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Nationals break out for most runs since 2021 in wild win over Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — On a night when the Washington Nationals were imperfect, they were also unrelenting. And in Friday's 15-9 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium — an affair that was close forever, until it wasn't — Washington finally found itself in line for something other than a heartbreaking loss.
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Cubs vs. Astros Highlights
Ranger shines, but one mistake & cold bats doom Phillies in 1-0 loss to Astros Ranger Suárez dominated on the mound against the Astros until a solo home run in the 8th gave the Astros a 1-0 lead. The Phillies offense didn't help, only collecting four hits and going 0-for-7 with shines, but one mistake & cold bats doom Phillies in 1-0 loss to Astros originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia 3:06 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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Mets prospect Jonah Tong strikes out eight for Binghamton, Nolan McLean solid with Syracuse
Jonah Tong continues to rise up the ranks of Mets prospects with his performance in Double-A this season, and Friday was another quality outing for the right-hander. Tong struck out eight batters across six innings while allowing one run on three hits and three walks. While Tong didn't come away with the win, the Rumble Ponies pulled out the 3-1 win on Friday against Portland. Advertisement After Friday's start, Tong lowered his ERA slightly to a season-low 1.73 and has pitched to a minuscule 0.93 ERA in the month of June (five starts). In those five June starts, Tong has struck out at least eight batters in four of them. Behind Tong, the offense was solid, accumulating eight hit,s including one from Jett Williams and two from Carson Benge. Benge made his fourth start with Double-A Binghamton on Friday and after going hitless in his first two games, he's now had at least one knock in back-to-back games. It's also notable that Benge, despite his two hitless games, has reached back in all four games with Binghamton as he's picked up five walks in that span. Checking in with Triple-A Syracuse, Nolan McLean continues his rise up the Mets' farm system with another solid start on Friday. Advertisement Although he took the loss, McLean was sharp, allowing just two runs on four hits and three walks across six innings of work. He also struck out four batters. In nine appearances (seven starts) with Syracuse, McLean has pitched to a 2.72 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. While he has not been a strikeout machine (45 strikeouts across 49.2 innings) in Triple-A, he has the potential to be better. Before being promoted, McLean struck out 30 batters in 26.1 innings with Binghamton. Behind McLean, the offense was quiet. Syracuse picked up just one run on six hits and the litany of hitters with major league experience all went hitless. Luisangel Acuña finished 0-for-3 with two walks and a strikeout, while Francisco Alvarez went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts. The former Mets backstop is hitless in five games (0-for-14).
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Pirates Make Paul Skenes, Andrew McCutchen Decision Before Trade Deadline
Pirates Make Paul Skenes, Andrew McCutchen Decision Before Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher, Paul Skenes, is currently playing in his second season for the team after being selected first overall in 2023 MLB Draft. Advertisement Since his call-up to the majors in May 2024, he's quickly cemented himself as Pittsburgh's ace and claimed NL Rookie of the Year honors last season. Andrew McCutchen is in his 17th major league season since being drafted in the first round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Pirates. After spending his first nine seasons with Pittsburgh, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants bouncing around with a few other teams before returning to the Pirates in 2023. Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30)Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Though they're at drastically different points in their careers, the Pirates have made it clear that both Skenes and McCutchen will remain in Pittsburgh for the rest of the 2025 season. Advertisement "Ace right-hander Paul Skenes and franchise icon Andrew McCutchen are the Pirates' only untouchables, according to officials briefed on the team's plans," wrote The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Through 17 starts in 2025, Skenes has an impressive 2.12 ERA and 110 strikeouts—though Pittsburgh's lack of run support has left him with a 4–7 record. McCutchen—a five-time All-Star, 2013 NL MVP and Pirates legend—is still delivering at the plate. He's hitting .259 with eight home runs and a .744 OPS this year, all while bolstering the clubhouse with his veteran presence. Pittsburgh sits at 32–50—stuck at the bottom of the NL Central and 16.5 games back of the division lead. With their postseason hopes all but extinguished, the front office is prepared to shop any pieces outside of Skenes and McCutchen. Advertisement Related: Pirates Make Oneil Cruz Move After Being Pulled From Brewers Game Related: Astros Send 6-Word Message to Yordan Alvarez Before Cubs Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Red Sox's Alex Cora Announces Alex Bregman News on Friday
Red Sox's Alex Cora Announces Alex Bregman News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is in his tenth major-league season and playing in his first year at Fenway Park. Advertisement After being drafted second overall in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, he spent nine seasons in Houston before signing with Boston as a free agent in the 2024 offseason. He agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract that includes opt-out clauses after the first two seasons and features deferred money. Bregman earned that type of commitment by serving as an integral part of the Astros' postseason runs over the last decade, contributing to two World Series titles. The Red Sox hope his championship pedigree will help them return to October baseball for the first time since 2021. Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Bregman is currently sidelined with a right quad strain sustained on May 23 while running the bases against the Baltimore Orioles. Advertisement Ahead of Friday's matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Bregman hit today and will take grounders tomorrow as he eyes a return shortly after the All-Star break. In 52 games he owns a .299 batting average with 11 home runs, 35 RBIs and a .938 OPS, leading the team across multiple offensive categories this year. Over his career, Bregman has been selected to two All-Star Games, won both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award, and delivered repeatedly in postseason play, cementing his reputation as one of the premier third basemen of his generation. The Red Sox, currently fighting for a postseason berth, will monitor Bregman's rehab progress closely, hopeful that his eventual return to the lineup will inject power and stability. Advertisement Related: Pirates Make Paul Skenes, Andrew McCutchen Decision Before Trade Deadline Related: Astros Send 6-Word Message to Yordan Alvarez Before Cubs Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
