American MLB star, Dodgers outfielder and infield versatile performer
The Dodgers rally to beat the Orioles 6-5 in a walk-off at Chavez Ravine. Roki Sasaki has a strong outing, pacing fastballs near 100 mph and showing growth with breaking balls; Dalton Rushing delivers the decisive hit in the ninth after a tense late game. Betts commits an error that almost breaks the no-hitter, but the Dodgers persevere.
Major League Baseball has proposed cutting the U.S./Canada and international amateur drafts to 12 rounds beginning in 2027, with $200 million signing pools per draft and hard caps. The plan would raise eligible ages for amateur and international players, boost free-agency timing, and begin the international draft no earlier than Sept. 2027; negotiations continue.
Vásquez has undergone X-ray testing after a comebacker struck his ankle during a game with the Dodgers. Tests are negative and he remains under observation as the Padres assess further treatment and readiness for his next start.
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