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Drake Baldwin is slated to lead off for the Atlanta Braves in the series finale against the New York Mets on Wednesday. With Baldwin at the top of the order, Ronald Acuña Jr. will occupy the second batting slot as the Braves look to avoid a series sweep.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to bat second in the Atlanta Braves' lineup for the series finale against the New York Mets. Drake Baldwin will lead off for the Braves as they attempt to avoid a series sweep in the second game of Wednesday's split doubleheader.
Jim Jarvis was noted in the Atlanta Braves' lineup preview for the series finale against the New York Mets. The Braves are looking to avoid a sweep in the second game of Wednesday's split doubleheader.
Pete Fairbanks continues to anchor the Miami Marlins' bullpen, securing his 14th save of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Phillies with a perfect ninth inning and two strikeouts. He followed that performance on Wednesday by recording his 15th save, again tossing a perfect ninth inning while striking out one batter to close out the victory.
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist soreness. The injury, which occurred during Tuesday's game against the Twins, is a setback for the infielder, who is hitting .232 with 6 home runs this season. Pasquantino previously missed time earlier this year with a hamate fracture. He was absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota before the official roster move was confirmed.
A.J. Ewing played a key role in the New York Mets' 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader, helping the team secure the win. Following his contribution in the opener, Ewing was held out of the starting lineup for the second game of the twin bill against Atlanta.
Nico Hoerner is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The infielder is receiving a rare breather, as he is not listed in the Cubs' lineup for the contest.
Ernie Clement played a key role in the Blue Jays' 5-2 win against the Nationals on Wednesday. With two outs in the sixth inning, Clement hit a double that drove home George Springer, who had led off the inning with a walk. This hit helped the Blue Jays rally from a 1-0 deficit to secure the win.
George Springer contributed to the Blue Jays' 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Springer walked to lead off the game, setting the stage for the Toronto offense. The Blue Jays overcame an early 1-0 deficit, tying the game in the sixth inning and eventually securing the win.
Max Scherzer's former franchise record for the fastest pitcher to reach 1,000 strikeouts for the Tigers was surpassed by Tarik Skubal. Scherzer previously held the mark at 944 2/3 innings, a record Skubal broke by reaching the milestone in 857 innings.
The Cincinnati Reds have promoted Steele Hall, their 2025 first-round draft pick, to the Class-A Daytona Tortugas. Hall is considered one of the elite prospects within the Cincinnati organization.
Sean Manaea delivered a strong performance against the Atlanta Braves during Wednesday's doubleheader, effectively using his final outing before the MLB trade deadline to showcase his value. The left-hander, who is part of the Mets' rotation, is reportedly pitching with the intent of drawing interest from other clubs. His recent success on the mound has solidified his status as a key arm to watch as the trade deadline approaches.
The Braves activated AJ Smith-Shawver from the 60-day injured list following his recovery from an elbow injury. Named the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, he made his 2026 season debut in the opener, his first start since May 29th. While he turned heads during his appearance, the Braves ultimately faltered in a 3-2 loss. His return provides a significant boost to the Atlanta rotation as the team looks to strengthen their pitching staff for the second half.
Carson Benge was a key contributor in the New York Mets' 3-2 win against the Atlanta Braves in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Benge's efforts were instrumental in the Mets' victory over their division rivals.
Brandyn Garcia worked around a walk and struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning to secure his second save of the season in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Pirates. Garcia is currently operating as part of the Diamondbacks' closer committee following recent bullpen adjustments.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning to help the Marlins rally from a 6-0 deficit to beat the Phillies. The victory marked the Marlins' 21st comeback win of the season.
Luis Hernández was featured in the July 28 minor league roundup for the San Francisco Giants, highlighting his recent performance and development on the farm.
Kyle Karros remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Diego as he continues to recover from a biceps injury.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced after Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Pirates that Paul Sewald has been removed from the closer's role for the time being. Sewald will be utilized in lower-leverage situations moving forward as the team adjusts its bullpen hierarchy.
As the Boston Red Sox navigate the trade deadline, the organization is evaluating the status of several players, including Franklin Arias, to determine his role in their long-term roster strategy. Arias continues to impress, recently hitting another home run during his time in Triple-A with Worcester. The team is weighing its options regarding who should be traded and who should remain as part of the future core.
