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Donald Trump Has Hilarious Interaction With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto

During LA's White House visit to celebrate last year's World Series win, Trump brought up Yamamoto's pitching performance in Game 6 that forced Game 7. While shaking hands with the World Series MVP, he saw Ohtani standing next to him. Trump jokingly asked, "Who's the better pitcher? Tell me," drawing laughter from manager Dave Roberts and the players.

By Ankit Sharma

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Gavin Williams Joins Cleveland’s Exclusive Nine-Pitch Club

Williams became the fifth recorded Cleveland pitcher to throw an immaculate inning, striking out Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers and Josh Bell on nine pitches in the third against Minnesota at Progressive Field. The Guardians right-hander joined Enyel De Los Santos, Justin Masterson, Carlos Carrasco and Zach Plesac. Williams entered Thursday after consecutive 11-strikeout starts.

By Tanish Chachra

Diamondbacks Scratch Ketel Marte Before Thursday Game

about 2 hours ago

Diamondbacks Scratch Ketel Marte Before Thursday Game

The Diamondbacks scratched Marte from their Thursday lineup. The All-Star second baseman has a history of injuries, including a hamstring issue that sidelined him for most of April and back tightness earlier this season. He posted 28 homers and a .283 batting average in 126 games last year. Arizona will monitor his status closely for the weekend series.

By Tanish Chachra

Red Sox Target Infield Upgrade With Zach Neto Seen As Unattainable

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Red Sox Target Infield Upgrade With Zach Neto Seen As Unattainable

"Even if Neto is unattainable, the middle infield is an area of focus for Boston as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches," per Ken Rosenthal. Neto is batting .238 with 19 home runs and a .771 OPS this season. Neto ranks sixth in wRC+ among shortstops. Boston has gone 20-3 since June 25 and needs infield help with Story out.

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Braves to Activate Ronald Acuna Jr. This Weekend

about 3 hours ago

Braves to Activate Ronald Acuna Jr. This Weekend

Acuna is nearing his return from a left hamstring strain suffered in June. The Braves star hit .251 with seven homers, 22 RBIs and 15 steals this season. Weiss said there is a possibility he's activated tomorrow, per Mark Bowman. If not Friday, it will almost certainly be this weekend after his rehab assignment that included a grand slam.

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Mark Cuban Acquires Minority Stake in Athletics

about 4 hours ago

Mark Cuban Acquires Minority Stake in Athletics

"We really like the management and ownership team," Cuban tells FOS. Harbinger Sports Partners' purchase marks its debut investment after the firm raised $450 million in commitments. The transaction comes ahead of the Athletics' 2028 relocation to Las Vegas. Rashaun Williams tells FOS the new stadium will "be the best ballpark ever built in MLB history."

By Tanish Chachra

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