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Wednesday, June 24

Struggles Continue as Outing Unravels Against Diamondbacks

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Matthew Liberatore's difficult 2026 season continued Wednesday night as he took the loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium. While looking to turn his season around, Liberatore's start fell apart during a disastrous single inning where he was heavily hit by the Diamondbacks' offense. The Cardinals were the first to score, but they could not overcome the damage sustained during Liberatore's outing. He remains focused on identifying the issues plaguing his performance this year.

Returns from Injured List During Doubleheader Sweep by Cubs

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The New York Mets officially reinstated Francisco Lindor from the 10-day injured list ahead of the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. Lindor had been sidelined with a calf injury since April 22 and returned to the lineup to provide an offensive spark. However, his return was overshadowed by a disappointing 10-5 loss, as the Mets were swept in the error-filled doubleheader. Despite the team's struggles, Lindor's healthy return is a vital step for the Mets' roster.

Nico Hoerner Racks Up Four Doubles in Wednesday Doubleheader

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Nico Hoerner had a productive day at the plate during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets. The Chicago Cubs infielder went 4-for-9 across the two games, demonstrating impressive consistency by tallying four doubles and scoring five runs. He also drew a walk during the twin bill, contributing significantly to the Cubs' offensive output throughout the day.

Shota Imanaga Earns Fifth Win Against Mets

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Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga picked up his fifth win of the season in Wednesday's outing against the Mets. Imanaga worked 5.1 innings, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk while recording four strikeouts. Despite the four runs allowed, he managed to navigate through the Mets' lineup to secure the victory for the Cubs.

Michael Busch Hits Two-Run Home Run in Doubleheader

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Michael Busch provided a power boost for the Chicago Cubs during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets. The infielder finished the day 1-for-8, but his lone hit was a significant one, a two-run home run. Busch also contributed a walk across the two games, rounding out his offensive performance in the split-action day.

Josh Hader Closes Out Astros' 3-1 Win for Sixth Save

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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader successfully secured his sixth save of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. Hader was dominant in the ninth inning, allowing no hits and issuing just one walk while striking out two batters to shut the door on Toronto. His performance ensured the Astros maintained their two-run lead to finalize the win.

Jhoan Duran Perfect in Ninth to Secure 19th Save

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Jhoan Duran continued his strong season for the Philadelphia Phillies, earning his 19th save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. Duran was lights-out in the ninth inning, retiring the side in order and striking out three batters to preserve the one-run lead for Philadelphia.

Mick Abel Recommended for Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery

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Twins right-hander Mick Abel is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow following a setback in his injury recovery. While the initial report confirmed the procedure was scheduled, subsequent updates clarified that the recommendation for surgery came after the recent setback. A specific timeline for Abel's return to the mound will not be determined until after the surgery is completed.

Bryan Woo Struggles in Loss to Pittsburgh Pirates

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Bryan Woo (6-6) took the loss in Wednesday's start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, struggling through four innings of work. He allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while recording four strikeouts. This performance follows his initial designation as the scheduled starter for the contest. The outing marks a difficult turn for the Mariners' right-hander as he continues his season.

Spencer Horwitz Exits Early with Hamstring Discomfort

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Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left Wednesday night's game against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning due to discomfort in his left hamstring.

Martín Pérez Takes the Mound in Series Finale vs. Padres

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Martín Pérez is set to start for the Atlanta Braves in the series finale against the San Diego Padres. The Braves are looking to avoid a sweep after a three-game losing streak and hope Pérez can provide a solid outing to keep the team competitive.

JP Sears Set to Face Braves in Series Finale

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JP Sears is scheduled to take the mound for the San Diego Padres in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is set for 8:40 p.m. EDT as the Padres look to complete a sweep.

Rangers Release First Baseman Blaine Crim

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The Texas Rangers have released first baseman Blaine Crim. The move is reportedly made to allow Crim the opportunity to pursue playing opportunities overseas.

Roki Sasaki to Start Friday Against Padres

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Roki Sasaki is scheduled to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series opener against the San Diego Padres this Friday at Petco Park.

Randy Vásquez Scheduled to Start Friday Against Dodgers

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Right-hander Randy Vásquez is slated to start for the San Diego Padres in the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers this Friday at Petco Park.

Reynaldo López Expected to Return to Starting Rotation

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According to recent reports, Reynaldo López is expected to return to the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation for the upcoming weekend series.

Ernie Clement Sidelined Again Due to Hip Injury

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Ernie Clement remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Astros as he continues to manage a hip injury. The Blue Jays are handling his status carefully, and he remains unavailable for action. Due to his absence, Luis Urias has been tapped to start at second base.

Cristian Javier Could Return to Rotation This Weekend

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With the Houston Astros listing their Saturday and Sunday starters as TBD for the upcoming series against the Tigers, speculation suggests Cristian Javier could be in line to take one of those starts.

Tatsuya Imai Named Thursday Starter for Astros

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The Houston Astros have designated Tatsuya Imai to start Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Spencer Arrighetti Listed as Friday Starter for Astros

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The Houston Astros have listed Spencer Arrighetti as their starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers.