Daniel Bard Retires

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept at home by the Milwaukee Brewers, losing 6-5 on Sunday, marking their third consecutive loss and 10th in 12 games. Clayton Kershaw expressed frustration during a brief media session, emphasizing the need for the team to improve and cutting his comments short to avoid saying more. Need More Context? 🔎

The D-backs have signed No. 18 pick Kayson Cunningham, a highly regarded high school shortstop from Texas, for a $4,581,900 bonus, and No. 29 pick Patrick Forbes for $3MM, slightly under slot value. Cunningham is noted for his hitting skills and speed, while Forbes, a 6'3" right-handed pitcher, has an upper-90s fastball and has shown resilience after injury setbacks. Need More Context? 🔎

The Orioles, currently 10 games under .500 and 13.5 games out of first in the AL East, are exploring trades for short-term players ahead of the trade deadline, as GM Mike Elias emphasized maintaining their core for future seasons. Notable players potentially on the market include Ryan O'Hearn, Cedric Mullins, and several pitchers like Zach Eflin and Charlie Morton, while key young talents remain off-limits. Need More Context? 🔎