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Matt McLain / Reds’ June splits show Elly less productive despite fewer strikeouts, while Matt McLain thrived with more strikeouts

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:47:06 EDT

Some fun and interesting splits by Reds hitters that made me laugh.. In June, when healthy, Elly struck out way less ... and was less productive.In June, Matt McLain struck out way more! ... and was more productive.

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Randy Dobnak / Stephen Kolek exits after 2 innings; Randy Dobnak to debut for Royals

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:21:11 EDT

Stephen Kolek is done after two innings. Nine pitches in the 1st. 42 pitches in the 2nd. Allows three runs. Randy Dobnak will make his Royals debut.

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Cade Cavalli / Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:28:01 EDT

Cavalli shouted at Contreras after striking him out looking on a full-count pitch. Contreras then threw his helmet at Cavalli and approached him on the mound. They began jawing at each other and both dugouts emptied.

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Dominic Smith / Braves Flip Game After Dominic Smith’s Bases-Clearing Grounder Off Dustin May’s Foot

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:44:16 EDT

I believe that is what they call bruising batted-ball luck.Dominic Smith smokes a pitch off of Dustin May's foot hard enough for it to carom into right field's foul territory and clear the bases. May in clear pain as Braves flip game on him, lead 4-3.#stlcards #Cardinals #MLB

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Dustin May / Dustin May Exits Early, Forcing Cardinals to Cover 25 Outs with Bullpen

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:49:26 EDT

#stlcards are going to have to cover 25 outs of this game with the bullpen if they're going to win.Dustin May relieved 2 outs into the game. A bruising night for his ankle and ERA.

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Cade Cavalli / MLB Issues Suspensions Related To Nationals-Red Sox Brawl

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:04 EDT

Major League Baseball has handed down discipline related to the bench-clearing brawl between the Nationals and Red Sox on Tuesday. Washington starter Cade Cavalli has been suspended for seven games for initiating and participating in the incident. Rotation mate Miles Mikolas got a five-game ban for his actions in the scrum. Red Sox first baseman […]

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Cole Ragans / Cole Ragans Undergoes UCL Sugery

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:04 EDT

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. It was reported last week that Ragans would be undergoing elbow surgery, but the details of the procedure weren’t clear. The Royals now expect Ragans to miss 10 to 12 months, per Jaylon T. Thompson […]

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Don Mattingly / Rays’ Junior Caminero’s 6-Game Home Run Streak Ends

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:47:31 EDT

#Rays Junior Caminero did NOT hit a home run in his first at-bat tonight. He went into play having homered in 6 consecutive games. Only 9 players in modern era have done more. Record is 8 shared by Dale Long (1956), Don Mattingly (1987), Ken Griffey Jr. (1993).

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Alan Rangel / Phillies Option Alan Rangel to Triple-A After Scoreless Outing; Bullpen Game Possible Next Week

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:53:05 EDT

Phillies optioned Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after the game. He pitched four scoreless innings today. Only one more start for No. 5 spot before All-Star break, so Phillies could bullpen it next week.

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Chase Burns / Chase Burns wins star-studded pitching matchup with Jacob Misiorowski as Reds beat Brewers 7-2

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:56:01 EDT

Sal Stewart and Jose Trevino homered off Jacob Misiorowski, and Chase Burns pitched six strong innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Thursday afternoon.

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Jacob Misiorowski / Jacob Misiorowski's starting schedule with Brewers makes him unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:56:01 EDT

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski says he wants to play in the All-Star Game but understands why that's unlikely to happen.

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Jake McCarthy / Rockies erupt for 14-4 win over the Marlins, fueled by a 7-run sixth

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:56:01 EDT

Jake McCarthy drove in four runs, Mickey Moniak had two RBIs and finished a triple shy of a cycle, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 14-4 on Thursday to earn a split in the four-game series.

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Carter Jensen / Carter Jensen Opens with Leadoff Homer, Sparks New Hitting Streak

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:47:08 EDT

Carter Jensen leadoff homer. The start of a new hitting streak

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Carter Jensen / Carter Jensen Launches 449-Foot Leadoff Homer for MLB

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:49:59 EDT

Carter Jensen CRUSHES a leadoff homer 449 FEET!(MLB x @BudweiserUSA) pic.x.com/8k96Dzzl7r

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Cade Cavalli / MLB Suspends Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas Amid Appeal Possibilities

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:40:35 EDT

More on the suspensions of Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas (plus Willson Contreras and Nate Eaton) and what happens if one or both appeal: natsjournal.com/p/mlb-suspends

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