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Jesús Luzardo delivered a masterful performance for the Philadelphia Phillies, tossing seven scoreless innings while recording 11 strikeouts. His dominant outing was instrumental in securing a 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, as the Phillies manufactured just enough offense to clinch the series win behind Luzardo's stellar work on the mound.
Patrick Sandoval made his long-awaited debut for the Boston Red Sox, marking his first start since 2024. After completing an extensive rehab process following his signing prior to the 2025 season, Sandoval helped the Red Sox secure their sixth consecutive victory. His performance comes during a season-best hot stretch for the team as they continue their push in the standings.
Brady Singer is set to take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. The start serves as an opportunity for Singer to boost his trade value as the deadline approaches.
A.J. Ewing made his big league debut at second base during Thursday's game against the Royals after teammate Mark Vientos exited with a hand injury. While Ewing is 'fired up' about the infield opportunity, the Mets maintain that center field remains his primary future position. Ewing is looking to keep his bat hot in the series finale as he adjusts to the defensive change.
David Peterson delivered a strong outing for the Chicago Cubs in their 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Despite his effective performance on the mound, the team suffered another bullpen collapse. A questionable out call at second base further hindered the Cubs' efforts during the game.
Seiya Suzuki was removed from Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to calf cramps. The outfielder's status is currently being monitored as the Cubs evaluate his condition following the early exit. Despite the team's 3-2 loss and a bullpen meltdown, Suzuki had a productive day at the plate before being forced to leave the contest.
Josh Jung has returned to the Texas Rangers' lineup following a stint on the sidelines due to a knee injury. He started at third base and batted fourth in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. His return is a significant boost for the Rangers as they compete for a series win.
Wyatt Langford has been officially activated by the Texas Rangers. His return to the active roster coincides with the team's decision to option Smith. Langford is back in the lineup for the July 9th game against the Los Angeles Angels as the Rangers look to secure a series victory.
Reid Detmers takes the mound for the Los Angeles Angels against the Texas Rangers tonight. Amidst ongoing struggles, speculation is mounting that this could be his final start for the organization before the trade deadline. Analysts suggest caution regarding the struggling pitcher as his future with the club remains highly uncertain.
Cody Bradford, currently working his way back from an elbow injury, is set to resume his rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi this coming Sunday.
Gavin Williams improved to 10-4 on the season after a dominant outing in Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Twins. Williams pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters to secure his 10th win of the year.
Jim Jarvis enjoyed a breakthrough performance on Thursday, contributing to a strong offensive showing for the Atlanta Braves in their series-clinching victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mike Yastrzemski played a role in the Atlanta Braves' successful series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team enjoyed a productive day from the offense, including a breakthrough performance from Jim Jarvis, as they secured the series victory.
Christian Yelich was absent from the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup for Thursday's contest in St. Louis.
Drew Rasmussen took the loss in Thursday's series finale against the New York Yankees, allowing six runs on seven hits over 2.1 innings of work. He struck out two batters and did not issue a walk. Prior to the game, Rasmussen was slated to start as the Rays looked to secure a series win to extend their lead in the AL East. The outing leaves Rasmussen with a 7-5 record as he heads into the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers All-Star Dillon Dingler is considered day-to-day after exiting Thursday's game with a right hand/thumb injury. While he was held out of the lineup for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Athletics, the team confirmed he will avoid the injured list. Dingler may require a few days of rest prior to All-Star week to recover. The Tigers are expected to provide further updates on his status following continued medical evaluation.
Despite the trade market heating up as the deadline approaches, the Houston Astros have made their stance clear regarding star slugger Yordan Alvarez. The organization has informed Alvarez that he will not be traded, signaling his continued importance to the team's core as they look toward the second half of the season. Alvarez currently leads the American League in home runs, holding a one-homer advantage over Yankees slugger Ben Rice.
The Detroit Tigers have designated Jahmai Jones for assignment as part of a roster move that also included the promotion of Eduardo Valencia from Triple-A.
All-Star Nick Kurtz returned to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers after exiting his previous appearance due to illness. Kurtz served as the designated hitter and batted second for the Athletics. The team had been monitoring his condition closely following his mid-game departure on Thursday, but he was cleared to return to action quickly.
Max Meyer will not make his scheduled start this Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Marlins have opted to give him extra rest around the All-Star break.
