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8/6 9:41 AM Jose Alvarado (P-PHI) Phils' Alvarado, nearing end of ban, apologizes. Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado, who is nearing completion of his 80-game ban for violating MLB's drug policy, apologized to teammates and fans for his "mistake."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45908873/phill...

8/6 9:41 AM Aaron Judge (OF/DH-NYY) Judge returns to lineup as DH in Yankees' loss. Yankees captain Aaron Judge went 0-for-3 and struck out twice in his return from a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45908410/slump...

8/6 9:41 AM Shea Langeliers (C-Ath) A's Langeliers 4th catcher with two 3-HR games. The Athletics' Shea Langeliers became the fourth catcher in major league history to have two three-homer games after belting three in a 16-7 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45911073/athle...

8/6 9:41 AM Roki Sasaki (P-LAD) Sasaki taking next step in rehab: No shoulder pain. Roki Sasaki says he has "no pain" in his right shoulder and is scheduled to pitch three simulated innings at Dodger Stadium over the weekend.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45911089/roki-...

8/6 9:41 AM Lourdes Gurriel (OF-AZ) Gurriel makes history with HR off 103.9 mph pitch. Arizona outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from San Diego's Mason Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the eighth inning Tuesday night, the hardest-hit pitch for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45911711/diamo...

8/6 6:32 AM Mason Miller (P-SD) Lourdes Gurriel Jr. makes history, crushes 103.9 mph pitch from Mason Miller for a 2-run homer. San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller was bringing the heat. Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returned the favor. Gurriel crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the eighth inning, tying the game at 5-all. It was the hardest hit pitch for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008. It was part of a two-homer night for Gurriel. The veteran also hit a two-run shot in the first inning.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/lourdes-gurri...

8/6 6:00 AM Merrill Kelly (P-TEX) Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen Opens Up on Merrill Kelly Trade. The Arizona Diamondbacks and their fans had to say goodbye to one of their beloved veteran starters at the Deadline, as right-hander Merrill Kelly was traded to the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, former ace Zac Gallen — who had also been on the trade block — was not dealt. Arizona's clubhouse had to deal with the departure of multiple key contributors to both the team itself and the clubhouse culture.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamon...

8/6 5:52 AM Jake Bird (P-NYY) Yankees 'ignored' industry-wide concerns about trade deadline addition. The Yankees “ignored” industry-wide concerns about trade-deadline addition Jake Bird, according to scouts who spoke with one team beat writer. Jake Bird, who was acquired from the Colorado Rockies at the deadline last week, allowed six earned runs over two innings — including two home runs — before being optioned to Triple A on Tuesday. Through July 1, Bird pitched to a 2.63 ERA, but in his last eight games with the Rockies, he gave up 14 earned runs for a 23.63 ERA.
Source: https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/08/yankees-ignored...

8/6 5:18 AM Lourdes Gurriel (OF-AZ) Watch: Diamondbacks Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits 103.9-mph pitch for record homer. Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made MLB history, obliterating the fastest pitch in the pitch tracking era ever hit for a home run in a loss to the San Diego Padres. Gurriel teed off on the 103.9-mph fastball in the bottom of the eighth inning of the 10-5 loss Tuesday in Phoenix. "We talked about readiness, and Lourdes put a really good swing on a very aggressive pitcher with a very aggressive fastball," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.
Source: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/MLB/2025/08/06/Dia...

8/6 5:17 AM Max Muncy (3B-LAD) Dodgers’ offense awakens in win over Cardinals. Max Muncy has two home runs among his four hits, Teoscar Hernandez also homers twice and Mookie Betts has three hits in a 12-6 win. Emmet Sheehan pitches five scoreless innings.
Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/05/dodgers-offe...