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"It's an incredible honor to become the stewards of the Tampa Bay Rays, a franchise with a proud history and a bright future," Zalupski said in a statement. "We're all energized by the responsibility to serve Rays fans everywhere and this great game. ... We will work hard to earn the respect and confidence of our fans and new MLB partners, and we are excited about the upcoming challenge to deliver a world-class experience on and off the field."

1941 - Combined with a Cardinal defeat, the Dodgers win their first pennant in 21 years when they beat the Braves, 6 - 0. Whitlow Wyatt throws a five-hitter and Pete Reiser hits a homer in the winning cause 1946 - Handling 13 chances without an error against the Braves in an 8 - 0 loss, Giants SS Buddy Kerr runs his errorless streak to 254 chances, breaking Eddie Miller's 1940 record.

Polo Ralph Lauren is once again blending its iconic American style with the rich tradition of Major League Baseball, delivering a collaboration that is equal parts fashion and nostalgia. This latest release with MLB and New Era breathes new life into the classic baseball cap, creating a collection that speaks to both longtime fans of the sport and style enthusiasts who appreciate timeless design. With its signature preppy polish and attention to detail, the collection proves that sportswear can be both spirited and sophisticated.

1921 - The Reds and the Braves tie a major league record as their infields combine for 28 chances. The Reds won the game 7-3. 1997 - Andruw Jones hits the Braves' 10th grand slam of the season to set a new National League record. 2001 - The Braves acquire Julio Franco from the Mexico City Tigers. Franco was leading the Mexican League with a .437 average and hadn't played in the majors since 1997.

SAN FRANCISCO - Randy Moffitt, a longtime Giants reliever and an inaugural member of the team's Wall of Fame in 2008, has died, the team announced on Friday afternoon. He was 76. Moffitt, the brother of tennis icon Billie Jean King, spent the first 10 years of his major-league career with the Giants after being selected by the franchise in the first round of the 1970 MLB draft. He would also pitch a season each with the Houston Astros (1982) and Toronto Blue Jays (1983).

It was back in 2021 that actor Kevin Costner famously emerged from the cornstalks at a specially constructed diamond at the "Field of Dreams" movie site and led the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees into the stadium for what turned out to be one of Major League Baseball's most memorable events. A year later, the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs visited Dyersville for another MLB matchup near the iconic field where the 1989 movie was filmed.

Drake Baldwin has recently faced limited playtime due to Marcell Ozuna’s strong performance and Sean Murphy’s continued starts behind the plate.

Trevor Rogers took a shutout into the seventh inning and allowed one run and four hits, striking out seven and lowering his ERA to 1.41.

Acuña missed nearly three weeks with a Grade 1 strain in his right calf, leading to his reinstatement from the injured list.

"A 10-year veteran, Montas has only been a starter, meaning this is brand-new territory for him. I told him I consider myself as a starter, but..."

Chisholm has clearly turned the page on the 39-game drought that saw him go without a steal, achieving seven stolen bases in his last seven attempts.

Frank Isbell of the Chicago White Sox set an AL record by stranding 11 teammates on the basepaths, showcasing an extraordinary failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Bryce Eldridge, the Giants' 20-year-old power-hitting top prospect, could reach the major league team before the end of the season. He is batting .281 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs over his last 17 games.

"I'm taking starters out of the game, trying to get this game over with and get this kid a couple innings," Roberts said following the rivalry game in June. "And so that's why, I felt, I took that personal. Because I understand the game, and I understand that it doesn't feel good to get hit."

Jen Pawol will become the first female umpire in Major League Baseball history to appear in a regular-season game this weekend, working the series between the Marlins and Braves.

Daulton Varsho hit a pair of two-run homers and a two-run double, leading Toronto to a 10-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies with five home runs.

José Quijada has been sent to Triple-A Salt Lake after clearing waivers, remaining with the Angels organization. He avoided arbitration with a $1.075MM salary for this season.

The Nationals announced today that left-hander Poulin has been added to the active roster and will be making his major league debut soon.

"I made the decision when I was diagnosed in 2022 with Hodgkin lymphoma that I wasn't going to let that define my life and dictate how I was going to go about my life."

Jack White has been absent from Philadelphia stages since 2006, last performing there with The Raconteurs opening for Bob Dylan. His last headlining show was in 2002.