New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone responded to Alex Rodriguez’s criticism regarding the team’s discipline and accountability after a baserunning blunder by Jazz Chisholm during a loss to Miami. Boone disagreed with Rodriguez’s assertion that players face no consequences for mistakes, emphasizing the team’s daily focus on improvement amid ongoing scrutiny as the Yankees fell to 60-51 after being swept by the Marlins.
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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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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. Want More Context? 🔎
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Mets prospect Carson Benge showcased his power for Double-A Binghamton, hitting a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading to a 2-0 victory over Harrisburg. Benge has now hit five homers in the last six games, boasting a .370 batting average with 20 RBI since his promotion, while fellow prospect Jett Williams contributed with a hit and a run scored. Want More Context? 🔎
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