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Saturday, July 25, 2026
Roki Sasaki Dominates, Tucker Homers Late as Dodgers Down Mets 4-2
Roki Sasaki delivered seven dominant innings at Citi Field, and Kyle Tucker’s two-run home run in the eighth capped a 4-2 Dodgers victory over the Mets on Friday. Shohei Ohtani put Los Angeles ahead 2-1 with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly, and Tucker’s blast two innings later sealed the win. Freddie Freeman tallied three hits as the Dodgers outhit New York 11-4, improving the two-time defending World Series champions to 66-38, the best record in baseball. Francisco Alvarez and Luis Robert Jr. homered for the Mets, but starter Sean Manaea’s six solid innings were not enough. Los Angeles is 4-0 against New York this season.
Matt Olson's 10th-Inning Homer Lifts Braves Past Orioles 7-6
Matt Olson blasted a three-run home run off Andrew Kittredge in the 10th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 road victory at Baltimore after the club rallied from behind twice. Brewer Hicklen scored on a throwing error in the top of the 10th to put Atlanta ahead 4-3 before Olson’s decisive blow. Drake Baldwin had tied the game 3-3 with a solo home run off Rico Garcia’s changeup in the eighth. Reliever Elieser Hernandez earned the win, working three innings and escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth — Hernandez’s first major-league victory since August 2022. Atlanta is 6-2 in its last eight games.
Seigler's Four-Hit Night Fuels Boston's 6-4 Win; Red Sox Go 16-2 in July
Anthony Seigler led off with a home run and collected four hits for the first four-hit game of his major-league career, and Ceddanne Rafaela added a two-run shot in the third as Boston defeated Toronto 6-4 at Fenway Park on Friday. Romy Gonzalez’s go-ahead RBI double in the eighth proved decisive after Kazuma Okamoto’s three-run home run pulled the Blue Jays within a run in the seventh. Patrick Sandoval worked 4⅔ scoreless innings before interim manager Chad Tracy lifted him. The Red Sox went 16-2 in July through Friday — the best record through 18 games to begin any calendar month in franchise history.
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Cam Schlittler Strikes Out 12, Goldschmidt Homers as Yankees Blank Phillies 1-0
Cam Schlittler struck out 12 and held Philadelphia to three hits into the eighth inning as the New York Yankees blanked the Phillies 1-0 at Citizens Bank Park on Friday. Schlittler rebounded from a poor previous start to record one of his sharpest outings this season, allowing just three hits while working deep into the game. Paul Goldschmidt’s solo home run provided all the offense New York needed. Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo delivered seven quality innings but received no offensive support. New York improved to 58-45, holding second place in the American League East, two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Sugano Gets 10th Win as Rockies Stun Division-Leading Brewers 5-2
Tomoyuki Sugano earned his 10th win of the season, striking out five in what Colorado manager Warren Schaeffer called an outstanding performance with excellent fastball command and a sharp splitter, as the Rockies beat NL Central-leading Milwaukee 5-2 on Friday. Cole Carrigg drove in a run with a double, while Kyle Karros and TJ Rumfield each collected two hits for Colorado. ‘Typical Tomo Sugano stuff. He was great today,’ Schaeffer said. Milwaukee dropped to 64-39, maintaining a six-game lead over Chicago in the NL Central after both teams completed their Friday games.
Cubs Edge Pirates 3-2 as Thielbar Earns Win in NL Central Battle
The Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at PNC Park on Friday in a competitive NL Central clash. Caleb Thielbar earned the win, improving his record to 3-2 with a 4.06 ERA, while Hollowell recorded the save. Pittsburgh starter Ramírez, carrying a 3.31 ERA on the year, absorbed the loss and dropped to 6-3. Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed at the plate for Chicago, while Henry Davis provided offense for the Pirates. The Cubs improved to 58-45, six games behind division-leading Milwaukee. Pittsburgh drops to 53-51 but remains in contention for an NL wild-card spot.
Padres Beat Marlins 4-2, Extending Miami's Losing Streak to 10 Games
The San Diego Padres beat Miami 4-2 on Friday, extending the Marlins’ losing streak to 10 consecutive games — the organization’s longest slide since a 10-game skid in June 2011. Miami’s fall has been dramatic: the Marlins were a season-best 10 games over .500 following a July 9 win over Seattle but have since dropped to 52-52. During the streak, Miami has averaged roughly 2.6 runs per game. San Diego improved to 51-53 with the win, keeping the Padres four games out of a National League Wild Card berth with 10 days until the August 3 trade deadline.
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Mason Miller 'Definitely Available' as Rival Execs Expect Padres to Sell at Deadline
The San Diego Padres face a pivotal decision ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, with rival executives increasingly convinced the club will trade All-Star closer Mason Miller. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has described Miller as ‘definitely available,’ with ESPN insiders placing the probability of a deal at 40 percent. The right-hander plays on a $4 million salary, with approximately $1.2 million remaining after the deadline. San Diego, at 51-53, needs starting pitching in return for any Miller deal, and the New York Yankees have already sent scouts to recent Padres games. The Pirates — with one of the NL’s most productive offenses — are also considered a potential landing spot.
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Trade Deadline T-10 Days: Skubal Watch, Braves Set to Buy, Bubble Teams Face Crunch
Ten days remain until the August 3 trade deadline, and the market is accelerating across baseball. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal — described by multiple insiders as the sport’s premier starting pitcher available — remains the most closely watched player, though Detroit’s recent strong play makes a deal less certain than it appeared weeks ago. The Atlanta Braves are positioned as the most aggressive buyers among contenders, while the Chicago Cubs are actively seeking pitching help. The Houston Astros are also committed to adding talent. Among bubble teams, the Orioles, Mariners, Blue Jays, Cardinals, and Nationals each face meaningful buy-or-sell decisions over the next 10 days.
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American League
AL East
1. Tampa Bay — 60–43, —
2. NY Yankees — 58–45, 2.0
3. Boston — 53–49, 6.5
4. Baltimore — 50–54, 10.5
5. Toronto — 47–57, 13.5
AL Central
1. Chi. White Sox — 54–48, —
2. Cleveland — 54–51, 1.5
3. Minnesota — 51–54, 4.5
4. Detroit — 50–54, 5.0
5. Kansas City — 43–62, 12.5
AL West
1. Texas — 52–51, —
2. Seattle — 51–53, 1.5
3. Houston — 51–54, 2.0
4. Athletics — 44–59, 8.0
5. L.A. Angels — 41–63, 11.5
National League
NL East
1. Atlanta — 61–42, —
2. Philadelphia — 56–48, 5.5
3. Miami — 52–52, 9.5
4. Washington — 52–52, 9.5
5. NY Mets — 43–61, 18.5
NL Central
1. Milwaukee — 64–39, —
2. Chi. Cubs — 58–45, 6.0
3. Pittsburgh — 53–51, 11.5
4. St. Louis — 52–51, 12.0
5. Cincinnati — 48–54, 15.5
NL West
1. L.A. Dodgers — 66–38, —
2. Arizona — 55–49, 11.0
3. San Diego — 51–53, 15.0
4. San Francisco — 43–60, 22.5
5. Colorado — 42–63, 24.5
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