MLB Player News
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Kyle Bradish SP | BAL
Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Fans 10 in return to rotation
Bradish (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Orioles were downed 5-0 by the Red Sox, giving up two runs on four hits over six innings. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.
It was an impressive return from elbow surgery for the 28-year-old right-hander, as Bradish racked up 15 swinging strikes among his 81 pitches (51 total strikes). He did serve up solo shots to Trevor Story and David Hamilton, but it was a lack of run support that really spoiled his 2025 debut. Bradish will look for a better result in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in San Diego.
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Rob Refsnyder RF | BOS
Red Sox's Rob Refsnyder: Should return during current series
Refsnyder (oblique) could be activated Wednesday or Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Refsnyder executed baseball activities last week, which fueled speculation that he could be activated early this week during the four-game set in Baltimore. He's served the minimum 10-day requirement and can be activated at any time.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Red Sox's Trevor Story: Flashes skills in Tuesday's win
Story went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Orioles.
The shortstop took Kyle Bradish deep in the second inning, giving Lucas Giolito all the run support he would need. It's the third time this season Story has a homer and a steal in the same game, with two of those performances coming in the second half of August. On the month, he's slashing .303/.374/.494 with four of his 21 home runs and six of his 23 steals on the year, adding 18 runs and 18 RBI in 23 contests.
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Jordan Wicks RP | CHC
Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Logs scoreless frame in MLB return
Wicks tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Giants.
Wicks was making his first MLB appearance since July 11, which was a much rougher outing in which he allowed six runs on 10 hits over three innings. The lefty was briefly called up from Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 19 to serve as the 27th man for a doubleheader, but he didn't see any game action. Wicks has struggled in the majors the last two seasons, and he'll likely see low-leverage work for however long he sticks with the Cubs this time around.
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Lucas Giolito SP | BOS
Red Sox's Lucas Giolito: Blanks O's over eight frames
Giolito (9-2) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing four hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings in a 5-0 victory over the Orioles. He struck out eight.
Baltimore didn't get a runner past second base as Giolito racked up 32 called or swinging strikes among his 104 pitches (69 total strikes). The right-hander has gone 3-0 with four quality starts in his last six trips to the mound, a stretch in which he's compiled a 2.39 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 27:14 K:BB over 37.2 innings. Giolito will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Pirates.
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Wilyer Abreu RF | BOS
Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu: Runs light sprints
Abreu (calf) ran at 40 to 50 percent intensity Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Abreu has done some light activity since landing on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 18. He's eligible to return Thursday, but that will not happen. Abreu is shooting for an early September return.
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Taylor Rogers RP | CHC
Cubs' Taylor Rogers: Continues impressive run
Rogers, who tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's loss to the Giants, has allowed just one run and struck out 11 batters across 7.1 innings since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline.
Rogers allowed a solo home run back on Aug. 18, but outside of that, he's been flawless with his new team. The veteran lefty has quickly earned trust as a high-leverage setup option in front of closer Daniel Palencia. For the season, Rogers has a 2.23 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10.0 K/9. With a career 10.5 K/9, he should be expected to keep racking up strikeouts at a high rate the rest of the year.
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Kyle Higashioka C | TEX
Rangers' Kyle Higashioka: Goes deep in win
Higashioka went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels.
Higashioka contributed to the win with a solo blast in the fourth inning that finished Texas' scoring for the game. It was his ninth homer of the season and snapped an 0-for-13 run.
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Michael Helman CF | TEX
Rangers' Michael Helman: Pops homer in win
Helman started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels.
Helman increased the Rangers' lead to 5-0 with a two-run shot in the second inning. It was his second homer of the season and first since being recalled up last week. Helman was called up in the wake of Evan Carter's wrist injury and has started twice in center field, both against left-handers.
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Kyle Manzardo DH | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Playing time at 1B increases
Manzardo started at first base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rays.
Manzardo singled in the Guardians' first run in a three-run first inning that provided all the scoring in the game. It was just the second win in the last 10 games for Cleveland, which may be pivoting from playoff contender to preparing next year's team. On Tuesday, the organization placed the 39-year-old Carlos Santana on outright waivers, freeing up first base for Manzardo, who has started three of the last four games there, and C.J. Kayfus.