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Happy Wednesday, everyone, and we hope this week is treating you well. If it’s not, well, at least it’s halfway done, now. In today’s news round-up, we’ll look at the latest victim of loose bodies in the elbow, and why Tarik Skubal’s speedy recovery timeline might make him feel a little better. We also look at one Blue Jays player who needs to start playing October baseball in May, while one player who hasn’t appeared at all this season is ready to help his team get to October.
We’ve got all sorts
of good tidbits for you today, so grab your coffee and let’s jump right in.
- Jay Jaffe reports that Blake Snell is the most recent pitcher who will miss time due to loose bodies in the elbow.
- On that topic, Tigers’ Ace Tarik Skubal is already throwing bullpen sessions after his loose bodies procedure was completed. Story by Cody Stavenhagen. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- Perla Paredes looks at the trick play that actually worked for the Braves.
- Some much-too-early predictions as to who could appear in the All-Star Game. (MLB)
- Stephanie Apstein explains why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. excels in October, but the Blue Jays need him right now.
- Jorge Castillo reports that Gerrit Cole will finally make his season debut with the Yankees this week.
- If I had to see this, you had to see this. (Here’s a direct link to the Bluesky post if you’re reading on Apple News)
- Jay Jaffe explains how the Padres managed to find themselves atop the NL West.
- Ryan Blake looks at the debut of Mariners’ rookie Colt Emerson amidst the team’s recent slump.
- Mike Petriello wonders if the Brewers have the hardest-throwing pitcher in baseball.
- Tom Verducci explains why Konnor Griffin is the most precocious millionaire in baseball.
- Salvador Perez pushed umpire Laz Diaz to the brink after multiple ABS challenges. Story by Kyle Koster.
- Jim Bowden looks at every team’s outlook and where they’ll likely be at the trade deadline. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- The Field of Dreams has landed a very big donation to help the completion of a new stadium for MLB exhibition games as well as a new Northwoods League team. Story by Kevin Reichard.
- Two Japanese greats from two generations.
- Tyler Samaniego had a near-perfect start to his season, but he’s not perfect anymore. Story by David Laurila.
- Speaking of Boston pitching… Brayan Bello has lost velo and hitters have a read on his fastballs. That spells trouble. Story by Michael Baumann.
- Could Jackson Holliday be changing positions with the Orioles? Story by Brian Murphy.
- Kyle Koster explains why the Nationals are such a weird team.
- Why the Tigers have become one of the worst teams in baseball. Story by Kyle Koster.
- Ken Rosenthal shares Bo Bichette’s feelings about his rough season start. (The Athletic subscription required.)
- This feels like one of those brain teaser games.
And tomorrow will be a better day than today, Buster. Make it so.
