Pirates Acquire Former No. 8 Pick Robert Hassell III From Nationals

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Pirates Acquire Former No. 8 Pick Robert Hassell III From Nationals

The Pirates are adding Hassell after being designated for assignment by the Nationals, per Bob Nightengale. It is a no-risk flier costing only cash or a player to be named later. The former No. 8 overall pick hit .215 with two home runs, 21 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 63 Triple-A games this season with a .593 OPS.

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Mets Designate Zack Short For Assignment To Activate Marcus Semien

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Mets Designate Zack Short For Assignment To Activate Marcus Semien

The Mets designated Short for assignment to activate Semien from the injured list, reducing their 40-man roster to 39. The 31-year-old has batted .156 with no homers and two RBI across 45 at-bats in 2026. Short was claimed off waivers in mid-June but saw limited playing time due to his poor production at the plate.

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Teams Lose AI Access on League-Issued Dugout iPads

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Teams Lose AI Access on League-Issued Dugout iPads

Major League Baseball has barred teams from using league-issued dugout iPads to access generative AI during games. According to a memo obtained by The Athletic, clubs had installed custom apps to assist with substitutions, pitch calling and other strategic decisions. MLB said the devices must return to their original purpose, limiting AI's in-game influence.

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Dodgers Fan Pulls Rare Signed Shohei Ohtani Bat, Lists It for $25,000

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Dodgers Fan Pulls Rare Signed Shohei Ohtani Bat, Lists It for $25,000

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All-Star Juan Soto Stars Alongside Mr. Met in New Spider-Man Ad

Juan Soto stars alongside Mr. Met in a new Spider-Man commercial celebrating New York's favorite superhero. The Mets All-Star enters the break batting .290 with 21 home runs, 51 RBIs and a .967 OPS, earning his fifth All-Star selection. Soto's latest off-field appearance adds another memorable New York moment to his standout 2026 season.

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Reds Lock Up Chase Burns After Ace-Level Rookie First Half

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Reds Lock Up Chase Burns After Ace-Level Rookie First Half

The Reds and Chase Burns agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension, and his 2026 numbers show why Cincinnati moved quickly. Burns is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA, 102.2 innings, 118 strikeouts and a 1.11 WHIP, making him one of baseball’s most valuable young arms entering the second half.

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