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Mariners' Cal Raleigh ties record, sets another with 54th home run  —  SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 Sunday …
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Cal Raleigh matches Mantle, M's beat Angels, take sole possession of AL West lead with 9th win in row  —  SEATTLE — Cal Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th, and the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine by routing …
Associated Press:
Brewers first in MLB to clinch playoff spot  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season.  —  According to MLB, the New York Mets' 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday sealed at least a National League wild card for the Brewers …
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Brewers become first MLB team to clinch playoff spot this season  —  The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to outperforming forecasts every year, but this season might represent their most remarkable accomplishment yet.  During a season in which they have built the best record in the majors …
The Athletic:
Mets likely moving Sean Manaea to bullpen temporarily as losing streak continues  —  NEW YORK — With their starting rotation in constant flux, the Mets are planning to temporarily move Sean Manaea to the bullpen.  Manaea will be available out of the pen for the Mets in Sunday's series finale with the Texas Rangers.
Associated Press:
Dodgers put All-Star catcher Will Smith on 10-day injured list with bruised right hand  —  All-Star catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday by the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a bruised right hand.  The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.
Discussion: MLB.com
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yanks' Volpe won't start in Red Sox series after cortisone shot  —  BOSTON — New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is unlikely to start any of the team's three games against the Boston Red Sox this weekend as he recovers from receiving a cortisone shot in his injured left shoulder …
Associated Press:
Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season  —  Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam — the longest home run in the majors this season — and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory Saturday night over the Cincinnati Reds.
Associated Press:
Astros receive injury scare as 9-time All-Star Jose Altuve leaves game with right foot discomfort  —  ATLANTA — The Houston Astros received an injury scare in Saturday night's 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves when nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve was pulled after complaining of right foot discomfort.
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Yankees' surge: 'We're the team to beat'  —  BOSTON — The New York Yankees outlasted the Boston Red Sox for the second straight day Saturday, beating their rivals 4-3 in front of a sellout crowd at Fenway Park to expand their lead for the top American League wild-card spot to 1½ games.
NBCSports.com:
2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker: Kyle Tucker goes down, Cole Ragans finally on the way back  —  Welcome to Rotoworld's 2025 Fantasy Baseball Injury Tracker, where the staff will be keeping you up to date with all the latest injury news and status on fantasy-relevant players around the league.
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Michael Soroka nears return to the Cubs after rehabbing his shoulder injury
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
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Jacob deGrom gets present in Citi Field return: a six-run lead before throwing his first pitch  —  NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom received a gift in his Citi Field return: not just a video tribute but a six-run lead before he threw a pitch.  —  A montage of the slender star's highlights flashed across …
ESPN:
Phillies P Alvarado out remainder of season with forearm strain  —  PHILADELPHIA — Relief pitcher Jose Alvarado of the Phillies will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain Friday.  —  Alvarado was 4-2 with a 3.81 ERA …
 
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