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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  • Cease Flirts with History as Blue Jays Blank Giants

    Cease Flirts with History as Blue Jays Blank Giants

    Dylan Cease headlines the July 9 edition after carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning and striking out 11 in Toronto’s 10-0 win over San Francisco. Kazuma Okamoto added a grand slam, Jo Adell drove in five, and Alan Roden delivered a walk-off hit in his season debut.

  • 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.