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Red Sox commit to Tracy as long-term manager, keep Breslow through 2030

The Red Sox have named Chad Tracy as their long-term manager while also keeping chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in the fold.

Skenes cites WBC for velocity dip: 'It definitely affected the year'

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, whose season has been marked by an uncharacteristic dip in velocity, cited the World Baseball Classic as a source of his struggles this year.

Birthday bashes: Alonso changes tune, reaches 40 HRs as son turns 1

Orioles slugger Pete Alonso threw a birthday bash for son Teddy as he turned 1, changing his walk-up music and hitting home runs Nos. 39 and 40 in a victory vs. Toronto.

Sources: Cubs' Bregman has facial fractures, hopeful for postseason

Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Giants put rookie Eldridge on concussion list after accident at team hotel

Bryce Eldridge's strong rookie season for San Francisco appears to have come to an end.

Jays ace Cease avoids serious injury, MRI shows

The MRI on Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease's right shoulder showed only inflammation and not anything more serious, he told reporters Monday.

RHP Ryan, key piece in Skubal trade, shines in debut for Tigers

River Ryan, acquired from the Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, was outstanding in his Detroit debut Monday night, pitching three scoreless innings in a win against the Nationals.

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