MLB Recap: Dodgers Dominate Rockies 12-3, Ohtani Extends Streak to 52 Games; Díaz Out for Surgery

About this episode

The episode covers the latest MLB games, player performances, injuries, and trade news.

The Dodgers crushed the Rockies 12-3, with Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas flipping spots in the lineup and combining for three homers, while Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 52 games with a key single. The Cubs walked off the Mets in the 10th on Nico Hoerner's sac fly, extending New York's skid to 11 losses and marking Chicago's sixth straight win. Reds beat the Rays 6-1 for their fourth consecutive victory, powered by DJ Stewart's eighth homer and a surprise steal. Guardians topped the Orioles behind Jose Ramirez's two homers, and Yankees swept the Royals 7-0 with early blasts from Aaron Judge and Jordan Rice. Injury news hit hard: Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz heads for elbow surgery on loose bodies, sidelined about three months until the All-Star break. D-backs' Corbin Carroll exited with back tightness but the team isn't worried. Astros' Loperfido went on the IL with a quad strain, and Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez faced live hitters in his shoulder recovery. Off the field, the Padres are finalizing a record $3.9 billion team sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. Pirates prospect Wilber Dotel made his MLB debut. Standings tighten in the playoff race, with the Reds now…

Topics covered

• MLB recap
• team performance
• player injuries
• trade news
• playoff race
• home runs

Keywords

• Dodgers
• Rockies
• Ohtani
• injuries
• MLB
• playoff race
• home runs
• Cubs
• Reds
• Yankees

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Padres, Pirates, José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones, Cubs, Reds, Astros, Orioles, Yankees, Mets

Places: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Arizona, Kansas City

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