Three weeks after the Toronto Blue Jays acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians at the MLB trade deadline, Shane Bieber made his long-awaited return to the mound on Friday.
If the Houston Astros needed a pick-me-up on Thursday, they got one from outfielder Jesús Sánchez. Sánchez entered the Astros game against the Baltimore Orioles, wallowing with a 0-for-27 hitless skid.
Craig Kimbrel is hoping to make an impact with an MLB team down the stretch, and a World Series contender is giving the former All-Star reliever a shot.
Following Thursday's 9-3 loss at the hands of the Washington Nationals on Thursday, the New York Mets are clinging to a half-game lead for the final NL wild-card spot.
The Cleveland Guardians might have little to play for in 2025, but rookie starting pitcher Parker Messick's first major league start offered a promising glimpse into their future.