Good morning, BCB readers. We are here, one week closer to the end of the season. Impossibly, September is just around the corner and we’re at a point in the season where every game and every series matters, especially in terms of very tight wildcard races. Plus, for teams that are already out of the race, it’s an important time to consider the future and what moves might be made in the offseason to turn things around.
Within the Central division, this weekend also saw the end of a remarkable and
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historical run for the Brewers, as they finally lost a game after 14 straight wins.
So, with the last days of summer looming ahead of us, let’s get right into today’s news!
- Yohel Pozo homered with a bat that was painted with help from kids in a children’s hospital. Story by John Denton.
- Mike Kadlick shares that Cal Raleigh (the “Big Dumper”) signed a toilet seat ahead of the Little League Classic.
- The Reds have ended the Brewers’ lengthy winning streak at 14 games. (ESPN)
- Cal Raleigh’s vest is adorable.
- We’ve seen all sorts of rally animals as baseball fans, but a minor league rally parrot might be a first. Story by Jesse Borek.
- Mike Kadlick reports that the Boston Red Sox will be without a promising rookie until 2026, as Marcelo Mayer had season-ending wrist surgery.
- Jim Bowden looks at the top 25 free agents who will become available in the upcoming offseason. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- A great day for Bobs everywhere.
- Andy Nesbitt shares the details of a sweet story in which a Yankees fan did right by a young Cardinals fan after catching a home run ball.
- A hot mic happened to catch some choice words from Rays’ manager Kevin Cash about a called strike… right before he got ejected. Story by Andy Nesbitt.
- Leaving you today with this wild catch.
And tomorrow will be a better day than today, Buster. Make it so.
