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Sunday, July 26

Brewers Designate Lance McCullers for Assignment

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The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from the Houston Astros. During his brief tenure, McCullers made two relief appearances, posting an 0-0 record with a 3.86 ERA. His final appearance included walking four batters in less than two innings. The move comes as a surprise given the short duration of his time with the club, reflecting clear buyer's remorse from the organization.

Pete Alonso Hits Solo Home Run in Extra-Innings Loss

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Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to Atlanta. Despite his offensive contribution, the Orioles were unable to secure the win.

Raisel Iglesias Charged with Blown Save vs Orioles

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Raisel Iglesias was charged with a blown save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles in extra innings. He allowed an unearned run while recording a walk and a strikeout during his appearance in the ninth inning.

Kyle Leahy Sets Career-High Strikeouts in Quality Start vs Reds

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Kyle Leahy delivered a quality start for the Cardinals in Sunday's series finale against the Reds, setting a new career-high for strikeouts. Despite his strong performance, the Cardinals' bullpen struggled late, leading to an extra-innings loss. Leahy, who faced off against Reds starter Andrew Abbott, was a bright spot for St. Louis during the weekend series at Busch Stadium.

Dillon Dingler Drives in Two Runs in Tigers' Loss

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Dillon Dingler went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Despite his productive day at the plate, the Tigers fell just short in the contest.

Kevin McGonigle Reaches Base Three Times in Sunday's Loss

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Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals. His ability to reach base three times was a highlight for the Tigers in the narrow defeat.

Corey Seager Nears Rehab Assignment After Live Batting Practice

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Corey Seager reached a recovery milestone Sunday by participating in live batting practice for the first time since his July 1 back injury. He plans to repeat the session Monday before likely beginning a rehab assignment. This is Seager's second stint on the injured list this season due to back issues. The Rangers are closely monitoring his progress as he ramps up baseball activities toward a return to the active roster.

Evan Phillips Struggles in Dodgers' Loss to Mets

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Evan Phillips allowed a three-run home run in the Dodgers' 8-3 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday. The bullpen's inability to hold the lead resulted in the Dodgers failing to sweep the series, with the team giving up seven unanswered runs in the defeat.

Will Klein Surrenders Three-Run Homer in Loss to Mets

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Will Klein gave up a three-run home run in the Dodgers' 8-3 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday. The bullpen meltdown prevented the Dodgers from completing a series sweep, as the team surrendered seven unanswered runs.

Edwin Díaz Set for Return to Active Roster This Wednesday

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Houston Astros pitcher Edwin Díaz is scheduled to return to the active roster this Wednesday. His return follows a period of absence, providing a significant boost to the Astros' pitching staff as they look to maintain momentum heading into the latter part of the season. The team expects his presence to strengthen their bullpen rotation immediately upon his activation from the injured list.

Jameson Taillon Struggles in Loss to Pirates

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Jameson Taillon started for the Cubs in Sunday's matchup at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He faced off against Braxton Ashcraft in a game that ended in an 8-7 loss for Chicago. Following the defeat, questions have been raised regarding Taillon's role in the rotation due to the high volume of home runs he has allowed recently.

Ryan O'Hearn Hits Birthday Grand Slam in Win Over Cubs

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Ryan O'Hearn celebrated his 33rd birthday by hitting a grand slam in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The win allowed the Pirates to avoid being swept in the three-game series.

Emmet Sheehan Pitches Five Solid Innings in Loss to Mets

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Emmet Sheehan provided five solid innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 8-3 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday. Despite his performance, the bullpen allowed seven unanswered runs, leading to the defeat.

Marcus Semien Powers Mets to 8-3 Victory Over Dodgers

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Marcus Semien helped power the New York Mets to an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. The Mets utilized the long ball to secure the victory and overcome the Dodgers.

Jazz Chisholm Absent From Sunday's Lineup Against Philadelphia

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Jazz Chisholm is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. No specific injury or reason for his absence was provided in the initial report. Fantasy managers and fans are advised to monitor further updates regarding his status and potential return to the lineup.

Seiya Suzuki Hits Two-Run Home Run in Sunday's Loss to Pirates

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Seiya Suzuki went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite his offensive contribution, the Cubs were unable to overcome the Pirates in the high-scoring contest. Suzuki continues to be a key part of the Cubs' lineup, and further analysis of his performance and the team's recent struggles can be found on RotoWire.

Steven Kwan Held Hitless in Guardians' Loss to Rays

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Steven Kwan was held in check during Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Guardians' offense struggled throughout the game, managing only one hit against Rays starter Drew Rasmussen. Kwan, typically a spark at the top of the order, was unable to generate momentum as the team was swept in the series. The loss leaves the Guardians looking to bounce back in their next series.

Drew Rasmussen Dominates Guardians in Seven-Inning Shutout Performance

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Drew Rasmussen (9-5) delivered a dominant performance in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Guardians, tossing seven scoreless innings. Despite allowing a leadoff double, he settled in to allow only one hit and one walk while striking out nine batters. This win helped the Rays complete a series sweep and remain undefeated while wearing their throwback Devil Rays uniforms. Rasmussen's effort was the key factor in the low-scoring pitchers' duel.

Kevin Gausman Records Quality Start in Tough Loss to Red Sox

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Kevin Gausman (4-10) suffered the loss in Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox despite delivering a quality start. Gausman allowed three runs on five hits and one walk across six innings of work, while striking out six batters. The Blue Jays' offense failed to provide sufficient support, resulting in the defeat. Further analysis of Gausman's outing and his season trajectory is available on RotoWire.

Ranger Suarez Returns From Injured List to Start Against Blue Jays

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The Boston Red Sox activated Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list Sunday following his recovery from a groin injury and illness. In his return, Suarez pitched four scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out six. He did not factor into the decision. His return provides a boost to the Red Sox rotation as they conclude their current home stand.