Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Shaun Larkin was relieved of his duties following a costly ...

Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Shaun Larkin was relieved of his duties following a costly miscue in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians."At this point and time, I just felt like the best thing for this ball club, for him, for us moving forward is to make this decision," manager Torey Lovullo said, according to <a href="https://x.com/AZSports/status/1958301620703314192">Arizona Sports</a>."I just made that decision as I was watching this game today. In the best interest of him and this team, that's what needed to happen."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Larkin has received criticism throughout this season for his work at third base, but the scrutiny intensified after he waved <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12534" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12534">Alek Thomas</a> home during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game. Thomas was easily tagged out at the plate on the play, prompting fans on social media to label Larkin as the "worst third base coaching in the history of baseball" and the "worst in the league by a mile."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
What a phenomenal relay all around from the Guardians to get Alek Thomas at the plate! <a href="https://t.co/BS8JjoIQBB">pic.twitter.com/BS8JjoIQBB</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1958271753995649288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Lovullo said the D-Backs will look at internal and external replacements for Larkin, who will remain on the staff and continue to work with infielders, according to <a href="https://x.com/SteveGilbertMLB/status/1958299238724723042">MLB.com's Steve Gilbert</a>.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 09: Manager Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks and third base coach Shaun Larkin #88 confer during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on August 09, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Baltimore Orioles closer Félix Bautista underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuf...

Baltimore Orioles closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13632" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13632">Félix Bautista</a> underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff and is expected to miss 12 months, the team announced Wednesday.Bautista was shut down for the season on Aug. 12 after the Orioles said the 30-year-old sustained a significant shoulder injury that needed further evaluation.The former All-Star returned to Baltimore this season after missing the entire 2024 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He authored a 2.60 ERA and 13.0 K/9 in 35 appearances this year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bautista is under contract with the Orioles through 2028.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 24: Felix Bautista #74 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Major League Baseball suspended Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles for 10 games for throwi...

Major League Baseball suspended Seattle Mariners outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5395" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5395">Victor Robles</a> for 10 games for throwing his bat in the direction of a pitcher during a minor-league game last Sunday.Robles is expected to appeal the decision in hopes of having his suspension reduced, according to <a href="https://x.com/RyanDivish/status/1957894620047897068">Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times</a>.The 28-year-old hucked his bat toward Las Vegas Aviators right-hander Joey Estes after he was hit by a pitch for the fourth time in five games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Victor Robles threw his bat at the pitcher <a href="https://t.co/5E4mCnOffF">pic.twitter.com/5E4mCnOffF</a>— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1957269188881301877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Robles will need to serve his suspension at the major-league level once he's reinstated from his injury rehab assignment. He hasn't appeared in a big-league game since April 6 while recovering from a dislocated shoulder.The Mariners will also have to play a man short on the roster while Robles serves his punishment, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RyanDivish/status/1957896200973398398">Divish</a>.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 07: Victor Robles #10 of the Seattle Mariners looks on with his arm in a sling during the game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider isn't worried about an incident involving Pittsburgh Pir...

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider isn't worried about an incident involving Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2452" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2452">Tommy Pham</a> that caused the benches to clear during Monday's 5-2 loss.Both benches and bullpens emptied after Pham flipped his bat and exchanged words with Blue Jays catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4412" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4412">Tyler Heineman</a> following a seventh-inning walk.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Benches clear between the Blue Jays and Pirates after Tommy Pham and Tyler Heineman exchange words. <a href="https://t.co/kpa3EAeGyt">pic.twitter.com/kpa3EAeGyt</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1957608958153355509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I'm not worried about Tommy Pham's opinion about anything, really," Schneider said after the game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm worried about our defense, I'm worried about our at-bats, and I'm worried about pitching. That happens in the heat of the moment, and we have to worry about us. ... I'm not really worried what Tommy Pham thinks about anyone."No punches were thrown after the benches cleared as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2931" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2931">George Springer</a> calmed down Pham while escorting him to first base.Heineman said the moment between him and Pham was confusing because he didn't say anything to prompt such a response."It was weird, man. It was weird. Unprovoked and super weird," Heineman said, according to <a href="https://x.com/ArdenZwelling/status/1957627032575070443">Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling</a>. Pham responded to Heineman on social media, seemingly in regard to the third pitch of the at-bat, which was a sinker that was called a ball but was close to hitting the corner of the zone."Bitching about a ball not being called a strike to the umpire when it's clearly below the zone and away is disrespectful not only to the umpire but the hitter as well," Pham <a href="https://x.com/TphamLV/status/1957643757219635643">wrote</a> on X. "So, like I said when I flipped the bat, f--k him. Dude has two years in the show. I know the zone."The Blue Jays and Pirates resume their three-game series Tuesday.

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 18: Tommy Pham #28 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pushes Ty France #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays after flipping his bat following a walk in the seventh inning at PNC Park on August 18, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was not impressed with the defense of outfielder Teoscar...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was not impressed with the defense of outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4472" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4472">Teoscar Hernández</a> during Monday's 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies.With the game tied at three in the ninth inning, Hernández was unable to catch a fly ball off the bat of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13683" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13683">Ezequiel Tovar</a>, who advanced to second base on the misplay. He'd later score the winning run on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14166" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14166">Warming Bernabel</a>'s walk-off hit.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
This Teoscar Hernández dropped ball just really, really hurt today. <a href="https://t.co/TnxozrQALl">pic.twitter.com/TnxozrQALl</a>— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/DodgersNation/status/1957641363576803603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"He's got to get better out there," Roberts said postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabianArdaya/status/1957650535256854609">The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya</a>. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"There's just no way to put it. I know there's effort – it's not a lack of effort. But the thing is, we've just got to get better. We do."Hernández discussed his inability to make the game-changing play following the loss."We were playing no doubles, and like you said, it's a big outfield. I was really far and tried to make a play. I didn't, it came off my glove unfortunately. Things happen. I've just got to wash it and keep moving forward," he said, according to <a href="https://x.com/DodgerBlue1958/status/1957648708688081333">Dodger Blue</a>.Hernández, who signed a three-year, $66-million contract to return to the Dodgers in January, has been one of the worst defensive outfielders in baseball for a second straight season, according to <a href="https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/fielding-run-value?count=&amp;gameType=Regular&amp;seasonStart=2025&amp;seasonEnd=2025&amp;type=fielder&amp;position=12&amp;minInnings=q&amp;minResults=1&amp;sortColumn=total_runs&amp;sortDirection=asc">Baseball Savant's fielding run value</a>.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 5: Teoscar Hernandez #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the outfield in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 5, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte responded to reported criticism from his teammate...

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3555" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3555">Ketel Marte</a> responded to reported criticism from his teammates about him asking for too many days off.According to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3326857" href="https://thescore.com/news/3326857">report</a>, D-Backs players and other members of the organization were bothered by Marte missing three games after his house was burglarized during the All-Star break because the 2024 NL MVP finalist spent the majority of the time in the Dominican Republic instead of in Scottsdale, where the incident took place.His teammates were also reportedly irritated after Marte asked for a day off in the final week of last season during a tight playoff race.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Obviously, his goal in baseball and his responsibility in this organization is always helping to win," Marte said through an interpreter Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/RomeroJoseM/status/1957580494020964424">Jose M. Romero of AZ Central Sports</a>."In the nine years he's been here, he's always tried to play hard or support the team or teammates of the organization, and that's still going to be his goal."Marte explained some of the aforementioned days off were planned."In his opinion, it's something needed and he doesn't think it's too many days off," Marte said."He's had injuries in the past and this was a plan that's been integrated by the coaching staff and himself in order to keep him on the field the longest."D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo backed Marte's effort Monday and asked for the situation to be put to rest so his club could focus on winning games."He's a great teammate, a great young man. He goes out there and plays hard every single day for the Arizona Diamondbacks," Lovullo said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JuliaLopez3/status/1957581764530172059">Julia Lopez of AZ Family</a>. "It's over. I want to put it behind us."

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 04: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks sits in the dugout after leaving the game with an injury in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is in favor of Major League Baseball implementing the automa...

Athletics outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14243" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14243">Lawrence Butler</a> is in favor of Major League Baseball implementing the automated ball-strike challenge system as soon as possible."ABS, I'm fed up with the umpires," the 25-year-old told <a href="https://x.com/_mlbfits/status/1957555794653634921">Alex Tantrum of MLB FITS</a> when asked what he would change if he was commissioner for a day. "I've had enough with the umpires. They miss too many calls both ways. They call strikes balls, balls strikes."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Lawrence Butler is frustrated with some of the umpires and ready for ABS at the MLB level 👀 <a href="https://t.co/ulCXvmpe7w">pic.twitter.com/ulCXvmpe7w</a>— MLBFITS (@_mlbfits) <a href="https://twitter.com/_mlbfits/status/1957555794653634921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Butler clarified he wasn't in favour of an "all-robotic" strike zone. Instead, he believes the challenge system used in the minor leagues as well as during MLB's spring training and the 2025 All-Star Game would better hold umpires accountable."I want the challenge system," Butler said. "If you look at Triple-A, the umpires are a little bit more cautious of what pitches they call because they know a pitcher or hitter might challenge it and they might embarrass them."Butler added: "I feel like up here they don't give a f--k."Commissioner Rob Manfred <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6403954/2025/06/04/manfred-proposal-abs-challenge-system-2026/">said</a> in June he plans to introduce a proposal to the league's competition committee that would bring the ABS challenge system to MLB in 2026.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 12: Lawrence Butler #4 of the Oakland Athletics rounds the bases on his two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on July 12, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is going to give struggling outfielder Kyle Tucker some time ...

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is going to give struggling outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8173" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a> some time off to reset amid one of the worst stretches of his career.Tucker entered the All-Star break hitting .280/.384/.499 with 17 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 22 steals. The 28-year-old has scuffled since however, posting a .182 average and .572 OPS."The fans are frustrated, Kyle's frustrated, and it's unfortunate," Counsell said Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/WatchMarquee/status/1957553762614075810">Marquee Sports Network</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"When you make outs, it doesn't look great. He's trying. It's not clicking. We're going to have to take a little step back here and just give him some days off to reset him hopefully."Tucker's been particularly bad in August, slashing .148/.233/.148 with zero homers and 14 strikeouts in 15 games.Cubs fans booed Tucker during the sixth inning of Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates when he didn't run to first base after grounding out.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Kyle Tucker was just boo’d after he grounded out to first and didn’t run to first base. <a href="https://t.co/4jVhi9z5yK">pic.twitter.com/4jVhi9z5yK</a>— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) <a href="https://twitter.com/CubsZone/status/1957172630429069499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"He's frustrated," Counsell said. "We're not coming up with solutions for him and he's not coming up with solutions. Sometimes you have to take steps back to go forward again."Tucker was acquired from the Houston Astros for three players in December. He's one of the top free agents available after the season.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs exits the field of play in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya suffered a left ankle sprain after awkwardly tumbling over firs...

Chicago Cubs catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8927" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8927">Miguel Amaya</a> suffered a left ankle sprain after awkwardly tumbling over first base while trying to beat a throw in the eighth inning, manager Craig Counsell said postgame.Amaya immediately fell to the ground in pain and had his lower left leg attended to by medical staff before being carted off the field. Counsell added that X-rays were negative.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Miguel Amaya landed awkwardly on first base and was carted off the field. <a href="https://t.co/2LTydXcNdy">pic.twitter.com/2LTydXcNdy</a>— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatchMarquee/status/1955798717786714609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"It's swollen up pretty good already - it's an IL (stint)," Counsell told <a href="https://x.com/WatchMarquee/status/1955811415354433864">Marquee Sports Network</a>. "It's bad luck, unfortunately. We're gonna miss him." <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Amaya was playing in his first game since May 24 after the Cubs activated him from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. The 26-year-old had been sidelined with an oblique strain.

TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 13: Miguel Amaya #9 of the Chicago Cubs leaves the field on a cart after sustaining an injury in the eighth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 13, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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The San Francisco Giants lost their fifth straight game Wednesday, and shortstop Willy Adames sen...

The San Francisco Giants lost their fifth straight game Wednesday, and shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4784" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4784">Willy Adames</a> senses something off with the team."We didn't play the best baseball the last three days, but it feels like for the last two months it's the same story," Adames said after the Giants were swept by the San Diego Padres following an 11-1 loss, according to <a href="https://x.com/957thegame/status/1955770142438383703">95.7 The Game</a>."It feels like nothing positive is coming."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Wednesday's loss featured a couple of strange plays for San Francisco. A potential inning-ending double play off the bat of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8318" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8318">Jake Cronenworth</a> bounced off the second-base bag into center field.Also in the second inning, a throwing error by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9605" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9605">Heliot Ramos</a> allowed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a> to score from first. The Padres rallied for seven runs in the frame.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HELIOT RAMOS GUNS DOWN TATIS AT THE PLATE <a href="https://t.co/tfLK7zAJur">pic.twitter.com/tfLK7zAJur</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1955726254784622793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"Something negative is in the air," Adames said. "We haven't been able to figure out how to beat it and how to be better out there. It's the same story. It sucks. It's bad."The Giants have struggled in the second half, posting a 7-17 record. They've fallen 10 games behind the Padres for top spot in the National League West and are six games behind the New York Mets for the third NL wild-card spot.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 09: Willy Adames #2 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during the game between the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit his 253rd home run Tuesday to pass Darryl Strawberry ...

New York Mets first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a> hit his 253rd home run Tuesday to pass Darryl Strawberry for the most homers in franchise history.The record-breaking homer came during Alonso's 965th game with New York. Strawberry hit his 252nd homer with the Mets during his 1,106th game in 1990."As a kid you don't really think that it's in the realm of possibility to be a franchise home run leader," Alonso said, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/1955455958626206031">SNY</a>. "You just want to get to the big leagues and give it your best."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He added: "It's a wild dream, to be honest, and it's really special."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Pete Alonso hits career homer No. 253, passing Darryl Strawberry for the most home runs in <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mets</a> franchise history! <a href="https://t.co/QIExcEVeoT">pic.twitter.com/QIExcEVeoT</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1955418710392574056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Alonso <a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1955437516296974597">clubbed</a> his second homer of the game in the sixth inning to increase his franchise record to 254."Pete standing on the bench in the dugout with a huge smile on his face, just saluting the crowd. ... That's a moment that I will never forget," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza <a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/1955453490240663846">said</a> after his team's 13-5 win.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The passing of the crown 👑 🍓 🐻‍❄️ <a href="https://t.co/Pk83DMuCn1">pic.twitter.com/Pk83DMuCn1</a>— New York Mets (@Mets) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets/status/1955424850928935137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Tuesday's homers were Alonso's 27th and 28th of the season. Prior to this year, Alonso's recorded 34 or more homers every season of his career, excluding the shortened 2020 campaign.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on August 12, 2025 in New York City.

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Aaron Boone was ejected in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Houston As...

Aaron Boone was ejected in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros after expressing his displeasure with home-plate umpire Derek Thomas' strike zone.After his ejection, Boone left the dugout to confront Thomas while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4985" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4985">Ryan McMahon</a> was at the plate.Third-base umpire Jordan Baker stepped between Boone and Thomas during the spat.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Aaron Boone now leads MLB with five ejections this season <a href="https://t.co/FBvyzD4QXY">pic.twitter.com/FBvyzD4QXY</a>— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinYanks/status/1954611380968882316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"I thought the zone was a little all over the place," Boone said, according to <a href="https://x.com/YESNetwork/status/1954650062543605824">YES Network</a>."I was on him a lot. That's over and done with, it is what it is," he added. "That isn't the reason we lost this game."The ejection was Boone's fifth of the season, and he leads the majors in that category.The Yankees skipper, who's on the hot seat amid a rough stretch for his club, has been ejected 44 times during his tenure in New York.New York lost Sunday's clash 7-1.

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 22: Aaron Boone, manager of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout from the mound during their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 22, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Los Angeles Angels closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1563" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1563">Kenley Jansen</a> has no intention of retiring anytime soon and has an end date in mind for when he wants to finish his career."My goal is at least four more years after this season," Jansen said, according to <a href="https://www.ocregister.com/2025/08/05/angels-kenley-jansen-plans-to-pitch-for-four-more-years-after-2025/">Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register</a>. "That's my goal."Jansen leads active Major League Baseball pitchers with 467 career saves. He needs 12 more to pass Lee Smith for third on the all-time leaderboard behind Mariano Rivera (652) and Trevor Hoffman (601).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 37-year-old continues to pitch well late into his career like Rivera and Hoffman, authoring a 2.79 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 45 games for the Angels.Jansen said he believes he could pitch even better next season if he gets into the type of shape he wants."I'm going to put the work in this offseason to get my body in better shape," Jansen said. "Last year, I spent the majority of time with my mom because of how sick she was. I didn't work as much in the offseason. This offseason, I'm definitely dedicating that to her and also to myself, to get in the best shape I can get."Jansen admitted he's unsure if the Angels will want him back next year, but added that he'll try to make the decision easier for them by continuing to perform well."I can't predict," Jansen said. "I know what I can do for this season to help. Unfortunately, those decisions are not in my hands. One thing I learned is both sides have to like each other to have each other in the future."

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the ninth inning enroute to his 20th save of the season against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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LSU quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162949" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162949">Garrett Nussmeier</a> won't miss any significant time after aggravating the patellar tendinitis in his knee during practice Wednesday."It's not torn, there's no fraying, there's none of that," Tigers coach Brian Kelly said Friday, shutting down speculation that Nussmeier suffered a major injury, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45926492/lsu-qb-garrett-nussmeier-dealing-patella-tendinitis">ESPN's Adam Rittenberg</a>."This is preexisting. ... He aggravated it a little bit, but he's good to go."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nussmeier left Wednesday's practice after a defensive lineman's knee brace hit him in the leg. The quarterback returned to the field for Friday's practice.Kelly described Nussmeier's knee as 1.5 out of 10 on the pain scale."It's not a serious injury," Kelly said. "Guys are dealing with tendinitis virtually every day in life."Nussmeier projects as a first-round pick in the 2026 draft after he threw for 4,052 yards and completed 29 touchdowns last season.LSU meets Clemson in its first game of the season Aug. 30.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers runs out of the pocket against the Ole Miss Rebels during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made bold moves at the trade deadline, which caught the attention of other members of the organization."It was really fascinating to watch Craig sort of throw caution to the wind," Red Sox president Sam Kennedy told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfdtWjaUPRs">WEEI</a> on Thursday. "I mean, he was all-in, incredibly aggressive in packaging in just about everybody and everything in our farm system."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kennedy said Breslow was operating with a "win now" mentality in trying to obtain a controllable starter, but he ultimately wasn't able to add one. Instead, the Red Sox made two smaller trades, acquiring right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9566" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9566">Dustin May</a> from the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4248" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4248">Steven Matz</a> from the St. Louis Cardinals."There was not a lot of long-term thinking going on at the deadline," Kennedy said. "We were aggressive." He added, "We were just disappointed that certain controllable starters didn't move. At the end of the day, there's nothing you can do when a team isn't going to move a player. That's their prerogative."Breslow has shown a willingness to get deals done all season long: He inked youngsters <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> and Kristian Campbell to long-term contract extensions, and he traded slugger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> to the San Francisco Giants in June.Red Sox fans weren't pleased when Breslow and his front office offloaded Devers, a fan favorite, even though the move provided them with a ton of financial relief. Breslow discussed the trade and its potential impact Friday during an appearance on MLB Network."I'm not sure that we'll be able to completely process the trade for another 8-10 years," he said, according to <a href="https://x.com/Brandon_N_Wile/status/1953860116538655209">theScore's Brandon Wile</a>. "Obviously, I'm aware of the heat. ... I also have to do everything that I can to divorce the heat that I'm feeling from the best decisions that I feel like I can make for the organization."The Red Sox are 27-16 since trading Devers and have won seven of their last eight games.

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Craig Breslow chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox before the game against the New York Mets at Fenway Park on May 19, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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A familiar face will be in the St. Louis Cardinals' dugout during this weekend's series against the Chicago Cubs.Former Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will join Oliver Marmol's coaching staff for two games at Busch Stadium on Friday and Saturday. It'll be his first appearance with the team since he retired in 2022."As soon as I heard he was going to be in town, inviting him to sit next to me was the right move," Marmol said, according to <a href="https://x.com/katiejwoo/status/1953839325369569390">The Athletic's Katie Woo</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's good for the players, good for the staff, and honestly, it's great for the fans, too."Molina, who has aspirations of being a manager in MLB, is looking for additional bench experience, according to <a href="https://x.com/JohnDenton555/status/1953837546770702815">MLB.com's John Denton</a>. The 43-year-old managed Team Puerto Rico at the 2023 World Baseball Classic and will do so for a second time in 2026.Molina enjoyed a terrific career with the Cardinals, making 10 All-Star teams and winning nine Gold Gloves and two World Series throughout 19 seasons.

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 28, 2021: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on July 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> wasn't worried about the maximum amount of money he could have potentially earned if he waited until free agency instead of inking an eight-year, $130-million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday."This is a number I'm completely satisfied with, along with my family and agency," the 21-year-old outfielder said, according to the <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/sports/roman-anthony-contract-red-sox/">Boston Globe's Alex Speier</a>."Why wouldn't I want to do this? I'm not worried about what I could earn or potential earnings down the road if I keep doing what I'm doing. That's not the way I look at it. I don't live life like that. I live life knowing that this is plenty and this is where I want to be. It's as simple as that."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Anthony has gotten off to a terrific start to his big-league career, posting an .809 OPS with 18 extra-base hits and 19 RBIs in his first 47 games.His decision to sign what could turn out to be a team-friendly contract if he continues on the same trajectory drew some criticism.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
"I don't understand how you can sit there and watch Ronald Acuña Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and not see the difference."<a href="https://twitter.com/JimBowdenGM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JimBowdenGM</a> says he's in a state of shock about the amount of money Roman Anthony left on the table. <a href="https://t.co/HqkCtPyD2B">pic.twitter.com/HqkCtPyD2B</a>— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/1953157665531494611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Anthony admitted being comfortable and playing for the Red Sox long term were more important to him than making the most money possible."I've never gone out thinking 'Hey, I'm playing for a contract. I'm playing for money.' I don't play this game for money," he said. "I play this game because I love it, and I want to win, and I want to win in Boston."

Boston, MA - August 6: Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony runs onto the field for warmups before facing the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on August 6, 2025.

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Cleveland Guardians right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17185" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17185">Gavin Williams</a> lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning against the New York Mets on Wednesday when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8271" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8271">Juan Soto</a> took him deep with one out.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Juan Soto homers in the 9th inning to break up Gavin Williams' no-hit bid. <a href="https://t.co/6FTQegooAb">pic.twitter.com/6FTQegooAb</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1953174334509375826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 26-year-old allowed the homer on his 117th pitch of the day. He stayed in the game after the round-tripper, recording the second out before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15380" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15380">Hunter Gaddis</a> replaced him.Williams would have been the first Guardians pitcher to throw a no-hitter since Len Barker put together a perfect game in 1981.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Guardians won the contest 4-1, and Williams earned his seventh victory of the season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 06: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians is met by his teamates after giving up a home run against Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets in the ninth inning and pulled from the game by Manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field on August 06, 2025 in New York City. Williams was pitching a no hitter before Soto came to bat and his home run broke up the no hit bid.

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The Boston Red Sox signed rookie outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.Anthony's deal, which officially begins next season, is reportedly worth $130 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1953132020860645521">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>. It includes a 2034 club option worth $30 million if exercised.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Roman Anthony gets a $5M signing bonus, per source. Year by year salaries: 2026: $2M 2027: $4M 2028: $8M 2029: $15M 2030: $19M 2031: $23M 2032: $25M 2033: $29M 2034: $30M option— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1953209776055173250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The contract also features a series of escalator clauses based on how Anthony performs in award voting, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1953204878077055298">MassLive's Chris Cotillo</a> reports.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Roman Anthony's escalators are so complicated, you might need a PDF: Escalators to 2032-33 seasons (and also to 2031 if he is ROY 1st or 2nd in 2025), for each award earned beginning in 2025: • $1M if earns 1st-2nd Place for ROY in 2025 • $2M for each MVP 1st in any previous…— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1953208048991744041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Shortly after officially signing his deal, Anthony told reporters that his decision to take the offer and delay his free agency was an easy one."When the offer came through it was something I wanted to move quick on and there was no doubt this is where I wanted to play baseball for a long time," the 21-year-old said, according to <a href="https://x.com/MacCerullo/status/1953219868771176783">Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald</a>.Anthony was considered baseball's No.1 prospect before the Red Sox called him up to make his major-league debut June 9.Since arriving in MLB, he's slashed .283/.400/.428 with 18 extra-base hits and 19 RBIs in 46 games.Anthony's extension follows the Red Sox trading <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> to the San Francisco Giants in June. Devers was in the second year of a 10-year, $313.5-million contract when he was dealt.The Red Sox also inked fellow youngster Kristian Campbell to an eight-year, $60-million extension in April.

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 09: Number one overall prospect Roman Anthony #48 of the Boston Red Sox warms up on the field before his Major League Baseball debut prior to the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Washington Nationals ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12506" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12506">MacKenzie Gore</a> didn't hold back his feelings after making one of the worst starts of his career during Tuesday's 16-7 loss to the Athletics.The Nationals lost their sixth straight game - and their fourth in a row at home - after Gore allowed eight earned runs on 12 hits in three innings. He didn't strike out a hitter for the first time in his career."Not good," Gore said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/nationals/news/mackenzie-gore-records-zero-strikeouts-vs-athletics">MLB.com's Jessica Camerato</a>. "It was bad. What, I gave up eight runs? It's kind of the only way to put it - that it was bad."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Washington allowed 70 runs during its six-game losing streak and has been outscored by 33 in its last four games at home against the Milwaukee Brewers and A's. The club enters Wednesday 22 games under .500 with a minus-143 run differential."This is embarrassing," Gore said. "We shouldn't just try to act like nothing happened here. What's happened in this homestand is not acceptable. No matter what happened last week, we're all better than this. This is embarrassing. We’ve got to be able to not let it affect everybody. We’ve got to be able to come together as a group and get better. But yeah, what happened this homestand, it’s hard to watch.”

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 17: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals looks on against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot park on May 17, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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