Dodgers Struggle as Teams Gear up for All-star Break
WHO:
NY Post - The Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers, All-Star catcher for the Athletics, and manager Mark Kotsay.
WHAT:
NY Post - The Dodgers lost their final game before the All-Star break, resulting in a series sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a total of five consecutive losses.
MLB.com - The Athletics closed out the unofficial first half of the season with a 9-1 loss to the White Sox, completing a three-game sweep and extending their losing streak to nine games.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs have a record of 20-8 heading into the All-Star break, following a 7-22 record from May 9 to June 10.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled
NY Post - The Dodgers lost their final game before the All-Star break, resulting in a series sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a total of five consecutive losses.
MLB.com - The Athletics closed out the unofficial first half of the season with a 9-1 loss to the White Sox, completing a three-game sweep and extending their losing streak to nine games.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
NY Post - The Dodgers lost their final game before the All-Star break, resulting in a series sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a total of five consecutive losses.
MLB.com - The Athletics have now lost nine consecutive games, the longest active losing streak in MLB, and have a record of 41-55.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs have a record of 20-8 heading into the All-Star break, following a 7-22 record from May 9 to June 10.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
NY Post - The Dodgers lost their final game before the All-Star break, resulting in a series sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking a total of five consecutive losses.
MLB.com - The Athletics have now lost nine consecutive games, the longest active losing streak in MLB, and have a record of 41-55.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs have a record of 20-8 heading into the All-Star break, following a 7-22 record from May 9 to June 10.
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs are currently atop the National League Wild Card standings.
MLB.com - The Royals are not expected to be buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline, focusing instead on acquiring young, controllable talent for the future.
NY Post - The Dodgers lost their final game before the All-Star break, resulting in a series sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB.com - The Athletics scored only six runs during a winless six-game road trip, marking the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division.
MLB.com - The Pirates defeated the Brewers 14-5, completing a doubleheader sweep and entering the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - The Cubs have a record of 20-8 heading into the All-Star break, following a 7-22 record from May 9 to June 10.
NY Post - The Dodgers completed a series sweep against them, marking a humiliating loss to a division rival.
MLB.com - The Athletics have dropped nine consecutive games, the longest active losing streak in MLB.
MLB.com - The Athletics' record is now 41-55, having lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers stated, "It couldn’t have been better timing to get away from the game and not think about baseball for a while."
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned, "The break couldn’t come at a better time."
MLB.com - Brent Rooker is out for the season due to a knee injury that required surgery.
MLB.com - Nick Kurtz will miss the All-Star Game due to a thumb injury.
MLB.com - The Tigers drafted college players with their top three picks in the 2026 Draft, including Cameron Flukey at 22nd overall.
MLB.com - The Tigers selected Tyson LeBlanc, Evan Dempsey, and Dominic Pellegrin in the subsequent rounds of the Draft.
MLB.com - The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a record of 50-47, their best mark since 2016.
MLB.com - Paul Skenes is the fourth MLB pitcher to start their career with three consecutive All-Star nods, joining Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, and Yu Darvish.
NY Post - The Dodgers lost 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, completing a series sweep.
MLB.com - The Athletics lost 9-1 to the White Sox, marking their ninth consecutive loss and completing a three-game sweep.
MLB.com - The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
MLB.com - The A's scored just six runs during a winless six-game road trip, the first time they scored six runs or fewer in a six-game span since May 4-10, 2022.
MLB.com - The A's have dropped from second place in the American League West to fourth place, now eight games back in the division.
WHERE:
NY Post - The game between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks took place in Los Angeles.
MLB.com - The Athletics played at Rate Field in Chicago.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - The Athletics' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Athletics are struggling due to injuries, with seven players on the injured list, including Brent Rooker and Nick Kurtz.
MLB.com - The Athletics are struggling due to injuries, with seven players on the injured list, including Brent Rooker and Nick Kurtz.
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay stated that the break is timely for the Athletics to reset and clear their minds.
HOW:
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal expressed his commitment to stay in routine and prepare for his next start, indicating he does not view the All-Star break as a break.
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal expressed his commitment to stay in routine and prepare for his next start, indicating he does not view the All-Star break as a break.
The Dodgers faced a tough loss, completing a series sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks and marking their fifth consecutive defeat before the All-Star break. Meanwhile, the Athletics ended the unofficial first half of the season with a significant 9-1 loss to the White Sox, extending their losing streak to nine games and dropping them to fourth place in the American League West, now eight games back in the division. In contrast, the Pirates celebrated a doubleheader sweep against the Brewers, finishing the first half with a record of 50-47, their best since 2016, while Paul Skenes made history as the fourth MLB pitcher to start his career with three consecutive All-Star nods.