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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw expressed a mix of gratitude and surprise regarding his 11th career All-Star Game selection, particularly its designation as a 'Legend Pick.' Despite making only nine starts this season, Kershaw appreciates the honor, acknowledging that this All-Star nod feels 'weird but cool' compared to his previous selections, initially catching him off-guard but leaving him thankful.
Jordan Romano was the pitcher who surrendered the game-winning, three-run, inside-the-park home run to the San Francisco Giants, resulting in a heartbreaking loss for the Phillies.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale was replaced on the All-Star roster due to injury. Padres closer Robert Suarez was named as his replacement.
The New York Yankees are moving All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base after he made 28 consecutive starts at third. Chisholm began the season at second, which is considered his most natural position.
Yoan Moncada has been activated by the Angels after missing five weeks due to knee inflammation, marking his return to the lineup. Despite his activation, Moncada expressed that he is "not 100%," indicating he is still recovering from his injury.
The Kansas City Royals have placed outfielder Mark Canha on the 10-day injured list due to a left elbow injury. This move was announced on Tuesday, sidelining Canha from active play for at least the next ten days and impacting the Royals' outfield depth.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up veteran pitcher Alexis Diaz, 28, from Triple-A, marking his return to the major leagues. Diaz, a 2023 All-Star reliever, was acquired by the Dodgers from the Cincinnati Reds over a month ago. He is now set to make his highly anticipated debut with the team, bolstering their bullpen.
Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan is making significant progress in his recovery, marking a key step towards rejoining the major league roster after a nearly two-year absence. In a recent Florida Complex League game on Tuesday, McClanahan delivered a strong performance, completing one inning without allowing any hits or runs. This impressive rehab outing indicates he is closer to making his anticipated return to the Rays' rotation.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins will be sidelined for approximately six weeks due to a UCL left thumb sprain. Hoskins suffered the injury during a recent game and will be in a splint while he recovers.
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is slated to make his highly anticipated return to the team's rotation this Friday, when the Mets face the Royals. Manager Carlos Mendoza laid out the pitching plans, confirming Senga's upcoming start as he rejoins the Mets' starting staff.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is progressing with his injury rehabilitation. Updates on his recovery were part of recent team notes, indicating his ongoing efforts to return to full health.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz will participate in the upcoming Home Run Derby. Cruz is known for his immense power, having hit the hardest-recorded homer in the Statcast era at 122.9 mph.
Pitcher Dean Kremer has officially committed to play for Team Israel in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic. His participation will bolster Israel's pitching staff for the international tournament, adding a key arm to their roster.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., 27, has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after recovering from a hamstring injury. Despite his return, Robert Jr. has struggled this season, recording career lows in both batting average (.185) and on-base percentage (.270).
The New York Yankees have placed right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the injured list. He is sidelined due to a left fibular head stress fracture.
The New York Mets placed Starling Marte on the injured list due to a bruised right knee. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jesse Winker was activated from the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski has released his rest-of-season infield rankings, indicating that Freddie Freeman is no longer considered a top-tier fantasy option. This assessment suggests a significant re-evaluation of his fantasy value within the infield tiers.
Giants ace Logan Webb expressed high regard for Buster Posey, the team's president of baseball operations. Webb discussed the current state of Giants affairs on KNBR, highlighting Posey's strong 'want to win' attitude and praising the first-year front office executive.
Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton has been officially confirmed as the fourth participant in the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby. His inclusion adds a significant power presence to the highly anticipated event, set to take place in Atlanta, where Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first to confirm his participation.
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh is identified as a player who could potentially challenge the single-season American League home run record. Raleigh is set to go head-to-head with Aaron Judge when the Mariners begin a series against the Yankees on Tuesday night in New York.
