METS WATCH: Francisco Alvarez homered twice as New York opened the second half with a 4-1 win over Philadelphia. METS WATCH: Christian Scott struck out seven over 5⅔ scoreless innings to earn the victory against the Phillies. METS WATCH: Juan Soto exited with left calf soreness but is expected to return during the weekend. PHILLIES WATCH: Aaron Nola allowed three solo home runs as Philadelphia dropped the second-half opener. PHILLIES WATCH: Reliever Brad Keller has been diagnosed with a torn UCL and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. MLB WATCH: The full regular-season schedule returns Friday after Thursday’s lone game kicked off the second half. TRADE WATCH: Tarik Skubal remains the biggest name connected to the trade market as contenders search for frontline starting pitching. ON THIS DATE: Joe DiMaggio’s legendary 56-game hitting streak ended on July 17, 1941, a Major League record that still stands.

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  • Swanson Powers Eight-Homer Cubs Rout

    Swanson Powers Eight-Homer Cubs Rout

    Dansby Swanson hit three home runs and drove in eight as the Cubs crushed San Diego 23-3. Junior Caminero made history, Detroit swept the Yankees, and Tampa Bay won its seventh straight.

  • Roberts Reaches 1,000 Wins as Dodgers Roll

    Roberts Reaches 1,000 Wins as Dodgers Roll

    Dave Roberts became the fastest manager to 1,000 regular-season wins as the Dodgers beat Oakland. Cade Cavalli struck out 13, Riley Greene homered twice, and Junior Caminero extended his homer streak.

  • Valdez Stays Hot as Pirates Rally Past Phillies

    Valdez Stays Hot as Pirates Rally Past Phillies

    Esmerlyn Valdez headlines the June 30 edition after homering for the fourth straight game and helping Pittsburgh erase a 5-0 deficit against Philadelphia. Seiya Suzuki walked off San Diego, Casey Mize struck out 10, Shohei Ohtani homered, and Cole Young went deep twice for Seattle.