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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Arrighetti's Nerve Injury Forces Astros Into Bullpen Depth Test Mid-Rotation

   Houston's rotation just lost a starter mid-outing to foot nerve irritation, forcing an immediate pivot to Triple-A recall Bryan King to stabilize the pen.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Ohtani's Knee Regression Delays Mound Return; Dodgers Pitching Depth Gets Another Week

   Three days after a setback in his bullpen session, Ohtani skipped Saturday's throwing work as Los Angeles extends its cautious timeline, leaving the ace sidelined for at least one more turn through the rotation.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Lee Breaks Month-Long Drought in Giants Blowout; Timing Matters for Regression

   Jung Hoo Lee's first homer in 99 plate appearances sparks a five-run third, but a .207 batting average over the prior stretch raises a timing question: is he out or just warming up?

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Cease's One-Hit Masterclass Signals Blue Jays' Ceiling—and Their Pitching Edge

   Dylan Cease threw a complete-game one-hitter Saturday, but the Blue Jays' 6-0 win masks a deeper truth: elite pitching performances can't sustain a 48-57 team unless the lineup plays up to its talent.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Jung's Early Exit Leaves Rangers Third-Base Exposure at Deadline

   Texas's leading hitter goes to the IL mid-July, forcing the front office to weigh whether to patch the hole or use Jung's absence as cover to move salary.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Joe Ryan's Arm Fatigue Forces Twins to Punt Tonight—What Comes Next for Minnesota's Rotation

   Minnesota pulls its ace from tonight's Athletics start due to arm fatigue, signaling potential load management through a critical stretch.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Lombard's Hot Streak Narrows the Path to the Bronx—and Reshapes Yankees Infield Math

   A 21-year-old prospect's sudden offensive surge, combined with the organization's shortstop inefficiency and an Aug. 14 promotion-eligibility deadline, has created an unexpectedly tight window for Yankee infield restructuring.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Kurtz's Return Resets Oakland's DH Window Before the Deadline

   The Athletics get their AL Rookie of the Year back in the lineup after a 15-day absence, reshaping their offensive construction heading into a crucial two-week stretch.

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   MLB · 2026-07-25

   Phillies Trade Depth, Recall Arms Before Yankees: Misner Arrival Signals Minor-League Gamble Over Deadline Impact

   Philadelphia adds outfield depth and Tommy John recovery arms in a weekend bullpen reshuffle that prioritizes platoon flexibility over immediate offensive firepower.

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    MLB · 2026-07-25

    Suarez Returns Sunday: Red Sox Ace Back From Groin Strain, But Ramp Questions Linger

    Boston's $130 million left-hander is set to make his first start in 16 days against Toronto after a compressed rehab window—and the strikeout market hasn't fully repriced his rust.

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    MLB · 2026-07-25

    Nationals' Balancing Act and Soto's Three-Week Absence Reshape Trade Deadline Calculus

    With eight days until the deadline, a congested playoff race creates a seller's market while injuries and extension talks derail established plans.

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    MLB · 2026-07-25

    Abrams Trade Chatter Signals Nationals' Win-Now Window—Or Roster Reset

    The Yankees and Brewers circling Washington's shortstop suggests a July deadline pivot that could reshape offensive production lines across multiple rosters.

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