The Diamondbacks are promoting right-hander Trevor Richards and catcher Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno amid bullpen injuries, including those to A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez. Richards, who has struggled with a 5.05 ERA since 2022, offers a strong changeup against lefties, while Del Castillo aims to improve the offense over Jose Herrera during Gabriel Moreno‘s recovery.
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The Oakland Athletics have signed left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold, who was selected 11th overall in the recent draft with a signing bonus of $5,985,100. Arnold, a 21-year-old from Florida State University, boasts a 2.98 ERA over his last two seasons and is recognized for his mid-90s fastball and effective slider, positioning him as a key prospect in the A's rebuilding efforts. Want More Context? 🔎
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Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso broke out of their slumps in a decisive win over the Angels, with Lindor ending a 0-for-31 streak by driving in two runs and Alonso hitting a three-run homer. Their performances were crucial for the Mets, as manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized their importance in achieving the team's long-term goals. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Pittsburgh Pirates experienced a week of extremes, getting swept by the Chicago White Sox before sweeping the Detroit Tigers, the best team in the AL, in a three-game series. Despite the impressive sweep, the Pirates remain near the bottom of the NL Central with a 42-61 record, highlighting the inconsistency in their performance this season. Want More Context? 🔎
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