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Today’s Headlines
Yankees End Germán’s Season
Domingo Germán and the Yankees have reached an agreement for the right-hander to submit to voluntary inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse. He has been placed on the restricted list to address the very serious matter.
Statement from the New York Yankees: pic.twitter.com/kZhJETdr7x
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 2, 2023
Surgery Needed For White Sox Closer
After a battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Liam Hendricks made a brief return as the White Sox closer before dealing with elbow pain. The club announced that Hendriks underwent a successful Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He is expected to be out for 12-14 months.
Hendriks is in the last guaranteed season of a three-year deal he signed with the White Sox, with a $15-million option for 2024. Since joining the White Sox, Hendriks owns a 2.76 ERA with 13.5 K/9 and 76 saves across 132 appearances.
Chicago #WhiteSox closer Liam Hendriks underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in a procedure performed by Dr. Keith Meister at TMI Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery in Arlington, Texas.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 2, 2023
E-Rod Speaks Out
In a post-game interview, Eduardo Rodriguez said he has nothing against the Dodgers or the West Coast after the veto decision was made ahead of the trade deadline. “It’s just about the details to go out there and where my family is. My future is where they’re happy and I’m happy, and that’s why I decided to stay here,” Rodriguez said. “It has nothing to do with the Dodgers.”
Statement from Mato Sports Management pic.twitter.com/FoClZJPnh7
— gene mato (@genemato) August 3, 2023
Burger Sale
The Marlins are really celebrating their trade deadline acquisition Jake Burger with $5 hamburgers during Wednesday’s game. Burger, with 25 home runs this season, is excited, too. “I’m ready to play some fun baseball here and compete for a playoff spot,” Burger told AP. Burger was 2-for-4 with a walk against the Phillies in his first game.
Newest Marlin Jake Burger was 2-4 in the @Marlins 9-8 dramatic win over the Phillies.
Burger was on @MarlinsRadio with @SStrom_. pic.twitter.com/AOw3wNQZwg
— Marlins Radio Network (@MarlinsRadio) August 3, 2023
Nasty Nestor News
Nestor Cortes will make his triumphant return this weekend after missing more than two months with a left rotator cuff strain. He will throw one more bullpen game today and should be in the rotation for Saturday’s game.
Nestor Cortes will start Saturday, Carlos Rodón on Sunday, Aaron Boone said.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) August 3, 2023
The Force Is Strong At Wrigley
The Chicago Cubs celebrated Star Wars night on Wednesday and managed to tap into the Force, or perhaps Emperor Palpatine’s unlimited power. In the last two home games, the Cubs have scored 36 runs, 41 in through three of their four-game series with the Reds.
Power! Unlimited power! pic.twitter.com/OOLy12iOKq
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 3, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
Seager’s House
Corey Seager returned to the Rangers’ lineup and put on a clinic against the shell of a White Sox team. He went 2-for-4 with one solo home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Corey's so back! #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/tr7vG92ARY
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 3, 2023
Dunning’s, Too
Seager however was not the only one to have a great night. Dane Dunning, who was previously traded to the Rangers by the White Sox for Lance Lynn, set a new career-high with 11 Ks. Dunning nearly shut out his former team by ending the night with seven and two-thirds innings pitched, three hits, one earned run, one walk, and as mentioned above, 11 Ks.
Dane Dunning's 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Ks pic.twitter.com/OfJSTJ2XXt
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 3, 2023
Walk-Off On Burger Night
In a tense game with the Phillies, the Marlins walked it off in the 12th, yes, you read that right, innings. Jesús Sánchez laid down a single to knock a run in as Kim Ng gleefully watched her team celebrate a big win.
A 12-inning marathon ends in a #walkoff for the @Marlins! pic.twitter.com/OH2rUVUKEc
— MLB (@MLB) August 3, 2023
Atlanta Lights Up Giolito
Austin Riley launches the baseball for a two-run homer, marking his 25th home run of the season. Not to be upstaged, Matt Olson’s solo homer put him at 37 for the season. Atlanta took the series against the Halos with a 12-5 win.
No. 25 for Austin Riley.
No. 37 (!) for Matt Olson.These @Braves. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/lXPTkiEw32
— MLB (@MLB) August 2, 2023
Another Wild Walk-Off
The Nationals pull off an epic walk-off against the Brewers after being down 2-1. A bad throw to the plate by Andruw Monasterio sends two home for the 3-2 win.
CALL 'EM HOME, ALEX pic.twitter.com/8fJLZlmOth
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 2, 2023
Injuries
The Blue Jays placed Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list with right knee patellar tendonitis, retroactive to August 1.
The Cubs placed Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right hip.
Brian Snitker said Max Fried is on track to return from the 60-day injured list to start tomorrow against the Cubs.
Trevor Story will no longer be activated from the 60-day injured list, per Alex Cora. Meanwhile, both Chris Sale and Tanner Houck are both scheduled for rehab starts this weekend with Triple-A Worcester.
Ben Lively was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right pectoral strain.
Matt Cronin announced via his personal Instagram that he underwent season-ending surgery to address a herniated disk.
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