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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  • MLB’s Biggest Injury Questions Entering The Second Half

    MLB’s Biggest Injury Questions Entering The Second Half

    The second half begins with more than just playoff races. Injuries will shape every division, and this report covers the biggest names on the shelf, who’s close to returning, who’s still months away and which recoveries could change the course of the season.

  • O’Hearn’s Historic Night Headlines Pirates Rout

    O’Hearn’s Historic Night Headlines Pirates Rout

    Ryan O’Hearn hit three home runs and drove in 10 runs in Pittsburgh’s 12-4 win over Atlanta. It was the most complete individual performance of the day and the first 10-RBI game in Pirates history.

  • Royals Roll Behind Tolbert as Ohtani Nears 300HR

    Royals Roll Behind Tolbert as Ohtani Nears 300HR

    Tyler Tolbert headlines the July 7 edition after a 5-for-5 night in Kansas City’s 15-1 win, while the Mets survived Atlanta in extras and Shohei Ohtani powered the Dodgers past Colorado.