Clayton Kershaw isn't pleased by the recent play of the Los Angeles Dodgers after they lost their...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/945" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/945">Clayton Kershaw</a> isn't pleased by the recent play of the Los Angeles Dodgers after they lost their third straight game to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.</p><p>"I'm frustrated. We're all frustrated," Kershaw said following the 6-5 defeat, according to <a href="https://x.com/SportsNetLA/status/1947083840574607810">SportsNet LA</a>. "I don't know how else to say it. We need to win a game, no excuses, just play better."</p><p>Kershaw allowed three runs (one earned) over 4 1/3 innings in Sunday's loss, which was Los Angeles' 10th defeat in its last 12 games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Brewers have been particularly tough on the Dodgers this season, sweeping the season series against the reigning World Series champions.</p><p>Struggling Dodgers shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4184" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4184">Mookie Betts</a> was responsible for the last out of the game, lining out to center fielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13823" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13823">Blake Perkins</a> to leave the bases loaded. </p><p>Betts, who was moved into the leadoff spot by manager Dave Roberts for Sunday's contest, admitted also feeling frustrated with the team's play.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mookie: "Just gotta play better in all facets. I can't speak for everyone. I just know for me, I gotta play better." <a href="https://t.co/tfkzmk7MJn">pic.twitter.com/tfkzmk7MJn</a></p>— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsNetLA/status/1947082880351617219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Dodgers hold a 3.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres for top spot in the NL West following Sunday's loss and are set to host the Minnesota Twins for a three-game series beginning Monday at Dodger Stadium.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pulls Clayton Kershaw #22 as Dalton Rushing #68 looks on in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1412" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1412">Freddie Freeman</a> is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers following a hit by a pitch on his wrist.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Freddie Freeman got hit by a pitch and immediately took himself out of the game <a href="https://t.co/0hvBLIHIdn">pic.twitter.com/0hvBLIHIdn</a></p>— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeHHarris/status/1947057290026402063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Dodgers announced Freeman had a left wrist contusion after he walked over to the dugout and down the tunnel.</p><p>Freeman underwent X-rays and the results came back negative.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Obviously, when you see him walk off the field like that, very concerning. But the X-rays were negative," Roberts said, according to <a href="https://x.com/ByJackHarris/status/1947079304464199997">Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times</a>. </p><p>"Putting him in the day-to-day category."</p><p>The 35-year-old was 0-for-2 with two strikeouts before getting hit by the pitch. </p><p>Freeman owns a .292/.365/.471 slash line with 10 home runs, 26 doubles, and 49 RBIs this season. </p><p> </p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks as manager Dave Roberts #30 as he leaves the game after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a deal with right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/372" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/372">David Robertson</a>, a source told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6505483/2025/07/20/philadelphia-phillies-david-robertson-signing-source/">The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal</a>.</p><p>The one-year deal is worth $16 million, prorated over an entire season. Robertson will earn more than $5 million, <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1947053461905822044">Jeff Passan of ESPN</a> reports.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers also showed interest in Robertson after he pitched well during a showcase in front of scouts Saturday, reports the <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1947054375064502568">New York Post's Jon Heyman</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Robertson, 40, hasn't pitched in the majors this season after making 68 appearances for the Texas Rangers in 2024. Last season, he authored a 3.00 ERA and 12.4 K/9 in 72 innings.</p><p>This is the veteran's third stint with the Phillies during his 16-year career.</p><p>Philadelphia's bullpen ranks 21st in the majors in FIP and 23rd in ERA. </p><p>Left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96124" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96124">Jose Alvarado</a> is unavailable to pitch for the Phillies until Aug. 19 after receiving an 80-game suspension following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance. </p><p>Alvarado is not eligible to pitch in the postseason.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: David Robertson #37 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>The Seattle Seahawks released tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/109231" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/109231">Noah Fant</a>, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Fant was owed $8.5 million in non-guaranteed salary this coming season. The move clears $9 million total in cash for the Seahawks, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1947020328598663612">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>. </p><p>The 27-year-old came over to the Seahawks in 2022 after being included in a trade that saw quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> head to the Broncos. Fant signed a two-year, $21-million extension with Seattle in March 2024. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Fant appeared in 48 games over three seasons with the Seahawks, recording 130 receptions for 1,400 yards and five touchdowns. </p><p>Seattle selected tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210033" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210033">Elijah Arroyo</a> in the second round of this year's draft out of Miami. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200003" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200003">AJ Barner</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/66116" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/66116">Eric Saubert</a> are the other tight ends on Seattle's roster.</p><p>Denver picked Fant in the first round of the 2019 draft. He has recorded 300 catches for 3,305 yards and 15 scores across 95 career games.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 08: Noah Fant #87 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball during the game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 26-20.

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Major League Baseball is looking into a potential threat made by Atlanta Braves coach Eddie Pérez...

<p>Major League Baseball is looking into a potential threat made by Atlanta Braves coach Eddie Pérez toward New York Yankees infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9520" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9520">Jazz Chisholm Jr.</a> during Saturday's game, sources told <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/sports/mlb-looking-into-possible-beanball-threat-by-eddie-perez-toward-jazz-chisholm/">Greg Joyce of the New York Post</a>.</p><p>Standing at third base in the sixth inning, Chisholm was seen mimicking crying and waving at someone in Atlanta's dugout.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/jazz-chisholm-jr-has-words-with-braves-coach?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure><p>(Source: <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/jazz-chisholm-jr-has-words-with-braves-coach?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share">MLB.com</a>)</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Chisholm's gestures were reportedly directed at Pérez, who was jawing at the infielder after he appeared to relay signs to hitter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13802" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13802">Anthony Volpe</a> from second base during the same inning.</p><p>Pérez pointed at Chisholm's head during the verbal back-and-forth, which New York interpreted as a threat toward the Yankees infielder. However, Pérez later denied that was his intent.</p><p>"I was just saying, 'Be smart,'" Pérez said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/jazz-chisholm-braves-coach-eddie-perez-exchange-words">MLB.com's Bryan Hoch</a>.</p><p>"I like that guy. He's one of my favorites. And he got mad about it. I don't know why he got mad about it. So I was like, 'Take it easy,' and he started doing some (stuff)."</p><p>Chisholm wouldn't comment on the incident after the game or before Sunday's tilt between the teams, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the issue.</p><p>"I hope it didn't (have to do with throwing at his head), because obviously there's no place for that," Boone said on Sunday, according to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/sports/mlb-looking-into-possible-beanball-threat-by-eddie-perez-toward-jazz-chisholm/">New York Post's Greg Joyce</a>. </p><p>"That's certainly something that would not be OK. I hope he didn't mean anything like that by it, because that would deserve some looking into."</p><p> </p>

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: Jazz Chisholm #13 of the New York Yankees walks off the field in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Houston Astros placed third baseman Isaac Paredes on the injured list with a right hamstring ...

<p>The Houston Astros placed third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9550" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9550">Isaac Paredes</a> on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Paredes departed Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners with right hamstring discomfort after getting hurt running to first base on a single in the third inning.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Isaac Paredes appeared to injure his hamstring running the bases and was removed from the game <a href="https://t.co/lxdWmo7Hjy">pic.twitter.com/lxdWmo7Hjy</a></p>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1946759249385734386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 26-year-old Paredes has been a key piece for the AL West-leading Astros, recording 19 homers with 50 RBIs and an .829 OPS over 94 games en route to becoming an All-Star for the second time in his six-year career.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Astros acquired Paredes from the Chicago Cubs in the offseason as part of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8173" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a> trade.</p><p>Houston also optioned catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14052" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14052">César Salazar</a>, recalled infielder Shay Whitcomb, selected infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2903" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2903">Jon Singleton</a>, and moved infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5397" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5397">Brendan Rodgers</a> to the 60-day IL in corresponding moves.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 18: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-1.

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It looks like the Baltimore Orioles will be sellers ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, accordin...

<p>It looks like the Baltimore Orioles will be sellers ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, according to general manager Mike Elias.</p><p>"We have players that interest other clubs that are coming toward the end of their contracts, we've got to listen to that," Elias said during Sunday's appearance on <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/1946966887155355760">MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM</a>.</p><p>"That's what we're spending our time on."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Players like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5763" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5763">Cedric Mullins</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5605" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5605">Ryan O'Hearn</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1117" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1117">Charlie Morton</a> have already surfaced in trade rumors, even as the Orioles have posted a winning record since the beginning of June.</p><p>Despite the improved performance, Elias said trade talks have focused on "seeing what's out there" for Baltimore's major-league players. However, he added he's "not blowing up the team."</p><p>"We think we're going to be very good again in 2026 and have that intention," Elias said. "We're not interested in changing the foundation of the team."</p><p>The Orioles entered Sunday 11 games under .500 after making the playoffs in two consecutive seasons and winning a division title in 2023. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 08: Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias talks on the phone before the start of the Orioles and New York Yankees game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 08, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4184" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4184">Mookie Betts</a> continues to search for answers to his season-long slump<strong> </strong>as he puts up<strong> </strong>the worst offensive numbers of his career.</p><p>"I've never done this," Betts said Friday of his down year at the plate, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6503409/2025/07/19/mookie-betts-slump-dodgers-brewers/">The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya</a>. "It's all new. I've never been this bad for this long."</p><p>The eight-time All-Star's numbers have gotten worse with each month.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>Betts' monthly splits</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>MONTH</th>
<th>GS</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>OPS</th>
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<td>March/April</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>.746</td>
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<td>May</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>.738</td>
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<td>June</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>.633</td>
</tr>
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<td>July</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>.566</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he didn't put Betts in Saturday's lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers because he wanted the player to get a different perspective of the game.</p><p>"No, this wasn't scheduled," Roberts said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-betts-slump-c453196336cb949fb9133b51219f1c42">Mike DiGiovanna of The Associated Press</a>. "In talking to him, seeing where his head's at and seeing where he's at mechanically, I just felt tonight was a night that he needed to be down. He wanted to be out there, but I wanted to take it out of his hands, give him a day to just watch a baseball game.</p><p>"I understand that we just had four days off for the (All-Star) break, but showing up to the ballpark and not participating, watching, that's a different mindset, a different psyche, than being at home. I think for the mind, it will be beneficial."</p><p>Roberts added there's no guarantee Betts will be starting Sunday. </p><p>"I don't know how long it's going to be," the 53-year-old said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/mookie-betts-out-of-lineup-to-reset">Sonja Chen of MLB.com</a>. "It could be one night. It could be two. My expectation is he's going to be back in there tomorrow. But I think for me, it's going to be a day-to-day thing. It's going to be my decision on how I feel he is mentally to take on that night's starter."</p><p>Betts lost 20 pounds due to a stomach virus he contracted before Opening Day and was asked to shift to shortstop full time after spending most of his career as one of the game's best defensive outfielders. He also fractured a toe, costing him four games in May and June.</p><p>The 32-year-old hasn't used any of those obstacles to excuse his poor offensive performance as he tries to get back on track.</p><p>"I haven't figured it out. So, obviously, it's super difficult," Betts said, per Ardaya.</p><p>"But I'll tell you one thing: I definitely love the process of it. I definitely love the process of trying to figure out who I am, where I'm at, the work. I haven't found it, and it sucks. Going out there every night, going 0-for-4, that part of the day truly sucks. But you see it. All day, I'm out here working and hitting, and I love it. I love that. It's the best part."</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>The Washington Nationals signed 2025 first overall pick Eli Willits.</p><p>Willits, 17, inked an $8.2-million deal, according to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jimcallis.bsky.social/post/3ludo4nqp3s2z">MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis</a>. The slot value for the No. 1 pick in this year's draft was $11,075,900.</p><p>The deal is a signing-bonus draft record for a high school player, according to Callis.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="und" dir="ltr">EL1 <a href="https://t.co/mMB0AN3Zuu">pic.twitter.com/mMB0AN3Zuu</a></p>— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1946662258622292355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"I've set a goal to be in the big leagues by the time I'm 20, and that's something I'm really excited to do," Willits said Saturday, according to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3313155" href="https://thescore.com/news/3313155">The Associated Press</a>. "Hopefully, I get out there and start playing well, and that can be something I can accomplish in the next few years."</p><p>Willits starred at shortstop for Fort Cobb-Broxton High School in Oklahoma before he was selected ahead of other highly touted players like Ethan Holliday and Kade Anderson in this year's draft.</p><p>He's the son of former big-league player Reggie Willits.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

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<p>The New York Yankees have a need at third base and are looking at one of the top trade candidates to fill it. </p><p>The Yankees are among the teams that have asked the Arizona Diamondbacks about third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a>, reports the <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1946630740399026627">New York Post's Jon Heyman</a>.</p><p>However, Arizona hasn't decided whether it's ready to sell, Heyman adds.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Yankees have relied on the light-hitting duo of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13679" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13679">Jorbit Vivas</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12545" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12545">Oswald Peraza</a> at the hot corner since shifting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9520" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9520">Jazz Chisholm Jr.</a> to second and releasing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2093" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2093">DJ LeMahieu</a>.</p><p>Vivas is hitting .167/.273/.271 while Peraza owns a .456 OPS.</p><p>Suárez is tied for fourth in the majors with 31 home runs and ranks second in the NL in RBIs. The All-Star infielder is owed the remainder of his $15-million salary this season before becoming a free agent.</p><p>The 34-year-old slugger has <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3307651" href="https://thescore.com/news/3307651">made it known</a> that he wants to play for the D-Backs after the deadline, but he also said he'd be <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3312615" href="https://thescore.com/news/3312615">open to a reunion</a> with the Tigers after starting his career with Detroit.</p>

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 28: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters box against the Miami Marlins at Chase Field on June 28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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<p>The Cleveland Guardians are listening to trade offers for their relievers, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11259" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11259">Emmanuel Clase</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14023" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14023">Cade Smith</a>, reports the <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1946579384959164670">New York Post's Jon Heyman</a>.</p><p>The Guardians aren't considered likely to trade either pitcher because of their high asking prices, Heyman adds.</p><p>Clase got off to a rough start, logging a 6.75 ERA and 1.95 WHIP through the first month of the season, but he's been stellar since. He ranks fourth in the AL with 21 saves to go along with a 2.86 ERA and 2.33 FIP.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Meanwhile, Smith continues to succeed in his sophomore campaign after finishing fifth in AL Rookie of the Year voting and ninth for the AL Cy Young in 2024.</p><p>The 26-year-old right-hander owns a 2.06 FIP and 13.4 K/9 in 43 appearances. </p><p>Clase is owed the remainder of his $4.9-million salary for this season and $6.4 million in 2026. He's also got $10-million team options in 2027 and 2028.</p><p>Smith isn't arbitration-eligible until 2027 and won't become a free agent until 2030.</p>

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 07: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after giving up a home run to Kerry Carpenter #30 of the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning during Game Two of the Division Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5763" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5763">Cedric Mullins</a> has played every game of his major-league career in a Baltimore Orioles uniform, and he hopes that remains the case after the July 31 trade deadline.</p><p>"I want to stay," Mullins said Friday when asked about the possibility of being traded, according to <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-cedric-mullins-trade-deadline-speculation-4UYAWHQKTJFWBGGWYV44QRLUBE/">The Baltimore Banner's Danielle Allentuck</a>.</p><p>"It's one of those things where you try to make a case, it's really what these next couple of weeks are for. Go out there, control what you can control, whatever happens after that is what it is."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 30-year-old outfielder is on an expiring contract and set for free agency at the end of the season. He's in the midst of a career-worst offensive year (.215 average, .703 OPS) but is still on track for a 20-20 campaign.</p><p>The Houston Astros are on the hunt for a left-handed hitter and reportedly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3305618" href="https://thescore.com/news/3305618">showed interest in Mullins</a>.</p><p>Mullins is one of Baltimore's many trade chips, along with fellow veterans <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1117" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1117">Charlie Morton</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18723" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18723">Tomoyuki Sugano</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5202" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5202">Zach Eflin</a>, and All-Star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5605" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5605">Ryan O'Hearn</a>.</p><p>The Orioles enter Saturday 10 games below .500 and 8.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox for the final AL wild-card spot.</p>

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 12: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to dug out between inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>New Orleans Pelicans center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/171825" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/171825">Derik Queen</a> underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, the team announced Friday.</p><p>Queen sustained the injury during the Pelicans' Summer League contest against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.</p><p>The 20-year-old was selected 13th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft following a stellar freshman season with Maryland, averaging 21.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Queen helped lead the Terps to the Sweet 16, where they lost to Florida, the eventual winners of the NCAA men's title.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Pelicans traded an unprotected 2026 first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks to move up 10 spots in the draft to select Queen.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Derik Queen #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 12, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<p>The Los Angeles Angels signed 2025 second overall pick Tyler Bremner to a $7,689,525 deal, according to <a href="https://x.com/carlosacollazo/status/1946204315254677710">Baseball America's Carlos Collazo</a>.</p><p>Bremner's deal is more than $2.5 million below the slot value of $10,252,700 for the second pick.</p><p>The Angels' selection of the UC Santa Barbara right-hander sent shockwaves throughout the draft, as the 21-year-old wasn't expected to go ahead of other talents such as Ethan Holliday and Kade Anderson.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">For those confused as to why Bremner might do this, if there was a chance he reached the 11th pick (which is what we had in our final mock draft) the slot value for that pick is $5,985,100.<br><br>You can start to see how a deal like this could make sense from the player's side.</p>— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarlosACollazo/status/1946210282830757958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Angels scouting director Tim McIlvaine said the Angels liked the 21-year-old's changeup and felt like it separated him from more highly touted pitchers in the draft.</p><p>"There's a lot you can dream on," McIlvaine told <a href="https://x.com/SamBlum3/status/1944531170571751750">The Athletic's Sam Blum</a> after the draft.</p><p>Bremner went 21-9 with a 3.58 ERA and 12.0 K/9 in three seasons for UC Santa Barbara. </p><p> </p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 13: Major League Baseball commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. announces Tyler Bremner as the second overall pick, by the Los Angeles Angels, in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft at Coca-Cola Roxy on July 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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<p>Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a> is one of the likeliest players to be dealt before the July 31 trade deadline, and the slugger would relish an opportunity for a reunion with the Detroit Tigers.</p><p>"To finish where everything started, it would be cool," Suárez said, according to <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/07/18/eugenio-suarez-interested-detroit-tigers-2025-trade-deadline/85221105007/">Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press</a>. "It would mean a lot to me."</p><p>Suarez began his big-league career with the Tigers in 2014. He appeared in 85 games for them before he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 12-year veteran has since established himself as one of baseball's premier power hitters, belting 307 homers. He's gone deep 31 times this season and leads the National League with 78 RBIs.</p><p>The Tigers own the best record in the majors at the All-Star break, and could use a power-hitting third baseman like Suárez, who believes he'd be a good fit on a team with World Series aspirations.</p><p>"They got, for me, the best pitcher in the league right now: Tarik Skubal," Suárez said. "They got a bunch of good players. I think they really have a chance to win it all this year."</p><p>Suárez, 34, is a free agent at the end of the campaign.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters box against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pursue relief pitching ahead of the trade deadline to help to bolster their injury-plagued bullpen, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6498964/2025/07/17/mlb-trade-deadline-dodgers-orioles-white-sox/">The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal</a>.</p><p>The Dodgers spent a combined $107 million during the offseason to add free-agent relievers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5525" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5525">Tanner Scott</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3735" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3735">Kirby Yates</a> and re-sign <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3013" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3013">Blake Treinen</a>.</p><p>Scott's 4.09 ERA is his highest since 2022, Yates hasn't looked liked the dominant pitcher he was in 2024, and Treinen has only appeared in eight games this season due to a forearm strain.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Additionally, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8784" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8784">Evan Phillips</a> is out for the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10562" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10562">Brusdar Graterol</a> is still recovering from shoulder surgery, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8274" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8274">Michael Kopech</a> isn't expected to return until late August after undergoing a knee operation.</p><p>The Dodgers' bullpen entered the All-Star break 16th in FIP, 24th in ERA, and 22nd in home runs allowed per nine innings.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 06: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the ball from Tanner Scott #66 in front of Dalton Rushing #68 during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was ejected in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Athletics after a replay review didn't go his team's way.</p><p>Schneider became livid and had to be held back by Blue Jays coaches after he stormed out of his dugout to shout at third base umpire Brian Walsh.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Schneider was livid and got ejected after Davis Schneider’s potential homer was ruled foul 😳 <a href="https://t.co/vR876EctSb">pic.twitter.com/vR876EctSb</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1944508386160390432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Walsh was responsible for ruling a potential home run from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14134" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14134">Davis Schneider</a> foul after it soared near the pole in left field.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I've got all the respect in the world for umpires," John Schneider said after losing 6-3 to the Athletics, according to <a href="https://x.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1944539771763908996">Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith</a>.</p><p>"It's just, from my vantage point, it was clearly fair."</p><p>Davis Schneider wound up hitting a homer in the same at-bat after his manager exited.</p>

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Manager John Schneider #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays talks to the umpires after being ejected in the top of the fifth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 13, 2025 in Sacramento, California.

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<p>Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona won the 2,000th game of his career Sunday as his team defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-2.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">To: Tito<br><br>From: The Baseball Community <a href="https://t.co/EiJYZF41dz">pic.twitter.com/EiJYZF41dz</a></p>— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) <a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1944495701750112681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Francona becomes the 13th manager in Major League Baseball history to reach the milestone.</p><p><strong>All-time MLB managerial wins</strong></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Manager</th>
<th>Wins</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Connie Mack</td>
<td>3731</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Tony La Russa</td>
<td>2884</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>John McGraw</td>
<td>2763</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Bobby Cox</td>
<td>2504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Joe Torre</td>
<td>2326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Bruce Bochy</td>
<td>2218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Sparky Anderson</td>
<td>2194</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Dusty Baker</td>
<td>2183</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Bucky Harris</td>
<td>2158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Joe McCarthy</td>
<td>2125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Walter Alston</td>
<td>2040</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Leo Durocher</td>
<td>2008</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Terry Francona</td>
<td>2000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Sunday's victory was Francona's 50th with the Reds in his first campaign with the organization.</p><p>The 66-year-old won 285 games with the Philadelphia Phillies over four seasons, 744 contests with the Boston Red Sox across eight campaigns, and 921 games with the Cleveland Guardians in 11 seasons.</p><p>Francona also has two World Series titles and three pennants on his resume as a manager. </p><p>"Tito" was named AL Manager of the Year in 2013, 2016, and 2022. </p>

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 13: Terry Francona #77 of the Cincinnati Reds gestures prior to a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on July 13, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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<p>Two of the Minnesota Twins' best relievers are getting the attention of several clubs across MLB. </p><p>Right-handers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10794" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10794">Jhoan Duran</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12684" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12684">Griffin Jax</a> are garnering interest from the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies, according to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/07/13/kyson-witherson-malachi-mlb-draft-prospects-oklahoma/84912549007/">USA Today's Bob Nightengale</a>.</p><p>The Phillies have been extensively scouting the pair, hoping to acquire at least one of them, Nightengale adds. Philadelphia's bullpen ranks 24th in the majors with a 4.40 ERA.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Duran is in the midst of another stellar campaign as Minnesota's closer, saving 15 games in 17 chances with a 1.49 ERA and 10.0 K/9.</p><p>Meanwhile, Jax has continued to be productive after a strong showing in 2024. The 30-year-old owns career-best marks in FIP (1.90) and K/9 (14.5) this campaign.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 09: Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Cubs 4-2.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93882" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93882">Cole Anthony</a> agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after he clears waivers, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1944193218717135315">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.</p><p>The 25-year-old spent five seasons with the Orlando Magic and was traded to the Grizzlies as part of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93901" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93901">Desmond Bane</a> deal in June.</p><p>Anthony averaged 9.4 points and 2.9 assists while shooting 42% from the field during the 2024-25 campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His best season came during his second year when he scored 16.3 points per game and added 5.7 assists.</p>

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 12: Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 12, 2025 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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