Justin Hagenman entered in relief and worked around a double to close Blackburn’s final line with just the one run allowed on three hits and a walk while striking out five across as many innings of work. He was able to stretch out to 72 pitches after throwing just 53 during his first rehab appearance last week.

Carpenter needs several rehab games with the Mud Hens before returning to the Tigers, which means he likely won't be activated for the series opener Thursday, July 24, against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

In a game deemed the MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase, Justin Crawford (PHI No. 3/MLB No. 45) certainly put his best foot forward, acting as the ideal leadoff man one step away from the Majors in the Phillies system.

Syracuse (N.Y. Mets) 15 6 .714 2½ Durham (Tampa Bay) 13 6 .684 3½ Indianapolis (Pittsburgh) 14 7 .667 3½ Toledo (Detroit) 12 9 .571 5½ Charlotte (Chicago White Sox) 11 9 .550 6 Nashville (Milwaukee) 11 10 .

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown had been happy with his changeup all game, but as the fifth inning continued to spin out of his control against the Royals, and with speedy Bobby Witt

The Cubs’ starting pitching depth has been tested plenty in the 2025 season. The front office may add external options as the July 31 Trade Deadline nears, but to help address the shortage now, the team is bringing back up one of its more intriguing young arms.

The Royals optioned Hoffmann to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. Hoffmann was called up by Kansas City on Friday and appeared in two games during his brief time in the majors, allowing four runs (none earned) with a 1:4 K:BB over 2.2 innings. The 25-year-old will now head back to Omaha, where he has a 2.31 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 31 outings this season.