Tommy John, Namesake of Elbow Reconstruction Surgery, Dies at 83
Tommy John, the former major-league pitcher whose name became synonymous with UCL reconstruction, died at 83. His 1974 comeback reshaped treatment for pitchers.
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Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez homers in each of his first three MLB plate appearances
Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez became the first MLB player to homer in each of his first three major-league plate appearances, doing it in his debut at Wrigley.
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Jacob deGrom exits Angels start with right triceps fatigue
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom left Thursday's start vs. Angels after two innings with right triceps fatigue; club offered no further update.
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Reds Ace Hunter Greene Undergoes Second Tommy John Surgery, Out for Remainder of 2026 and Likely Much of 2027
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene had a second Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and likely sidelining him through much of 2027.
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Adley Rutschman to Debut for Red Sox in Toronto, Slotting into No. 3 Spot After Trade
Newly acquired Adley Rutschman was activated and will catch and bat third for the Red Sox in Toronto, joining an injury-hit lineup seeking offense.
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Tim Anderson, 2019 AL batting champion, retires at 33
Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star and 2019 batting champion, announced his retirement at age 33.
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Red Sox’ Remarkable Turnaround: 27 Wins in 30 Games Turns Season Around
Starting July 3 the Red Sox went 27-3 over 30 games — just the 10th such stretch since 1900 — and rallied from 14 under .500 to 13 over in 44 days.
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MLB.com: Rays, Mets Reportedly Agree to Trade Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay for Three Prospects
MLB.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to acquire two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta from the Mets for three prospects ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline.
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Dodgers shut Shohei Ohtani down from pitching, citing knee inflammation that affected his delivery
The Dodgers have halted Shohei Ohtani’s throwing program and will keep him at DH while treating left-knee inflammation that they say altered his delivery.
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Joe Buck, Paul Hoynes and Bill White Honored at Baseball Hall of Fame Awards Presentation in Cooperstown
Joe Buck, Paul Hoynes and Bill White received top broadcasting, writing and lifetime-award honors at the Hall of Fame’s 2026 Awards Presentation in Cooperstown.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Return to Braves' Lineup This Weekend in Baltimore
Braves expect Ronald Acuña Jr. to return from a left hamstring strain during the July 24–26 series in Baltimore; activation could come as early as Friday.
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Bradish Shuts Down Red Sox as Orioles Split Doubleheader, Ending Boston’s 15-Game Win Streak
Kyle Bradish allowed one run over six innings as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 5-1 at Fenway, snapping Boston’s 15-game streak in a doubleheader split.
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Red Sox Tie Franchise Record with 15th Straight Win, Beat Orioles 6-3
Boston beat Baltimore 6-3 at Fenway to extend a 15-game winning streak — matching the 1946 franchise mark — as the Sox surge back into AL wild-card contention.
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Kyle Teel to miss 6–12 weeks with left high-ankle sprain; White Sox recall Edgar Quero
Kyle Teel will miss six to 12 weeks with a left high-ankle sprain after being injured July 20; Edgar Quero has been recalled to take his place.
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Red Sox Sweep Rays, Extend Winning Streak to 13 Games
Boston completed a four-game sweep of Tampa Bay at Fenway, extending its winning streak to 13 — the club's longest run since 1948.