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8/5 10:02 AM Sean Manaea (P-NYM) Sean Manaea's sixth inning put Mets in hole, Brett Baty's error sealed the loss. Sean Manaea was making quick work of the Cleveland Guardians as the Mets left-hander held them scoreless through five innings, but things quickly changed in the sixth inning.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-sean-manaea-sixth-inn...

8/5 8:23 AM Jazz Chisholm (OF/3B-NYY) Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter Call Out Aaron Boone, Yankees After Loss to Marlins. Just a few weeks ago, New York sat atop the AL East. On Friday, the Yankees blew a 6-0 lead and lost 13-12, with three of their newly acquired trade deadline relievers giving up multiple earned runs. Then on Saturday, they were held scoreless in a 2-0 loss, highlighted by a costly baserunning blunder when Jazz Chisholm Jr. was doubled off at first base on an infield popup — a play that drew instant backlash from fans calling for manager Aaron Boone to bench him.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/alex-rodriguez-de...

8/5 8:13 AM Jonathan Loaisiga (P-NYY) Luis Gil activated as Yankees make surprise pitching roster decision. Jonathan Loaisiga lands on the IL with back soreness as Gil rejoins the rotation.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/luis-gil-activate...

8/5 8:02 AM Joc Pederson (DH-TEX) Rangers' Joc Pederson makes Yankees booth pay for 'physique' remark with vicious tying homer. Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson didn't just answer the critics, he launched a game-tying solo homer into the seats. The Rangers star delivered the blast against the Yankees on Tuesday night. It came just moments after the YES Network booth mocked his physique. Meanwhile, as the Yankees broadcasters discussed his body and recent struggles, Pederson stepped up and delivered the ultimate response.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/texas-rangers/rangers...

8/5 8:00 AM Ryan McMahon (3B-NYY) Yankees Make Bold Move With Former Rockies Star After Brutal Start to Tenure. The Colorado Rockies surprised some people with how they handled the MLB trade deadline this year, finally operating like a team that needs to rebuild. This year, that was not the case, with the Rockies being recognized as deadline winners by some analysts and fans in the baseball world. Bird's name has been popping up in trade rumors for weeks after he got off to an incredible start in the 2025 campaign as one of the best middle relievers in baseball. In an effort to upgrade their bullpen, the New York Yankees made a second trade with Colorado, acquiring the right-handed pitcher after they had swung a deal for third baseman Ryan McMahon a few days earlier.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/rockies/news/yankees-make-b...

8/5 7:49 AM Carlos Correa (SS-HOU) Astros trade of Carlos Correa left Twins' Bryon Buxton heartbroken. The Houston Astros' trade of Carlos Correa left Minnesota Twins star and friend of Correa, Byron Buxton, heartbroken.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/astros-trade-carl...

8/5 7:39 AM Jake Bird (P-NYY) New York Yankees Wave White Flag, Send Trade Deadline Acquisition to Minors. The New York Yankees have optioned right-handed pitcher Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Walkes-Barre, the club announced Tuesday morning. Bird was one of the Yankees' headlining acquisitions at last week's trade deadline. New York gave up second baseman Roc Riggio and left-handed pitcher Ben Shields – their No. 11 and No. 27 prospects, respectively – to pry Bird away from the Colorado Rockies. The 29-year-old righty has made three appearances in pinstripes, allowing four hits, two walks, two home runs, six earned runs and seven total runs in 2.0 innings. He got credited with the loss Monday night against the Texas Rangers, blowing up in the bottom of the 10th. Bringing in Bird alongside Pittsburgh
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/new...

8/5 7:39 AM David Bednar (P-NYY) Yankees make Triple-A move with trade deadline addition. The New York Yankees approached the trade deadline with the desire to bolster their bullpen. They achieved that goal by trading for closers David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants. Also, New York traded for Colorado Rockies middle reliever Jake Bird. Despite the additions, the Yankees continue to shoot themselves in the foot with poor performances by their bullpen. On Monday night, they blew another save opportunity when Devin Williams allowed a game-tying home run to Texas Rangers pinch-hitter Joc Pederson in the ninth frame. An inning later, Bird gave up a walk-off three-run home run to Josh Jung. After that gut-wrenching 8-5 loss to the Rangers
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yank...

8/5 7:30 AM Jameson Taillon (P-CHC) Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon Says He's Not Worried About Disastrous Rehab Start. In the wake of the Michael Soroka injury news, the Chicago Cubs are relying on Jameson Taillon to come back from his calf strain and be an effective pitcher for them going forward. There was hope that he'd build off of what he did last year and carry that over into 2025, but he struggled when he was on the mound before picking up his calf injury.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-starter-jame...

8/5 7:21 AM Drake Baldwin (C-ATL) Betting buzz: Baldwin favorite as Misiorowski injury shakes up NL Rookie race. Drake Baldwin emerges as heavy NL Rookie of the Year favorite after Jacob Misiorowski's odds slide after injury.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/40159...