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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  • Valdez Powers Pirates to Doubleheader Sweep

    Valdez Powers Pirates to Doubleheader Sweep

    Esmerlyn Valdez headlines the July 12 edition after homering three times across Pittsburgh’s doubleheader sweep of Milwaukee. Boston won its eighth straight, Kyle Bradish carried a no-hit bid into the seventh, and LaMonte Wade Jr. hit his first career grand slam.

  • Perez throws seven perfect as Miami survives A’s

    Perez throws seven perfect as Miami survives A’s

    Eury Perez headlines the July 6 edition after seven perfect innings for Miami, while the Marlins survived Oakland’s late rally. Joe Ryan shut down the Yankees, Riley Greene powered Detroit, and Manny Machado helped San Diego end its eight-game losing streak.