Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Aroldis Chapman secures his 23rd save. Aroldis Chapman delivered a flawless inning to secure the save in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Yankees. Despite throwing only seven of his 14 pitches for strikes, Chapman managed to retire the core of the Yankees' lineup with a pop-out and two groundouts. Since July 26, Chapman has pitched 8.2 innings without allowing a run or hit, achieving a 9:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 11 appearances during that period. This season, he has successfully converted 23 of 25 save opportunities, maintaining an impressive 1.10 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and a 69:14 strikeout-to-walk ratio, numbers that match or surpass his performances during his peak years. Yandy Díaz avoids a serious injury. Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz exited Thursday's game due to soreness in his right hamstring, which was later identified by the manager as a low-grade hamstring strain, according to Ryan Bass of Fanduel Sports Network Sun. He seemed affected by the injury in the fifth inning but remained in the game until the seventh, when Jake Mangum replaced him as a pinch hitter. Kevin Cash expressed hope that the injury isn't serious and mentioned they will reassess his condition tomorrow. Before leaving the game, the 34-year-old was performing well, going 2-for-3 with a home run, marking his 21st of the season. For now, he is considered day-to-day, with more clarity on the severity expected tomorrow. Adrián Morejón with another scoreless inning. Adrián Morejón pitched another scoreless inning in the Padres' 8-4 victory over the Giants. During his 61st start of the year, Morejón allowed one walk and recorded no strikeouts. This marked his eighth consecutive scoreless appearance in August, despite starting the month by giving up three earned runs on August 3 without securing an out. He has pitched 8 2/3 innings this month, maintaining a 3.12 ERA with an 8:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Morejón has been outstanding this season, achieving nine wins, a 1.85 ERA, and a 58:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 58 1/3 innings. Andy Pagés went 2-for-4 with a solo homer against the Rockies on Thursday. Yanquiel Fernández with one hit. It was intriguing to observe how the player, who has been inconsistent offensively in recent weeks, had his role in the lineup adjusted, batting seventh against the Rockies. Andy Pagés responded by hitting his 21st double of the year during his first at-bat in the second inning and scored the Dodgers' third run shortly after. Following a strikeout in the next inning, Pagés rebounded by hitting his 21st home run of the season at the start of the fifth inning. He also drew a walk in the seventh inning and was caught stealing. He concluded the day with a 2-for-4 showing, contributing one RBI, two runs, and two strikeouts to his impressive 2025 season. The 24-year-old outfielder now has 21 home runs and is slashing .274/.321/.460, with 57 runs scored, 71 RBIs, and thirteen stolen bases over 502 plate appearances. In the same game for the Rockies, Yanquiel Fernández wasn't in the starting lineup but came in as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. He hit a single to right field and scored shortly after on a home run by Brenton Doyle. In his debut MLB season, Yanquiel has a .250/.269/.316 batting average over 28 games, with one home run, 23 RBIs, and 23 strikeouts. Yordan Álvarez had a successful performance on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI during a minor league rehab game for Double-A Corpus Christi. Yordan Álvarez looks set to rejoin Houston's lineup after delivering three hits, including two doubles, in his second minor league rehab game at the Double-A level. Astros general manager Dana Brown mentioned last weekend that the 28-year-old power hitter might return this coming weekend against the Orioles in Baltimore. This seems very likely following another standout performance in the minors. He's been sidelined since early May due to a fracture in his right hand. Yordan will immediately boost Houston's offense, which has been struggling recently and went 31 innings without scoring a run earlier this week during three consecutive losses.

The renowned manager and federation president achieved 892 victories in Cuba's National League. He guided the National Team to a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games. The baseball community is grieving the death of Higinio Vélez Carrión, the president of the Cuban Baseball Federation, who died in Cuba on May 12 from complications related to COVID-19. Baseball officials and national federations throughout the Americas, along with World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari, conveyed their shock and condolences to the global baseball community. Cuban media and politicians, including the president's office, also shared their grief and cherished memories of the Cuban baseball leader. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tweeted that COVID-19 is affecting families and dreams. Baseball Canada, the Dominican Republic Baseball Federation, the Nicaraguan Baseball Federation, the Pan Am Baseball Confederation (COPABE), the Panamanian Professional Baseball League, the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation, and the Venezuelan Baseball Federation all expressed their condolences to the Cuban Baseball Federation and community. Vélez, born in 1947, graduated in Physical Education. As a manager in the Cuban National League ( Serie Nacional ), he achieved 892 game wins and led the National Team to a gold medal at the 1987 Pan Am Games. In 2001, he resumed his role as the manager of the Cuban National Team after guiding Santiago de Cuba to three straight national championships from 1999 to 2001. He guided Cuba to a 2001 Baseball World Cup victory in Taiwan, overcoming the 2000 Olympic Champions, the United States, in the final. Under his leadership, Cuba secured two additional World Cup titles (2003, 2005), an Olympic gold medal (2004), and a silver medal in the first World Baseball Classic. Vélez had been the president of the Cuban Baseball Federation since 2008.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Johan Oviedo delivered a five-inning performance, allowing just one run and striking out six batters on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Johan Oviedo (1-0) secured the win on Wednesday against the Blue Jays, giving up one run on two hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five batters. George Springer's home run at the start of the game was the only blemish against Oviedo, as the right-hander limited Toronto to just one more hit over his last four innings, leading to his first major-league victory since 2023. The 27-year-old Oviedo had a 3.12 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP and a 36:7 K:BB ratio across eight starts (26 innings) in the minors this year. After Wednesday's performance, he is likely to remain in Pittsburgh's rotation and is scheduled to face the Cardinals on the road in his next outing. Yoán Moncada hits a home run in the win. Yoán Moncada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 2-1 victory over the Reds on Wednesday. Both teams struggled offensively, and Moncada hit the game's only home run with a solo shot to center field in the fourth inning. This home run ended a 20-game homer drought for the third baseman that began on July 19. During that challenging period, Moncada had a low batting average of .208 and struck out 19 times. However, he seems to be improving—over his last eight games, he's batting .333 (8-for-24) with three extra-base hits and four RBIs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits a crucial home run in victory. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had a 2-for-4 performance with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Guardians. The experienced outfielder started the bottom of the ninth inning by hitting a 424-foot solo homer off a Cade Smith fastball, tying the game at 2-2. This was his 17th home run of the season and his third in the last seven games, during which he has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with 12 RBI and five runs scored. Gurriel, who also drove in a run in the first inning today, has accumulated four homers and 21 RBI in 18 games this month. This is already his highest RBI count in a month since April 2024, and he still has 10 games remaining to increase the total. Raisel Iglesias delivered a flawless ninth inning on Tuesday, securing his 21st save of the season in Atlanta's 1-0 win over the White Sox. Raisel Iglesias was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the final inning, needing just eight pitches (all strikes) to clinch the victory. The 35-year-old veteran closer has achieved five saves over the past week and hasn't given up an earned run since July 26. It's no overstatement to claim that he's in one of the most remarkable stretches of his lengthy career as he nears free agency in a few weeks. Yandy Díaz achieved a Golden Sombrero on Wednesday. In a 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Yankees on Wednesday, Yandy Díaz likely had the worst game of his MLB career. Yandy went 0-for-5, leaving two runners in scoring position in the tenth inning, and striking out four times for the first time in his 9-year MLB career. It was an unusually poor performance for the Cuban infielder and designated hitter, who is having an excellent season with a slash line of .279/.339/.455, 20 home runs, and 71 RBIs, and has never reached the 100 strikeouts mark in his career. Andy Pagés goes hitless in defeat. On Wednesday, the Dodgers were defeated by the Rockies with a score of 8-3. Andy Pagés went hitless, finishing 0-for-4, scoring one run, and striking out once. Currently, Pagés is experiencing a minor slump, posting a slash line of .125/.222/.250 over his last seven games. During this period, he has hit one home run, his 20th of the season, recorded one RBI, and struck out six times. José Iglesias didn't get a hit in the victory. José Iglesias was in the starting lineup for the Padres during their 8-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday. He went 0-for-4 with one strikeout, contributing to his disappointing performance in August. Although Iglesias has been getting more regular playing time this month, he isn't improving his situation, hitting just .172/.351/.276 in 14 games and 29 at-bats. It's hard to predict how much longer the 35-year-old will remain at the MLB level. Andy Ibáñez drives in a run. During the Tigers' 7-2 victory over the Astros on Wednesday, Andy Ibáñez played and finished the game with a 1-for-4 performance. He recorded his 19th RBI of the season, scored a run, and had a strikeout. This year, Ibáñez has had less playing time with the Tigers, appearing in just 62 games, where he is slashing .240/.298/.357 with 3 home runs and 31 runs scored. Edgar Quero stayed seated once more on Wednesday. Miguel Vargas hitless and Luis Robert Jr. with one hit. Edgar Quero was absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta. Last week, Quero and Kyle Teel regularly alternated between the catcher and designated-hitter positions, but Quero's opportunities have begun to diminish. He was on the bench for the second time in this series and the third time in five games. He entered the game as a pinch hitter, and went 0-for-1. In the same game, Miguel Vargas did not get any hits, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. On the other hand, Luis Robert Jr. managed a 1-for-3 performance but was caught attempting to steal his 32nd base. Randy Arozarena went hitless in the defeat. Randy Arozarena did not record a hit in Wednesday's 11-2 defeat against the Phillies. Arozarena went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, continuing his challenging stretch at the plate over the last 15 games, during which he is hitting just .177/.271/.242 with one home run, four RBIs, and maintaining his aggressive approach with 17 strikeouts.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivers go-ahead runs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Guardians. Gurriel knocked in a run on a groundout in the fourth inning and then singled home a pair in the seventh to give the Diamondbacks a 6-4 lead. He's hit safely in six straight contests while producing 10 RBI over that span. Gurriel owns a .247/.296/.410 slash line with 16 home runs, 69 RBI, a career-high 10 steals and 44 runs scored over 117 games. Raisel Iglesias collects 20th save of the year. Raisel Iglesias picked up the save in Tuesday's 11-10 win over the White Sox, throwing a clean ninth inning with no strikeouts. The 35-year-old right-hander made it look easy in this one, getting Miguel Vargas on a line drive to left field, Kyle Teel on a liner to center and Lenyn Sosa on a fly out to center — needing only nine pitches (seven strikes) to put the White Sox to bed. The veteran right-hander had briefly lost his grip on the closer job at one point amid a dismal start to the campaign -- he had a 6.75 ERA through June 5 -- but he's been well back on track for over two months now. Over his last 28.2 innings, Iglesias boasts a 1.57 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 32:4 K:BB. Luis Robert Jr. drove in three on Tuesday. Luis Robert Jr. recorded a hit in four at-bats, including a double, a strikeout, and three RBIs, during the White Sox's 11-10 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Robert contributed his RBI in the fifth inning when the White Sox scored five runs. He doubled to left field with the bases loaded, bringing all runners home. With this three-RBI performance, the energetic 28-year-old outfielder now holds a batting line of .219/.298/.360, with 13 home runs, 52 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases for the season. Miguel Vargas scores three times. Miguel Vargas went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against Atlanta. Vargas has started all seven games since returning from the injured list, with Tuesday marking his third multi-hit effort in that span. He also extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's gone 8-for-21 with an RBI, two doubles and four runs scored. Randy Arozarena hits a double in defeat. In the Mariners' 6-4 defeat against the Phillies, Randy Arozarena managed to go 1-for-4. His sole hit marked his 25th double of the season. Additionally, he recorded his 59th RBI, scored a run, and drew a walk. Arozarena' season stats feature a slash line of .243/.344/.447, along with 23 home runs and 24 stolen bases. Aroldis Chapman with scoreless innings, Yennier Cano earned the win. In the Red Sox's 4-3 extra-inning defeat to the Orioles, both Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox) and Yennier Cano (Orioles) delivered scoreless performances. Chapman successfully navigated the tenth inning, allowing one walk but striking out three batters to maintain a 3-3 tie and reduce his ERA to 1.13 for the season. On the Orioles' side, Yennier Cano also pitched the tenth inning, issuing a walk but not allowing any hits or strikeouts, and escaping bases loaded to secure the win when the Orioles scored in the top of the 11th inning. Chapman is having an outstanding season with 22 saves and an impressive 0.73 WHIP, while Cano has faced challenges this year, with a 5.14 ERA, a 2-6 record, one save, 17 holds, and a .272 opponent batting average. Andy Pagés had one hit in the game, while Yanquiel Fernández went hitless. Andy Pagés had one hit in five at-bats on Tuesday during the Dodgers' 11-4 victory over the Rockies. He scored a run and struck out once. In the same game, Yanquiel Fernández, playing for the Rockies, went hitless in two at-bats with two strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter and batting eighth. Pagés has enjoyed a breakout season with the defending World Series champions, while Yanquiel is working to establish a consistent role at the MLB level, making every game opportunity vital for him. Brighter days are anticipated for the 22-year-old in the future. Adrián Morejón delivered a scoreless performance, while José Iglesias earned an RBI. Adrián Morejón achieved his seventh consecutive scoreless performance following a challenging relief appearance on August 3, where he gave up three runs against the Cardinals. On Tuesday, he pitched a scoreless seventh inning in the Padres' 5-1 victory over the Giants. Morejón allowed one hit and struck out one batter, lowering his ERA to 1.88 for the season, with his nine wins being the most among relievers in 2025. In the same game, José Iglesias started for the Padres, batting eighth and playing second base, going 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts. It has been a tough season for Iglesias, who joined the Padres after an impressive 2024 with the Mets. He is hitting a disappointing .231/.307/.279 with 29 RBIs in 92 games and 280 plate appearances. Johan Oviedo is set to start today. Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said Tuesday that Johan Oviedo will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Wednesday against the Blue Jays at PNC Park, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Oviedo should be given a chance to stake claim to a rotation spot for the remainder of the season. The right-hander lasted only one inning in a start earlier this month against the Giants, which was his first big-league outing since September 2023. Oviedo has pitched well in two starts at Indianapolis since then, however, yielding four runs (three earned) with a 15:3 K:BB across 8.2 frames. The Braves sent RHP Daysbel Hernández to Triple-A Gwinnett. Daysbel Hernández has been sent back to the minors so that Atlanta can call up a new bullpen pitcher. Daysbel has posted a 2.72 ERA over 36.1 innings this season, but his 33:30 strikeout-to-walk ratio is concerning. He will join Gwinnett as Atlanta brings in a new bullpen arm to replace him.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis Robert Jr. smacks 13th homer. Luis Robert Jr. excelled during the last two weeks of July and the first week of this month. However, in his last eight games, he went 4-for-28 with one RBI, leading to his placement in the sixth spot of the White Sox lineup on Monday. He responded by going 1-for-6, hitting a two-run home run and scoring twice in Monday's game against Atlanta. Robert's home run kicked off a six-run rally for the White Sox in the fourth inning, ending a 10-game streak without a homer. During that period, he managed only 8-for-36 with one RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. Despite a .218 batting average for the season, Robert is just two home runs shy of achieving his second 15-homer season. Miguel Vargas delivers a strong multi-hit performance. In a 13-9 victory over the Braves on Monday, Miguel Vargas had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-5 with a sacrifice fly, a run scored, an RBI, and a strikeout. He recorded his 26th double of the season, and his sacrifice fly in the top of the 4th inning brought in his 45th RBI, extending the White Sox lead to 6-0. It has been a challenging season for the 25-year-old, who is slashing .231/.307/.397 this year with 96 hits, including 41 extra-base hits, 59 runs scored, and maintaining a perfect 4-0 in stolen bases. Víctor Mederos trails early in defeat. Yoán Moncada with one hit. Víctor Mederos (0-1) surrendered three runs on nine hits and three walks, striking out three over five innings, resulting in a loss against the Reds on Monday. Mederos allowed a two-run homer to Gavin Lux in the first inning, and the Angels couldn't recover from that early setback. In his first two major league starts, Mederos has given up six runs on 12 hits and six walks over nine innings. He'll need to reduce the number of baserunners to be more effective as a starter. If he gets another start, he is tentatively scheduled for a home game against the Cubs this weekend. In the same game, Yoán Moncada recorded one hit in four at-bats, including a strikeout. This hit contributed to his August performance, where the Cuban infielder is batting .321/.406/.393, with no home runs and just three RBIs. Overall, he has accumulated 8 home runs and 27 RBIs in a 2025 season marked by injuries. Early home runs undo Néstor Cortés. Néstor Cortés (1-2) surrendered four runs on seven hits and four walks, striking out five over 5 2/3 innings, resulting in a loss against the Giants on Monday. Cortés allowed all four runs via three home runs in the first inning. Prior to this, he had given up just one homer in his first two starts as a Padres, but his home debut for the team began poorly, and the deficit was too great for his teammates to overcome. This season, Cortés has a 5.87 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and a 22:15 K:BB ratio over 23 innings in five starts between San Diego and Milwaukee. He is set for a challenging home start against the Dodgers this weekend. Yariel Rodríguez took the loss in relief. Yariel Rodríguez experienced his first defeat of the season after pitching 1 1/3 innings against the Pirates on Monday. In the 5-2 defeat, he entered in relief during the sixth inning, issued a walk, but concluded the inning without further trouble by striking out Alexander Canario. The following inning, he gave up a double to Henry Davis to left field, and after the runner advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Yariel was replaced. The runner eventually scored on a wild pitch by Brendon Little, giving the Pirates a 3-2 lead, and the Blue Jays were unable to rally. Yariel's ERA now stands at 3.19 for the season, despite recent struggles, having pitched 13 2/3 innings and allowing 10 hits and 8 earned runs in his last 15 games. Randy Arozarena didn't get a hit on Monday. In the Phillies' 12-7 win over the Mariners on Monday, Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4, drawing a walk and striking out once. This marked his fourth hitless game since August 13, during which he has managed only 3 hits in 26 at-bats, posting a slash line of .115/.207/.115 with one RBI and 8 strikeouts. Edgar Quero took a rest on Monday. Edgar Quero was not included in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. Quero had been in the starting position as either catcher or designated hitter in four of the White Sox's previous five games. However, he took a break on Monday as Chicago began a three-game series in Atlanta. Yennier Cano allowed one run in the ninth inning while closing out Monday's victory against the Red Sox. The Orioles brought in lefty Dietrich Enns to pitch the eighth inning with a 4-1 lead. After he completed the inning without allowing a run, he remained on the mound to face Roman Anthony in the ninth with a 6-1 lead. Anthony hit a single, prompting Cano to enter the game. Cano then walked Nathaniel Lowe and surrendered a two-run double to Jarren Duran with two outs before finally getting Ceddanne Rafaela to ground out, ending the game. Although it wasn’t a save situation for Cano, the circumstances suggest he would have earned a save if the Orioles hadn’t extended their lead in the ninth. Andy Pagés fails to get a hit in Dodgers' loss. In the Dodgers' 4-3 defeat on Monday, Andy Pagés had no hits in three at-bats, drawing one walk and striking out twice. The day before, Pagés had hit his 20th home run of the season, but it took him 21 days to achieve it. This underscores some of the challenges the young outfielder is currently experiencing, as he has managed 13 hits in 51 at-bats, with one home run, 6 RBIs, and 10 strikeouts over his last 15 games. Jorge Soler scheduled for further testing. Jorge Soler will keep undergoing tests on his back, and there is no set timeline for his return, according to Thomas Murray of The Sporting Tribune. Soler has been out of action since July 23 due to lower back inflammation. Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery highlighted the complexity of the issue, stating, "Those things can be tricky, especially when you're dealing with that part of your body." Although there is no current timeline for Soler's return, Montgomery expressed optimism that the slugger will be able to play again this season. Pedro León is prepared for a rehab assignment. According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, Pedro León was set to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. León has been on the injured list for the entire season, initially diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his left knee in late February, and then re-injuring it in late May during his rehab assignment. After resting for a couple of weeks, he was cleared to resume activities around mid-June, but he went through a gradual ramp-up period before showing enough progress for the Astros to approve him for game action. Due to his lengthy absence, León will likely need a prolonged rehab assignment and might be optioned to Sugar Land once he is officially activated from the 60-day IL.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Andy Pagés hits his 20th home run. Andy Pagés went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Padres. He had been in an 0-for-9 slump over the previous three games. Pagés broke the slump early with a first-inning solo home run off Yu Darvish, reaching the 20-homer milestone. This was his first home run since July 22, suggesting he might have been overthinking while trying to achieve this mark. This season, he's posted a .277/.322/.461 slash line with 70 RBIs, 53 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 20 doubles, and one triple over 120 games. Raisel Iglesias secures his 19th save. Raisel Iglesias allowed a hit in a scoreless inning and earned a save against Cleveland on Sunday. He struck out two batters. Iglesias threw 12 of his 17 pitches for strikes and effectively managed the Guardians in the ninth inning. After Bob Naylor hit a leadoff single, Iglesias retired the next three batters in a row. He has successfully achieved eight consecutive saves during his current 11-inning scoreless streak. This season, he has a 4.01 ERA with a 57:10 K:BB ratio over 51.2 innings. Iglesias has converted 19 saves out of 24 opportunities. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero collectively achieved three hits. On Sunday, Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero collectively achieved three hits during the White Sox's 6-2 defeat against the Royals. Vargas managed to get on base twice, finishing 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. Quero, on the other hand, had a strong performance with two hits in four at-bats and an RBI, while playing regularly as catcher. Since the All-Star Game, Quero has enhanced his offensive stats, now boasting a .304/.338/.493 line with three home runs and 10 RBIs. Meanwhile, Vargas has accumulated 94 hits this season, maintaining a .701 OPS with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs. Yariel Rodríguez delivers a performance without allowing any runs. Yariel Rodríguez delivered another scoreless performance in the Blue Jays' 10-4 defeat against the Rangers. He pitched one inning, throwing 17 pitches (9 strikes), allowing one walk without any strikeouts or hits. This outing reduced his ERA to 3.10 for the season, with a 52:24 SO:BB ratio over 51 games and 58 innings. The right-hander has had an impressive year, maintaining a batting average against of just .183, a 2-0 record, and achieving 13 saves in two of three opportunities in 2025. Yandy Díaz reaches 71 RBIs. During the Rays' 7-1 defeat against the Giants, Yandy Díaz recorded one hit in four at-bats, struck out once, and contributed an RBI. This RBI was the sole run for his team in the game, bringing his season total to 71, the highest among Cuban players. Yandy also tops the list of Cuban players in hits this year with 133, while sustaining an impressive .283/.344/.462 slash line and hitting 20 home runs in another outstanding season. Víctor Mederos given another start. Víctor Mederos is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Reds in Anaheim. Despite a lackluster performance in his first major league start last Tuesday, Mederos will have another opportunity in the rotation. The right-hander did not factor into the decision against the Dodgers, pitching four innings with three strikeouts, while giving up three hits and three walks. He is tentatively set for a two-start week, but a subpar outing against the Reds might lead the Angels to consider other options when his turn arrives on Sunday against the Cubs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits his 16th home run. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded one hit in five at-bats, including a home run, one RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 defeat to the Rockies. This homer brought his season total to 16. The left fielder hit two home runs and drove in seven runs during the series against Colorado. Over his last 15 games, he's batting .233 (14-for-60) with four homers and 18 of his 66 RBIs for the season. Adrián Morejón did not allow any runs against the Dodgers. José Iglesias delivers a game-tying RBI. Adrián Morejón (9-4) delivered another scoreless performance on Sunday during the Padres' 5-4 defeat to the Dodgers. He pitched a flawless 1 1/3 innings with an impressive 13 pitches, 11 of which were strikes. Starter Yu Darvish lasted only 4 innings, and Morejón stepped in with two Dodgers on base and two outs in the sixth inning. The left-hander escaped the situation by striking out Alex Call, then pitched a scoreless seventh inning with one strikeout. In addition to the nine wins Morejón has accumulated this year—most among MLB relief pitchers—he has maintained a dominant 1.92 ERA and 0.82 WHIP, with a 57:11 K:BB ratio, while recording two saves and 18 holds over 59 appearances covering 56 1/3 innings. In the same game for the Padres, José Iglesias entered as a pinch hitter for Jake Cronenworth and hit a groundball RBI in the eighth inning, tying the game at 4-4. This was his 28th RBI of the year, achieved in 240 at-bats over 90 games. Randy Arozarena scored a run in the loss on Sunday. Randy Arozarena recorded one hit in four at-bats, scored a run, and struck out twice during Sunday's 7-3 defeat against the Mets. The 30-year-old outfielder was also hit by a pitch to start the game. This season, Arozarena is posting a .245/.345/.450 slash line with 23 home runs, 24 stolen bases, 58 RBIs, and 73 runs scored, as he aims to reach the 25/25 milestone for the first time in his career. Yordan Álvarez might be back by early next week. General manager Dana Brown indicated on Sunday that Yordan Álvarez might be activated from the 60-day injured list sometime during the upcoming weekend. However, it is more probable that the 28-year-old will return when Houston starts a 10-game homestand on August 26, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Yordan is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, marking his first game action since being placed on the IL on May 5 due to a small fracture in his right hand. Despite being out for over three months, Yordan is not expected to need a lengthy rehab stint. The Astros plan for Yordan to be Corpus Christi's designated hitter on Tuesday, rest on Wednesday, and then play consecutive games on Thursday and Friday. After these three games, he will be reassessed. While it's possible he could rejoin the Astros for the last game or two of the weekend series in Baltimore, it's more likely he will remain in Texas before returning to the Houston lineup early next week. Although Yordan's power might be slightly affected by the hand injury, his return is expected to boost the Astros' offense as the season progresses. Yoán Moncada took Sunday off. Yoán Moncada was not included in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Having started in the previous five games, Moncada took a rest as the Angels conclude their series in Sacramento. Luis Robert Jr. did not play on Sunday. Luis Robert Jr. was not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. Taking a rest day, Robert sat on the bench for the first time since July 26, ending a streak of 18 consecutive starts. Víctor Mesa Jr. was reactivated from the Triple-A Injured List. Miami Marlins outfield prospect Víctor Mesa Jr. was reactivated from the Triple-A Jacksonville 7-day injured list on Sunday. The reason for his time on the injured list wasn't specified, but he had dealt with hamstring problems earlier in the year, which might have continued. Nonetheless, he seems to have fully recovered and was set to return to play for the Jumbo Shrimp in Sunday's game against the Norfolk Tides. The 23-year-old ended last season as the Marlins' fourth-ranked prospect but has since dropped out of the top 30. Despite this, he made his major league debut in May, achieving one hit in 10 at-bats for the major league team. In Triple-A, the Cuban posted a .262/.322/.423 slash line over 37 games and is expected to return to the big leagues either this year or next.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Aroldis Chapman credited with win Friday. Aroldis Chapman (4-2) secured the win on Friday, striking out one in a flawless ninth inning during a 2-1 victory over the Marlins. The seasoned closer used 11 pitches (nine strikes) to efficiently handle the bottom of Miami's lineup in the top of the ninth, paving the way for the win when Trevor Story delivered a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the inning. Chapman hasn't allowed a run since July 23, and since the start of June, he boasts an impressive 0.38 ERA, 0.46 WHIP, and a 35:5 K:BB ratio over 23.2 innings, achieving one win, three holds, and 13 saves in 14 opportunities. Yandy Díaz records two RBIs on Friday. Yandy Díaz had a 2-for-5 performance in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Giants. He drove in two RBIs, bringing his total to 69 and tying Andy Pagés for the most among Cuban players this season. In the ninth inning, his second RBI brought in the winning run for the Rays. Primarily serving as a DH this year - has participated in 93 games in this role -, Yandy boasts an OPS of .806, with 20 home runs, 59 runs scored, and leads all Cuban players in hits with 130. Raisel Iglesias perfect in securing his 18th save. Raisel Iglesias earned the save on Friday against Atlanta by delivering a flawless ninth inning, striking out one batter. Tasked with preserving a two-run advantage, Iglesias successfully silenced the heart of the Guardians lineup, securing both the shutout win and his 18th save of the season. The experienced closer has now maintained a scoreless streak over 11 consecutive appearances and has brought consistency to the back of Atlanta's bullpen, successfully converting his last seven save opportunities. Over 50 2/3 innings this season, he holds a 4.09 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 55:10 K:BB ratio. Miguel Vargas achieves a game with multiple hits. In Friday's 3-1 defeat against the Royals, Miguel Vargas achieved two hits in four at-bats. This marked his second multi-hit game in August and his first since returning from a 10-day stint on the injured list. Vargas is experiencing a challenging season, posting a .228/.306/.397 slash line with 13 home runs, 58 runs, 44 RBIs, and an OPS of .703. Randy Arozarena secures his 24th stolen base. Randy Arozarena went 2-for-6 with two runs scored, a strikeout, and a stolen base in Friday's 11-9 victory over the Mets. Despite leaving three runners in scoring position, Arozarena managed to steal his 24th base of the year. He initially aimed for a 25/25 season, but he still has a chance to achieve a 30/30 year if his power production increases. After Friday's game, he has 23 home runs and 24 stolen bases. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits his 23rd double of the season. On Friday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4, scored a run, and hit his 23rd double of the season. This occurred in the D-backs' 4-3 loss to the Rockies. Gurriel Jr. has faced challenges this season, posting a .244/.294/.407 slash line with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs over 113 games. Yanquiel Fernández recorded one RBI. Yanquiel Fernández went 0-for-3 during the Rockies' 4-3 victory over the D-backs on Friday. However, his groundout in the fourth inning brought in the Rockies' third run, breaking a 2-2 tie. The Rockies maintained their lead from that point on. Since making his MLB debut on July 1st, Yanquiel has appeared in just 25 games, posting a .229/.250/.300 slash line with one home run and 5 RBIs. At 22 years old, he is expected to receive more opportunities in the future. Andy Pagés did not get any hits on Friday. Andy Pagés went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a walk in Friday's game against the Padres. The Dodgers defeated the Padres 3-2, tying for the top spot in the National League West. Pagés played in both center and right fields, extending his hitless streak to seven consecutive at-bats over the last three games. Despite this, he is still having an impressive season, with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs for the defending World Series champions. Yariel Rodríguez's impeccable performance. In the Blue Jays' 6-5 victory over the Rangers, Yariel Rodríguez pitched a scoreless inning, striking out two batters. This performance improved his reputation following two consecutive outings where he gave up a total of 5 earned runs in just one inning. He currently has a 3.16 ERA over 50 games and 57 innings, with a 52:23 strikeout-to-walk ratio this year. Edgar Quero had one hit, while Luis Robert Jr. went hitless. Edgar Quero went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout on Friday, as the White Sox lost 3-1 to the Royals. In that game, Luis Robert Jr. went 0-for-4. The 22-year-old Quero is having a strong season in a limited role, playing just 77 games and achieving a .272/.341/.376 slash line with 14 doubles, 4 home runs, and 29 RBIs. In contrast, Luis Robert has been underwhelming this year, managing 31 stolen bases but posting a .218/.298/.353 slash line with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs over 101 games. Yoán Moncada achieved a multi-hit game. Yoán Moncada had a 2-for-4 performance during the Angels' 10-3 defeat against the A's on Friday. He scored a run and drew a walk. This performance improved Moncada's slash line to .239/.332/.448 over 54 games. He appears to be seeing the ball more clearly, hitting .412 (7-for-17) with 3 RBIs and 4 runs scored in his last 7 games.

Following health challenges earlier this year, Armando Ferrer has been confirmed as the manager of the Matanzas team for the 64th National Baseball Series. (Photo by Juan Moreno) Matanzas, August 16 (PL) - Yurisbel Gracial, Yoennis Yera, Ariel Martínez, and Andrys Pérez, who were part of the Cuban team in the recent World Baseball Classic, are leading the Matanzas Cocodrilos lineup for the 64th National Baseball Series (CNS), as announced by sports officials in the western province today. Among the 40 players listed on the institutional Facebook pages, notable athletes with significant experience in the national pastime include Noelvis Entenza, Armando Dueñas, Yamichel Pérez, Aníbal Medina, Yariel Duque, Eduardo Blanco, and José A. Noroña, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the previous season. Moreover, new players with impressive histories in youth categories are drawing attention, such as Shaiel Cruz, Silvio B. Iturralde, Yosney García, Rey Charles Chacón, Dayán Ibáñez, Brayan Peña, and Hangelo Videt, who come after showcasing their skills in the latest under-23 tournament. The statement further explains that for Yadil Mujica and Jean Earwin Walters, who live overseas, their inclusion will rely on how quickly they fulfill their international obligations. Armando Ferrer, who has managed the team for six consecutive years, recently stated that the squad aims to secure a spot in the playoffs in the upcoming Elite League and to contend for the championship, a title Matanzas has not won since the 59th Series, which ended in 2020. Matanzas roster for the 64th National Baseball Series Pitchers (18): Yoennis Yera, Renner Rivero, Noelvis Entenza, Armando Dueñas, Haykel Parra, Denis Quesada, Yamichel Pérez, Pedro Mesa, Shaiel Cruz de Armas, Luis M. Hernández, Roilán Averohff, Yosney García, Rubén A. Mene, Carlos L. Batista, Lázaro Zulueta, Silvio B. Iturralde, Moisés Palacio, and Hasiel Suárez.  Catchers (4): Ariel Martínez, Andrys Pérez, Yoandry Jiménez, and George A. Ponce. Infielders (10): Yurisbel Gracial, Yariel Duque, Aníbal Medina, Adrián J. Pérez, Luis A. Sánchez, Juan Miguel Martínez, Rey Charles Chacón, Juan E. Manrique, Eduardo Parreira, and Dayán E. Ibáñez. Outfielders (8): Eduardo Blanco, José Amaury Noroña, José de Jesús Pren, Esteban Terry, Brayan Peña, Pavel A. Gómez, Hangelo Videt, and Dariel D. Rojo. Manager: Armando Ferrer.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a three-run home run against the Rockies on Thursday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer, a walk, and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Rockies. After sitting out Wednesday following an 0-for-8 performance in the first two games against the Rangers, Gurriel returned to the starting lineup Thursday and quickly made an impact with a first-inning home run. The outfielder has now hit 15 home runs this season, including three in 13 games in August. He has also contributed 62 RBIs, 41 runs, 10 steals, 22 doubles, two triples, and a .244/.294/.406 slash line over 112 games. Raisel Iglesias recorded a strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning, securing a save in the game against the Mets on Thursday. On Thursday against the Mets, Raisel Iglesias earned his 17th save, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning. Iglesias extended his streak of not allowing a run to ten consecutive appearances, marking his sixth perfect inning during this stretch. This scoreless streak came after Iglesias' fifth blown save of the season. Throughout 49.2 innings this year, Iglesias has a 4.17 ERA with a 54:10 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Randy Arozarena did not get any hits on Thursday. In Thursday's 5-3 defeat against the Orioles, Randy Arozarena went 0-for-4, drew a walk, and recorded his 58th RBI of the season. This outcome stretched the Cuban/Mexican player's hitless streak to 11 consecutive at-bats. Arozarena aims for a 25/25 or possibly a 30/30 season, currently boasting 23 home runs and 23 stolen bases over 120 games and 522 plate appearances. In 2025, his slash line stands at .246/.347/.458. Jorge Soler is still not doing baseball activities. According to MLB.com, Jorge Soler has not yet resumed baseball activities. Soler has been sidelined for over three weeks, having last played on July 23 against the Mets. The veteran outfielder has experienced back issues multiple times this year, so the Angels might be choosing to allow him ample recovery time given their current standing (they are five games behind a wild-card spot with three teams ahead of them in the race for the final position). During Soler's absence, Jo Adell has been starting most games in right field, while Bryce Teodosio has become a regular in the lineup in center field.

Danny Miranda, already a Cuban Elite League baseball champion, returns to lead Ciego de Ávila in the 64th National Series. (Photo by Boris Luis Cabrera) Ciego de Ávila Tigers, the three-time Cuban champions, unveiled their roster for the upcoming 2025-26 Cuban season, which is part of the 64th National Baseball Series, as reported by the Ciego de Ávila radio station Radio Surco's website. Under the guidance of coach Danny Miranda, the roster has undergone a substantial transformation in preparation for the Cuban tournament. The revealed roster includes four players who have not yet been announced, and the eight reserves will be disclosed at the tournament's technical conference on August 22. The following is the list of 36 players who have been announced. Ciego de Avila roster for the 64th Cuban National Series Pitchers (13): Kevin Soto, Yankiel Tamayo, Liomil González, Leonardo Reyes, Yunier Batista, Kendry Machado, Javier Griñán, Randy Álvarez, Erisdel Martínez, Diorlis Pérez, Reinaldo Rodríguez, Roibelis Liranza, and Reinaldo Jifon Lovel. Catchers (4): Fernando De la Paz, Alfredo Ramos, Alexander Arriola, and Nelixam González. Infielders (12): Jonathan Bridón, Lázaro Ramos, Ronaldo Castillo, Reinaldo Espinoza, Jorge Luis Contreras, George Luis Contreras, Osmany Linares, Adrián Betancourt, Cristian Pagarizabal, Danny López, Geinier Rodríguez, and Ernesto Álvarez. Outfielders (7): Asniel Jiménez, Jociel Mojena, Juan Ramón Florido, Erick Abreu, Roberley Pérez, Brayan Romero, and Reymi Cos. Manager: Danny Miranda. The 64th National Baseball Series is set to commence on September 2 with the inaugural game at Julio A. Mella Stadium in Las Tunas, the base of the defending champions, Las Tunas. After the qualifying phase concludes, the postseason will kick off with the quarterfinals starting on December 20 and continuing until December 28. The semifinals are slated to commence on January 4, 2026, and the tournament final is set to start on January 23. The winner of the Cuban season will represent the country in the third edition of the Americas Baseball Champions League in 2026.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Luis D. Morales will get another start. Luis D. Morales is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Sacramento. Although Morales did not allow any hits and struck out four batters in his first MLB start during Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Orioles, he was removed after just 2.2 innings and 57 pitches due to issuing five walks. Despite the erratic performance, Morales will have another opportunity to secure a longer-term position in the Athletics rotation. He will face an Angels offense with an MLB-high 26 percent strikeout rate, but this favorable matchup could be offset by pitching at Sutter Health Park, which has been advantageous for hitters this season. Raisel Iglesias with another scoreless performance. Raisel Iglesias delivered another scoreless performance on Wednesday during the Braves' 11-6 victory against the Mets. Iglesias pitched the ninth inning, allowing one hit but no runs. This marked his ninth consecutive outing without allowing a run since July 28. His scoreless streak has helped improve his ERA, which now stands at 4.25 for the year. In a challenging season for the veteran closer, Iglesias might be in his last year with the Braves, as he still has $16 million remaining in salary, and a trade by the Braves could save the team at least $5 million for the 2026 season. Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero went hitless on Wednesday, while Luis Robert Jr. and Andy Ibáñez each recorded one hit. In Tuesday's White Sox 1-0 defeat against the Tigers, both Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero failed to get a hit. Vargas and Quero each went 0-for-3, striking out once. In the same game, Luis Robert Jr. managed to go 1-for-3, striking out twice. Robert Jr.'s only hit was his 11th double of the year, bringing his total to 23 extra-base hits in 2025, including 12 home runs. In the seventh inning for the Tigers, Andy Ibáñez entered as a pinch hitter and hit a single to left field. He remained in the game at third base and finished 1-for-2 overall. The Rangers have put OF Adolis García on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the Rangers placed Adolis García on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. Although Adolis completed Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, the timing of his injury is unclear. He could be eligible to return on August 23, but it's uncertain if he will be ready by then. Evan Carter has been activated from the IL to fill García's spot on the roster. Yoán Moncada recorded one hit. Yoán Moncada recorded one hit in two at-bats, including a strikeout, during the Angels' 6-5 victory against the Dodgers. His sole hit was his eighth double of the season. Christian Moore later replaced him as a pinch hitter. Over 53 games this season, Moncada has a batting line of .233/.328/.447, with 8 home runs and 27 RBIs. Andy Pagés' hitting streak has come to an end. During the Dodgers' 6-5 defeat against the Angels, Andy Pagés went 0-for-4, ending his 7-game hitting streak that began on August 5, during which he achieved a slash line of .370/.433/.481. Despite this hitless game, Pagés continues to have an outstanding season, with 122 hits in 117 games and 474 plate appearances, along with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs. Yordan Álvarez is set to participate in live batting practice this weekend. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Yordan Álvarez is scheduled to participate in live batting practice this weekend. This will mark the first occasion he has confronted live pitching since experiencing a setback with his fractured right hand over a month ago. If the weekend goes well for Yordan, he is likely to be approved for a rehab assignment shortly after. A return before the end of August is feasible. Yordan has been out of action since early May. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in Wednesday's lineup. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in the D-backs lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. The 31-year-old left fielder was taking a standard day off, as he has been struggling with his performance recently, posting a .167/.158/.278 slash line, with one double, three RBIs, one stolen base, and a 1:5 BB:K ratio over the past week. He joined the game later and received a walk.

Cuban Players News for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources. Edgar Quero achieves his first night with three hits and three RBIs. Edgar Quero had a stellar performance, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs on Tuesday night, leading the White Sox to victory over the Tigers. Quero hit a 383-foot solo home run off Tigers’ right-hander Codi Heuer in the seventh inning, increasing the White Sox's lead to 7-3. He further contributed with a two-run single in the eighth inning, making the score 9-3. Additionally, Quero singled and scored during the team’s five-run surge in the fifth inning. With this two-hit game, the 22-year-old catcher is now hitting .275/.342/.381 with four home runs and 29 RBIs in his first 272 plate appearances. Néstor Cortés records six strikeouts in a no-decision. Adrián Morejón with scoreless inning. Néstor Cortés gave up one run on six hits and a walk, striking out six over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Tuesday. Cortés was just one out away from qualifying for the win. He threw 79 pitches (54 strikes), only three more than in his San Diego debut last Wednesday, so it's likely the Padres will maintain some restrictions. Over his two starts with the Padres, he's allowed a total of three runs on nine hits and four walks over 9.1 innings. The left-hander is tentatively set for a rematch with the Giants early next week, which will take place in San Diego. In the same game, Adrián Morejón delivered a flawless, scoreless inning for San Diego, recording one strikeout. He accomplished this with just 10 pitches, 8 of which were strikes. This marked his 58th appearance of the year, and he now holds a SO:BB ratio of 55:11 (including 2 intentional walks) in 2025. Víctor Mederos did not receive a decision in the game against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Víctor Mederos allowed three runs on three hits and three walks, striking out three over four innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Mederos surrendered all three runs in the first two innings before finding his rhythm. He threw only 43 of his 72 pitches for strikes, as he was pitching on short rest after appearing for Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Mederos has a 5.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 7:7 K:BB ratio over eight innings in the majors this year. This was his first start in the big leagues, and it appears the Angels might give him more opportunities in the rotation. He is tentatively scheduled for a home start against the Reds next week if he gets another chance. José Iglesias homered against the Giants on Tuesday. José Iglesias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Giants. Iglesias regained the Padres' lead at 3-1 by hitting a deep shot off Robbie Ray in the second inning. This marked Iglesias' first home run of the year, achieved while he was serving as the designated hitter. He currently holds a .234/.305/.285 slash line with 27 RBIs, 23 runs scored, nine doubles, and four stolen bases over 265 plate appearances. Iglesias is experiencing career-low numbers in nearly every category and, as a part-time player in a strong offense, he won't have many opportunities to improve them. Luis Robert Jr. recorded one hit. On Tuesday, Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-4 in a 9-6 victory over the Tigers. He also walked, recorded an RBI, and struck out once. Since the All-Star break, Luis Robert has transformed his performance, hitting .329/.398/.466 with 3 home runs and 12 RBIs, securing at least one hit in 16 of the 20 games he has played in during this period. Andy Pagés continues his hitting streak, reaching seven consecutive games. Andy Pagés recorded two hits in four at-bats, drove in one run, and drew a walk during Tuesday's 7-6 defeat against the Angels. Pagés has lengthened his hitting streak to seven games, during which he's achieved 10 hits in 27 at-bats (.370) with three RBIs and two stolen bases. Although Pagés had a slow start to the year, he has improved his stats to a .280/.323/.462 slash line, accumulating 19 home runs, 11 steals, 69 RBIs, 52 runs scored, 20 doubles, and a triple over 116 games this season. He has recorded hits in eight of his 11 games in August. Miguel Vargas with two walks in return. On Tuesday against the Tigers, Miguel Vargas had no hits in three at-bats but drew two walks and scored a run. After a brief period on the injured list, Vargas made his return on Tuesday. He batted sixth and played first base, scoring in the eighth inning thanks to an RBI single by Edgar Quero. Vargas is expected to be a consistent presence in the lineup going forward. Yoán Moncada in a game with one hit. Yoán Moncada recorded a hit in two at-bats, including a double, during the Angels' 7-6 victory over the Dodgers. He also contributed an RBI and struck out once. Over his last two games, Moncada has achieved 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs, though his playing time has been restricted due to increased competition in the infield. Despite maintaining a .294/.368/.353 slash line in August, he is enduring a disappointing season marred by injuries. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Adolis García had games without any hits. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (D-backs) and Adolis García (Rangers) both went hitless on Tuesday in the D-backs' 3-2 victory over the Rangers. Gurriel was 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout, while Adolis went 0-for-4 but managed an RBI. Gurriel is now in a stretch of 10 consecutive at-bats without a hit, dropping his slash line to .244/.292/.401 in the season. Meanwhile, Adolis recorded his 64th RBI of the year but continues to struggle offensively, with a line of just .185/.197/.338 over his last 15 games. Yandy Díaz had one hit for the night. Yandy Díaz recorded a hit in one of his three at-bats against the A's on Tuesday. This marked his 126th hit of the season for the 34-year-old, who could be on track for a new career high with just 48 games left in the season. Díaz is currently slashing .279/.369/.437, with 59 runs scored and 67 RBIs over 503 plate appearances. Randy Arozarena achieved his 23rd stolen base. Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 and scored the Mariners' only run in their 1-0 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday. He started the game with a single, stole second base, and then scored on Josh Naylor's single. This was his 23rd steal in the majors this year, and his run was his 70th, topping all Cuban players in that category in 2025. Arozarena is currently on a five-game hitting streak. Astros' manager Joe Espada mentioned on Tuesday that Yordan Álvarez is tentatively set to participate in live batting practice this weekend. The 28-year-old power hitter has been out of action since early May because of a fracture in his right hand. Over the past two weeks, the Astros have mentioned that he's nearing the point of taking live batting practice, but each time, it seems to be delayed by a few days. Hopefully, he will soon overcome this obstacle and move closer to rejoining the Astros' lineup.