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The Cleveland Guardians have officially begun a trial run for Stuart Fairchild. The organization is evaluating the player's fit and potential contribution to the team's roster as they look to assess his capabilities in a competitive environment.
Bryan Reynolds played the role of hero in the Pirates' 6-5 victory over the Twins, delivering a walk-off hit to end the game. The contest, which saw the Twins fall late, was decided by Reynolds' clutch performance at the plate, ensuring Pittsburgh walked away with the win.
Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Baltimore Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Samuel Basallo went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly during the Baltimore Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. This marks his ninth home run of the 2026 season.
Trevor Rogers took the mound for the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings of work in the Orioles' 6-5 loss.
Teoscar Hernández was placed on the injured list after sustaining a left hamstring strain while attempting to beat out a ground ball in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. This injury marks a significant setback for the Dodgers' roster, occurring shortly after the team placed Kiké Hernández on the injured list. In response to the roster crunch, the team has re-signed Santiago Espinal and called up Ryan Ward.
Kazuma Okamoto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
Charles McAdoo made his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in their Friday night game against the Baltimore Orioles. He made an immediate impact, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during the Blue Jays' 6-5 victory.
Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and a run scored during the Blue Jays' 6-5 victory over the Orioles on Friday. Beyond his recent on-field production, Guerrero remains a focal point for analysts and fans, having been identified as a key player to watch in the MLB betting markets for his performance profile.
Nelson Velázquez greeted his former team, the Chicago Cubs, by slamming the first pitch he saw into the visitor’s bullpen to help the St. Louis Cardinals win 6-5 on Friday night. He was joined in the home run parade by teammates Ivan Herrera and Thomas Saggese.
Thomas Saggese contributed to the St. Louis Cardinals' 'symphony of homers' in their 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday, joining teammates Ivan Herrera and Nelson Velázquez in the effort.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol announced that newly called-up Jimmy Crooks will share catching duties with Ivan Herrera to help solidify the position. In Friday's 6-5 win over the Cubs, Herrera contributed to a 'symphony of homers,' joining teammates Nelson Velázquez and Thomas Saggese in the home run parade to help secure the victory.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has reached a key milestone in his recovery from a right oblique strain, which has kept him sidelined since May 14. Raleigh began taking swings in the batting cage on Friday, marking his first hitting activity since aggravating the injury. While the Mariners are encouraged by his steady progress, there is currently no set timetable for his return to active duty.
Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony has suffered a setback in his injury rehabilitation. After experiencing discomfort in his finger while hitting off a tee on Thursday, he has been shut down from swinging. The team will likely have to wait longer for the young star's return to the diamond, with further updates on his status expected as he recovers from the injury.
Gabriel Moreno started at catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.
Ryan Waldschmidt started in center field for the Seattle Mariners in their Friday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Cole Young started at second base for the Seattle Mariners in their Friday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Adrian Del Castillo served as the designated hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.
Corbin Carroll started in right field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.
Ildemaro Vargas was included in the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting lineup for their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.
