Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Begins Base Work as Return Gets Closer

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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Begins Base Work as Return Gets Closer

Giancarlo Stanton is taking another step toward returning to the Yankees. Stanton jogged in the outfield on August 7 and has begun incorporating some base-running work, manager Aaron Boone said. Stanton has been sidelined since April 24 with a calf injury after batting .256 with three home runs, 14 RBIs and eight runs in 24 games. Boone expects him back when ready.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Red Sox Scratch Wilyer Abreu From Saturday’s Lineup

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Red Sox Scratch Wilyer Abreu From Saturday’s Lineup

Wilyer Abreu was scratched from Boston’s lineup Saturday after going 2-for-2 with a double, single, three RBIs, a walk and a run in the Red Sox’s 13-1 win over Oakland on August 7. Abreu is batting .256 with 20 home runs, 62 RBIs and 64 runs in 102 games this season. The reason for Saturday’s scratch was not immediately announced.

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Diamondbacks Look to Extend Five-Game Winning Run Over Dodgers

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Dodgers Face Must-Win Test to Prevent First Eight-Game Skid Since 2017

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Dodgers Face Must-Win Test to Prevent First Eight-Game Skid Since 2017

The Dodgers enter August 8 trying to stop a seven-game skid, their longest losing streak since 2017. Los Angeles has dropped five straight to Arizona and now faces a must-win situation to avoid an eighth consecutive defeat. The Dodgers remain in first place, but their recent slide has tightened the National League West race and increased pressure on their roster.

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15 Games, One Big Saturday: Yankees-Braves Lead MLB Action

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15 Games, One Big Saturday: Yankees-Braves Lead MLB Action

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Yankees Edge Braves, Red Sox Roll as Dodgers Fall in Friday MLB Action

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Yankees Edge Braves, Red Sox Roll as Dodgers Fall in Friday MLB Action

Friday, August 7, 2026, brought 15 MLB games. NYY edged ATL 3-2, while BOS crushed ATH 13-1. NYM beat PIT 6-4, TOR topped PHI 5-4, and WSH defeated CIN 5-3. AZ stunned LAD 4-3, SF beat DET 5-2, and HOU topped SD 6-3. CLE beat CWS 8-2, MIN defeated MIL 8-6, while TB edged SEA 2-1. STL edged COL 3-2.

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