Sox debut following Tigers trade

Backup catcher Jake Rogers, acquired in the Adley Rutschman trade, had to step up and play a role for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday in their bonkers 12-11 win over the Chicago White Sox after 13 innings. Connor Wong had to be replaced with a pinch-runner, thrusting Rogers into action in the 10th inning. […] The post Jake Rogers nearly slips up after epic Red Sox debut following Tigers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Virtual - Baseball's American Voices: Former Major League Pitcher Greg A. Harris

Virtual - Baseball's American Voices: Former Major League Pitcher Greg A. Harris bmarkusen Thu, 2026-08-06 10:05 Join us via Zoom as we talk to longtime major league reliever Greg A. Harris, who will discuss his time pitching in the Alaskan Baseball League. Greg will also discuss how he became an ambidextrous pitcher late in his career.   Questions for Greg A. Harris are welcome in the Chat Room. For more information, call 607-547-0362. Registration for the progra...

“Dark Day for the Yankees”: MLB Analyst Has ‘Smile’ All Around Following Anthony Volpe’s Demotion

The New York Yankees look to be in action mode now. At the trade deadline, they added significant bats, and on Tuesday, they made another notable move by promoting George Lombard Jr. from their farm system. The moves came after they optioned three players following their 13-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, with Anthony […] The post “Dark Day for the Yankees”: MLB Analyst Has ‘Smile’ All Around Following Anthony Volpe’s Demotion appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Stuart Fairchild Elects Free Agency

August 7: Fairchild cleared outright waivers, the Mariners announced. His transaction log at MLB.com indicates he elected free agency rather than accept an assignment to Tacoma. August 4: The Mariners announced several roster moves today, most of which were previously reported. They also reinstated infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the 10-day injured list. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild […]

Lars Nootbaar shares heartfelt message for fans after Diamondbacks trade

The MLB Trade Deadline concluded with the St. Louis Cardinals trading OF Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamonds. In return, St. Louis will receive pitching prospects Daniel Eagen and Sandro Santana. Before heading to the desert, Nootbaar made a statement to St. Louis fans on X, formerly Twitter, thanking them for their support. He recognized […] The post Lars Nootbaar shares heartfelt message for fans after Diamondbacks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cardinals claim two players ahead of HOF game

As Arizona Cardinals training camp keeps rolling, certain players are a certainty to be released at some point. Sometimes, coaches will wait until they see the athletes in a live situation, such as a preseason game, before they cut them loose. In other instances, the coaches haven’t seen enough to keep the player. So, the […]

The Dodgers Are Racking Up Talent—and an Unprecedented Bill

MLB’s trade deadline has come and gone, and once again, the dominant storyline is that the Los Angeles Dodgers are breaking baseball. They acquired two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Sunday and added left-hander Kris Bubic, an All-Star last season, on Monday. The Dodgers’ backlash is a function of their on-field dominance […]

Orioles trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox

The Orioles have traded three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles are also sending catcher Jake Rogers and cash considerations to Boston. Rogers was acquired from Detroit last Thursday. In return, the Orioles are receiving 27-year-old catcher Carlos Narváez, minor league right-handed starters Anthony Eyanson (21) and Kyson Witherspoon (21), […]

Red Sox To Acquire Adley Rutschman

The Orioles are sending catcher Adley Rutschman to their division rivals in Boston, per various reports. The Red Sox will also receive catcher Jake Rogers and cash. In exchange, the Orioles will receive prospects Anthony Eyanson, Enddy Azocar, and Kyson Witherspoon, plus catcher Carlos Narváez and a player to be named later, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. […]

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