Hurston Waldrep secured his first major league win for the Atlanta Braves with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds during the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway, pitching 5 2/3 innings after a lengthy drive from Gwinnett, Georgia. The 23-year-old right-hander, called up from Triple-A, allowed one run and three hits, impressing manager Brian Snitker with his performance.
The Mariners have placed Trent Thornton on the 15-day injured list, ending his season due to a torn left Achilles tendon sustained while covering first base. Additionally, Byron Buxton reaffirmed his commitment to the Twins, while the Rays focused on acquiring big league-ready talent at the trade deadline, and the White Sox placed Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a mild oblique strain. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Phillies secured a 2-0 victory over the Tigers, led by Cristopher Sanchez's dominant eight-inning performance, improving his record to 10-3 and lowering his ERA to 2.40. Key contributions included timely hitting from Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber, alongside stellar defense, which helped the team maintain a half-game lead in the NL East. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Marlins aimed to acquire top Yankees prospects George Lombard Jr. or Spencer Jones in a trade for Sandy Alcantara, but the Yankees declined, reflecting Miami's high asking price amid Alcantara's underwhelming season (6.36 ERA). Following a three-game sweep of the Yankees, the Marlins improved to 55-55, showing unexpected progress in their rebuild, while other NL East teams like the Braves and Mets made minor moves at the trade deadline. Want More Context? 🔎
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