Angels Taylor Ward Delivers Encouraging Update After Wall Collision

9 months ago

Angels Taylor Ward Delivers Encouraging Update After Wall Collision

Ward needed 20 stitches above his right eye after crashing into the left-field wall chasing a fly ball vs. Astros but was cleared of a concussion. “Best-case scenario,” Athletic's Sam Blum said, expecting only a short rest. Teammate Jo Adell praised his effort: “He’s doing exactly what he’s supposed to do.” The scare shook the Angels but relief followed.

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Dodgers Sign Andrew Heaney After Pirates Release

9 months ago

Dodgers Sign Andrew Heaney After Pirates Release

Heaney joined the Dodgers on a Triple-A deal, making him playoff eligible. The veteran lefty, 5-10 with a 5.39 ERA for Pittsburgh, recently shifted to the bullpen after struggles that included an 8.19 ERA in his last 10 outings. “I’ll come in and do what I’m asked,” he said. Los Angeles leads the NL West at 78-59.

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Brewers Activate Joey Ortiz Ahead of Phillies Showdown

9 months ago

Brewers Activate Joey Ortiz Ahead of Phillies Showdown

Ortiz returned from a hamstring strain as Milwaukee opened a key series with Philadelphia. The shortstop, valued for his defense, hit .239 with 11 homers and 60 RBIs last year but has struggled in 2025. Brewers, 6.5 games clear in the NL Central, also promoted reliever RP Craig Yoho to bolster the bullpen as the division race tightens.

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Aaron Judge Ties Yogi Berra on Yankees’ All-Time HR List

9 months ago

Aaron Judge Ties Yogi Berra on Yankees’ All-Time HR List

Judge blasted his 358th homer, matching Berra for fifth in Yankees history, during a 3-2 loss to Cubs. “It’s pretty special… I’m honored to wear this jersey,” he said. The solo shot, his 43rd of the season, traveled 426 feet at 112.6 mph. Manager Aaron Boone shouted “Yogi!” as Judge returned to the dugout, marking the milestone.

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Braves Claim Ha-Seong Kim Off Waivers From Rays

9 months ago

Braves Claim Ha-Seong Kim Off Waivers From Rays

Braves added Kim after his release from Rays, where injuries limited him to just 2025 cameos. Owed about $2M this year with a $16M option for 2026, he’ll compete with Nick Allen, who’s hitting .221 with no homers in 127 games. At 62-75, 14 games behind Phillies, the Braves see Kim as a potential upgrade at shortstop.

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Warren Schaeffer Defends Chase Dollander Amid Ugly Home ERA

9 months ago

Warren Schaeffer Defends Chase Dollander Amid Ugly Home ERA

Dollander entered Monday’s start vs. San Francisco Giants with a 9.88 ERA in 10 home outings, but Schaeffer brushed off concerns. “His stuff plays anywhere,” the interim manager said. The rookie, armed with a four-pitch mix, has a 6.55 season ERA overall. With Rockies nearing 100 losses, his development remains central to hopes of avoiding another bleak record.

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