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Petey Halpin had a breakout performance in Monday's 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, going 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored. These home runs marked the first of his major-league career.
José Soriano is slated to start for the Los Angeles Angels in Monday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 PM CT, with the game broadcast available for fans.
Kyle Leahy is scheduled to take the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Leahy enters the matchup with a 7-4 record, a 3.73 ERA, and 75 strikeouts on the season. He will face off against Angels starter José Soriano in a contest scheduled for a 9:10 PM CT first pitch.
Discussions among Chicago Cubs fans are centering on the development of young infielder Matt Shaw. The organization is evaluating his potential role and future impact on the major league roster.
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list following a right hip strain. Buxton, who has 25 home runs this season, made an immediate impact in his return during Monday's 13-4 loss to the Guardians, going 2-for-3 with two singles. His return provides a significant boost to the Twins' roster for the second half of the season.
Andrew Abbott is set to take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds as they open a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners. The matchup features a pitching duel between Abbott and Mariners starter George Kirby.
Eugenio Suárez is the subject of ongoing trade speculation as reports suggest the Cincinnati Reds may soon part ways with the veteran infielder. As the Reds begin a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners, discussions persist regarding whether Suárez can provide a final contribution to the club before a potential exit.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is the most sought-after commodity ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. While eight teams have been identified as potential landing spots, the Tigers are focused on a strong July push to keep their star pitcher. Skubal's elite performance has solidified his status as a premier asset, and the team is currently weighing the benefits of retaining him versus moving him to bolster their future.
Tommy White is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks for the game against the Athletics.
Colby Thomas is in the starting lineup for the Athletics, playing right field in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Tim Tawa is in the starting lineup for the Athletics, playing center field in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jacob Wilson is in the starting lineup for the Athletics, playing shortstop in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Tyler Soderstrom is in the starting lineup for the Athletics, playing left field in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ildemaro Vargas is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing second base in the game against the Athletics.
Jonah Heim is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, serving as the designated hitter in the game against the Athletics.
Geraldo Perdomo is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing shortstop in the game against the Athletics.
Gabriel Moreno is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, serving as the team's catcher for the matchup against the Athletics.
Despite securing an All-Star starting position through a landslide of fan votes, Shea Langeliers remains a polarizing figure. While his selection highlights his status as a top-tier catcher, critics point to a monthly decline in performance as evidence of diminishing value. Langeliers continues to start for the Athletics as the team navigates the current season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Monday that Giancarlo Stanton has no established timeline to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. It has been nearly three months since Stanton suffered a calf strain that the team initially described as low grade. The veteran slugger remains sidelined as he works toward his return to the New York lineup.
Hurston Waldrep is being evaluated by the Atlanta Braves organization after exiting his Triple-A Gwinnett start on Sunday with right arm discomfort. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Waldrep was pulled after throwing only 36 pitches because his arm did not feel right. The team is currently assessing the severity of the injury, which could further impact the Braves' starting pitching depth.
