Teoscar Hernández and Dodgers defeat Mets in 13 innings, but pitching issues loom large

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? 🔎

After 13 seasons in Major League Baseball, Kyle Gibson announced his retirement on the Serving It Up show. The 37-year-old right-hander, who had a successful but challenging career, concluded his time in the league after a brief stint with the Orioles and Triple-A, finishing with a 4.60 ERA, 112 wins, and over 1,500 strikeouts. Need More Context? 🔎