Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen has no intention of retiring anytime soon and has an end ...

Los Angeles Angels closer <a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1563">Kenley Jansen</a> has no intention of retiring anytime soon and has an end date in mind for when he wants to finish his career."My goal is at least four more years after this season," Jansen said, according to <a href="https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/05/angels-kenley-jansen-plans-to-pitch-for-four-more-years-after-2025/">Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register</a>. "That's my goal."Jansen leads active Major League Baseball pitchers with 467 career saves. He needs 12 more to pass Lee Smith for third on the all-time leaderboard behind Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 37-year-old continues to pitch well late into his career like Rivera and Hoffman, authoring a 2.79 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 45 games for the Angels.Jansen said he believes he could pitch even better next season if he gets into the type of shape he wants."I'm going to put the work in this offseason to get my body in better shape," Jansen said. "Last year, I spent the majority of time with my mom because of how sick she was. I didn't work as much in the offseason. This offseason, I'm definitely dedicating that to her and also to myself, to get in the best shape I can get."Jansen admitted he's unsure if the Angels will want him back next year, but added that he'll try to make the decision easier for them by continuing to perform well."I can't predict," Jansen said. "I know what I can do for this season to help. Unfortunately, those decisions are not in my hands. One thing I learned is both sides have to like each other to have each other in the future."

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the ninth inning enroute to his 20th save of the season against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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LSU quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162949" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162949">Garrett Nussmeier</a> won't miss any significant time after aggravating the patellar tendinitis in his knee during practice Wednesday."It's not torn, there's no fraying, there's none of that," Tigers coach Brian Kelly said Friday, shutting down speculation that Nussmeier suffered a major injury, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45926492/lsu-qb-garrett-nussmeier-dealing-patella-tendinitis">ESPN's Adam Rittenberg</a>."This is preexisting. ... He aggravated it a little bit, but he's good to go."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nussmeier left Wednesday's practice after a defensive lineman's knee brace hit him in the leg. The quarterback returned to the field for Friday's practice.Kelly described Nussmeier's knee as 1.5 out of 10 on the pain scale."It's not a serious injury," Kelly said. "Guys are dealing with tendinitis virtually every day in life."Nussmeier projects as a first-round pick in the 2026 draft after he threw for 4,052 yards and completed 29 touchdowns last season.LSU meets Clemson in its first game of the season Aug. 30.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers runs out of the pocket against the Ole Miss Rebels during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made bold moves at the trade deadline, which caught the attention of other members of the organization."It was really fascinating to watch Craig sort of throw caution to the wind," Red Sox president Sam Kennedy told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfdtWjaUPRs">WEEI</a> on Thursday. "I mean, he was all-in, incredibly aggressive in packaging in just about everybody and everything in our farm system."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kennedy said Breslow was operating with a "win now" mentality in trying to obtain a controllable starter, but he ultimately wasn't able to add one. Instead, the Red Sox made two smaller trades, acquiring right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9566" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9566">Dustin May</a> from the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4248" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4248">Steven Matz</a> from the St. Louis Cardinals."There was not a lot of long-term thinking going on at the deadline," Kennedy said. "We were aggressive." He added, "We were just disappointed that certain controllable starters didn't move. At the end of the day, there's nothing you can do when a team isn't going to move a player. That's their prerogative."Breslow has shown a willingness to get deals done all season long: He inked youngsters <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> and Kristian Campbell to long-term contract extensions, and he traded slugger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> to the San Francisco Giants in June.Red Sox fans weren't pleased when Breslow and his front office offloaded Devers, a fan favorite, even though the move provided them with a ton of financial relief. Breslow discussed the trade and its potential impact Friday during an appearance on MLB Network."I'm not sure that we'll be able to completely process the trade for another 8-10 years," he said, according to <a href="https://x.com/Brandon_N_Wile/status/1953860116538655209">theScore's Brandon Wile</a>. "Obviously, I'm aware of the heat. ... I also have to do everything that I can to divorce the heat that I'm feeling from the best decisions that I feel like I can make for the organization."The Red Sox are 27-16 since trading Devers and have won seven of their last eight games.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Craig Breslow chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox before the game against the New York Mets at Fenway Park on May 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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A familiar face will be in the St. Louis Cardinals' dugout during this weekend's series against the Chicago Cubs.Former Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will join Oliver Marmol's coaching staff for two games at Busch Stadium on Friday and Saturday. It'll be his first appearance with the team since he retired in 2022."As soon as I heard he was going to be in town, inviting him to sit next to me was the right move," Marmol said, according to <a href="https://x.com/katiejwoo/status/1953839325369569390">The Athletic's Katie Woo</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's good for the players, good for the staff, and honestly, it's great for the fans, too."Molina, who has aspirations of being a manager in MLB, is looking for additional bench experience, according to <a href="https://x.com/JohnDenton555/status/1953837546770702815">MLB.com's John Denton</a>. The 43-year-old managed Team Puerto Rico at the 2023 World Baseball Classic and will do so for a second time in 2026.Molina enjoyed a terrific career with the Cardinals, making 10 All-Star teams and winning nine Gold Gloves and two World Series throughout 19 seasons.

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 28, 2021: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> wasn't worried about the maximum amount of money he could have potentially earned if he waited until free agency instead of inking an eight-year, $130-million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday."This is a number I'm completely satisfied with, along with my family and agency," the 21-year-old outfielder said, according to the <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/sports/roman-anthony-contract-red-sox/">Boston Globe's Alex Speier</a>."Why wouldn't I want to do this? I'm not worried about what I could earn or potential earnings down the road if I keep doing what I'm doing. That's not the way I look at it. I don't live life like that. I live life knowing that this is plenty and this is where I want to be. It's as simple as that."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Anthony has gotten off to a terrific start to his big-league career, posting an .809 OPS with 18 extra-base hits and 19 RBIs in his first 47 games.His decision to sign what could turn out to be a team-friendly contract if he continues on the same trajectory drew some criticism.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
"I don't understand how you can sit there and watch Ronald Acuña Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and not see the difference."<a href="https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JimBowdenGM</a> says he's in a state of shock about the amount of money Roman Anthony left on the table. <a href="https://t.co/HqkCtPyD2B">pic.twitter.com/HqkCtPyD2B</a>— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/1953157665531494611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Anthony admitted being comfortable and playing for the Red Sox long term were more important to him than making the most money possible."I've never gone out thinking 'Hey, I'm playing for a contract. I'm playing for money.' I don't play this game for money," he said. "I play this game because I love it, and I want to win, and I want to win in Boston."

Boston, MA - August 6: Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony runs onto the field for warmups before facing the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on August 6, 2025.

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Cleveland Guardians right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17185" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17185">Gavin Williams</a> lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning against the New York Mets on Wednesday when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8271" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8271">Juan Soto</a> took him deep with one out.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Juan Soto homers in the 9th inning to break up Gavin Williams' no-hit bid. <a href="https://t.co/6FTQegooAb">pic.twitter.com/6FTQegooAb</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1953174334509375826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 26-year-old allowed the homer on his 117th pitch of the day. He stayed in the game after the round-tripper, recording the second out before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15380" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15380">Hunter Gaddis</a> replaced him.Williams would have been the first Guardians pitcher to throw a no-hitter since Len Barker put together a perfect game in 1981.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Guardians won the contest 4-1, and Williams earned his seventh victory of the season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 06: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians is met by his teamates after giving up a home run against Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets in the ninth inning and pulled from the game by Manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field on August 06, 2025 in New York City. Williams was pitching a no hitter before Soto came to bat and his home run broke up the no hit bid.

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The Boston Red Sox signed rookie outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.Anthony's deal, which officially begins next season, is reportedly worth $130 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1953132020860645521">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>. It includes a 2034 club option worth $30 million if exercised.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Roman Anthony gets a $5M signing bonus, per source. Year by year salaries: 2026: $2M 2027: $4M 2028: $8M 2029: $15M 2030: $19M 2031: $23M 2032: $25M 2033: $29M 2034: $30M option— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1953209776055173250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The contract also features a series of escalator clauses based on how Anthony performs in award voting, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1953204878077055298">MassLive's Chris Cotillo</a> reports.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Roman Anthony's escalators are so complicated, you might need a PDF: Escalators to 2032-33 seasons (and also to 2031 if he is ROY 1st or 2nd in 2025), for each award earned beginning in 2025: • $1M if earns 1st-2nd Place for ROY in 2025 • $2M for each MVP 1st in any previous…— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1953208048991744041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Shortly after officially signing his deal, Anthony told reporters that his decision to take the offer and delay his free agency was an easy one."When the offer came through it was something I wanted to move quick on and there was no doubt this is where I wanted to play baseball for a long time," the 21-year-old said, according to <a href="https://x.com/MacCerullo/status/1953219868771176783">Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald</a>.Anthony was considered baseball's No.1 prospect before the Red Sox called him up to make his major-league debut June 9.Since arriving in MLB, he's slashed .283/.400/.428 with 18 extra-base hits and 19 RBIs in 46 games.Anthony's extension follows the Red Sox trading <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> to the San Francisco Giants in June. Devers was in the second year of a 10-year, $313.5-million contract when he was dealt.The Red Sox also inked fellow youngster Kristian Campbell to an eight-year, $60-million extension in April.

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 09: Number one overall prospect Roman Anthony #48 of the Boston Red Sox warms up on the field before his Major League Baseball debut prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Washington Nationals ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12506" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12506">MacKenzie Gore</a> didn't hold back his feelings after making one of the worst starts of his career during Tuesday's 16-7 loss to the Athletics.The Nationals lost their sixth straight game - and their fourth in a row at home - after Gore allowed eight earned runs on 12 hits in three innings. He didn't strike out a hitter for the first time in his career."Not good," Gore said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/nationals/news/mackenzie-gore-records-zero-strikeouts-vs-athletics">MLB.com's Jessica Camerato</a>. "It was bad. What, I gave up eight runs? It's kind of the only way to put it - that it was bad."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Washington allowed 70 runs during its six-game losing streak and has been outscored by 33 in its last four games at home against the Milwaukee Brewers and A's. The club enters Wednesday 22 games under .500 with a minus-143 run differential."This is embarrassing," Gore said. "We shouldn't just try to act like nothing happened here. What's happened in this homestand is not acceptable. No matter what happened last week, we're all better than this. This is embarrassing. We’ve got to be able to not let it affect everybody. We’ve got to be able to come together as a group and get better. But yeah, what happened this homestand, it’s hard to watch.”

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 17: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals looks on against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on May 17, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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It's been a tumultuous season for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4184" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4184">Mookie Betts</a>, but Los Angeles Dodgers fans haven't given up on the star.Betts was greeted with a warm reception at Dodger Stadium the past two nights as fans encouraged the outfielder turned everyday shortstop whose season began with an illness that caused him to lose nearly 20 pounds and whose stepfather recently died."It's been a beautiful thing," Betts said of the ovations after going 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, according to <a href="https://x.com/DMAC_LA/status/1952964778802201081">Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Thank you to all the Dodger fans. It's super special. It's the first time I've ever gotten anything like that. If I'm in this situation, I know Dodger Stadium is behind me."The 2025 season has easily been the worst campaign of Betts' 12-year career. He owns career-low marks in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, wRC+, isolated power, and offensive rating. His month-to-month splits have also been discouraging for a Dodgers squad trying to hold on to top spot in the NL West.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<td>28</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>.746</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>.738</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>.633</td>
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<td>21</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>.586</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>.428</td>
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</table></div></figure>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is hopeful Betts will turn things around based on what he's seen from the eight-time All-Star at the plate, which could be a good sign for the club during its playoff push."The hits are kind of Mookie-esque, as far as hitting the ball hard to the pull side," said Roberts, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/max-muncy-hits-2-homers-to-equal-mike-piazza-multihomer-mark">MLB.com's Sarah Wexler</a>."Up the middle, hitting it flat to the shortstop's left, that's kind of what he does. And the misses are the right misses. When he's popping it up to the first baseman, or shallow to right field, those aren't his misses. And so when he's taking the swings that he's accustomed to taking, then I feel like it's sustainable."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 05: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates scoring in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on August 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Baltimore Orioles right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12265" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12265">Grayson Rodriguez</a> will undergo season-ending elbow debridement surgery, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1952472612988408141">MLB.com's Jake Rill</a>.The debridement procedure differs from the far more common Tommy John surgery, and is not related to his ulnar collateral ligament in any way, Elias added, per <a href="https://x.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/1952473164178711014">Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun</a>. The team is hoping that this surgery will prevent Rodriguez from dealing with elbow impingement problems going forward.Rodriguez, 25, hasn't pitched this season and last appeared in a game for the Orioles in July 2024. He missed the end of last season with lat discomfort, before landing on the IL with elbow inflammation at the end of spring training. The Orioles moved him to the 60-day IL in late April after he suffered a mild lat strain.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Rodriguez had been ramping up for a potential return until being shut down last week following a setback."We feel for him. The whole organization feels for him," interim manager Tony Mansolino said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/orioles/news/grayson-rodriguez-out-for-season-right-elbow-debridement-surgery">Rill</a>. "I mean, that's a guy we're really counting on here in our organization to get us to where we want to go, in terms of the season and the postseason. Very unfortunate. It's not for a lack of effort, by any means - by him or by our medical staff or by all the people that are involved. It's just a very unfortunate set of circumstances."The former first-round pick owns a 4.11 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 43 big-league starts since 2023.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 31, 2024: Grayson Rodriguez #30 of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 31, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5880" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5880">Lou Trivino</a>, a source told <a href="https://x.com/MattGelb/status/1952428851650338838">The Athletic's Matt Gelb</a>.The Los Angeles Dodgers released Trivino on July 27 after he posted a 3.76 ERA in 26 appearances.The 33-year-old began the season with the San Francisco Giants, where he authored a 5.84 ERA and 7.00 FIP in 12 1/3 innings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Philadelphia's bullpen ranks 24th in ERA and is without left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wbc/players/8311" href="https://thescore.com/wbc/players/8311">José Alvarado</a>, who is serving an 80-game suspension.The Phillies added closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10794" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10794">Jhoan Duran</a> at the trade deadline and signed right-hander David Robertson on July 21. Robertson's made four appearances at Triple-A and is expected to join the Phillies in the near future.

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 07: Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Lou Trivino (58) delivers a pitch during a MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers on July 7, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI.

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Seattle Mariners outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12373" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12373">Julio Rodríguez</a> made history Sunday when he became the first MLB player to begin his career with four consecutive seasons of at least 20 homers and 20 steals."That's a very big accomplishment," Rodríguez said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/julio-rodriguez-first-player-to-have-4th-straight-20-hr-20-sb-season">MLB.com's Josh Kirshenbaum</a>. "I know my family's very happy, and I'm sure they're thinking of all the things I had to do to be able to get here. To be able to do it with this team and this organization is awesome. I'm just excited to see where things are going to go from here."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Rodríguez crushed an opposite-field home run off Texas Rangers right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4311" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4311">Jacob deGrom</a> on Sunday to reach 20 this season. It also marked the 100th homer of the 24-year-old's career.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HISTORY for JULIOOOOO! 💯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TridentsUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TridentsUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wj9KWIZTA3">pic.twitter.com/Wj9KWIZTA3</a>— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mariners/status/1952115125877678198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Rodríguez swiped his 21st bag of the season Sunday as well. He's the third player to reach triple digits in both homers and steals (107) in his first four seasons, joining Barry Bonds and Darryl Strawberry."His accomplishments at a very young age are pretty impressive," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said after Seattle's 5-4 win.Rodríguez is in the midst of a solid campaign. He's also recorded 59 RBIs and amassed 3.4 fWAR in 112 games.

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 03: Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners reacts during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, August 3, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's not going to bench <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9520" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9520">Jazz Chisholm Jr.</a> after the second baseman made a baserunning gaffe during Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins.Chisholm was doubled off in the second inning after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1851" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1851">Paul Goldschmidt</a> popped a ball up to Marlins second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12297" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12297">Xavier Edwards</a>. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Jazz Chisholm gets caught sleeping on a pop up to second and the Marlins turn the double play <a href="https://t.co/5SaB49tSof">pic.twitter.com/5SaB49tSof</a>— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinYanks/status/1951745855108554784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Boone explained that Chisholm thought Edwards might intentionally let the ball drop to get the lead runner and wound up too far away from first to get back in time.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"No, it's a guy trying to make a play," Boone said when asked if he would bench Chisholm, according to <a href="https://x.com/YESNetwork/status/1951782808621404180">YES Network</a>."I get that it looks bad and it's a bad play, but this is not a case of a guy that's dogging it. He's just trying to make a play, and just because it's going bad right now and the worlds on fire, I'm not just going to take guys out for giving a crap."Chisholm confirmed what his skipper said in a postgame interview."I saw something that I thought they were going to do. He deked it like he was going to do it, he didn't do it, "Chisholm <a href="https://x.com/YESNetwork/status/1951786708409700753">said</a>. " Sometimes you get aggressive and you get caught and make an out."The infielder added the Yankees "are going to be just fine," but they've got to clean up the mistakes they've been making over the last week.Chisholm's teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12678" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12678">Austin Wells</a> was doubled off in the ninth inning of a tie game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday after he forgot how many outs there were.Yankees shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13802" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13802">Anthony Volpe</a> has also been criticized of late for his defense, which included three errors against the Rays. Volpe leads the majors with 16 errors.

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 01: New York Yankees second base Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) looks toward the stands after coming up just short of a homer during the game between the New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins on Friday, August 1, 2025 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FL

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9542" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9542">Shane Bieber</a> believes he isn't far away from MLB action with his new club, the Toronto Blue Jays."I'm very close to being big-league ready, so I'm definitely feeling excited and fresh," Bieber said, according to the <a href="https://torontosun.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays/energized-and-invigorated-shane-bieber-cant-wait-to-deliver-for-playoff-minded-blue-jays">Toronto Sun's Rob Longley</a>.Bieber, who was acquired Thursday in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. He's expected to make at least two more rehab starts before joining the big-league club, with his next outing scheduled at Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 30-year-old threw a bullpen on Friday without any issues."Now I just need to continue to build volume and get ready so that when I do get out on that mound, I have no restrictions and I can go out there and compete," he said. "That's what it's all about. That's what you play for."Bieber is a two-time All-Star and won the American League Cy Young Award in 2020, the same season he won pitching's Triple Crown.

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 1: Shane Bieber #57 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout ahead of play against the Kansas City Royals in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 1, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora said ...

Boston Red Sox right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9530" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9530">Tanner Houck</a> will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora said Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1951690806777016657">MassLive's Chris Cotillo</a>.Houck hasn't pitched since May 12 and was recently moved to the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor pronator strain."Tough year for him. Tough year for us," Cora said, according to <a href="https://x.com/SmittyOnMLB/status/1951699481587863688">MassLive's Christopher Smith</a>. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"But he'll kill the rehab. He'll do his job and whenever he comes back, he'll be OK."The 29-year-old owned an 8.04 ERA and 6.12 FIP in nine starts this season. He made his first All-Star team in 2024 when he posted a 3.12 ERA in a career-high 178 2/3 innings.Houck is one of five injured Red Sox starters: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10752" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10752">Kutter Crawford</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18694" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18694">Hunter Dobbins</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10786" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10786">Patrick Sandoval</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12737" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12737">Josh Winckowski</a> are also sidelined.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 31: Tanner Houck #89 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 31, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said a recent dispute with Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1688" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1688">Bryce Harper</a> wasn't significant, and the two of them resolved the issue."I think more has been made out of this than needs to be made out of it," Manfred said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45880548/mlb-commissioner-manfred-downplays-cba-spat-phillies-harper">ESPN's Jesse Rogers</a>. "Bryce expressed his views. At the end of the meeting, we shook hands and went our separate ways. Not all that significant."During Manfred's recent meeting with Phillies players, Harper reportedly told the commissioner to "get the f--k out of our clubhouse" if he wanted to discuss the idea of MLB implementing a salary cap. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It was an individual picking a particular way to express himself, and I don't think you need to make more out of it than that," Manfred said.Players are opposed to a salary cap, and concerns have increased that a lockout might occur when the collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2026 season.But Manfred believes the league and players' union will work things out."It's natural that when you get to the end of a collective bargaining agreement, people who are 'glass half full' people have trepidation about what's going to happen," Manfred said. "I'm optimistic we're going to find a deal."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Rob Manfred, Commissioner, Major League Baseball speaks onstage during the Growing the Game panel, at the Fortune Global Forum on November 11, 2024 in New York City.

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The New York Yankees released right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4101" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4101">Marcus Stroman</a> on Friday amid a series of roster moves.The Yankees let Stroman go after adding trade deadline acquisitions David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and José Caballero to the active roster.New York spoke with other teams about Stroman before the deadline but couldn't line up with anyone on a deal, reports <a href="https://x.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1951371541310218294">ESPN's Buster Olney</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 34-year-old made his last start for New York on Thursday, allowing four earned runs in five innings while striking out three.Stroman posted a 6.23 ERA and 5.15 FIP during the second year of the two-year, $37-million deal he inked with the Yankees ahead of the 2024 campaign.The 11-year veteran owns a 3.79 career ERA. He's made the All-Star team twice and finished eighth in AL Cy Young voting in 2017 with the Toronto Blue Jays. He won a Gold Glove that same season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees in action against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 30, 2025 in New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3.

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Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias apologized to the team's fans after trading several players before Thursday's deadline."We are sorry that 2025 has gone this way," the executive said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1951285564683997260">MLB.com's Jake Rill</a>.Elias <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1951289100725604528">added</a>: "We're in a much better spot than we were one month ago. ... There's bright stuff ahead. We hope that this misfortune passes, and we get back to where we expect and need to be moving forward."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Orioles dealt Ryan O'Hearn, Charlie Morton, Ramón Laureano, Ramón Urías, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9732" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9732">Seranthony Domínguez</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9551" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9551">Gregory Soto</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12290" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12290">Bryan Baker</a>, and longtime center fielder Cedric Mullins after a terrible start to the campaign left them too far outside the playoffs to be buyers.Many of the players Elias traded were on expiring contracts, and he said he wanted to capitalize on their value."We don't want to be selling this year. A lot has gone wrong to put us in that place. But once we're here, let's make the most of it, let's get the most talent back," he said, according to <a href="https://x.com/afkostka/status/1951293175815151981">The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka</a>.Elias expressed faith in the Orioles' core, which includes talented players like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12258">Gunnar Henderson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12256" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12256">Adley Rutschman</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15504" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15504">Jackson Holliday</a>, and said he's optimistic the club will contend in 2026, according to the <a href="https://x.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/1951289208154325466">Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin Meyer</a>.The Orioles enter Friday with a 50-59 record, having gone 29-23 since the beginning of June.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 13: General Manager Mike Elias of the Baltimore Orioles watches batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 13, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The 2027 edition of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chi...

The 2027 edition of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the league announced Friday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Wrigley Field: Home of the 2027 All-Star Game. <a href="https://t.co/TV4SqSaeoQ">pic.twitter.com/TV4SqSaeoQ</a>— Wrigley Field (@ofcwrigleyfield) <a href="https://twitter.com/ofcwrigleyfield/status/1951294357539098890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The event was last held at Wrigley Field in 1990. The ballpark and the surrounding neighbourhood have undergone massive changes since."The hard work put in to transform all of Wrigleyville into an outstanding destination deserves to be celebrated and shared on a national stage," MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/2027-mlb-all-star-game-at-wrigley-field">MLB.com's Jordan Bastian</a>. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We look forward to bringing the Midsummer Classic back to historic Wrigley Field and working alongside the Cubs, city and state officials, and the local organizing group to bring an extraordinary experience to the baseball fans of Chicago."The Philadelphia Phillies will host the 2026 edition of the Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: An exterior view of the Chicago Cubs Marquee sign before a game against the Chicago Cubs and the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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The Baltimore Orioles traded veteran right-hander Charlie Morton and cash considerations to the D...

The Baltimore Orioles traded veteran right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1117" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1117">Charlie Morton</a> and cash considerations to the Detroit Tigers for left-hander Micah Ashman, the teams announced Thursday.Morton has struggled this season, posting a 7-8 record with a 5.42 ERA and 4.84 FIP. The 41-year-old joined the Orioles over the winter on a one-year, $15-million contract.However, Morton brings plenty of playoff experience to Detroit, owning a 3.60 ERA over 18 career postseason appearances. He won the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017 and the Atlanta Braves in 2021.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tigers manager A.J. Hinch led the Astros for Morton's two-year tenure in Houston.Ashman heads to Baltimore after recording a 1.60 ERA and 10.5 K/9 in 28 minor-league appearances for High-A West Michigan this season.Detroit has a nine-game cushion atop the American League Central.

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 28: Charlie Morton #50 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

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