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<p>Boston Red Sox third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> will play this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays, manager Alex Cora said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/SmittyOnMLB/status/1943404225863557627">MassLive's Christopher Smith</a>.</p><p>Cora added that Bregman will likely suit up in two games of the final series before the All-Star break. The skipper doesn't know whether the player will be activated from the injured list on Friday or Saturday.</p><p>Bregman, who was selected to play in the All-Star Game but won't participate, has been sidelined since May 23 due to a quad strain.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 31-year-old was one of Boston's best hitters before the injury, slashing .299/.385/.553 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 51 outings.</p><p>Bregman's imminent return comes as the Red Sox are riding a six-game winning streak, which moved them into a wild-card spot.</p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 03: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>The Atlanta Braves aren't going to consider moving players under control beyond the 2025 season before the July 31 trade deadline, sources told <a href="https://fansided.com/mlb/sources-braves-signal-commitment-to-core-amid-mounting-trade-deadline-pressure-01jztvzw0dng">Robert Murray of FanSided</a>.</p><p>Injured ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1577" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1577">Chris Sale</a> is reportedly one of those players, as the reigning NL Cy Young winner's name hasn't been discussed in trade dialogue.</p><p>Braves general manager and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said in mid-June that rumors involving dealing Sale were "completely ridiculous." The left-hander was then sidelined a few days later with a fractured ribcage.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3034" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3034">Marcell Ozuna</a>, a 2024 All-Star, isn't under contract past this season. The 34-year-old designated hitter has 12 homers with 41 RBIs and a .757 OPS over 87 games in 2025 after slashing .289/.364/.552 with 79 long balls, 204 RBIs, and a 148 wRC+ across 306 contests between 2023 and 2024.</p><p>The Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball due to underperformance and injuries. The team enters Thursday's action with a 40-51 record, sitting fourth in the NL East and 9.5 games out of the final wild-card spot.</p><p>Atlanta has made the postseason for seven straight years, dating back to 2018.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 04: Several Braves watch the game from the top of the dugout during the MLB game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves played on the 4th of July 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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<p>The Baltimore Orioles traded reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12290" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12290">Bryan Baker</a> to the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 37 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the clubs announced Thursday.</p><p>The 2025 selection the Orioles received from the Rays is a competitive-balance pick during Sunday's draft. The slot value for the spot is $2,631,400, according to <a href="https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1943317355536298356">MLB Pipeline</a>, which means Baltimore now has the largest bonus pool of any team at $19,144,500.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Orioles now have four (!) first-round picks and seven total picks on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB draft:<br><br>No. 19 (actual 1st rounder)<br>No. 30 (comp pick for Burnes)<br>No. 31 (comp pick for Santander)<br>No. 37 (CB-A pick from Rays)<br>No. 58 (2nd round)<br>No. 69 (CB-B pick)<br>No. 93 (3rd round)</p>— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/1943321537597079553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Baker said he was shocked to find out about the deal when he addressed the media in the clubhouse after saying goodbye to his teammates.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"It's been everything," Baker said when asked about the four seasons he played with the Orioles, according to <a href="https://x.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/1943312125285535875">Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun</a>. "They gave me an opportunity to get established in the big leagues."</p><p>The 30-year-old right-hander authored a 3.52 ERA with 1.10 WHIP and 49 strikeouts over 38 1/3 innings this season for the Orioles. He sits in the 85th percentile in fastball velocity with an average of 96.7 mph and is in the 93rd percentile for strikeout percentage, which should help a Rays bullpen that ranks 17th in baseball with a combined 1.7 fWAR.</p><p>Baker is arbitration-eligible through the 2028 campaign.</p><p>Orioles general manager Mike Elias called the trade "a step in that direction" of looking past this season, according to <a href="https://x.com/masnRoch/status/1943325519514149154">Roch Kubatko of MASN</a>. Baltimore has occupied the AL East basement for the majority of the campaign after making the playoffs in 2023 and 2024. The executive <a href="https://x.com/masnRoch/status/1943325675680678330">added</a> the team isn't planning to rebuild and expects to contend again in 2026.</p><p>Elias noted that the club wasn't shopping Baker but the value of the Rays' offer was too good to turn down, per <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1943326066291908950">Jake Rill of MLB.com</a>.</p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 01: Bryan Baker #43 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after a 3-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 01, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>San Francisco Giants legend Will Clark said <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> no-showed three times after the team offered to have the former longtime first baseman mentor the newly acquired All-Star slugger at the position.</p><p>"Friday, Saturday, Sunday, he did not come out early, at all. Period, not at all. In fact, he didn't even hit on the field," Clark said on the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=YiL8NuHBqdI">Deuces Wild</a>" podcast. "Everybody's like, 'Oh my God, I'm so sorry, Will. I'm so sorry.'"</p><p>Clark, a six-time All-Star during a 15-year career that spanned from 1986-2000, believes Devers didn't attend the sessions because the Giants were playing the Boston Red Sox that weekend - six days after Devers arrived from Boston in the mid-June blockbuster trade.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Devers publicly criticized the Red Sox and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in early May for asking him to play first base after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12885" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12885">Triston Casas</a>' season-ending knee injury. That outburst followed another spat in spring training after the team signed Gold Glove winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> in the offseason to play third base and asked Devers to transition to full-time DH.</p><p>"I know what the f--- happened," Clark said. "I said, he didn't want to go out and be at first base and be 20 feet in front of their fricking dugout with what went on in Boston, and now he's working with me at first base. He didn't want to have to go through all that bullshit through the press and the media. So, I completely understand."</p><p>The 61-year-old acknowledged he won't be so forgiving if Devers dodges his help the next time around.</p><p>"Rafael Devers, next time I'm in San Francisco, your ass will be on the field at first base. Just letting you know that," Clark said. "Even if I gotta go grab you by the f-----g back of the neck and drag your ass out there, you will be at first base."</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 07: Rafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during warm ups prior to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Monday, July 7, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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<p>The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8228" href="/mlb/players/8228">Rhys Hoskins</a> on the 10-day injured list Monday with a Grade 2 sprain in his left thumb.</p><p>The Brewers expect Hoskins to be sidelined until at least mid-August with a potential return coming at the end of that month, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/1942671337862095185">Adam McCalvy of MLB.com</a>.</p><p>Hoskins suffered the injury while attempting to tag a runner at first base during Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/rhys-hoskins-exits-with-an-apparent-injury?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p><em>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/rhys-hoskins-exits-with-an-apparent-injury?q=Rhys%20Hoskins&amp;cp=CMS_FIRST&amp;qt=FREETEXT&amp;p=0">MLB.com</a>)</em></p><p>Hoskins has 12 home runs with 42 RBIs and a .767 OPS over 82 games this season.</p><p>The Brewers recalled first baseman Andrew Vaughn from Triple-A to replace Hoskins on the active roster.</p><p>Vaughn has yet to make his Brewers debut after being acquired in the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9543" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9543">Aaron Civale</a> trade with the Chicago White Sox in mid-June.</p><p>The 27-year-old slashed .189/.218/.314 with five homers, 19 RBIs, and 43 strikeouts in 48 games with the White Sox in 2025. However, Vaughn, the No. 3 pick in the 2019 draft, hit a career-high 21 long balls with 80 RBIs and a .743 OPS in 2023.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25, 2024: Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates hitting an RBI single during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>The 26-year-old leads the Pirates with 15 long balls this season. He also has a legitimate shot to join Barry Bonds as the only players in franchise history with a 30-30 campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I like to hit balls far. I think I'm going to enjoy it a lot," Cruz said of entering the derby, according to <a href="https://x.com/AlexJStumpf/status/1942718417666015452">MLB.com's Alex Stumpf</a>.</p><p>Cruz will be the first Pirate since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4609" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4609">Josh Bell</a> in 2019 to compete in the Home Run Derby.</p><p>The eight-player field now includes Cruz, Seattle Mariners catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10827" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10827">Cal Raleigh</a>, Atlanta Braves outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8292" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8292">Ronald Acuña Jr.</a>, Washington Nationals outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14393" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14393">James Wood</a>, and Minnesota Twins outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4126" href="/mlb/players/4126">Byron Buxton</a>. New York Mets first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a>, a fixture of the event, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3308930" href="https://thescore.com/news/3308930">declined</a> the invitation this year. There are three more spots available.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 29: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates in the dugout after a two-run home run in the seventh inning during an MLB game against the New York Mets on June 29, 2025 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<p>The Miami Heat acquired guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/12144" href="/nba/players/12144">Norman Powell</a> from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade that also includes the Utah Jazz, the Heat announced Monday.</p><p>Los Angeles received forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45122" href="/nba/players/45122">John Collins</a> in the deal, while forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/283" href="/nba/players/283">Kevin Love</a>, forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24784" href="/nba/players/24784">Kyle Anderson</a>, and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick went to the Jazz.</p><p>Powell averaged a career-best 21.8 points with 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals over 32.6 minutes in 60 games during the 2024-25 season. The 10-year veteran moved into a starting role for the Clippers after finishing fourth in Sixth Man of the Year voting during the the 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 32-year-old is set to make over $20.4 million next season before being able to test free agency.</p><p>Collins, 27, averaged 19.0 points with 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 30.5 minutes while only appearing in 40 games last season because of injuries. He can become a free agent following the 2025-26 campaign, which will see him earn over $26.5 million.</p><p>Love, a five-time All-Star, had a limited role with the Heat, averaging 5.3 points with 4.1 rebounds over 10.9 minutes in 23 games last season. The 36-year-old will make $4.15 million in his 18th year in the NBA.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Never thought I’d be a math problem. Welcome to the NBA.</p>— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinlove/status/1942236372032487869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a>
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - FEBRUARY 13: Norman Powell #24 of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on February 13, 2025 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>Buxton, a Georgia native, will compete in the event with Seattle Mariners catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10827" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10827">Cal Raleigh</a>, Atlanta Braves outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8292" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8292">Ronald Acuña Jr.</a>, and Washington Nationals outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14393" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14393">James Wood</a>. There are still four spots available to complete the eight-player field.</p><p>The 31-year-old Buxton was also selected to play in the second All-Star Game of his 11-year career.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Buxton has 20 homers this season, tied for the fifth-most in the American League.</p>

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 27: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates with Carlos Correa #4 after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park on June 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>The Washington Nationals named Miguel Cairo their new interim manager Monday.</p><p>Cairo replaces longtime skipper Dave Martinez, who was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3308837" href="https://thescore.com/news/3308837">fired</a> along with general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday after guiding the club to an NL East-worst 37-53 record this season.</p><p>The Nationals promoted Cairo after he joined the team as a bench coach in 2024. He held the same role with the Chicago White Sox from 2021 to 2022, which included serving as the acting manager in the last 34 games of the 2022 campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Miguel is well respected in our organization and around baseball," Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo said in a statement. "A diligent worker and student of the game, he has a proven track record of showing strong leadership in a variety of situations, and I believe that his voice and energy will serve as a catalyst to our team and our fan base in the second half of the season."</p><p>Cairo, 51, suited up for the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds during a 17-year playing career that ended in 2012.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Bench Coach Miguel Cairo #22 of the Washington Nationals looks on during batting practice before the start of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 27, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>The New York Mets reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates about the availability of right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8236" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8236">Mitch Keller,</a> according to <a href="https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2025/07/05/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-pirates-mitch-keller-kebryan-hayes-bryan-reynolds/stories/202507050008">Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.</a></p><p>However, the chances of Keller being dealt before the July 31 trade deadline decreased after the Pirates went 6-0 on their last homestand, a source told Hiles.</p><p>The 29-year-old was reportedly on the trade block last offseason, which included talks about a deal that lasted throughout spring training.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Pirates would be open to moving Keller because of his contract, according to Hiles. He's making $15 million in 2025 and is owed $54.5 million through the 2028 campaign after signing a five-year, $77-million extension in February 2024.</p><p>The Mets need rotation help with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15438" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15438">Kodai Senga</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4239" href="/mlb/players/4239">Sean Manaea</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12918" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12918">Tylor Megill</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9562" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9562">Griffin Canning</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8406" href="/mlb/players/8406">Paul Blackburn</a> sidelined.</p><p>Keller owns a 3.64 ERA with 1.19 WHIP and 84 strikeouts over 106 1/3 innings (18 starts) this season. </p><p>The Chicago Cubs are <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305595" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305595">reportedly</a> also very interested in acquiring the 2023 All-Star.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 27: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 27, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<p>CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bowman thinks he is moving in the right direction. With the NASCAR Cup Series back in Chicago on Sunday, it's good timing for the Hendrick Motorsports driver.</p><p>Bowman raced to a sorely needed victory in downtown Chicago a year ago, stopping an 80-race drought and securing a spot in the playoffs. He is still looking for his first win this season, but he finished third last weekend at Atlanta.</p><p>The 32-year-old Bowman is the only driver to win at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, a 45-mile drive from downtown, and the Chicago Street Course. He got his first Cup victory at Chicagoland in 2019.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"As far as confidence coming into this race, I feel like we’re plenty capable," he said Saturday. "We're typically pretty good at road courses. A lot of confidence coming into these places."</p><p>Bowman struggled at the beginning of June, finishing 36th at Nashville and Michigan. But the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet turned it around in Mexico City, finishing fourth at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez — a 2.42-mile road course with 15 turns.</p><p>Three of the last eight races before the playoffs are on road courses — Chicago, Sonoma next weekend and Watkins Glen on Aug. 10.</p><p>Bowman said he likes Chicago because it's so different from the rest of the NASCAR schedule.</p><p>"We do a lot of the same thing for most of the year," he said. "So, you know, walking through the city to get to the racetrack ... makes it different and a little more enjoyable. The challenge of a street course in general is super fun. Very technical, very little room for error."</p><p>Bowman held off Tyler Reddick for last year's win on the 12-turn, 2.2-mile course — a tricky drive with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back. The race was shortened in each of the last two years because of rain, and there could be more showers on Sunday.</p><p>Bowman also is competing in the second round of NASCAR’s inaugural in-season tournament this weekend. He faces Bubba Wallace after the two tangled in Chicago last year.</p><p>During the cool-down lap after his victory, Bowman was bumped into the wall by Wallace. Bowman spun out Wallace early in the race.</p><p>"I think he and I are totally good," Bowman said. "But yeah, I mean, he's been really fast here in the past. Like, you don't tend to think of him as a road course guy, but here last year, he was really fast. So definitely going to be a tough one."</p><p>The head-to-head matchup with Bowman certainly got Wallace's attention.</p><p>"I'm sure he knows that a door slam does not count us even," Wallace said. "So we'll see what happens."</p>

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 28: Alex Bowman (#48 Hendrick Motorsports Ally Chevrolet) waves to the fans prior to the running of the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 on June 28, 2025 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA.

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<p>New York Yankees right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9586" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9586">Clarke Schmidt</a> will likely require season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.</p><p>"He's kind of getting second opinions now but not great news on that front," Boone told the media after he was asked bout Schmidt's imaging results. "We will see what goes on here in the next couple of days."</p><p>Schmidt departed Thursday's start with tightness in his right forearm. He was subsequently placed on the injured list Friday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 29-year-old could also potentially miss the entire 2026 campaign following the procedure. The typical recovery time is 12-to-18 months but may vary if he gets an internal brace in his elbow<em>.</em></p><p>Schmidt authored a 3.32 ERA with 1.09 WHIP and 73 strikeouts over 78 2/3 innings (14 starts) in 2025.</p>

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 28: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium on June 28, 2025 in New York, New York.

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a triple against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"I don't want to open an old wound. But in some ways, they're swinging at these breaking balls like they know what is coming."<br><br>Orel Hershiser on the Astros during a big inning against the Dodgers. <a href="https://t.co/15HeqcRLkc">pic.twitter.com/15HeqcRLkc</a></p>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1941328574902153446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Hershiser also made a quip at Houston during a 2020 game between the two clubs when he said, "guessing's harder than knowing" after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2841" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2841">Jose Altuve</a> struck out looking. Former All-Star Preston Wilson didn't appreciate the remark at the time, suggesting Hershiser was known for having abnormal movement on his pitches during an 18-year career that included a 1988 NL Cy Young.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Astros defeated the Dodgers in the 2017 World Series but were punished two years later for stealing signs illegally with a video system and banging trash cans to inform hitters about incoming pitches.</p><p>Then-manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were let go by the club after MLB suspended both for one year following its investigation. Houston was also fined $5 million and lost its first- and second-round picks in the 2020 and 2021 drafts.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4: Victor Caratini #17 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">CAL RALEIGH AGAIN!!!<br><br>A CAREER-HIGH 35 HOMERS FOR BIG DUMPER 💪 <a href="https://t.co/yowhkV25vk">pic.twitter.com/yowhkV25vk</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1941252012471091419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"It's remarkable. It feels like he hits a home run every game, that's what it feels like," Wilson said following the 6-0 win, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/mariners-raleigh-griffey-jr-home-runs-e898175fd7932df263449b99d95546b7">Andrew Destin of The Associated Press</a>. "And I can remember feeling it as a player, that (Griffey) just felt like he hit a home run every day.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Again, that's the consistency that (Raleigh) has shown. It hasn't been a streak where he has hit a bunch of home runs in a short amount of time. It's been kind of 10 per month."</p><p>Raleigh is now on pace to hit an MLB-best 64 homers to break Griffey's single-season franchise mark.</p><p>"To be mentioned with that name, somebody that's just iconic, a legend, first-ballot Hall of Famer, I'm just blessed,” Raleigh said. "Trying to do the right thing and trying to keep it rolling. If I can try to be like that guy, it's a good guy to look up to.”</p><p>Raleigh added that he always enjoys chatting with Griffey.</p><p>"It’s always fun to have him around the clubhouse to just talk to him a little bit and figure out how he went about his business," Raleigh said. "So, I've talked to him on the phone once or twice as well. So, he's a good one. He's one of the best of all-time. It's hard to beat talking to somebody like that."</p><p>The 28-year-old will also take part in this year's Home Run Derby - an event Griffey won on three occasions (1994, 1998, 1999).</p>

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 04: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners hits a home run during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4250" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4250">Max Muncy</a> said Thursday he will be sidelined for at least six weeks after suffering a knee injury against the Chicago White Sox, according to <a href="https://x.com/THEREAL_DV/status/1940915473522348141">David Vassegh of AM 570</a>.</p><p>Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list after being diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz was recalled to fill out the active roster.</p><p>The 34-year-old Muncy suffered the ailment Wednesday when White Sox baserunner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3140" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3140">Michael A. Taylor</a> dove into him while attempting to steal third base during the sixth inning.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/max-muncy-leaves-game-with-injury?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p><em>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/?q=Max+Muncy&amp;qt=FREETEXT">MLB.com</a>)</em></p><p>"It was obviously amazing hearing the news that nothing was torn, nothing was ripped," Muncy said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45662676/dodgers-put-max-muncy-injured-list-bone-bruise-knee">ESPN</a>. "That was obviously a huge sigh of relief for me, but it still sounds like too long of a time in my head."</p><p>He added: "It was tough news, but it was also great news in terms of when you look at the play and just the injury that could have happened."</p><p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts <a href="https://x.com/THEREAL_DV/status/1940925344254681363">said</a> <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2083" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2083">Miguel Rojas</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2444" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2444">Enrique Hernandez</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9695" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9695">Tommy Edman</a> will man the hot corner during Muncy's absence.</p><p>Muncy, a two-time All-Star, has played a key role for the NL West-leading Dodgers this season. He's recorded 13 homers with 55 RBIs and an .832 OPS over 81 games.</p>

Los Angeles, CA - July 02: Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy lays on the ground clutching his knee after colliding with White Sox Michael A. Taylor as the Dodgers take on the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 25: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies at bat in the fourth inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Coors Field on May 25, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Ha-Seong Kim #7 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 25, 2025 in San Diego, California.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 01: Bob Melvin #6 of the San Francisco Giants looks on before the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 01, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

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