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Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivered a sensational performance against his former team, the New York Yankees, pitching eight shutout innings. He effectively silenced the Yankees' offense, striking out six batters and lowering his season-long ERA to an impressive 1.38. Eovaldi's dominant outing gave the Rangers a strong chance to win, as they ultimately defeated the Yankees 2-0.
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers delivered a historic performance, hitting three home runs and recording a career-high five hits for 15 total bases in a commanding 16-7 win over the Washington Nationals. This marked his second career three-homer game and he became the first player ever to hit three home runs in his first career appearance as a leadoff hitter. Langeliers, now with 22 homers this season, is leading MLB with an impressive .925 slugging percentage over the past 15 days.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has finally begun progressing in his throwing program after being sidelined by a shoulder impingement earlier in the season. He has faced hitters twice in live batting practice sessions and is scheduled for another three-inning simulated game, potentially leading to a minor-league rehab assignment. Sasaki is showcasing improved mechanics and pitch mix, including a new two-seamer and hitting 96 mph with his four-seam fastball, with hopes of rejoining the active roster near the end of August and potentially contributing to the Dodgers' postseason plans.
Left-handed pitcher JP Sears was optioned to Triple-A El Paso by the San Diego Padres following a challenging debut with his new team. Acquired from the Oakland Athletics, Sears allowed five runs and 10 hits across five innings in a recent 6-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He holds a 7-10 record with a 5.12 ERA over 23 starts this season prior to the option.
Pitcher Michael Soroka has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain after exiting his debut for the Chicago White Sox due to right shoulder discomfort, lasting only two innings. White Sox president Jed Hoyer publicly admitted the trade for Soroka, acquired from the Washington Nationals, is "not looking like a good bet," acknowledging the known pre-acquisition red flag of Soroka's declining fastball velocity and an MRI that was not "clean." Soroka, who held a 3-8 record with a 4.87 ERA for the Nationals, may potentially return to pitch out of the bullpen.
Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado issued an apology on social media for his 80-game suspension after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, specifically exogenous testosterone. Alvarado, who was suspended on May 18 and lost $4.5 million, stated he made a mistake and apologized to the organization, teammates, and fans. Prior to his suspension, he posted a 2.70 ERA with seven saves over 20 innings and is eligible to return to the team on August 19, though he will be ineligible for postseason play.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles, sidelined since April with a dislocated left shoulder, is anticipated to start his rehab assignment on August 12. His initial days will involve designated hitter duties, gradually progressing to outfield play. Prior to his injury, Robles was batting .273 with three RBIs in 44 at-bats this season.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller is progressing well in his recovery from right elbow inflammation. He is scheduled to make his second rehab start on Thursday with Triple-A Tacoma and is expected to need one more start before rejoining the major league club. Miller has expressed feeling better than he did even at the beginning of spring training.
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler had a breakthrough performance, hitting a home run and a double against the Orioles to contribute to the Phillies' 5-0 victory. This strong offensive showing came after manager Rob Thomson kept Kepler in the lineup, honoring a commitment to platoon outfielders despite Kepler's season-long slump. Kepler, who entered the game batting .200, delivered his 12th home run of the season and expressed his efforts to stay present amidst his struggles.
Garrett Crochet secured his 13th win of the season while pitching for the Red Sox, recording eight strikeouts against the Royals to take the MLB lead with 183 punchouts. Despite allowing two earned runs over seven innings, slightly raising his ERA to 2.24, Crochet continued to make his mark in franchise history. He joined Pedro Martinez and Roger Clemens as the only Red Sox pitchers to achieve a 9-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 94 strikeouts over an 11-start span, with manager Alex Cora anticipating no more planned skipped starts.
Cedric Mullins, recently acquired by New York from Baltimore, has demonstrated strong performance against left-handed pitchers this season, batting .291 with an .847 OPS. Despite his absence from Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland's lefty, manager Carlos Mendoza affirmed that Mullins will continue to play against left-handers and is not being placed in a strict platoon. While his overall batting average sits at .224, Mullins, a left-handed hitter, has paradoxically hit 12 of his 15 home runs against right-handers.
Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young, a former first-round pick and top-100 prospect, is finding his stride at the major league level after a slow start, hitting .264/.391/.491 in his last 18 games, including a recent 456-foot home run. As the fourth-youngest position player in MLB, his ability to provide quality at-bats and at least league-average production at the bottom of the order is becoming increasingly important for the Mariners' suddenly loaded lineup ahead of October.
Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler, 24, has emerged as an unexpected but vital part of the New York Yankees' starting rotation following significant injuries to Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt, and the release of Marcus Stroman. Despite having only a handful of major-league starts, Schlittler's high-90s fastball makes him a crucial character for the Yankees as they contend for a playoff spot. His continued performance in each outing will play a major role in the club's outlook for October.
Pitcher Dustin May has joined the Boston Red Sox, marking a new chapter after being squeezed out of the Dodgers' rotation despite his durability this season. May, who holds a 4.85 ERA over 100-plus innings and faces questions regarding his effectiveness and workload management, will be crucial for Boston's rotation stability as he navigates a significant increase in innings pitched since 2019. His performance down the stretch will be pivotal, especially as he approaches free agency this winter.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Shelby Miller, 34, is slated to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a right flexor strain. Acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Miller has been sidelined since July 5 due to an elbow injury. The experienced right-hander, who holds a 3-3 record with a 1.98 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 10 saves in 37 relief appearances this season, is projected to rejoin the team in mid-August.
Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Jackson Chourio, 21, is expected to miss an additional two to four weeks as he recovers from a strained right hamstring, an injury he sustained on July 29. The young slugger, who is hitting .276 with 17 homers, 67 RBIs, and 18 steals for Milwaukee, is reportedly improving with treatment after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. He has been sidelined since his injury while running the bases.
Cleveland Guardians reliever Nic Enright secured his first career save in a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets, marking an emotional milestone for the pitcher. Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in late 2022, Enright has one more round of treatment scheduled for November and has maintained a 2.01 ERA in 19 appearances since his MLB debut on May 25. His inspirational journey through adversity has made this achievement particularly meaningful for him and his team.
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, an injury that forced him to exit Monday's game in the second inning. Manager Terry Francona indicated the team is exercising caution as Lodolo has dealt with this issue before. Prior to the injury, Lodolo held an 8-6 record with a 3.05 ERA across a career-high 23 starts and 129 2/3 innings, winning his last three decisions.
Acquired as a centerpiece in the Eugenio Suárez trade, Tyler Locklear has immediately stepped into the first base role for the Arizona Diamondbacks. After destroying the upper minors with significant power and some stolen bases, Locklear launched his first major league home run on August 5, 2025, following a two-hit game and a stolen base on Sunday. While his profile shows plus-plus power and fine swing decisions, adapting to high-velocity pitching in the majors will be a key area to monitor.
JoJo Romero has emerged as the St. Louis Cardinals' new closer following Ryan Helsley's departure, successfully securing two saves and pitching the ninth inning in the team's last three wins. The 28-year-old left-hander relies on his changeup, sinker, and slider, effectively inducing ground balls despite not fitting the typical closer archetype. With the Cardinals claiming Anthony Veneziano to bolster the bullpen, Romero is set to handle late-game duties.
