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The New York Yankees have promoted top prospect Jazz Jones to the majors after Jasson Domínguez sustains an AC joint injury. Jones will debut as the designated hitter and may see outfield action as he joins a powerful lineup led by Aaron Judge.
Red Sox injuries intensify as Garrett Crochet remains sidelined with a lat strain; Bello struggles on the mound, sending him to Worcester; Jake Bennett is viewed as a potential rotation option while the team slides in the standings. The latest developments keep Boston chasing stabilization and better pitching heading into a tough stretch.
The Detroit Tigers have placed star pitcher Justin Verlander on the injured list with a left hip inflammation, and a subsequent hamstring strain will sidelined him for weeks. Verlander, 43, was preparing for his return when a new hamstring strain forced him to pause rehab and start a full recovery process.
Scotland supporters have flooded Boston and Providence, transforming local scenes as they celebrate the World Cup. The Tartan Army has extended hours, boosted bars and restaurants, and donated to local causes, while a small England contingent experiences the banter. The narrative centers on hospitality, culture clash, and a surge of Scottish pride in the US.
The PGA Tour has announced a two-track system starting in 2028, introducing a Championship Series and a Challenger Series to streamline the calendar, expand fields, and create promotion and relegation. The plan includes a shortened season, larger purses for signature events, and a pathway for players to rejoin the top tier.
A Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist, Yvonne Woods, has pleaded guilty to cybercrime, perjury, attempting to influence a public servant and forgery. Dozens of related charges were dismissed. She faces 8 to 16 years in prison when sentenced in September. The case has prompted state-wide reviews of hundreds of cases and cost projections exceeding $11 million.
The pontiff has received the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Pierzynski posted photos from the Vatican, confirming the moment when Leo XIV, then Father Robert Prevost, accepted the ball. The White Sox plan an Aug. 11 tribute with pope-themed hats as fans remember the team’s 2005 title.
Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died at 84 after a storied career with the Atlanta Braves, including a 1995 World Series title and 14 straight division titles. In MLB, Rob Thomson and Alex Cora have been dismissed as their teams grapple with underperformance, with interim replacements named as the season unfolds.
The East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. is set for major renovations, with President Trump stating plans to begin Sept. 1. A court case challenges the overhaul, and officials say plans are still under review. The project is part of a broader push to reshape public spaces in the capital.
Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo makes his major league debut amid tragic news: his sister Eliana and his stepmother Patricia have died in Venezuela following earthquakes, as Alfonzo is called up after years in the minors. Manager Dave Roberts offers support as the team honors the moment.