Wheeler records 13 Ks as Phillies top Marlins

The Phillies were unable to complete a sweep against the Nationals, losing 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park due to defensive errors that allowed three unearned runs. Taijuan Walker pitched effectively, giving up four runs (only one earned) over 5 2/3 innings, while Nationals rookie Brad Lord earned his first MLB win. The Phillies managed to score one run in the sixth but could not capitalize on opportunities, and as they prepare for a series against...

SummaryThe 2025 Chicago White Sox, typically not associated with dominance, achieved a significant 8-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. This win marked their fifth victory by seven or more runs this season, which ties them with the Chicago Cubs for the most such wins in 2025. This statistical oddity highlights an unexpected aspect of the White Sox's performance this year. Full Article

The Texas Rangers are demoting Jake Burger to Triple-A and promoting first baseman Blaine Crim, who will need his contract selected as he is not on the 40-man roster. To create space for Crim, the Rangers will designate shortstop Nick Ahmed for assignment. Burger's performance has been subpar, hitting .186 with a 55 wRC+ in 105 plate appearances, leading the Rangers to allow him to "reset" in the minors, although they hope to bring him...

Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Angels to Triple-A Salt Lake, which he rejected due to his over seven years of major league service time. He had a solid performance in Triple-A, posting a 1.54 ERA over 11 2/3 innings, but struggled in his brief stint in the majors this season with a 9.00 ERA. Edwards, who has a career 3.59 ERA in 283 MLB innings, now has...

The Detroit Tigers have designated pitcher Kenta Maeda for assignment, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The 37-year-old Maeda has struggled in 2025, recording a 7.88 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over eight innings, following a disappointing 2024 season where he allowed 22 home runs and posted a 6.09 ERA. In his time with the Tigers, Maeda has been worth minus-0.1 fWAR and is in the final year of a two-year, $24 million contract, having previously...