Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tue Jul 28, 2026 (AP News photo)
MLB The Show podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 Can Shohei Ohtani carry the Dodgers through another postseason push while remaining in the National League MVP race?
#2 Will Tarik Skubal be the biggest name moved before the MLB trade deadline, and which contender lands the ace?
#3 Is Aaron Judge’s absence reshaping the American League MVP race, and who benefits the most?
#4 Can Gleyber Torres’ recent offensive surge spark a second-half turnaround for the Tigers after his five-RBI performance?
#5 Will Sandy Alcantara or C.J. Abrams become the next blockbuster trade as the deadline approaches?
Milwaukee Brewers Christian Yelich (22) runs the bases to score on a double by Jake Bauers in the top of the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City on Sun Apr 5, 2026 (AP News photo)
Headline Sports podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich suffered an abductor strain and will be on the IL for at least a month. Yelich left in the fifth inning when he felt tightness in his left hamstring against the Washington Nationals.
#2 Horrible break litterally for Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz who was struck in the face by a line drive on Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tests showed that Albernaz won’t need surgery but will not be able to eat regular food for six weeks and will have a diet of baby food until then. Albernaz also was back in the dugout on Tuesday night.
#3 Cincinnati Reds releiver Emilo Pagan looked as if he injured hinmself on the final pitch of Tuesday’s game at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati after delivering a pitch to San Francisco Giants pinch hitter Daniel Susac. Red manager Terry Francona said “His hammy grabbed a little bit and we need to check him out”
#4 San Diego Padres right hand pitcher Nick Pivetta suffered inflammation in his pitching elbow placing him on the 15 day IL. Pivetta left Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning when he felt stiffness his throwing arm.
#5 The Tampa Bay Rays moved right hand pitcher Ryan Pepiot on the 60 day IL. Pepiot is trying to recover from right hip infalmmation an injry that Pepiot suffered in spring training. Pepiot got an injection in his hip after throwing a bullpen session this week. Pepiot will be out at least six more weeks.
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