The Giants placed outfielder Jerar Encarnación on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain and called up Drew Gilbert, acquired in the Tyler Rogers trade with the Mets. Gilbert, a former top prospect, has performed well in the minors, and his promotion allows the Giants to evaluate his potential for next season amidst a roster reshuffle.
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New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams struggled during a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros, allowing three runs in the 10th inning, including a two-run homer. With a career-worst 5.73 ERA this season and having blown saves in recent games, Williams acknowledged his poor form and expressed the need to regain confidence, while manager Aaron Boone seeks to find suitable situations for him to improve. Want More Context? 🔎
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Alex Wood announced his retirement at 34 after a 12-season MLB career, highlighted by an All-Star selection and a World Series title. He reflected on his journey, thanking teammates and coaches, and finishes with over 1,200 innings pitched, a 3.78 ERA, and 77 wins across five teams, despite injuries impacting his later years. Want More Context? 🔎
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In a dominant performance, Brandon Marsh led the Phillies to a 9-1 victory over the Rangers, contributing a home run, two doubles, and boosting his batting average to .314 since a rough start. Meanwhile, pitcher Cristopher Sánchez improved to 11-3, allowing just one run over six innings, as the Phillies strengthened their playoff position, now leading the Mets by 3.5 games. Want More Context? 🔎
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