Sal Stewart hit two homers, including one when Cincinnati went deep four times in the fourth inning, Noelvi Marte drove in four runs and the Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-5.

Sal Stewart hit two homers, including one when Cincinnati went deep four times in the fourth inning, Noelvi Marte drove in four runs and the Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11-5. Chase

The Phillies used Alan Rangel as an opener, but lefty relief pitchers Tanner Banks and José Alvarado allowed four runs apiece, raising their ERAs to 7.14 and 7.03, respectively.

The Phillies have used 25 pitchers this year. They’ll need more if they want to win in October. It’s a must. The Phillies’ shorthandedness showed up in a major way in Wednesday night’s 11-5 loss to the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout homered after being activated from the injured list earlier Wednesday. Trout, reinstated just in time for the All-Star Game next week in his beloved Philadelphia,

The Los Angeles Angels activated All-Star center fielder Mike Trout from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's road game ​against the Texas Rangers.

Angels activated OF Mike Trout from the 10-day injured list. Trout returns to Los Angeles’ lineup at DH and hitting second against the division-rival Rangers on Wednesday night following a three-week absence recovering from a right hamstring strain.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout could play in his first All-Star Game since 2019 this year. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Trout was removed from the injury list on Wednesday ahead of next week's All-Star festivities.

When Justin Verlander walked into the Detroit Tigers media room on Wednesday, July 8, to explain his decision to retire, Tarik Skubal accompanied him.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander explained his decision on why he will retire after the 2026 MLB season, and his outlook for the final months.

It was important for Skubal to sit and listen during Verlander's announcement that is retiring after the season.

Detroit Tigers RHP Justin Verlander explains the factors that went into the decision to announce his retirement following the 2026 season.

An ESPN insider says there's one Cavaliers roster move that would prove LeBron James is finally heading back to Cleveland.

Unless they made a desperate trade, it sure seems like the Golden State Warriors have already lost out on the race to land LeBron James. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that the Warriors are not among the top three teams in the race to land the 41-year-old superstar.

The Golden State Warriors will likely need to acquire more talent before they can convince LeBron James of signing this summer.

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is getting ready to play in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe

The Denver Nuggets are waiving veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, according to a report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.

The Denver Nuggets are moving on from veteran center Jonas Valanciunas after one season with the franchise. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets are waiving Valanciunas, making the 34-year-old available to sign with another team.

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly moving on from big man Jonas Valančiūnas. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the Western Conference team is waiving the veteran, who "is expected to receive interest from multiple NBA teams.

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Nuggets are waiving Jonas Valančiūnas. The Nuggets had until the end of Wednesday to decide whether to fully guarantee Valančiūnas’ $10 million contract for next season.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after fouling a ball off his foot.

"I’m a little bit nervous, I won’t lie. But I think it’s going to be fun.” The post Willson Contreras to become 1st Red Sox participant in Home Run Derby since 2011 appeared first on Boston.com.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has been named to the American League All-Star team as he awaits MLB's ruling on his seven-game suspension appeal.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras will make his MLB Home Run Derby debut next week in Philadelphia.