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Eric Haase delivered a crucial grand slam to help lead the San Francisco Giants to a 12-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The win allowed the Giants to secure a series split in Milwaukee, bolstered by Haase's power hitting and a strong offensive performance that capitalized on the Brewers' bullpen struggles.
Brent Rooker is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It has been confirmed that his absence is due to knee soreness. No further details regarding the severity of the injury or a potential return timeline were provided in the initial reports.
The Texas Rangers have optioned Cody Freeman to the minor leagues in a roster move coinciding with the activation of Corey Seager.
The Texas Rangers have optioned Alejandro Osuna to the minor leagues as part of a roster move that included the activation of Corey Seager.
The Texas Rangers have activated Corey Seager from the injured list following his recovery from a back injury. He is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
Jackson Chourio delivered a monster performance in Thursday's 12-9 loss to the Giants, going 3-for-4 at the plate. His stat line included two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, and a walk.
Trevor Rogers (3-6) earned the win in Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Red Sox, delivering a strong performance with 5.2 innings of work. He allowed only one run on five hits and one walk while striking out three batters. His outing was supported by an Orioles offense that exploded for six runs in the first inning, helping the team secure the series victory.
The Houston Astros have called up Collin Price to serve as a backup catcher. He takes the roster spot previously held by Cesar Salazar.
The Houston Astros have signed 32-year-old outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract. Wade, who was most recently in the Chicago White Sox system at the Triple-A level, will wear number 31. He is active for tonight’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
As the San Diego Padres continue to struggle, star Manny Machado has expressed his frustration regarding the team's ongoing offensive difficulties. Machado noted that the team is finding it difficult to put runs on the board as losses continue to mount.
The Diamondbacks have optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno. The move is intended to allow Pfaadt to get stretched back out as a starting pitcher following an inconsistent stint working out of the bullpen.
Seiya Suzuki provided a power boost for the Cubs by hitting a home run, though the effort fell short in a 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Athletics, marking the team's third straight defeat. Despite his offensive contribution, the team failed to hold an eighth-inning lead. Additionally, Suzuki is receiving a breather and is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against Oakland.
Geraldo Perdomo will start at shortstop for Thursday's game against the Dodgers but has been demoted to the seventh spot in the batting order.
Zack Wheeler (5-1) delivered a dominant performance in Thursday's win over the Padres, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out eight over seven innings. Wheeler relied heavily on his fastball to rebound from previous outings, keeping the Padres hitless until the sixth inning. His excellence on the mound was instrumental in the Phillies' series sweep, providing a much-needed boost as the offense broke the four-run threshold for the first time since May 18.
Maikel Garcia remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Minnesota Twins. The infielder is currently dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined.
David Bednar successfully nailed down his 13th save of the season in Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He delivered a clean ninth inning to secure the victory for the Yankees.
Ha-Seong Kim is out of the lineup for the series finale against the Blue Jays. This marks his fifth absence in the last seven games.
Jackson Merrill went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The blast marked his sixth homer of the season.
Ryan McMahon is showing signs of improved productivity, culminating in a hero performance during Thursday's series finale for the Yankees. Following a productive month of May, analysts are monitoring his output to see if these trends translate into sustained success. The struggling third baseman's recent contributions were pivotal in helping the Yankees salvage the final game of their series.
Drake Baldwin is currently sidelined with an injury, contributing to the Atlanta Braves' decision to acquire catcher Austin Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels. The move is intended to provide necessary depth behind the plate while Baldwin and Sean Murphy recover.
