American MLB team in the NL West, based in San Diego
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.
Polanco remains sidelined with Achilles bursitis after a prolonged rehab, with the Mets delaying activation and focusing on thresholds before a possible return. Young’s hot bat offers a temporary lift as the club weighs lineup options.
The Mets are leaning on young outfielders Ewing and Benge as Luis Robert Jr. is sidelined, while veteran talent like Semien shows signs of a rebound. The team is focused on developing its young core amid a challenging season.
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 Dodgers have reshuffled their pitching plan to give Shohei Ohtani extra rest amid a 13-game stretch. A bullpen game is used in Ohtani’s absence, with a focus on preserving arms for the coming weeks.