Top Headlines from Today’s Games:
👑 Shohei Ohtani hits his 19th homer of the year to lead the Dodgers offense, Yamamoto continues his stellar year
🔥 Aranda’s break out continues as he powers the Rays for their 6th straight win
🐍 Ryne Nelson and the Diamondbacks slam the door on the Pirates
❌ Red Sox lose their 3rd straight as the team searches for a spark
⚡️ Padres walk it off in the 11th, Machado stays hot with clutch homer late
Standings Update
| AL East | W | L | GB | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yankees |
33 | 20 | – | 8-2 | W3 |
 Rays |
27 | 26 | 6 | 7-3 | W6 |
 Blue Jays |
26 | 27 | 7 | 5-5 | W1 |
 Red Sox |
27 | 29 | 7.5 | 5-5 | L3 |
 Orioles |
19 | 34 | 14 | 4-6 | W3 |
| AL Central | W | L | GB | L10 | Strk |
 Tigers |
35 | 20 | – | 5-5 | W2 |
 Guardians |
29 | 24 | 5.0 | 4-6 | L2 |
 Twins |
29 | 24 | 5.0 | 6-4 | L2 |
 Royals |
29 | 26 | 6.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
 White Sox |
17 | 37 | 17.5 | 3-7 | L2 |
| AL West | W | L | GB | L10 | Strk |
 Mariners |
29 | 23 | – | 6-4 | L2 |
 Astros |
28 | 25 | 1.5 | 6-4 | W2 |
 Angels |
25 | 28 | 4.5 | 7-3 | L3 |
 Rangers |
26 | 29 | 4.5 | 3-7 | L1 |
 Athletics |
23 | 31 | 7.0 | 1-9 | L1 |
| NL East | W | L | GB | L10 | Strk |
 Phillies |
34 | 19 | – | 9-1 | L1 |
 Mets |
33 | 21 | 1.5 | 5-5 | W3 |
 Braves |
25 | 27 | 8.5 | 4-6 | L1 |
 Nationals |
24 | 29 | 10.0 | 7-3 | L1 |
 Marlins |
21 | 31 | 12.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
| NL Central | W | L | GB | L10 | Strk |
 Cubs |
33 | 21 | – | 8-2 | W2 |
 Cardinals |
30 | 24 | 3.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
 Brewers |
27 | 28 | 6.5 | 6-4 | W2 |
 Reds |
27 | 28 | 6.5 | 6-4 | W1 |
 Pirates |
19 | 36 | 14.5 | 4-6 | L2 |
| NL West | W | L | GB | L10 | Strk |
 Dodgers |
33 | 21 | – | 4-6 | W1 |
 Giants |
31 | 23 | 2.0 | 6-4 | L1 |
 Padres |
30 | 22 | 2.0 | 3-7 | W2 |
 Diamondbacks |
27 | 27 | 6.0 | 4-6 | W1 |
 Rockies |
9 | 45 | 24.0 | 2-8 | L3 |
✅ Stat Leaders
(LAD) Will Smith: 2-3, solo HR (5), 2 R, RBI
(LAD) Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 6 IP, 7 K, 3 H, 2 ER, W
(ARI) Ryne Nelson: 6.2 IP, 4 K, 4 H, 0 ER, W
(TBR) Jonathan Aranda: 2-4, 3-run HR (7), 3 RBI
(TOR) Kevin Gausman: 8 IP, 6 K, 5 H, 1 ER, W
👀 Notable Plays & Moments
💬 Editor’s Take
A daily dose of opinion, analysis, and mild overreaction.
I will never understand why a team like the Red Sox would not be promoting Roman Anthony. David Hamilton should never be starting and Trevor Story should either go on the IL or move to a utility role.
Mets struggle vs the White Sox but rally late. Juan Soto continues to look checked out but finds a way to impact the game late. Mets also showed a furry convention on the broadcast? (Link SFW)
Willy Adames does not look like the answer in SF. He is struggling offensively and does not provide much lift on the defensive side of the ball.
Zach Neto looks like a legit all-star. If this guy was on any other team he would receive the recognition he deserves. He is hitting .289/.331/.563, 9 HR, 20 RBI, 8 SB
📅 Today’s Slate - What Are We Watching?
6:40 ET: Giants @ Tigers: Webb vs Flaherty
6:45 ET: Braves @ Phillies - Strider looks to get on track in his 2nd start back from the IL
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