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Following a recent string of defeats, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal to help the team break out of its current funk. The team hopes the duo can provide the necessary stability on the mound to turn their performance around during the upcoming home stretch.
Tarik Skubal is set to make his first start at Dodger Stadium since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. He enters the upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals following a tough-luck loss to the Cubs, where he allowed two runs over six innings. The Dodgers are looking to Skubal and Blake Snell to help the team snap out of its current funk after suffering another recent defeat.
Shohei Ohtani helped end the Dodgers' seven-game skid with a game-winning single against Arizona. While managing knee and biceps issues, Ohtani has resumed throwing, playing catch twice in three days as of Monday. Manager Dave Roberts plans to utilize Ohtani as an opener rather than a full starter upon his return to the mound. Ohtani also served as the designated hitter in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, finishing 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel has signed a major-league contract with the Kansas City Royals, bringing 440 career saves of experience to their bullpen. The agreement, confirmed on Sunday, marks his tenure with his 12th MLB team and moves the veteran reliever closer to historical milestones. The move is expected to bolster the Royals' late-inning relief options as they look to leverage his extensive experience.
Raisel Iglesias improved to 1-2 on the season after earning the win in Sunday's extra-inning contest against the New York Yankees. Iglesias delivered a dominant performance in the ninth inning, striking out two batters and retiring the side in order to keep the game tied before the Braves eventually secured the victory.
Ethan Conrad delivered a standout performance as part of the Cubs' minor league system updates. While the South Bend and Pelicans squads secured blowout victories in their respective matchups, the Smokies were unable to hold a late lead. Conrad's recent production serves as a notable highlight within the broader context of the organization's minor league results.
RHP Cristian Javier (1-2, 6.59 ERA) is set to make his sixth start of the season for the Houston Astros in the third game of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The first-place Astros are currently in the midst of a six-game road trip.
The New York Mets promoted 28-year-old pitcher Jack Weisenburger to the major league roster as part of a series of bullpen adjustments. Weisenburger made an immediate impact in his MLB debut, closing out the Mets' victory over the Pirates on Sunday by throwing two scoreless innings.
Sean Manaea delivered a dominant performance in an 11-1 series-clinching win over the Pirates, tossing seven innings of one-run ball with three hits, no walks, and 11 strikeouts. The outing, which featured a notable increase in velocity, served as a reminder of why the Mets signed him to a $75 million contract. This performance provides a significant boost to the Mets' rotation as they demonstrate competitiveness following the trade deadline.
Hagen Smith successfully navigated his Major League Baseball debut, earning a win as the Chicago White Sox secured a series victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Smith's performance was instrumental in the team's success, marking a strong start to his professional career at the highest level.
Ketel Marte reached the 20-homer mark for the season, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kyle Schwarber ended his drought in style, going 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, four total RBI, and three walks in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Tigers pitcher Troy Melton, holding a 7-1 record with a 1.58 ERA, led the team to a 10-inning victory over the Giants. Melton was slated to face Logan Webb in the series finale, and his performance was instrumental in securing the win. The Tigers' bullpen, which has been much maligned this season, supported the effort late in the game to help the team capitalize on the Giants' struggling offense.
Eduardo Rodriguez (11-4) bounced back with a strong outing, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine over seven innings to earn the win in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Michael Soroka, who has been sidelined with a glute injury, is scheduled to start Monday's contest on the mound against the Colorado Rockies, according to Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com.
Justin Wrobleski remains in a rut, surrendering four runs over 3 1/3 innings in a 4-2 loss to Arizona. The defeat marked the Dodgers' eighth loss in nine games. Across the series in Phoenix, the Dodgers' offense struggled to produce, plating only seven runs total. While the relief corps performed well on Sunday by retiring 14 consecutive batters, the early damage from the starting rotation proved too much for the team to overcome.
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski became the first pitcher to reach 200 strikeouts in 2026, hitting the milestone in just 129 1/3 innings—the second-fastest pace in MLB history. In his most recent start against the Rangers, he took a no-decision, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over six innings. While he remains the NL Cy Young frontrunner, the team is monitoring his workload and the impact of injuries on the pitching staff.
Nico Hoerner played a key role in the Cubs' 10-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Hoerner went 2-for-3 at the plate, drawing a walk and recording a double. He also contributed an RBI, scored a run, and successfully stole a base, continuing his productive stretch for the Chicago lineup.
Jake Bauers played the hero in the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 walk-off victory over the Minnesota Twins. Following a game-saving defensive effort by teammate Luis Lara, Bauers came through with the decisive hit to end the contest, securing a tight win for the Brewers.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Lara made a significant impact in the team's 4-3 walk-off victory over the Twins. Lara was noted for his adventurous, impressive leaping grab in the outfield, a defensive play that proved crucial in keeping the game tied so that teammate Jake Bauers could eventually deliver the walk-off hit.
