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Los Angeles Angels pitcher and batter Shohei Ohtani proved again that he is a force to be reckoned with after pulling a jaw-dropping two-way feat in two nights. Ohtani, 27, had one of the best offensive games of his career so far on Tuesday. The athlete went 3-of-4 against the Kansas City Royals, with two home runs and a career-high eight RBIs (run batted in).
- NBC Sports BayArea
Umpire's missed crucial calls cost Giants in dramatic walk-off Braves loss
Pat Hoberg is one of the better umpires in the league, but the calls he did miss Wednesday had a big impact on a one-run game.
- NBC Sports Chicago
Frank Thomas on why White Sox traded Sammy Sosa to Cubs
Chicago White Sox power hitter Frank Thomas reveals the real reason the White Sox traded Sammy Sosa to the Chicago Cubs 30 years ago.
- Kansas City Star
Royals’ Salvador Perez to have thumb surgery; KC welcomes back top hitter in his spot
The returning KC outfielder — coming off the injured list Friday — hit .371 in 15 previous games for the Royals this season.
- Associated Press
Popular Fenway fixture Drago the German shepherd dies at 10
No dog ever had a better yard to play in than Drago. Because as countless Boston Red Sox players and fans saw over the last decade, Drago's playground was Fenway Park. Sniffing along the Green Monster, exploring the dugouts or simply resting on the pitcher's mound before a game, Drago was a delight.
- NBC Sports Chicago
Cubs coach Chris Young OK after medical situation during game
The moment led to a delay in Thursday's game as members of the Cubs and Pirates training staff went out to the bullpen.
- NBC Sports BayArea
Giants trade Steven Duggar to Rangers for Willie Calhoun in outfielder swap
The Giants had to make a decision with Duggar this week as his lengthy rehab assignment ended, and they chose an unexpected path.
- Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: If you have lineup problems, we have solutions
Andy Behrens is back with his latest batch of fantasy waiver wire pickups!
- NBC Sports BayArea
What Willie Calhoun can provide Giants, 'excited' Gabe Kapler explains
Willie Calhoun will report to Triple-A Sacramento, where he will serve as additional depth for a front office that values that deeply.
- Belleville News-Democrat
With the MLB trade deadline looming in August, will St. Louis look to add pitching?
Should the organization add middle relief depth to bolster the bullpen? What other roster tweaks could they make?
- WSB Cox articles
Freddie Freeman returns to face Atlanta for 1st time since World Series win
Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta on Friday night for the first time since he helped the Atlanta Braves win the 2021 World Series.
- Associated Press
Cortes presents Kaat with Yanks award after 'molester' label
Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes presented broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Kaat with the franchise's Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday night, about three weeks after Kaat used an offensive nickname when talking about New York's breakout left-hander. The 83-year-old Kaat called the pitcher “Nestor the Molester” during a Minnesota Twins telecast this month, then reached out to Cortes to apologize.
- Associated Press
Scherzer isn't coming off the injured list for Mets Sunday
New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer will not be activated from the injured list and start the final game of the club’s series against the Miami Marlins Sunday. “Nobody ever said he was,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said before the series opener Friday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined since May 19 because of an oblique strain.
- LA Times
Commentary: If the Angels hire a new manager, here's their guy
If the Angels are looking for manager after the season, they should consider former center fielder Darin Erstad for a lot of reasons.
- NBC Sports Boston
Chaim Bloom deserves his due amid stunning Red Sox turnaround
Critics were circling around Chaim Bloom in April when the Red Sox stumbled out of the gates, so it's only fair that we praise Boston's top executive now that the team has done a complete turnaround, writes John Tomase.
- Kansas City Star
Cubs relief pitcher fulfills dream by getting first MLB at-bat, but admits he blew it
What happened Wednesday in Pittsburgh likely was a first in Major League Baseball history.
- LA Times
They've got Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, but inconsistencies holding Angels back
After a 27-17 start, the Angels have slipped under .500 because of issues with their hitting and pitching that even Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani can't overcome.
- Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn criticizes umpire during TV interview vs. Ole Miss baseball
Arkansas Razorbacks baseball head coach Dave Van Horn criticized the umpire during an interview on ESPN2 during the CWS game vs. Ole Miss.
- Yahoo Sports Canada
Blue Jays have a ‘million-dollar arm’ in prospect Ricky Tiedemann
Ricky Tiedemann is giving fans a major-league showcase for a minor-league price.
- NBC Sports Philadelphia
Aaron Nola ready to put amazing control streak on the line against Padres
The Phillies are looking to start another winning streak and they have the right guy on the mound Friday night in Aaron Nola. By Jim Salisbury