Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy said Thursday he will be sidelined for at least six w...

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>.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.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.<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>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/?q=Max+Muncy&amp;qt=FREETEXT">MLB.com</a>)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.

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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The New York Yankees are looking for help at the hot corner before the July 31 trade deadline.  N...

The New York Yankees are looking for help at the hot corner before the July 31 trade deadline.New York's front office is interested in Colorado Rockies third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4985" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4985">Ryan McMahon</a> and Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8237" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8237">Ke'Bryan Hayes</a>, as well as his teammate and former Yankee <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4693" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4693">Isiah Kiner-Falefa</a>, according to <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/sports/yankees-making-trade-calls-on-third-basemen-here-are-the-possibilities/">Jon Heyman of the New York Post</a>.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9520" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9520">Jazz Chisholm Jr.</a> has been manning third for the Yankees since returning from an oblique strain in early June. However, the 27-year-old is much more experienced playing the keystone position. He'd also be an upgrade both offensively and defensively over the struggling <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2093" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2093">DJ LeMahieu</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McMahon, who represented the Rockies at the 2024 All-Star Game, has recorded 12 homers with 25 RBIs and a .704 OPS over 84 games in 2025. The 30-year-old's gone deep 20-plus times in five different seasons over his nine-year career with Colorado.Hayes has struggled with his bat, slashing .247/.297/.304 with two long balls and 29 RBIs over 80 contests this season. Defensively, the 28-year-old former Gold Glover sits in the 99th percentile in outs above average. Lastly, the light-hitting Kiner-Falefa has one homer, 22 RBIs, and a .665 OPS across 74 games this year. He spent two years with the Yankees from 2022-2023, and won a Gold Glove during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign while suiting up for the Texas Rangers.

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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The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12593" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12593">Ha-Seong Kim</a> from the 60-day injured list Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/Ry_Bass/status/1940864958117695997">team reporter Ryan Bass</a>.Kim is expected to make his season debut during the upcoming weekend series against the Minnesota Twins.The 29-year-old hasn't played in 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery in October 2024.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Rays signed Kim to a two-year, $29-million contract during the offseason after he slashed .233/.330/.370 with 11 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases across 121 games with the San Diego Padres last year.Kim's best season came in 2023 when he went deep 17 times with 38 steals and a career-best 4.2 fWAR en route to winning a Gold Glove and receiving downballot NL MVP votes.Infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14152" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14152">Curtis Mead</a> was optioned to Triple-A amid the roster shuffle.

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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The San Francisco Giants exercised manager Bob Melvin's option for next season."I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue leading this group," Melvin said in a statement Tuesday. "I believe in what we're building here. ... We have a lot of unfinished business this year, and I'm looking forward to the work ahead."Melvin owns a 125-122 record since joining the Giants in October 2023. The club is 45-40 this season, sitting eight games behind the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers and 1.5 games out of a wild-card spot.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"His leadership, preparation, and connection with our players have been invaluable, and we believe he's the right person to continue guiding this team forward," Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said.The 63-year-old Melvin is 1,642-1,547 over his 22-year career with the Giants, Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres. He's a three-time Manager of the Year (2007, 2012, 2018).

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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Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12531" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12531">Corbin Carroll</a> is attempting to return from his wrist fracture before the All-Star break starts July 14."My goal is to be back before the All-Star break for sure," Carroll said Monday, according to <a href="https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/corbin-carroll-6/3588819/">Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports</a>. "We'll see, I gotta listen to my body on this one, but I would like to be back. … I'm operating under all intents of that being the case. If the hand doesn't respond as well as I want, then gotta listen to that and make new plans."Carroll, who's been sidelined since June 18 with a chip fracture after he was hit by a pitch on his hand during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, has been taking part in baseball activities at Chase Field.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Manager Torey Lovullo said the 24-year-old will begin dry swings with both hands Tuesday. The skipper added the 2023 All-Star would like to play in this year's Midsummer Classic if the player gets selected and is healthy.Carroll has recorded 20 homers with 44 RBIs, 10 stolen bases, and a .914 OPS over 72 games this season. His 3.5 fWAR is tied for the NL's fourth-highest total despite missing the last 11 contests.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 13: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters box against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 13, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The New York Mets are getting vocal in the clubhouse in an attempt to end their slump.The Mets held a players-only meeting following a 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The team has lost 12 of 15 games, including the first two of a weekend series against the NL Central-dwelling Pirates.Outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3045" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3045">Brandon Nimmo</a> said <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2909" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2909">Francisco Lindor</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a> were among the six-to-seven players to speak during the postgame chat.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It was good," Nimmo said, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/1939127314719142029">SNY</a>. "It was more of like, 'Let's have a community chat about it.' ... Let's see if it works or not."Outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8271" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8271">Juan Soto</a> also reinforced the club's need to keep its self-belief, a source told <a href="https://x.com/NYPost_Mets/status/1939133134634963104">Mike Puma of the New York Post</a>.Meanwhile, Lindor acknowledged afterward that it was important for players to be vocal about their thoughts."We're all going through the same thing at the same time. Why not talk about it?" Lindor <a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/1939129904999624957">said</a>.New York is now half a game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East lead.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 20: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Cincinnati Reds right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13693" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13693">Nick Martinez</a>'s no-hit bid ended with zero outs in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres on Friday after pinch hitter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4702" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4702">Elias Díaz</a> recorded a double.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Elias Díaz breaks up Nick Martinez's no-hit bid in the 9th inning. <a href="https://t.co/NZxH6qFxaX">pic.twitter.com/NZxH6qFxaX</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1938776531263988104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Martinez ultimately allowed one hit with one earned run, two walks, and six strikeouts on 112 pitches over eight innings in an 8-1 victory over the Padres. He got a standing ovation when he was pulled in favor of reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5345" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5345">Taylor Rogers</a>, who finished the game.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Nick Martinez exits to a rousing ovation after carrying a no-hit bid into the 9th inning 👏 <a href="https://t.co/wBvo8yy9O7">pic.twitter.com/wBvo8yy9O7</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1938777058852622532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"That's as nervous as I’ve been in a long, long time," Reds manager Terry Francona said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/reds-baseball-score-756fff1e86ac01b13022e7e115165866">The Associated Press</a>. "They say good things happen to good people. What he did this week going to the bullpen. He deserved that."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Prior to Friday's gem, Martinez got roughed up in his last start June 19 vs. the Minnesota Twins before pitching out of the bullpen in his next two appearances."My last start, focus wasn't quite there, got shelled, which isn't fun," Martinez said. "Coming out of the pen allowed me to simplify things. It definitely helped me tonight."First baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12789" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12789">Spencer Steer</a> did the heavy lifting for the Reds' offense, hitting three homers with four RBIs.Left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2092" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2092">Wade Miley</a> was the last Reds pitcher to throw a no-no, accomplishing the feat in May 2021 vs. the Cleveland Guardians.Cincinnati has 17 no-hitters in franchise history.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 27: Nick Martinez #28 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 27, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Texas Rangers activated right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2345" href="/mlb/players/2345">Nathan Eovaldi</a> from the 15-day injured list Friday.Eovaldi hasn't pitched since May 27 due to a triceps injury.The 35-year-old has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, authoring a 1.56 ERA with 0.81 WHIP and 73 strikeouts over 69 1/3 innings (12 starts).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Meanwhile, outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17244" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17244">Wyatt Langford</a> landed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.The 23-year-old has dealt with multiple oblique injuries this season. He went on the IL with a strain on his right side in early April after missing parts of spring training due to the same injury.Langford's recorded 13 homers, 32 RBIs, 11 stolen bases, and a .729 OPS across 67 games in 2025.Texas optioned right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8152" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8152">Dane Dunning</a> and recalled utility man Michael Helman to complete the roster shuffle.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 01: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 01, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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San Diego Padres closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13691" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13691">Robert Suarez</a> had his suspension lowered from three games to two for hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a>, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6449891/2025/06/24/padres-robert-suarez-suspension-appeal/">Dennis Lin of The Athletic</a>.Suarez will reportedly drop his appeal after the ban was reduced. He could also start serving his punishment against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.The 34-year-old right-hander was originally punished for throwing at Ohtani's shoulder during a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3302207" href="https://thescore.com/news/3302207">heated game</a> last Thursday that resulted in MLB handing out multiple suspensions and fines. The league said the reliever acted intentionally.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>However, Suarez disagreed with that assessment. "I was just coming in to close out that game," Suarez said Friday through an interpreter. "I was never trying to run into trouble or hit anybody. Unfortunately, it happened, I got ejected and I couldn’t finish out the game."Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts were also suspended one game apiece for their roles in the benches-clearing fracas that started when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a> was hit by a pitch.

Los Angeles, CA - June 19: Robert Suarez #75 of the San Diego Padres reacts after being ejected from the game after hitting Shohei Ohtani (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Dodger in the ninth inning during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly said outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10705" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10705">Oneil Cruz</a> was removed from Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to a lack of effort after grounding into a double play in his final at-bat in the seventh inning.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/jared-koenig-in-play-out-s-to-oneil-cruz-aqllfl?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/jared-koenig-in-play-out-s-to-oneil-cruz-aqllfl?q=Oneil%20Cruz&amp;cp=CMS_FIRST&amp;qt=FREETEXT&amp;p=0">MLB.com</a>)"Just the energy and effort going down the line," Kelly said postgame following the 9-3 loss, according to <a href="https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1937714643138449813">Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a>. "I think we were pretty clear the other day, and he knows the expectation going forward. We talked, but he knows the expectation. Right there, I feel like we fell a little short."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kelly also didn't specify if Cruz would be in the lineup for Wednesday's game, per <a href="https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1937700495646187868">Hiles</a>.Meanwhile, Cruz <a href="https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1937711037534601401">said</a> he slowed down on the play because he thought there were two outs.The 26-year-old added he will treat the benching as a learning experience. "I accepted it really well, just because we have two guys here, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1105" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1105">(Andrew) McCutchen</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2452" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2452">Tommy Pham</a>, who are really good examples," Cruz <a href="https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1937711423108358399">said</a>. "They always run hard. They always go out there and give 100%. This is a teaching point for me, and I accept the way DK came to me and explained and presented it to me."The incident with Cruz comes four days after a brutal defensive error versus the Texas Rangers when he badly misplayed the ball on a routine play.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Oneil Cruz yikes... <a href="https://t.co/vTGSjLc0QC">pic.twitter.com/vTGSjLc0QC</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1936193354330439878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"He's struggling at the plate right now, and it's difficult when you're going through that and you're trying to figure it out," Kelly <a href="https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1937714801020666043">said</a>. "He's working hard to do that. That's the one thing we have to be mindful of, not letting that offense carry over to defense, baserunning, and the energy and effort that we're giving in the other aspects of the game as well."

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 23: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at American Family Field on June 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Whit Merrifield officially announced Tuesday that his MLB career is over.Merrifield, 36, was a three-time All-Star during his nine-year run between 2016 and 2024. He led the majors in hits twice (2018, 2019) and the American League in stolen bases three times (2017, 2018, 2021) while playing for the Kansas City Royals."You should all know that I decided a while back to retire," Merrifield <a href="https://x.com/WSM_Baseball/status/1937617525040382199">wrote</a> in a statement put out by his agency, Warner Sports Management. "When it came down to it, it was an easy decision. Many factors played a role in my decision, but the main one was a six-pound, six-ounce gift from God my wife and I were blessed with in March of 2024.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I was never talented enough to just show up and play. Baseball required my full focus and energy for me to compete at the level I wanted to, and I realize I can no longer give that effort. At this point in life, I'd much rather chase a toddler than chase sliders."Merrifield suited up for the Royals for seven seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays for two, and spent his last campaign between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. He finished his career slashing .280/.328/.336 with 1,249 hits, 94 homers, 485 RBIs, and 218 steals over 1,147 games."Philly, I liked you way more than you liked me," Merrifield added. "Sorry I stunk for you."

DETROIT, MI - JULY 02: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals looks on while waiting on-deck to bat during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 2, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Royals 4-3.

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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> is backing teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10827" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10827">Cal Raleigh</a> as the AL MVP favorite after the star catcher homered in a fourth straight game to increase his MLB-leading total to 32."It's unbelievable what we're watching," Rodríguez said following Monday's 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, according to <a href="https://x.com/A_Jude/status/1937341999457370381">Adam Jude of The Seattle Times</a>. "I feel like that's something that we have never seen before. Coming from a catcher too - what he's doing so special. I'm very happy for him. It feels really good to see him succeed."Rodríguez <a href="https://x.com/A_Jude/status/1937342227946332184">added</a>: "The way that he can impact the game - truly on both sides of the game, I just don't think there's anybody doing that right now. I think he definitely deserves his first shot at the MVP."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Raleigh became the first player in Mariners history to hit 10 or more home runs in three straight months. The feat is impressive considering Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Edgar Martinez, and Adrian Beltré are among the great sluggers that have played for Seattle."He's just in a really good spot,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said, according to <a href="http://apnews.com/article/cal-raleigh-mariners-55dd4794343d21cd779d168341df0e5c">Patrick Donnelly of The Associated Press</a>. "I think he feels comfortable, clearly, and he's getting good pitches. And when he gets them, he doesn't miss them."Raleigh already joined Hall of Famers Mike Piazza, Johnny Bench, and Roy Campanella as the only primary catchers with at least three 30-homer campaigns. He's the first switch-hitter ever to reach 30 long balls before the All-Star break.The 28-year-old Raleigh leads baseball with 68 RBIs to pair with a 1.048 OPS across 76 games.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 23: Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with center fielder Julio Rodríguez (44) and designated hitter Jorge Polanco (7) after hitting a two run home run during the ninth inning of an MLB game between the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins on June 23rd, 2025, at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12531" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12531">Corbin Carroll</a> on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left wrist, they announced Tuesday.Outfielder Jake McCarthy was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.Carroll sustained a "chip fracture," manager Torey Lovullo announced Monday, according to team reporter <a href="https://x.com/Jody_Jackson/status/1937341182293737878">Jody Jackson</a>. The 2023 All-Star is still awaiting direction regarding his recovery process.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The D-Backs are still seeking multiple medical opinions, per <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/06/23/corbin-carroll-injury-update-arizona-diamondbacks/84325471007/">Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic</a>.Carroll hasn't played since he was hit by a pitch on the hand last Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Initial tests came back negative before follow-up imaging discovered the fracture."It sounds like it's relatively stable so it just needs to heal and we'll see how it is to tolerate after that," general manager Mike Hazen said Monday, according to Piecoro. "I don't know what the downtime is going to be. They'll probably reassess it after a few weeks."Losing Carroll for an extended period would be a huge blow for the D-Backs. The 24-year-old has 20 homers with 44 RBIs, 10 stolen bases, and a .914 OPS over 72 games this season en route to becoming an NL MVP candidate.Third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a> (hand contusion) and first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8240" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8240">Josh Naylor</a> (shoulder discomfort) also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3303564" href="https://thescore.com/news/3303564">exited</a> Monday's 10-0 win against the Chicago White Sox."We've taken on a lot, there's no denying that," Lovullo said. "A lot of teams have; I don't want any team to feel sorry for us. But it's our turn to go out there and figure out how to get the job done and that's what my main focus is right now."Arizona (40-38) sits fourth in the NL West but is just 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 09: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Mariners 8-4 in 11 innings.

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Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is set to return for the 2026 season after his club option...

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is set to return for the 2026 season after his club option was picked up, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6446872/2025/06/23/minnesota-twins-rocco-baldelli-contract/">Dan Hayes of The Athletic</a>.However, it's unclear when the Twins made the decision, according to Hayes. Minnesota suffered its 14th loss in the last 17 games after an ugly 11-2 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Mariners on Monday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>President of baseball operations Derek Falvey endorsed Baldelli despite declining to discuss his skipper's contract."It's just making sure no one runs away from the work that is right in front of him, and Rocco is not running away from any of the work," Falvey said. "My focus has been on how do I support him with that, because I do believe he's got the players' best interests at heart, and he's trying to figure out how to solve a challenging equation that we're all trying to navigate through. "He's not alone in that. We're all side by side with him, as is the staff and as our core players. We're trying to figure it out together."The Twins' pitching staff allowed a whopping 124 runs during the stretch, with opposing teams averaging over seven runs per contest.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 21: Manager Rocco Baldelli #5 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game two of a doubleheader on May 21, 2025 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth believes teammate Manny Machado is on track to have a...

San Diego Padres infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8318" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8318">Jake Cronenworth</a> believes teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2577" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2577">Manny Machado</a> is on track to have a plaque in Cooperstown when the star third baseman hangs up his cleats."You look at his career, it's almost the same every year, 150-plus games played, 30 homers, it's just not normal," Cronenworth said, according to according to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/06/22/manny-machado-stats-san-diego-padres-hall-of-fame/84303745007/">USA Today's Bob Nightengale</a>. "It's almost the perfect recipe for a guy who's on his way to the Hall of Fame. This guy is on his own path to greatness."Machado is slashing .280/.339/.489 with 1,989 hits, 354 homers, 1,095 RBIs, and 56.4 fWAR over his 14-year career. The 32-year-old is a six-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, two-time Gold Glover, and one-time Platinum Glove winner. He's also already signed two contracts worth $300 million or more.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Padres manager Mike Shildt said Machado's fiery personality and drive are just as essential to the player's success as the talent. "I think he's probably one of the most misunderstood players in our game," Shildt said. "I know the quality of human Manny is. I know Manny's heart. But think, what's hard today is the sensitivity, the persecution, of just having the ability of being yourself."He is learning to channel all of the things that can be a challenge to be that consistent competitor and still be the core of who you are, which is core of who Manny Machado is, which is very special."Machado was in the spotlight again when the Padres played the Los Angeles Dodgers during a chippy series last week that led to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3302468" href="https://thescore.com/news/3302468">multiple suspensions</a>. He <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3302207" href="https://thescore.com/news/3302207">said</a> Friday the NL West rival has "gotta pray" <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a> wasn't injured on a pitch to the hand."It's much more difficult now to have a strong opinion or conviction," Shildt added. "I'm not green-lighting doing something inappropriate or to offend someone, but gosh, man, being able to be an alpha, it gets to be more of a challenge for players. "Competing hard every day is still OK. You want a commitment by every player to be willing to lay out, and that's what comes with high expectations. I won't apologize for that, and I don't think Manny's going to apologize."

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Petco Park on July 30, 2024 in San Diego, California.

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The Baltimore Orioles placed two-time All-Star catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12256" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12256">Adley Rutschman</a> on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain.Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Sunday that Rutschman is going to be out through the All-Star break, according to <a href="https://x.com/ByMattWeyrich/status/1936793859565977903">Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun</a>. The strain is mild but the club doesn't want to risk agitating the ailment further.Rutschman was scheduled to DH for Baltimore on Friday against the New York Yankees before being scratched with what the team called left abdominal tightness. He underwent an MRI that confirmed the injury, Mansolino told <a href="https://www.baltimorebaseball.com/sports/orioles-mlb/2025/06/21/orioles-rutschman-mri-handley-taxi-squad-richdubroff/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=orioles-rutschman-mri-handley-taxi-squad">Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>This is the first IL stint of Rutschman's big-league career. The former first overall pick has been a remarkably durable backstop, catching 100-plus contests in each of the last two seasons and playing in at least 145 games a year during that same span, serving as both a catcher and DH.It also continues what's been a disappointing season for the 27-year-old, who's hitting a career-worst .227/.319/.372 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs over 68 games this season. Orioles fans should not expect to see top prospect Samuel Basallo while Rutschman's sidelined, though. Basallo is hitting .266/.374/.589 with 15 homers and 31 RBIs in his first full season at Triple-A, but Mansolino noted that there has been no discussion of promoting the 20-year-old catcher as an injury replacement to avoid stunting his overall development."I don't think you take a guy like Sammy Basallo and bring him to the big leagues just because there's a need. I think you bring a Sammy Basallo to the big leagues when he's destroyed Triple-A in all facets of the game - his at-bats, his defense, everything," Mansolino said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1936454748917350876">Jake Rill of MLB.com</a>. "So when he destroys Triple-A and he knocks the door down, to me, then he becomes part of the conversation."Catcher Maverick Handley was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 6: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after a home run by Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on May 6, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Baltimore Orioles optioned reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14409" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14409">Yennier Cano</a> to Triple-A on Sunday.Cano owns a 4.73 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and 31 strikeouts over 26 2/3 innings this season. The right-hander's only blemish in June was when he allowed four earned runs on four hits over 2/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.The 31-year-old authored a combined 2.58 ERA with 8.8 K/9 and 2.2 fWAR over 142 appearances from 2023-2024.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 2023 All-Star isn't arbitration-eligible until the 2026 campaign.Baltimore recalled right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo to take Cano's spot on the active roster.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Yennier Cano #78 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on June 06, 2025 in Sacramento, California.

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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson said playing with star wide receiver Malik Nabers was ...

New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> said playing with star wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199759" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199759">Malik Nabers</a> was one of the primary reasons he decided to join the team during the offseason."I came here because of him, big reason (for) it," Wilson said Saturday while seated next to Nabers at Fanatics Fest, according to <a href="https://x.com/Anthony_Rivardo/status/1936254431680446697">Anthony Rivardo of Empire Sports Media</a>. "Also, too, we've got a lot of guys who have put a lot of hard work into it. We've got a really good defense, rushing the passer. We've got a lot of dudes. That's a good thing."The Giants signed Russell, 36, to a one-year, $10.5-million contract in March after the 10-time Pro Bowler threw for 2,482 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nabers, 21, racked up 1,204 receiving yards with seven touchdowns and an NFL rookie record 109 receptions last season despite missing two games due to a concussion.The Giants will report for training camp Sunday for physicals before hitting the field Monday. The club starts its season Sept. 7 against the Washington Commanders.New York went 3-14 last year en route to finishing last in the NFC East.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ- JUNE 12: Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants passes the football during New York Giants OTA practice on June 12, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed that top prospect Chase Burns will be promoted b...

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed that top prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/19086" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/19086">Chase Burns</a> will be promoted before the club's upcoming series against the New York Yankees."It's kind of hard to come up with a reason why we shouldn't," Francona said Sunday, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/cincinnati-reds-chase-burns-a5ecd16656cfd74badcc387bf32f44b5">The Associated Press</a>. "They tried to throw a lot at him. He just kind of handled everything."Burns will start Tuesday's game for his MLB debut, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ctrent/status/1936624880218476862">The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's another game, but it is a major-league team," Francona added. "He's going to have a lot of firsts, but he's handled everything so far."The Reds drafted the right-hander second overall in 2024 out of Wake Forest. He'll be the fifth player from Round 1 of last year's draft to appear in the majors.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects">MLB Pipeline</a> ranks Burns as the No. 11 overall prospect in baseball. His arsenal features a high-90s fastball that can touch triple digits, along with a wipeout slider, a curveball, and a changeup.The 22-year-old has posted a 1.77 ERA and a 0.773 WHIP in 66 innings pitched across three minor-league levels this season. He's racked up 89 strikeouts to just 13 walks.

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Chase Burns of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during photo day at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex on February 18, 2025 in Goodyear, Arizona.

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