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8/5 3:09 PM Marcell Ozuna (DH-PIT) Pirates to release Marcell Ozuna, promote Ronny Simon for roster spot, AP source says. The Pittsburgh Pirates are cutting ties with veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna as they gear up for a playoff push. A person with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press that the club is releasing the 35-year-old following a nightmarish stretch in which the three-time All-Star could never seem to get on track. The Pirates, who are chasing their first playoff spot in over a decade, are planning to promote outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ozuna's roster spot.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/pirates-to-re...

8/5 1:52 PM Erik Miller (OF-BOS) New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV.

"It definitely wasn’t expected."

The post New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV appeared first on Boston.com.

8/5 12:46 PM Shota Imanaga (P-CHC) MLB trends: Shota Imanaga's one weird trick to stop tipping, plus two traded players who should fit right in. Here's what's going on around the league after the trade deadline
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-cubs...

8/5 12:16 PM Tarik Skubal (P-LAD) What's wrong with the Dodgers? Three causes for season-high losing streak -- and why they shouldn't be worried. The Dodgers lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday night, Tarik Skubal's team debut
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-losing-...

8/5 12:02 PM Yordan Alvarez (DH-HOU) Blue Jays vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez, Houston should take advantage of pitching break in matinee. The Astros appear to have a sizable pitching edge today vs. the Blue Jays
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/blue-jays-v...

8/5 10:52 AM Erik Miller (OF-BOS) New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV.

"It definitely wasn’t expected."

The post New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV appeared first on Boston.com.

8/5 9:46 AM Shota Imanaga (P-CHC) MLB trends: Shota Imanaga's one weird trick to stop tipping, plus two traded players who should fit right in. Here's what's going on around the league after the trade deadline
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-cubs...

8/5 9:02 AM Yordan Alvarez (DH-HOU) Blue Jays vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez, Houston should take advantage of pitching break in matinee. The Astros appear to have a sizable pitching edge today vs. the Blue Jays
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/blue-jays-v...

8/5 9:00 AM Luke Weaver (P-PIT) Mets to pay $8.1M to Pirates as part of Weaver trade, Cubs to send Toronto nearly $5M with Taillon. The New York Mets are paying more than $8.1 million to the Pirates in a trade that sent pitcher Luke Weaver to Pittsburgh. That covers most of the $13.4 million left on Weaver's contract. Pittsburgh will pay Weaver a small portion of his salary. In other deals, the Chicago Cubs are paying nearly $5 million to Toronto in the transaction that sent pitcher Jameson Taillon to the Blue Jays. The San Francisco Giants are paying San Diego more than $4 million in the trade that sent 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray to the Padres.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mets-to-pay-8...

8/5 8:25 AM Nick Pivetta (P-SD) Padres' Pivetta abruptly exits rehab due to elbow. Padres RHP Nick Pivetta exited his first rehab outing Tuesday with what San Diego manager Craig Stammen later told reporters was some minor tightness in his right elbow.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532322/padre...

8/5 8:25 AM Cody Bradford (P-TEX) Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024. Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534151/cody-...

8/5 8:25 AM Adley Rutschman (C-BOS) Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with red-hot Red Sox. Recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman said he's just trying to fit in with a Red Sox team that has been on a roll over the last month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532542/adley...

8/5 8:25 AM Dalton Rushing (C-LAD) Dodgers' Rushing dealing with slight tear in elbow. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a slight tear in the UCL in his right elbow, follow-up testing revealed.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534224/dodge...

8/5 8:25 AM Luis Arraez (1B/DH-PHI) Arraez has 2 hits, 2 RBIs in 'beautiful' Phils debut. Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez had two hits and drove in two runs in the Phillies' 5-0 win on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532294/luis-...

8/5 8:25 AM Freddy Peralta (P-TB) Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...