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Reds rally past Giants; Vitello ejected; waivers

The Cincinnati Reds erased a 9-3 deficit in the ninth inning, sparked by Eugenio Suarez’s grand slam, to rally past the San Francisco Giants 10-9 and prevent a series sweep. The dramatic seven-run comeback, a rare late-season surge, kept Cincinnati in spoiler mode as they navigate a challenging schedule and chase elusive wins.

Tyler Stephenson

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Crow-Armstrong belts three homers as Cubs rout Reds

Pete Crow-Armstrong slugged three home runs in the Cubs’ 17-5 rout of the Reds, marking his first career 3-HR game and boosting his historic pace at the plate. The fireworks bolster his NL MVP candidacy, as he leads MLB in WAR and contends with Shohei Ohtani for the award as September nears.

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MLB suspends Dominican prospect over fake-age plot

MLB suspended Dominican prospect Daury David Severino Damaso for one year after uncovering an elaborate age-fraud plot that used a fake birth date, records, and even a fraudulent death certificate to present him as a younger player, just as the Cleveland Guardians had agreed to a $2.8 million pre-deal that would have formalized in 2029. The case highlights ongoing concerns about integrity in international scouting and could disrupt Severino’s path to the amateur market, with the trainer involved and the player’s actual age now 16.

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Giants retire Jeff Kent No. 21 in rainout makeup

The San Francisco Giants officially retired Jeff Kent’s No. 21 in a ceremony between a day-night doubleheader, honoring his 2000 MVP season and 17-year Giants tenure. The event underscored the lasting bond with Barry Bonds and featured tributes from Giants icons, while Kent reflected on his career and the enduring legacy of the team.

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Tigers beat Dodgers in tight pitchers' duel

Across the Detroit series, Blake Snell outperformed Keider Montero in Detroit as the Dodgers topped the Tigers, with Snell delivering a strong outing while Montero faced a tougher matchup. In a separate MLB result, the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Texas Rangers 6-1 behind Logan Henderson's seven-inning gem and Jake Bauers' multi-hit day.

Tarik Skubal Detroit Tigers

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Cardinals Beat Pirates as Mathews Earns MLB Win

Rookie left-hander Quinn Mathews earned his first major league win by working 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and Jimmy Crooks delivered a two-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1, with Walker contributing multiple hits. The win keeps the Cardinals within reach in the NL wild-card race as they pull ahead 6-2 this season against the Pirates and rely on a strong bullpen finish after Mathews exited.

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Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies over Angels

Edmundo Sosa delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead grand slam in the ninth to lift the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Angels, in a dramatic rally that followed Meckler's near-homer robbery and capped Philadelphia’s second ninth-inning comeback in a week. The feat made Sosa one of the Phillies’ few players to hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead grand slam in the ninth, as the team narrowed the wild-card race and extended their NL East lead in the standings.

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Giants Rookie Eldridge Homers, Eyes Near Everyday Role

Bryce Eldridge delivered an RBI single to put the Giants ahead and later contributed two RBIs as part of a strong multi-hit performance, while a separate solo homer helped level another game, with postgame and media praise highlighting his breakout rookie season and potential. Analysts and team coverage emphasize Eldridge’s steady progress, young age, and promise for a breakout year as he continues to impact San Francisco’s lineup.

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Yankees call up Brendan Beck, Fried to start

The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are in a pivotal four-game series, with a day-night doubleheader on Saturday that will feature Max Fried coming off the injured list to start one game and Carlos Rodón starting the other as they bolster the rotation for a potential postseason matchup. The series is shaping the AL wild-card race and offering a preview of how both teams’ rotations and health will influence late-season outcomes.

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Dodgers IL Sasaki; Lauer Sixth Starter

Roki Sasaki exited the Dodgers’ game against the Braves in the fourth inning with a blister on his right middle finger, prompting the team to monitor his status for his next start. The injury adds uncertainty to his rotation role as the Dodgers approach October after a strong post-All-Star stretch.

Rōki Sasaki

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Twins Promote Walker Jenkins for MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins are promoting top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins, 21, to make his MLB debut Friday against the Chicago White Sox, filling a center-field vacancy after Byron Buxton’s hip injury as they pursue a postseason push. Jenkins arrives on the heels of an outstanding minor-league run and is widely regarded as one of the organization’s best prospects, with high rankings across MLB pipelines and scouting outlets.

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Baseball

Reds rally past Giants; Vitello ejected; waivers

Crow-Armstrong belts three homers as Cubs rout Reds

MLB suspends Dominican prospect over fake-age plot

Giants retire Jeff Kent No. 21 in rainout makeup

Tigers beat Dodgers in tight pitchers' duel

Cardinals Beat Pirates as Mathews Earns MLB Win

Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies over Angels

Giants Rookie Eldridge Homers, Eyes Near Everyday Role

Yankees call up Brendan Beck, Fried to start

Dodgers IL Sasaki; Lauer Sixth Starter

Twins Promote Walker Jenkins for MLB Debut

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