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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday they reinstated All-Star slugger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4472" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4472">Teoscar Hernández</a> from the injured list.</p><p>Outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12600" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12600">James Outman</a> was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding roster move.</p><p>Hernández has been sidelined since May 6 with a left groin strain. The 32-year-old was off to a torrid start before getting injured, slashing .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs and 34 RBIs in 33 games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The reigning World Series champions have gone 5-7 without him, including a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend.</p><p>Hernández re-signed on a three-year, $66-million contract in the offseason after hitting a career-high 33 home runs in 2024.</p><p>The veteran holds an .813 OPS (123 OPS+) through 10 MLB seasons.</p><p> </p>

MIAMI, FL - MAY 05: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) takes the field before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, ay 5, 2025 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FL.

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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Sunday that they designated utility man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3941" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3941">Chris Taylor</a> for assignment. </p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9695" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9695">Tommy Edman</a> was reinstated from the injured list after missing 16 games with an ankle injury in a corresponding move.</p><p>The Dodgers also selected the contract of pitcher Lou Trivino, with reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3735" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3735">Kirby Yates </a>headed to the IL with a hamstring issue, sources told <a href="https://x.com/FabianArdaya/status/1924150720221368473">Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Taylor, 34, had been with the Dodgers since 2016. He became the organization's longest-tenured position player after catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wbc/players/3894" href="https://thescore.com/wbc/players/3894">Austin Barnes</a> was designated for assignment Wednesday.</p><p>The veteran was slashing .200/.200/.257 with zero home runs and two RBIs in 35 plate appearances in the final season of the four-year, $60-million contract he signed ahead of the 2022 campaign. </p><p>Taylor was an All-Star in 2021 and recorded a .761 OPS (105 OPS+) during his decade-long tenure in Los Angeles.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks through the dugout prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on April 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>Major League Baseball announced Sunday that Philadelphia Phillies closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8311" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8311">José Alvarado</a> has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug.</p><p>Alvarado won't be eligible to pitch in the postseason upon his return.</p><p>The hard-throwing lefty has worked to a 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with seven saves in 20 innings pitched this season. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Alvarado, 29, has been an integral part of the Phillies' bullpen over the past five seasons. He holds a 3.37 ERA (124 ERA+) and 11.8 K/9 with 37 saves during his time in Philadelphia.</p><p>He's in the final season of a three-year contract that includes a $9-million club option for 2026.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8362">Jordan Romano</a> appears most likely to handle the bulk of the save opportunities moving forward. The righty got off to a rocky start with the Phillies but has made seven straight scoreless appearances. </p><p>Philadelphia's bullpen ranks 12th in the National League with a 4.66 ERA. </p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 16: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park on May 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<p>The Kansas City Royals will be without two of their best starting pitchers for the foreseeable future.</p><p>The Royals announced Saturday that they placed<a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14571"> Cole Ragans</a> and<a href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5533"> Seth Lugo</a> on the injured list due to a groin strain and finger sprain, respectively.</p><p>In corresponding roster moves, the club recalled lefties Noah Cameron and Evan Sisk from Triple-A Omaha.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Ragans suffered the groin injury during Friday's start against the St. Louis Cardinals and was pulled after allowing four earned runs over five innings in an eventual 10-3 loss.</p><p>The 27-year-old left-hander leads MLB with a 14.2 K/9 this season but has worked to a 4.53 ERA (91 ERA+) through 45 2/3 innings.</p><p>Kansas City scratched Lugo from his scheduled start Saturday against the Cardinals because of finger inflammation.</p><p>The veteran righty has been a revelation since joining the Royals on a three-year, $45-million deal ahead of last season. The 35-year-old has worked to a 3.02 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across nine starts this campaign.</p><p>Cameron is the Royals' fifth-ranked prospect, per <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/royals">MLB Pipeline.</a> The 25-year-old threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings during his MLB debut on April 30.</p><p>Sisk has made two relief appearances for Kansas City in 2025. </p><p> </p>

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 16: Cole Ragans #55 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium on May 16, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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<p>The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde following a 15-28 start to the season.</p><p>Third base coach Tony Mansolino will take over as interim manager for the club, which also dismissed field coordinator Tim Cossins.</p><p>"As the head of baseball operations, the poor start to our season is ultimately my responsibility," Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said in a <a href="https://x.com/Orioles/status/1923771887336689832">statement</a> Saturday. "Part of that responsibility is pursuing difficult changes in order to set a different course for the future."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I want to thank Brandon for his hard work, dedication, and passion all these years, for returning the team to the playoffs and winning an AL East championship. His many positive contributions to this organization and to Baltimore will remain, and we wish he and his family the best."</p><p>Hyde was hired ahead of the 2019 season. He led the Orioles through the end of their rebuild and to three straight winning seasons from 2022-24. They won the AL East in 2023 and made the playoffs again last year.</p><p>The 51-year-old ends his Baltimore tenure with a 421-492 record and a .461 winning percentage. </p><p>He described himself as "<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3287171" href="https://thescore.com/news/3287171">frustrated as anybody</a>" after the club's most recent loss to the Washington Nationals on Friday night. </p><p>"I am sincerely grateful for (Hyde's) significant accomplishments over the past six years, which have greatly benefited both the Orioles and the city of Baltimore," Orioles control owner David Rubenstein said in the statement.</p><p>"However, as is sometimes the case in baseball, change becomes necessary, and we believe this is one of those moments."</p><p>The Orioles' struggles this season have been all-encompassing. The club's pitching staff owns the worst ERA (5.33) in the American League, while its offense has scored the fourth-fewest runs (159) and hit for the worst average in all of baseball with runners in scoring position (.192).</p><p>Baltimore's shocking free fall comes after the team let marquee free agents <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9580" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9580">Corbin Burnes</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8303" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8303">Anthony Santander</a> walk in the offseason. Their replacements, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1117" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1117">Charlie Morton</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5140" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5140">Tyler O'Neill</a>, have struggled mightily.</p><p>"I've seen (firings) happen before on previous teams in different roles, we respect those guys so much," Orioles pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5202" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5202">Zach Eflin </a>said, per <a href="https://x.com/afkostka/status/1923796996655136798">Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner</a>. "It sucks it's a result of us sucking."</p><p>The Orioles have lost nine of their last 11 games. They entered Saturday 10.5 games back of first place in the AL East.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 07 : Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on against the Minnesota Twins on May 7, 2025 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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<p>Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is feeling the weight of his team's struggles as the losses continue piling up.</p><p>"I'm as frustrated as anybody, and I try not to show that to the team," he said, according to <a href="https://www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/hyde-i-m-as-frustrated-as-anybody">Roch Kubatko of MASN</a>. "I think there's (an) appropriate time to show that to the team, but I also try to be as consistent as I can, as well."</p><p>The Orioles lost 4-3 to the Washington Nationals on Friday night after allowing a late lead to slip away. It was their ninth loss in their last 11 games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>It's been a shockingly poor 15-28 start for a team that entered the season with World Series aspirations after winning 91 games in 2024 and making consecutive playoff appearances.</p><p>Hyde believes he's done his best to hold his players accountable and wants them to know he has their backs. </p><p>"Now, there are times when things haven't gone real well where we have addressed it, and firmly," he said. "But it's still a long season, these guys need our support. I want to be there to support them in any way that I possibly can."</p><p>Catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12256" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12256">Adley Rutschman</a> is among several Orioles hitters scuffling for an offense that ranks 12th in the American League in runs scored (159). The two-time All-Star owns a .654 OPS (90 OPS+) this season.</p><p>The Orioles' pitching, meanwhile, is the only staff in baseball that's been worth negative fWAR this season (minus-0.2). The group also holds the worst ERA (5.33) and FIP (5.04) in the AL.</p><p>Baltimore is already 10.5 games back of the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East division standings. </p>

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 23: Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5605" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5605">Ryan O'Hearn</a> didn't mince words Thursday after his Baltimore Orioles were swept by the Minnesota Twins.</p><p>“I don't ever show up to the ballpark thinking that we're going to lose," he said after the 4-0 loss, according to <a href="https://x.com/ByMattWeyrich/status/1923103076300312692">Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun</a>. "I thought it was a good series in Anaheim, and this feels like a kick in the nuts, for sure."</p><p>The Orioles took two of three from the Los Angeles Angels in their previous series but were held scoreless on just six hits - two from O'Hearn - by Minnesota pitchers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8243" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8243">Chris Paddack</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15396" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15396">Louis Varland</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12272" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12272">Jhoan Duran</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Twins won both contests in a split doubleheader between the teams Wednesday. They also swept the Orioles last week and have won 11 straight games overall.</p><p>Baltimore's record now sits at 15-27 after winning 91 games last year. </p><p>"This is frustrating," O'Hearn said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1923104365956526560">Jake Rill of MLB.com.</a> "Losing sucks. It's not fun. Nobody in here is having a good time, and I promise you, nobody cares more than the guys in this clubhouse.</p><p>"With that being said, we have to keep fighting, there is no other option."</p><p>The Orioles have struggled in all facets of the game. The club's minus-74 run differential is the worst in the American League and the second worst in baseball behind only the Colorado Rockies.</p><p>O'Hearn has been Baltimore's most consistent hitter in 2025, slashing .295/.378/.518 with seven home runs and 14 RBIs. </p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 03: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers called up top catching prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/16368" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/16368">Dalton Rushing</a>, the club announced Wednesday.</p><p>Rushing is the 15th-ranked prospect on <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects">MLB Pipeline</a>.</p><p>Los Angeles designated catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3894" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3894">Austin Barnes</a> for assignment as the corresponding roster move. Barnes had been with the team since 2015 and was the organization's longest-tenured position player.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Dodgers selected Rushing in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft. The 24-year-old owns a career .931 OPS in the minor leagues and has slashed .308.424/.514 at Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025.</p><p>While primarily a catcher, Rushing also made nine appearances at first base and two in the outfield for the Comets this year. </p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8289" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8289">Will Smith</a>, the Dodgers' primary catcher, is a two-time All-Star. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: Dalton Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs across the field during the seventh inning of a Spring Training game against the Athletics at Camelback Ranch on March 09, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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<p>Tuesday was one of MLB's wildest nights this season. Five walk-off hits - three of which were home runs - and a go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning made it a slate of games to remember.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 walk-offs in the span of FOUR MINUTES 🤯<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/tigers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tigers</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/astros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Astros</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/Cubs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cubs</a> had the admin sweating 😅 <a href="https://t.co/z4sEymYEWi">pic.twitter.com/z4sEymYEWi</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1922488088971956544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Here's how we rank these epic finishes.</p><p><strong>6. Mariners win as Crawford comes up clutch in extras</strong></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/j-p-crawford-singles-on-a-line-drive-to-left-fielder-pablo-reyes-leody-ta?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/j-p-crawford-singles-on-a-line-drive-to-left-fielder-pablo-reyes-leody-ta">MLB.com</a>)</p><p>The Seattle Mariners won a 2-1 nail-biter over the New York Yankees in the 11th inning on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4253" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4253">J.P. Crawford</a>'s heroics. The shortstop slapped a single down the left-field line with runners on the corners and nobody out. </p><p><strong>5. Astros sink Royals with Paredes' first walk-off homer</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/isaac-paredes-homers-5-on-a-fly-ball-to-left-center-field?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/isaac-paredes-homers-5-on-a-fly-ball-to-left-center-field?q=isaac%20paredes&amp;cp=CMS_FIRST&amp;qt=FREETEXT&amp;p=0">MLB.com</a>)</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9550" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9550">Isaac Paredes</a> wasted no time sending Houston Astros fans home happy in the ninth against the Kansas City Royals. He pulled the second pitch of the inning into the Crawford Boxes for his first career walk-off blast.</p><p><strong>4. Turner's double completes Cubs' comeback vs. Marlins</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/jesus-tinoco-in-play-run-s-to-justin-turner?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/jesus-tinoco-in-play-run-s-to-justin-turner">MLB.com</a>)</p><p>The Chicago Cubs entered the bottom of the ninth trailing the Miami Marlins 4-2. After <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10637" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10637">Nico Hoerner</a> singled home a run, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/43" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/43">Justin Turner</a> sent Wrigley Field into a frenzy with a game-winning double that was also his first extra-base hit of the season.</p><p><strong>3. Tatis' epic home run lifts Padres over Angels</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/fernando-tatis-jr-homers-11-on-a-line-drive-to-left-center-field-elias-di?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/fernando-tatis-jr-homers-11-on-a-line-drive-to-left-center-field-elias-di">MLB.com)</a></p><p>The stage was set for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a> to author a signature moment in the ninth inning of a tie game against the Los Angeles Angels. The San Diego Padres superstar delivered, and he enjoyed every second of it. The bat flip was elite too.</p><p><strong>2. Rays stun Jays with Caminero's go-ahead grand slam</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/junior-caminero-hits-a-grand-slam-8-to-left-field-christopher-morel-score?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/junior-caminero-hits-a-grand-slam-8-to-left-field-christopher-morel-score">MLB.com</a>)</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays entered the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays down a run after blowing a big lead. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/16275" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/16275">Junior Caminero</a> punctuated a big rally off closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4786" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4786">Jeff Hoffman</a> with a bases-clearing blast.</p><p><strong>1. Tigers beat Red Sox on Báez bomb in instant classic</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/greg-weissert-in-play-run-s-to-javier-baez?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Video source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/greg-weissert-in-play-run-s-to-javier-baez">MLB.com</a>)</p><p>Detroit Tigers center fielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3569" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3569">Javier Báez </a>ended a back-and-forth battle against the Boston Red Sox with his second three-run homer of Tuesday's game. The vibes in Detroit were electric after Báez became the only player in MLB history to hit a walk-off as his second lead-flipping, three-run home run in a game, according to <a href="https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1922506609646788975">Opta Stats</a>.</p>

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<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that they recalled Jordan Lawlar, the fourth-ranked prospect on <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects">MLB Pipeline's Top 100 list</a>.</p><p>The former sixth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft has been scorching hot at Triple-A Reno to begin the year, hitting .336/.413/.579 with 23 extra-base hits and 13 stolen bases in 37 games. </p><p>He struggled in a small sample after making his major-league debut in 2023, recording four hits in 31 regular-season at-bats. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Lawlar's current fit on the Diamondbacks is unclear with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12530" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12530">Geraldo Perdomo</a> entrenched at the shortstop position. Perdomo signed a four-year, $45-million extension in February.</p><p>"Based on some of the things I'm telling you - guys needing days off ... we could probably get (Lawlar in the lineup) three to four days a week, and that's enough at-bats per week," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/jordan-lawlar-called-up-to-d-backs">Jesse Borek of MLB.com</a>.</p><p>Arizona reinstated right-handed reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4749" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4749">Kendall Graveman</a> from the injured list while designating infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9544" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9544">Garrett Hampson</a> and pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8757" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8757">José Castillo</a> for assignment in the corresponding roster shuffle.</p><p>The Diamondbacks begin a three-game series against the division-rival San Francisco Giants on Monday night.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 02: Jordan Lawlar #10 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts to a strike out against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of the MLB game at Surprise Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1688" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1688">Bryce Harper</a> is making it known that he wants impending free agent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4761" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4761">Kyle Schwarber</a> back on the Philadelphia Phillies next year.</p><p>"I don't want him to go anywhere else," Harper said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/bryce-harper-hopes-kyle-schwarber-stays-in-philly">Todd Zolecki of MLB.com</a>. "And that's not me saying anything to ownership or (president of baseball operations) Dave (Dombrowski). Obviously, they want him too. And I think he wants to be here. I think he likes the community. He likes where he lives.</p><p>"But also, you know, it's nice to be wanted. I don't know if he's going to get there (to free agency). Like I said, I hope he doesn't. But if he does, he's going to have a lot of teams lined up for his services because he's dang good."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Schwarber slugged two home runs in the Phillies' 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday to tie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4773" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4773">Aaron Judge</a> for the MLB lead.</p><p>The 32-year-old owns a .998 OPS (175 OPS+) on the season and has reached base in 46 straight games dating back to last year. He's already walked 29 times after leading the National League with 106 in 2024. </p><p>For as great as Schwarber has been on the diamond, Harper believes his value to the team runs even deeper. </p><p>"He's such a good leader," he said. "He's such a good person in the community. Great family, great person. I think he's a guy that, obviously, our team can build around."</p><p>Schwarber is second only to Judge in home runs (145) since joining the Phillies on a four-year, $79-million contract in 2022.</p><p>He owns a career .840 OPS (125 OPS+) across 11 seasons. </p><p> </p><p> </p>

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 10: Kyle Schwarber #12 and Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate the team's 7-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 10, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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<p>The Detroit Tigers placed starting pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10561" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10561">Casey Mize</a> on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, the club announced Saturday. </p><p>Detroit recalled right-handed pitcher Chase Lee from Triple-A Toledo in the corresponding roster move. </p><p>Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called Mize's strain "mild," according to <a href="https://x.com/EvanPetzold/status/1921290387139809489">Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press</a>. He was sidelined for two months of the 2024 season with a hamstring strain in the same leg.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 28-year-old has pitched well for the Tigers thus far in 2025, working to a 2.53 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across seven starts. He's already picked up an MLB-leading six wins on the year.</p><p>Mize owns a 4.13 ERA (101 ERA+) and 1.26 WHIP across 68 career appearances since being drafted first overall in 2018. </p><p>Detroit entered Saturday with the AL's best record at 26-13. </p><p> </p><p> </p>

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 08: Starting pitcher Casey Mize #12 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Coors Field in game one of a double header on May 08, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>New York Yankees outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15477" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15477">Jasson Domínguez</a> was elated after becoming the youngest player in franchise history to hit three home runs in a game during Friday night's win.</p><p>"I'm not gonna lie, when I hit the third one, I was just saying, 'No way, there's no way,' but it was awesome," Domínguez said after the 10-2 victory over the Athletics, per <a href="https://x.com/YESNetwork/status/1921068194829070708">YES Network</a>. "We have a really good clubhouse, and all my teammates were so happy for me."</p><p>He added: "A three-homer game, I'll remember that for the rest of my life."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 22-year-old, nicknamed "The Martian," took Athletics starting pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15759" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15759">Osvaldo Bido</a> deep in the third inning for his first home run. He got his second in the seventh off reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15404" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15404">Hogan Harris</a>.</p><p>The third and final blast off <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15703" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15703">Elvis Alvarado</a> - an emphatic grand slam - broke the game open in the top of the ninth inning. </p><p>"That was incredible," teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4773" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4773">Aaron Judge</a> said of the three-homer performance, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45076255/jasson-dominguez-belts-three-homers-yankees-roll-as">ESPN.</a></p><p>"Just even going back to spring training, the guy goes out there, wins a job. The work I saw him put in on the back field when no one was really looking on the defensive side, the work in the cage. To see him have a game like this tonight, three homers, is pretty special."</p><p>Domínguez and Judge are two of only three Yankees to hit a grand slam as part of a three-homer game, per ESPN. Judge accomplished the feat on March 29 against the Milwaukee Brewers.</p><p>Domínguez, a former top prospect, is hitting .250/.339/.463 with five home runs and 19 RBIs after the breakout performance.</p><p>The Bronx Bombers lead MLB with 66 home runs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 9: Jasson Dominguez #24 of the Yankees hits a home run in the top of the 3rd inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on May 9, 2025 in Sacramento, California.

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<p>Tensions between <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> and the Boston Red Sox may be rooted in a lack of communication during spring training.</p><p>Devers felt blindsided when the Red Sox asked him to move off third base to designated hitter after the signing of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> in February, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45074054/red-sox-owner-john-henry-meets-rafael-devers-remarks">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>.</p><p>The situation escalated Thursday when Devers refused to play first base following <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12885" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12885">Triston Casas</a>' season-ending injury, prompting a face-to-face meeting Friday with team owner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3283316" href="https://thescore.com/news/3283316">John Henry</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I think Raffy was clearly frustrated with the situation," said Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, according to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/red-sox/this-not-what-the-red-sox-were-banking-on">Rob Bradford of WEEI</a>. "My reaction was that potentially there was some misunderstanding on the communication, or an opportunity to provide communication. Hopefully, that was a step in the right direction here."</p><p>Breslow, who didn't attend the meeting, reiterated his focus on the team's best interests, emphasizing that tough conversations and decisions are part of his role.</p><p>"There will be times where I believe acting in the best interests of the organization is probably going to be difficult and uncomfortable, and I have to do it anyway," he said. "Especially for someone who has undergone pretty significant transitions in roles over the last few months, but a difficult conversation is not a reason to avoid."</p><p>The Red Sox have deployed utility players <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13606" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13606">Romy Gonzalez</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10014" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10014">Abraham Toro</a> at first base in a platoon split since Casas' injury.</p><p>Devers, meanwhile, has settled in at the plate after a slow start. The three-time All-Star has gone deep six times and driven in 26 runs while leading the American League in walks (29) and strikeouts (47). </p><p>Bregman has been a slam-dunk fit at third base in Boston, emerging as an early MVP candidate with a .979 OPS (172 OPS+). </p><p> </p><p> </p>

BOSTON, MA - MAY 4: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox heads for the dugout after flying out against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Fenway Park on May 4, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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<p>Count Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts among those in awe of how <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> continues to deliver in big moments.</p><p>The skipper showered his star player with praise after he hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the ninth inning of Friday night's roller-coaster 14-11 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.</p><p>"Between him and Barry Bonds, they're the two best players I’ve ever seen," Roberts said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-homers-in-9th-inning-for-comeback-win-vs-d-backs">Sonja Chen of MLB.com</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I played with Barry. But what Shohei does in the clutch - I've never seen anything like what he does in the clutch."</p><p>Ohtani delivered his MLB-leading 12th home run on a night when the Dodgers needed a hero. Los Angeles took an early 8-3 lead but gave up a game-tying grand slam to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8264" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8264">Lourdes Gurriel Jr.</a> in the fifth inning. Arizona then tacked on three more runs to enter the ninth up 11-8.</p><p>Run-scoring hits by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12702" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12702">Andy Pages</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2444" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2444">Enrique Hernández</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4250" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4250">Max Muncy</a> kick-started the rally that culminated in Ohtani's dramatic blast. </p><p>"(Ohtani) keeps getting put in these spots that you expect the incredible, and he rarely disappoints," Muncy said. "And that is no different there."</p><p>The four-time All-Star has caught fire of late, recording a 1.481 OPS with six home runs over the last two weeks. On the season, he leads MLB in triples (four) and runs scored (43), and he's stolen 10 bases.</p><p>Ohtani won his third MVP in the last four years in 2024 after hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases. </p><p>The Dodgers own MLB's best record at 26-13. </p><p> </p><p> </p>

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 09: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninthj inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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<p>The San Diego Padres reinstated infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8318" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8318">Jake Cronenworth</a> from the injured list Friday ahead of their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies.</p><p>Outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10161" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10161">Oscar Gonzalez</a> was optioned in a corresponding move. </p><p>Cronenworth has been sidelined since April 9 with a fractured rib suffered on a hit-by-pitch. He's missed 24 games. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 31-year-old was off to a hot start at the plate before being injured, recording an .895 OPS (151 OPS+) with two home runs, five RBIs, and eight walks across 44 plate appearances.</p><p>San Diego has played well without the two-time All-Star. The club entered Friday with a 23-13 record, good for second place in the loaded National League West.</p><p>Cronenworth owns a career .743 OPS (108 OPS+) across six seasons. </p><p> </p>

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 04: Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres looks on during player introductions prior to the game between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1117" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1117">Charlie Morton</a> is searching for answers amid one of the worst stretches of his 18-year career.</p><p>"The results are so bad that there will be times randomly during the day where I'll think about it. I'll think about how poorly I've pitched, and I'll think about how bad the results are," Morton said after allowing three earned runs over four innings in Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins, per <a href="https://x.com/masnOrioles/status/1920310881272869372">MASN</a>.</p><p>"It's almost shocking to me because I have the experience, I have knowledge, I still think that I physically have the tools to be a halfway decent pitcher."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Morton's tenure in Baltimore is off to a nightmare start after joining on a one-year, $15-million deal. He's now 0-7 with a 9.38 ERA and 2.08 WHIP.</p><p>The 41-year-old has allowed a league-worst 33 total earned runs and has walked an American League-high 22 batters.</p><p>"Those thoughts kind of creep into your head like, 'What I am doing?'" Morton said. "Cause if I'm not helping the team, if I'm just kind of weighing the team down ... and I think that's the trap of still having my stuff come out well."</p><p>Morton is throwing his fastball and curveball, his two primary pitches, at roughly the same speeds he did in 2024 when he worked to a respectable 4.19 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 165 1/3 innings. </p><p>He has nonetheless struggled to limit hard contact this year. His hard-hit rate has ballooned to 47.7% while his average exit velocity has risen to 91.4 mph, both of which rank in the 13th percentile.</p><p>Still, for all the struggles, the veteran isn't ready to give up yet. </p><p>"I know that may sound crazy, but not too long ago I actually had a decent year," Morton said. "So it's really hard for me not to think there's a possibility I go out there and just have a decent stretch or a decent year." </p><p>The right-hander owns a career 4.09 ERA (99 ERA+) with 2,075 strikeouts across 2,157 1/3 innings pitched.</p><p>Baltimore entered Thursday last in the AL East with a 13-22 record.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 07: Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton (50) looks on after the first inning of the MLB game between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins on May 7th, 2025, at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN,

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>The new jerseys feature an embroidered "1998" jock tag in an outline of Arizona that pays homage to the year the club was established.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>“I think they're pretty sick," shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12530" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12530">Geraldo Perdomo</a> said of the new threads, according to <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2025/05/05/arizona-diamondbacks-new-city-connect-jersey-reaction/83444938007/">Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic</a>. "They're beautiful.</p><p>"It's like the old purple and teal that we had in 2001. Those are the best uniforms we've had so far. I think (purple) has been a part of the organization's history. It's our identity. And I like the 'Serpientes.'"</p><p>Arizona stopped wearing purple after the 2006 season. </p><p>The Diamondbacks debuted their original Serpientes City Connect uniforms, which were a desert sand color, in 2021.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/522758/cropped_GettyImages-1324413205.jpg?ts=1657303810" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/522758/w220xh124_GettyImages-1324413205.jpg?ts=1657303810 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/522758/w320xh180_GettyImages-1324413205.jpg?ts=1657303810 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/522758/w640xh360_GettyImages-1324413205.jpg?ts=1657303810 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/522758/w768xh432_GettyImages-1324413205.jpg?ts=1657303810 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/522758/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1324413205.jpg?ts=1657303810 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Norm Hall / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>"I like the purple. I like the colors of the uniform, but for a lot of people I know who have grown up in Phoenix and Scottsdale, everything about the Diamondbacks to them is purple," starting pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9755" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9755">Zac Gallen</a> said.</p><p>"For them to kind of take what the people from the community wanted and pay tribute to the history of what the purple uniforms have meant to the organization I think is really cool. I think they did a really good job."</p>

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<p>Veteran pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3905" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3905">Ross Stripling</a> announced on social media Monday that he is retiring after a nine-year MLB career. </p><p>"After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and gratitude, it's time to hang up the cleats," the 35-year-old wrote in <a href="https://x.com/RossStripling/status/1919410850437189884">a statement on X</a>. "I never could have imaged the experiences and memories I'd be a part of. They exceeded every hope that my younger self could have dreamt for my baseball career."</p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted Stripling in 2012, and he spent parts of four seasons in their minor-league system before debuting in 2016. He made his lone All-Star appearance two years later, recording a 3.02 ERA (128 ERA+) and 1.19 WHIP across 122 innings pitched.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Stripling during the 2020 season. He struggled in his first two years in Toronto but bounced back in 2022, recording the best fielding independent pitching mark (3.11) of his career.</p><p>The right-hander signed a two-year, $25-million contract with the San Francisco Giants that began in 2023 but was traded to the Athletics ahead of what became his final campaign in 2024. </p><p>"This has been an unbelievable honor, and I feel incredibly lucky to be so fulfilled and content with leaving the game behind," Stripling posted. "Now, I'm excited to be home and begin the next chapter of life with my amazing family."</p><p>Stripling retires with a 4.17 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 846 1/3 innings. </p><p> </p>

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ross Stripling #36 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the top of the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on September 8, 2024 in Oakland California.

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