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Dave Roberts Tears Into Dodgers' Offensive Production After Series Loss to Brewers

The Dodgers (74-51) lost 6-2 to the Brewers (77-48), which sealed a 3-1 series loss. Manager Roberts knows where the team's problem lies. “This has been four, five, six weeks of below-average production from our offense.” Since July, the Dodgers rank 15th in batting average (.244), 21st in homers (40), 22nd in runs (153), and 22nd in OPS (.698).

By Ankit Sharma

Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury

Swanson left during the third inning of today's 11-4 loss to the Cardinals with left-side discomfort. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed that the 2x All-Star has an oblique injury that will result in a 10-day IL. Swanson, who has 18 homers and 66 RBIs this season, will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent and nature of the problem.

By Ankit Sharma

about 4 hours ago

Cody Bellinger Set for Yankees Rehab Assignment

Bellinger is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday or Friday as he works back from a hamstring injury, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees plan for him to play rehab games on Tuesday and Thursday, with activation possible next weekend. His return would give New York another lineup boost if he clears the final steps without setbacks.

By Tanish Chachra

about 6 hours ago

Braves Release Carlos Santana Into Free Agency

"He's still looking to play and hopes to latch on with a team," per Jeff Passan. Santana hit .292/.385/.382 with two home runs in 104 plate appearances at Triple-A Gwinnett before the Braves granted his release Sunday. The 40-year-old veteran first baseman began the year with Arizona before joining Atlanta on a minor league contract in late June.

By Tanish Chachra

about 7 hours ago

Tommy John, MLB Pitching Pioneer, Dies at 83

Tommy John, the four-time All-Star whose 1974 elbow surgery transformed baseball, has died at 83. John spent 26 MLB seasons with six teams, winning 288 games, with 164 after the procedure by Dr. Frank Jobe. His comeback helped establish UCL reconstruction as a lifesaving operation for pitchers now known worldwide as Tommy John surgery across baseball and sports for generations.

By Abhay Aggarwal

about 8 hours ago

Cody Bellinger’s Yankees Return Is Near After Major Rehab Progress

Cody Bellinger is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A on Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Bellinger has been sidelined since July 25 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The Yankees could activate him as soon as this weekend if he progresses well. The outfielder has been running near full speed and recently resumed baseball activities.