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Kyle Bradish (6-9) earned the win in Saturday's 7:05 p.m. contest against the Kansas City Royals, allowing just one run on two hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 6.2 innings. Bradish flirted with a no-hitter during the outing, anchoring the Orioles' pitching effort as the team successfully extended their winning streak to three games.
Tyler Mahle (2-8) earned the win in Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies, pitching seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed five hits and three walks while striking out four. The victory helped the Giants maintain their position in the ongoing four-game series against Colorado.
Paul Skenes is scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers in Sunday's series finale. His original pitching opponent, Jacob Misiorowski, has been scratched from the start due to arm fatigue, which will also keep the Brewers' ace out of the upcoming 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Dodgers' top draft pick Bo Lowrance is looking to model his game after Freddie Freeman and Corey Seager. The Dodgers organization expressed satisfaction in securing the high school infielder, noting they did not expect him to be available at their draft position.
Dodgers' top MLB draft pick Bo Lowrance has expressed a desire to emulate the playing styles of stars Corey Seager and Freddie Freeman. The Dodgers noted they were surprised the 6-foot-5, 200-pound infielder was still available when they made their selection.
Freddy Peralta (5-8) took the loss Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over 4.1 innings while striking out six. While the Mets previously expressed optimism regarding his development as the team's ace following an offseason trade, this latest outing highlighted ongoing command issues. As the club navigates a difficult stretch, his performance has raised concerns about his role for the remainder of the season.
The Tampa Bay Rays honored Evan Longoria before their game against the Seattle Mariners. The team put on a strong performance for the former star during the 6-1 victory.
Yankees catcher Austin Wells is showing renewed offensive production, hitting home runs in back-to-back games. This surge follows a prolonged slump where he managed only one home run in his previous 38 games dating back to May 1. His recent performance comes on the heels of GM Brian Cashman publicly identifying the catcher position as an area of concern for the team, signaling a potential turnaround for the young backstop as he looks to solidify his role in the lineup.
Lars Nootbaar provided the necessary power to help the St. Louis Cardinals secure a victory against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. His offensive contribution complemented a strong pitching performance by teammate Matthew Liberatore as the Cardinals continued their home series at Busch Stadium.
Matthew Liberatore delivered one of his strongest starts of the season in Saturday's win against the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium. Following a rain-delayed series opener, Liberatore faced off against Reynaldo López. His performance, supported by power from Lars Nootbaar, helped the Cardinals maintain momentum in their home series.
Noah Cameron set both positive and negative career marks during the Kansas City Royals' latest loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles continue to demonstrate their strength in the matchup.
Jhoan Duran earned his 24th save of the season on Saturday after tossing a scoreless ninth inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Derek Hill had a productive day at the plate and on the basepaths during the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Hill went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, three stolen bases, and a run scored.
The Toronto Blue Jays navigated the first day of the 2026 MLB amateur draft with three picks. The team's draft strategy was affected by the loss of their second-round pick, which served as a penalty for signing Dylan Cease, and a move back in the first round due to exceeding the luxury tax threshold last season.
Logan Gilbert (7-6) took the loss in Saturday's 6-1 defeat to the Rays, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five across 6.2 innings. Despite reaching a career milestone during the series, Gilbert struggled to contain the Tampa Bay offense. The Mariners' offense failed to provide support, resulting in a disappointing outcome for the right-hander as he navigated through 6.2 frames of work.
Jonathan Aranda delivered a strong performance in the Rays' 6-1 victory over the Mariners on Saturday. The infielder went 3-for-4 at the plate, tallying two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored. Aranda was a key contributor to the Tampa Bay offense, which successfully supported the pitching staff to secure the win.
Ben Williamson had a breakout performance in the Rays' 6-1 win against the Mariners on Saturday, recording a career-high four hits. He finished the game 4-for-4 with an RBI double, a stolen base, and a run scored. Williamson's offensive production was instrumental in the Rays' victory.
Gabriel Arias led the Guardians' offense in their 4-1 victory over the Marlins on Saturday. He went 3-for-4 with three singles, two stolen bases, and a run scored. Arias' ability to get on base and disrupt the defense on the basepaths proved vital for Cleveland in the win.
Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game marks the final contest before the All-Star break for the Dodgers, who will face an Arizona team currently dealing with rotation uncertainty following an injury to opposing starter Zac Gallen.
Zac Gallen has been scratched from his scheduled Sunday start against the Dodgers due to right elbow inflammation and is considered likely for the injured list. Gallen, who has struggled recently, currently ranks last among 61 qualified pitchers in ERA. The Diamondbacks are now forced to adjust their rotation heading into the final game before the All-Star break.
