Mark Walter Retains Dodgers Control After Lakers Sale

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Mark Walter Retains Dodgers Control After Lakers Sale

Walter will remain Dodgers chairman and retain control of the club, with business set to continue as usual after the Lakers' sale, per Bill Nightengale. The Dodgers will lose crossover advertising and marketing with the Lakers, but Walter and Guggenheim Baseball Management are expected to have an extra $2.5B after selling the NBA franchise this summer from the deal.

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Blue Jays Claim Paul Sewald Off Waivers

Sewald will join Toronto after Arizona designated him for assignment on Monday. The right-hander owns a 6.23 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 39 innings this year. He posted a 3.08 mark through June before a late collapse that saw him allow 18 runs in 12 2/3 frames. The Blue Jays look to revive the 36-year-old in their bullpen.

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Red Sox Designate Seth Martinez For Assignment

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Red Sox Designate Seth Martinez For Assignment

Martinez appeared just once after his recent call-up, surrendering a run in a single inning on 22 pitches. The 31-year-old owns a 4.03 ERA across 145 major league innings but struggled at Triple-A this season with a 5.55 ERA in 60 frames amid a home run spike. The Red Sox will replace him with recalled lefty Alee Gamboa.

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Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment

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Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment

Mikolas hit his 10-year service milestone before Washington moved on from the veteran. He posted a 5.82 ERA while allowing 27 homers in 116 innings this season. The club will be responsible for the bulk of his $2.25 million salary after placing him on waivers. Prospect Jackson Kent debuts against the Cubs in his place.

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Harrison Bader Scooter Scare Raises MLB Safety Concerns

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Harrison Bader Scooter Scare Raises MLB Safety Concerns

“Coaches and executives worry about the horsepower contained within the devices,” a report by Andy McCullough said after Bader’s scooter incident raised fears around motorized ride-share scooters. The excerpt noted concerns over stability, helmets and limited team control. The Giants outfielder’s scare has turned a growing convenience into a player-safety question.

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Orioles Acquire Harold Rivas To Complete Rutschman Trade

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Orioles Acquire Harold Rivas To Complete Rutschman Trade

Orioles added Rivas as the PTBNL in the Rutschman trade. "To complete the Adley Rutschman trade with the Baltimore Orioles, the Red Sox are sending minor league OF Harold Rivas as the PTBNL, I’m told," Andrew Parker reported. Rivas is hitting .241 with six homers and 23 steals in rookie ball with plus speed.

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