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Dodgers Eye Skubal in Deadline Push

The Chicago Cubs are positioning for a postseason run and weighing upgrades at closer, with Josh Hader among potential targets, while also exploring Michael Wacha to stabilize a rotation lacking depth. Injuries have strained the bullpen, prompting internal contributions from pitchers like Trent Thornton and Phil Maton and increasing urgency for bold trade-deadline moves to bolster pitching.

Tarik Skubal

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Red Sox End 15-Game Streak; Beat Blue Jays Next

The Boston Red Sox extended a 14-game win streak and anticipate Ranger Suárez returning from a groin strain to start Tuesday, giving a boost to a surging rotation as they chase a 15th consecutive victory. While Suárez is slated to have a potentially limited workload, Boston also navigates a lengthy injury list that could influence deadline decisions and lineup depth.

Caleb Durbin

Jul 25, 2026

Baseball

Dodgers Visit White House for Back-to-Back Titles

Across levels of baseball and softball, teams have commemorated championships with White House visits or related ceremonies, including a 12U team meeting President Trump, and the Dodgers' planned White House visit with stars split over attendance amid political tensions. Additionally, a WVU baseball alumnus hosted a youth champions tour and a Cape Cod League star shared memories of playing there and community outreach, highlighting how elite amateur baseball paths intersect with national profiles.

Donald Trump Shohei Ohtani

Jul 26, 2026

Baseball

Sox Acquire Curtis Mead for Connelly Early

The Boston Red Sox traded left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead in a Deadline-season swap, with Early headed to D.C. while Mead has been enjoying a career year for the Nationals, posting strong power and run production; reporters describe the move as addressing each team’s needs ahead of the deadline. The deal is corroborated by multiple outlets, noting Early’s 3.44 ERA over 17 starts and Mead’s .256/.351/.505 line with 17 home runs in 86 games this season.

Connelly Early Curtis Mead

Jul 27, 2026

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Mets Injuries Shape Dodgers Series

The Dodgers, riding a league-best record, head to New York to face the Mets in a three-game set with Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto anchoring their rotation for a matchup that could widen the NL lead, while the Cubs and Pirates prepare for a pivotal series featuring Jared Jones, Matthew Boyd and a rising offensive spark from Seiya Suzuki. Meanwhile, the Yankees welcome Max Fried back for a Phillies series as they chase playoff positioning, and the Cubs are reportedly weighing a major roster move around top prospect James Triantos ahead of their Pirates series.

Rōki Sasaki Jared Jones

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Red Sox, Blue Jays Clash in Fenway Playoff Push

The Boston Red Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays in a closely contested series opener, with Boston favored at home and pitching matchups highlighting Sandoval’s return from injury against Yesavage as both bullpens and lineups strive for consistency. Across the MLB slate, the Minnesota Twins welcome the Oakland Athletics for a three-game set, led by standout performers Buxton and Langeliers as teams battle for positioning in a crowded playoff race amid a season marked by competitive parity.

Canada-wide MLB

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Beltrán, Jones, Kent Inducted; Kent via Era Committee

Carlos Beltrán is set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2026 alongside Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent, capping a 20-year career that began with a Rookie of the Year season for the Royals and included later stints with the Mets and Yankees. In reflecting on his journey, Beltrán recalled a pivotal Cooperstown moment with George Brett in 1999 and addressed the 2017 sign-stealing stigma as part of his Hall of Fame narrative.

Carlos Beltrán Jeff Kent

Jul 27, 2026

MLB

Mets Place Soto on IL; Bellinger Injury Shifts Outfield

Juan Soto left Friday’s game against the Dodgers with left calf soreness, after two walks as the Mets managed the injury by keeping him off the field. The star outfielder has been hampered by the calf issue this season, with Soto's latest status and impact on his playing time and lineup still developing as New York remains cautious.

Juan Soto

Jul 26, 2026

MLB

Pitch Clock Enforcement Drives Debate in Yankees-Pirates

The Yankees beat the Pirates 8-5 as Jose Caballero’s late-pitch-clock routine provoked Dennis Santana into a confrontation, prompting benches and bullpens to clear. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around the pitch clock since 2023, with Caballero having prior delays and Santana offering his perspective, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. supplied two homers in the win.

Dennis Santana José Caballero

Jul 25, 2026

MLB

Marlins Slump Deepens as Trade Deadline Looms

Miami Marlins are undecided about whether to buy or sell at the MLB trade deadline, but would be poised to contend if they decide to buy, aided by ample payroll flexibility. Meanwhile, the team has suffered a nine-game skid that has threatened their breakthrough season, with a sputtering offense and key players like Xavier Edwards, Otto Lopez, and Liam Hicks contributing to the slump, though pitching has mostly held up and Sandy Alcantara shows effort.

Otto Lopez

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Cubs Split Series: 11-0 and 3-2

The Cubs escaped in 10 innings to beat the Pirates 3-2, with Pete Crow-Armstrong's 22nd homer tying the game in the sixth and Dansby Swanson's RBI single followed by Seiya Suzuki's bases-loaded walk delivering the decisive two runs in the 10th. Matthew Boyd pitched seven strong innings for Chicago and Gavin Holliwell earned the save, while crucial Cubs defense by Hoerner and Happ stifled late Pittsburgh threats.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Seiya Suzuki

Jul 27, 2026

MLB

Astros Sweep White Sox; Bullpen Shines

The Houston Astros erased a five-run deficit to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9-5, powered by an eight-run sixth inning highlighted by Christian Walker’s bases-clearing double and Cam Smith’s go-ahead homer, with Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña contributing key hits throughout the game. Houston’s bullpen, including AJ Blubaugh and Kai-Wei Teng, preserved the lead after starter Spencer Arrighetti exited early with nerve irritation, while the White Sox threatened early but couldn’t hold off the Astros’ late surge.

Isaac Paredes

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

MLB July 24 schedule features multi-city matchups

The articles compile extensive upcoming MLB schedules across multiple teams with many games listed and no confirmed starting pitchers yet, alongside StubHub ticket promotions. A separate note highlights a power-hitting showdown between Colson Montgomery and Yordan Alvarez in the Astros-White Sox matchup.

MLB Milwaukee

Jul 27, 2026

Baseball

Magellan Sells 136,000 Netflix Shares, Cuts Position 8.3%

Magellan Asset Management Ltd cut its Netflix stake by 8.3% in Q1, and reduced Dominion Energy by 1.3%, while increasing ONE Gas by 18.2%, Spire by 21.4%, and Exelon by 26.6%, per its latest SEC 13F filings. The moves show a portfolio rotation within entertainment and utilities as Magellan adjusts its holdings across several major stocks.

Dominion Energy Magellan

Jul 22, 2026

Baseball

Teel Injury Prompts White Sox Catcher Moves

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel left Monday’s game with an apparent left leg/ankle injury, continuing a season haunted by hamstring and knee issues and potentially impacting the team’s catching plans as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. With Teel’s exit, Drew Romo took over, and team officials have not yet released an official update on the severity as they weigh next steps in a pivotal stretch of the season.

Jul 21, 2026

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Dodgers Eye Skubal in Deadline Push

Red Sox End 15-Game Streak; Beat Blue Jays Next

Dodgers Visit White House for Back-to-Back Titles

Sox Acquire Curtis Mead for Connelly Early

Mets Injuries Shape Dodgers Series

Red Sox, Blue Jays Clash in Fenway Playoff Push

Beltrán, Jones, Kent Inducted; Kent via Era Committee

Mets Place Soto on IL; Bellinger Injury Shifts Outfield

Pitch Clock Enforcement Drives Debate in Yankees-Pirates

Marlins Slump Deepens as Trade Deadline Looms

Cubs Split Series: 11-0 and 3-2

Astros Sweep White Sox; Bullpen Shines

MLB July 24 schedule features multi-city matchups

Magellan Sells 136,000 Netflix Shares, Cuts Position 8.3%

Teel Injury Prompts White Sox Catcher Moves

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