Bob Nightengale

USA TODAY Major League Baseball columnist, President Baseball Writers Association of America,Hall of Fame voter,@Audacy insider,

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Say hello to the hottest team in baseball, the Boston Red Sox, 14-2 winners over the White Sox:
Since the All-Star break: 15-3.
Since July 3: 24-3.
Since June 25: 29-5 (greatest 34-game stretch in franchise history).
Since June 19: 32-8 (best record in MLB).
They are 61-51.

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Former top pick Casey Mize reflects on Tigers' decision to trade him, best friend Tarik Skubal https://t.co/ADvW77unju

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Have a MLB debut George Lombard Jr.
Home Run
Turns 2 double plays
Oh, and his brother, Jacob, hits a HR in his professional debut tonight, too
Yankees 2, Cardinals 0

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The Phillies remodeled infield tonight with Luis Arraez
8-for-15
2 doubles
3 runs
4 RBI
0 errors
Phillies 5, Nationals 0

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Nick Pivetta felt tightness in his elbow during his rehab start when he came off the mound but then threw 30 pitch bullpen session and felt perfectly fine. The Padres will know more tomorrow how he feels.

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Casey Mize makes his Padres debut on Wednesday vs the Diamondbacks and Robbie Ray on Friday vs. the Astros

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Arraez now with a run-scoring double

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Luis Arraez makes a mighty fine first impression with an RBI single in his first AB as a Phillie.

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New San Diego Padres starter Casey Mize said that the Tigers never approached him about a contract extension before he was traded.

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Luis Arraez makes a mighty fine first impression with an RBI single in his first AB as a Phillie.

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Tarik Skubal’s Dodger debut lineup

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MLB trade deadline 2026 winners and losers as Dodgers, Red Sox, Phillies make huge deals https://t.co/vahgCU1sOB

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George Lombard Jr. replaces Volpe

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The Yankees send OF Jasson Domínguez and shortstop Anthony Volpe back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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$16.25 million

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While teams had interest in Rockies OF Mickey Moniak, so do the Rockies. They are finalizing a 2-year contract extension with the popular outfielder, who loves Colorado, per @harding_at_mlb

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The Yankees send OF Jasson Domínguez and shortstop Anthony Volpe back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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While teams had interest in Rockies OF Mickey Moniak, so do the Rockies. They are finalizing a 2-year contract extension with the popular outfielder, who loves Colorado, per @harding_at_mlb

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MLB trade deadline 2026 winners and losers as Dodgers, Red Sox make deals https://t.co/vahgCU1sOB

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The San Diego Padres also acquire RHP Hunter Stratton from the Pirates for RHP Andrew Moore.

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The Dodgers make one last move grabbing catching depth in Hunter Feduccia from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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AJ Preller strikes again:
Casey Mize is going to the San Diego Padres.
@JonHeyman on it.
Two huge pieces for the Padres today with Robbie Ray and Mize.

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The trade deadline is over....
But there will be a handful of deals still trickling in during the next 30 minutes.