Former Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart is retiring after a 12-season MLB career with the Reds, Tigers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Rangers. Drafted by the Reds in 2009, he became Cincinnati’s primary catcher, earning two Gold Glove awards and finishing with 920 games played, 662 hits, and a career batting average of .241/.318/.351.
Need More Context? 🔎
The Phillies achieved a dominant 13-3 victory over the Orioles, powered by a pivotal sixth inning sparked by J.T. Realmuto's hustle. Key contributions included Harrison Bader's three-run homer and Kyle Schwarber's grand slam, while Jesús Luzardo delivered a solid six-inning performance, improving his record to 10-5, as the team extended their lead in the NL East. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday after recovering from a right elbow flexor strain, but will exclusively serve as designated hitter for the time being. Outfielder Austin Slater is expected to be placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue, potentially requiring Giancarlo Stanton to play defense again. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more
On Monday, the New York Yankees' closer Devin Williams faced continued struggles, culminating in an 8-5 extra innings loss to the Texas Rangers, prompting calls for a change in the closer role by manager Aaron Boone. Williams notably blew his third save of the season, allowing a crucial home run to Joc Pederson after leaving a changeup over the plate. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more
Sports News. No Fluff.
Quick summaries of major games, trades, and headlines — so you can stay in the loop without spending hours reading.
