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Andy Pages was a key offensive force for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs in their 7-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds. His two blasts marked his 22nd home runs of the season, placing him second on the team behind Shohei Ohtani. Pages also contributed with a sacrifice fly, helping the Dodgers secure sole possession of first place in the NL West.
Emmet Sheehan delivered a dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching a career-high seven scoreless innings and holding the Cincinnati Reds to just two hits. He also matched his career high with 10 strikeouts, securing his third straight decision in the Dodgers' 7-0 victory. This crucial win propelled the Dodgers back into sole possession of first place in the National League West.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh achieved a major milestone by hitting his 50th home run, making him only the second switch-hitter in MLB history, alongside Mickey Mantle, to reach this mark in a season. Raleigh's powerful performance also places him as the eighth player in major league history to hit 50 homers by August and surpasses Salvador Perez's previous record for home runs by a catcher. He extended his record with his 48th and 49th homers during Sunday's game.
New York Yankees rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler has solidified his role, with manager Aaron Boone calling him a 'future staple of our rotation.' The 24-year-old boasts a 2-2 record with a 2.76 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in eight starts, recently becoming the first rookie in franchise history with consecutive starts of eight-plus strikeouts through six innings or more. Schlittler, a 2022 MLB Draft pick from Northeastern, has shown significant development in velocity and command, contributing as a key cog for New York's rotation.
Mets right-hander Kodai Senga experienced another challenging start, battling through four innings and allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four in Monday's 13-3 win against the Phillies. This performance continues a string of shaky outings since his return from the injured list, where he holds a 5.40 ERA over eight starts without a victory and has been unable to complete six innings. Senga attributes his struggles to a lack of power and movement on his pitches, impacting his ability to get ahead of hitters and leading to hits instead of fouls.
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected from Monday night's 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after vehemently arguing a called third strike in the seventh inning. In frustration, Contreras threw his bat, inadvertently striking Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown on the arm, and also tossed gum onto the field. While Contreras claimed he only requested consistent strike-zone calls and denied making contact with an umpire, crew chief Jordan Baker cited "vulgar" language and contact as reasons for the ejection, potentially leading to a suspension from Major League Baseball.
New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is in the midst of a red-hot stretch, delivering two clutch RBI doubles in Monday's 13-3 victory against the Phillies. Vientos finished 2-for-3, marking his first career two-double game and extending his hitting streak to nine games, with extra-base hits in three straight. Over his last 10 games, he's hitting an impressive .342 with a 1.223 OPS, with manager Carlos Mendoza emphasizing his critical role in the middle of the lineup.
Shohei Ohtani was in the spotlight on Monday, dapping up a heckler after hitting his 45th home run of the season. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar also shared a brief hug with K-pop sensation V of BTS in the dugout before the Dodgers' game against the Cincinnati Reds, where V threw the ceremonial first pitch.
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was not in the starting lineup for a second consecutive game due to a significant offensive slump and defensive regression. Manager Aaron Boone, however, reaffirmed his commitment to Volpe as the team's primary shortstop, planning to reinsert him into the lineup shortly and framing the benching as a 'reset.' Volpe, batting .208 this season, has also seen a noticeable dip in his defensive metrics but is considered mentally tough by Boone.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is nearing a return from the injured list as he recovers from a strained right hamstring. He last played in the majors on July 29 and began a rehabilitation assignment on Friday, with manager Pat Murphy indicating his return is imminent.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Grant Anderson has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday, due to tendinitis in his right ankle. The 28-year-old has made 57 appearances this season, accumulating a 2-5 record with a 2.87 ERA and 66 strikeouts over 62 2/3 innings.
The Athletics have recalled second baseman Zack Gelof from Triple-A Las Vegas, designating Luis Urias for assignment to make room on the roster. Gelof, who underwent right hand surgery on March 24 and started the year on the injured list, is returning for his second stint with the club. After being optioned back to Las Vegas following an eight-game stretch in July, he posted a .259 batting average with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs in the minors.
New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Saturday. An MRI revealed no ligament damage, leading the team to be optimistic he will miss the minimum time. Garrett, who has a 3.61 ERA in 54 appearances this season but struggled recently with a 6.97 ERA in his last ten outings, is scheduled to receive a cortisone shot and may resume throwing in a few days.
Kyle Bradish is slated to make his 2025 debut for the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, starting against the Boston Red Sox. This marks his first MLB game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Bradish, who finished fourth in AL Cy Young voting in 2023 with a 12-7 record and 2.83 ERA, returns to provide a hopeful sign for the Orioles' future after a challenging season.
Salvador Perez, who set the previous single-season home run record for catchers with the Kansas City Royals in 2021, saw his mark surpassed by Cal Raleigh. Perez had previously hit 33 home runs while primarily playing catcher during his record-setting 2021 season, in addition to 15 as a designated hitter.
New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri has officially begun a rehab assignment with the Low-A squad, marking a significant step towards his potential late-season return. Siri has been sidelined since April 12 due to a fractured left tibia and experienced a setback in his recovery last month. Manager Carlos Mendoza anticipates Siri is still a couple of weeks away, with his eventual role likely being an extra outfielder and speedster off the bench, providing a boost to the team's outfield defense and speed.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez took batting practice at Citi Field on Monday, signaling progress in his recovery from a UCL sprain in his right thumb. He was placed on the 10-day IL last week after sustaining the injury on a head-first slide, with the team hoping he can play through it before eventually needing surgery. Since his return from Triple-A in late July, Alvarez has been performing well at the plate, slashing .323/.408/.645 with four home runs and 13 RBI over 21 games.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a 28-year-old lefty, is making a compelling case for his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award. With an 11-3 record and a 2.32 ERA, he leads all of baseball in WHIP (0.87) and ranks second in ERA and strikeouts (200). Skubal recently delivered seven scoreless innings in his last start against the Astros and is currently the -130 favorite for the AL Cy Young Award.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with season-ending venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The news came as a significant blow to the team, with teammate Aaron Nola expressing that Wheeler was in the midst of one of his best seasons before the unexpected injury forced him out for the remainder of the year.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has successfully returned from two injuries, an ankle issue and a rib problem, that sidelined him for nearly three months, expressing relief to feel 'back to normal.' After a challenging first start on August 17th, Nola delivered a stronger performance six days later, allowing just two earned runs over six innings in a 6-4 Phillies win against the Nationals. He is scheduled to pitch again on Thursday and reflected on the tough news of teammate Zack Wheeler's season-ending injury.
