Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela go back-to-back vs. Spencer Strider

Logan Henderson (back) placed on 15-day IL.

Noah Schultz placed on 15-day IL with right knee patellar tendinitis.

Freddie Freeman on players getting worse as they age, via Ken Rosenthal: “I don’t know if it’s Father Time. You have four kids. You’re tired all the time. That 98 looks a little bit faster when you’re a little sleepy.” Freeman in his age-36 season: .260 BA 6 HR .803 OPS

Lineup alert: David Peterson will start for the Mets on Tuesday.

Nationals 1-4 hitters vs. Guardians on Monday: James Wood: 4-5 (1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R) Luis García Jr. 3-5 (1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R) Curtis Mead: 2-5 (2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R) CJ Abrams: 1-4 (1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R) Nationals lead all of baseball with 298 runs scored this season.

Jacob Misiorowski threw 57 pitches 100+ MPH on Monday, the single-game record in the pitch tracking era.

Dylan Cease (hamstring) to be placed on 15-day IL.

Santiago Espinal designated for assignment by the Dodgers.

Wander Franco found guilty of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but won’t serve prison time, per Juan Arturo Recio.

Jarred Kelenic designated for assignment by the White Sox.

Chris Taylor officially announces retirement.

Taijuan Walker signs a minor-league deal with the Angels.

Game alert: Guardians-Phillies expected to start at 6:00pm ET Saturday.

Game alert: Nationals-Braves expected to resume play at 5:15pm ET Saturday.

Gerrit Cole in season debut: 6 IP 0 ER 2 K 2 H 3 BB 72 Pitches First game since 2024 World Series Game 5.

Gavin Williams vs. Phillies: 8 IP 0 ER 11 K 4 H 0 BB 17 Whiffs His 3rd game this season with 10+ K, only Jacob Misiorowski (4) has more.

Chris Taylor retires.

Lineup alert: Keegan Akin will open for the Orioles on Friday ahead of Chris Bassitt.

Eugenio Suárez (oblique) activated from IL. Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) placed on 10-day IL.

Cardinals-Reds postponed Friday due to inclement weather.

Trevor Story underwent hernia surgery.

Pedro Ramírez to be called up by the Cubs. Matt Shaw (back) placed on 10-day IL.

Ronald Acuña Jr. (thumb) has X-rays come back negative. He's considered day-to-day.

Brenton Doyle (oblique) placed on 10-day IL.

Denzel Clarke suffered high-grade hamstring strain while on rehab assignment. Timeline will be reassessed after All-Star break.

Robby Snelling to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Brandon Lowe inside-the-park homer in the first inning

Trade summary, per Isaac Azout: Marlins get - Rece Hinds Reds get - Zach McCambley

Rosenthal: In 2023 the Rays and Angels "seriously discussed" trading Shohei Ohtani for Junior Caminero, Carson Williams, and additional lesser pieces in return. Angels owner Arte Moreno decided against the trade.

Lineup alert: Drew Anderson will start for the Tigers on Wednesday.

Yandy Díaz (finger) has X-rays come back negative.

Eugenio Suárez (oblique) will begin rehab assignment Wednesday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong fined for incident with fan this past Sunday, per Jesse Rogers.

Game alert: Mets-Nationals expected to start at 7:30pm ET Tuesday.

Lance McCullers Jr. (right shoulder) placed on IL.

Ryan Jeffers is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery.

Ryan Jeffers placed on IL with fractured left hamate bone.

Royce Lewis optioned to Triple-A by the Twins.

Aaron Bummer released by the Braves. JR Ritchie optioned to Triple-A.

Drake Baldwin placed on 10-day IL with strained right oblique.

Kumar Rocker scratched Tuesday. Tyler Alexander will start for the Rangers.

Game alert: Astros-Twins in a rain delay Monday.

blue sky is back?

Boone: Gerrit Cole (elbow) could make season debut this week. Yankees still discussing options.

Kris Bubic placed on 15-day IL with left elbow soreness.

Gio Urshela announces retirement.

Heyman: Mets "have hope" Francisco Lindor (calf) could return in about a month.

Jhostynxon García to be recalled from Triple-A by the Pirates, per Noah Hiles.

Brendan Donovan placed on 10-day IL with strained left groin.