Rich Dauer, Orioles Hall of Famer and former Astros coach, dies at 72

The Rangers have traded Dane Dunning to the Braves in exchange for minor league reliever José Ruiz and cash, while Atlanta designated Jesse Chavez for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster. Ruiz, who was not on Atlanta's 40-man roster after being outrighted, now opens a spot on the Texas roster. Need More Context? 🔎

The Texas Rangers traded right-hander Dane Dunning to the Atlanta Braves for pitcher José Ruiz and cash considerations, designating veteran Jesse Chavez for assignment to make room for Dunning. Dunning, who contributed to the Rangers' 2023 World Series win, struggled in 2024 due to shoulder issues, while Ruiz posted an 8.82 ERA this season and will be optioned to Triple-A Round Rock by Texas. Need More Context? 🔎

The second half of the 2025 MLB season kicks off with key storylines including the AL MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, the potential historic Cy Young bid for Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes despite a losing record, and Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching for the Dodgers. Additionally, the Colorado Rockies could set a record for losses, while tight divisional races in the AL East and NL Central promise an exciting playoff race. Need More Context? 🔎