Eugenio Suárez gets new walk-up song after becoming American citizen  —  In his first at-bat since becoming an American citizen, Cincinnati Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez got a new walk-up song.  —  When he stepped to the plate in the second inning, Lee Greenwood's “God Bless The USA” …

Blaze's fire empties benches, but can't spark slumping Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — Blaze Alexander may have been looking to create a spark.  The 27-year-old was certainly attempting to do just that once the benches and bullpens had emptied at Camden Yards following the conclusion …

Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV falters early vs. Blue Jays in his latest start  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Daniel Lynch IV allowed five runs in his sixth straight start in an 9-2 loss.  — Toronto scored four first-inning runs as Lynch allowed seven hits Friday.

Mets mash way to win over Giants to continue strong post-deadline stretch  —  At Citi Field on Friday was a team that had been dismantled at the trade deadline, clearly a shell of the postseason threat it aspired to be and a club that might not mind the losses mounting considering the draft implications.

Giants Claim Joel Kuhnel  —  2:40pm: Per Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, the corresponding move is actually catcher Jesús Rodríguez transferring to the 60-day IL.  He landed on the 10-day IL August 1 due to right elbow neuritis.  Evidently, the Giants don't expect …

Chris Sale faces Cristopher Sánchez as critical Braves-Phillies series begins  —  A stretch that will likely determine the fate of the Braves' pursuit of an NL East title begins Friday night in Philadelphia.  —  Atlanta, which holds a four-game lead over the Phillies in the division …

Ohtani not in lineup day after going 0-for-4 with 4 K's, questionable for tonight  —  LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has not looked like himself at the plate for a while, but a concerning -for-4, four-strikeout performance on Wednesday night led to the Dodgers keeping the two-way superstar …

Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone named AL Player of the Month for August  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone won AL Player of the Month for August.  — He led the AL in batting average and RBIs during August.

George Lombard Jr. expected to return to Yankees' lineup on Friday  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — George Lombard Jr. is nearly out of the woods.  —  The rookie shortstop missed a fourth straight game Wednesday with right knee inflammation, but the Yankees expect he will return to the lineup Friday …