Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggled initially against the Cubs, but rebounded impressively by retiring 10 consecutive batters and using 40 pitches across the next three innings. His strong performance contributed to Milwaukee’s 8-4 victory on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-hander Luis García and left-hander Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals in exchange for first baseman Sam Brown and left-hander Jake Eder. García, who has a 0.90 ERA in 10 appearances this season, returns to the Angels, while Chafin has a 2.70 ERA in 26 outings, as the team seeks to improve their 4.9% playoff chances. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cubs are actively seeking starting pitching to address injuries impacting their rotation, with interest in various options including Shane Bieber from the Guardians and Zach Eflin from the Orioles. Bieber, recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Eflin, struggling this season, could both provide potential value, while the Cubs also explore pitchers from the Rays, including controllable talent like Taj Bradley. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Chicago White Sox traded outfielder Austin Slater to the New York Yankees in exchange for minor-league right-hander Gage Ziehl. Slater, who is hitting .236 with five home runs this season, has excelled against left-handed pitchers, while Ziehl, a 22-year-old drafted in 2024, has a 4.15 ERA in the minors; this move is part of the Yankees' efforts to strengthen their roster amid injuries, including that of captain Aaron Judge. Want More Context? 🔎
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