Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update

July 31, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: Daily MLB news. Game scores, highlights and general news

Transcript

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Hey there, baseball fans! Welcome back to another episode of "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update." I'm Dillon, your host here at Big Dill Sports. We've got a jam-packed episode today, loaded with thrilling highlights and nail-biting finishes from around the league. So grab your favorite ballpark snack and let's dive right in!

Let’s start with the American League. Over in Baltimore, the Blue Jays squeezed past the Orioles in a wild 9-8 showdown. Toronto's comeback was sparked by a five-run seventh inning, highlighted by Nathan Lukes’ electrifying three-run homer. Bo Bichette kept the Blue Jays rolling with his multi-hit performance, while the Orioles stayed close thanks to Cedric Mullins, who homered and drove in two.

Now, let's shift gears to Minneapolis, where the Red Sox roared back to form. Boston absolutely dismantled the Twins 13-1, with Trevor Story and Jarren Duran leading the offensive onslaught. Duran went deep twice, part of a massive 12-run offensive eruption. Brayan Bello shone on the mound with eight strikeouts over five scoreless innings. The Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with this dominant display.

Moving over to Yankee Stadium, the Yankees edged out the Rays in an 11-inning thriller, winning 5-4. Talk about excitement! New York showcased some serious resilience with late-game homers by Trent Grisham, Anthony Volpe, and Cody Bellinger. The hero of the day? Newly acquired Ryan McMahon, who nailed a walk-off single to deep center. Yankees fans, keep your heads up – you're still in the chase!

In Texas, Nathan Eovaldi secured his 100th career victory as the Rangers topped the Angels 6-3. Eovaldi dished out a solid seven innings, allowing just one run. Adolis García delivered a late two-run blast to seal the deal, while Marcus Semien kept the lineup buzzing with a fantastic 3-for-5 performance.

And out west, the Athletics rallied to defeat the Mariners 5-4, thanks to Miguel Andújar’s first career multi-homer game. The A's bats were alive, and Brent Rooker added his own fireworks with a solo shot. For Seattle, Julio Rodríguez showcased his power with an opening homer, but the Mariners fell just short.

Let's hop over to the National League, where we saw the Cubs explode with a 10-3 victory over the Brewers. Chicago's offense caught fire early, with Michael Busch’s leadoff homer and Moisés Ballesteros clearing the bases with a three-run double. It was smooth sailing for Shota Imanaga, who fanned eight batters over five innings.

Detroit was all smiles after a 7-2 win over Arizona, completing their sweep. Chris Paddack made a strong Tigers debut, handling the mound with six innings of one-run ball. Kerry Carpenter stole the show with a two-run homer and an RBI triple, giving the team all the firepower they needed against the Diamondbacks.

Lastly, in Cincinnati, the Reds fought off the Dodgers for a 5-2 win. Spencer Steer's two-run triple in the eighth was the game-changer, answering Freddie Freeman's earlier two-run homer. Despite Shohei Ohtani’s early exit with leg cramps, the Reds held strong, maintaining their streak of avoiding sweeps this season.

Now for our favorite segment: the "Big Dill" of the day. Today, that honor goes to Nathan Lukes of the Toronto Blue Jays. His crucial three-run homer turned the tide in one of the most thrilling games of the night. Lukes, you’re definitely a big dill!

Before we wrap up, a quick trade deadline update: Contending teams are making moves. The Nationals traded relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia to the Angels, aiming to boost bullpen depth. Meanwhile, the Yankees and Rangers are shopping for infield and starting-pitching help as they aim for a strong postseason push.

That's all for today’s "Daily Double Play." Join me next time for all your latest baseball buzz. Until then, keep your eye on the ball and stay in the game. I'm Dillon, and this is Big Dill Sports, signing off.

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## American League Highlights

### Blue Jays 9, Orioles 8
Toronto edged Baltimore in a wild back-and-forth affair, escaping with a 9-8 victory at Camden Yards. The Blue Jays erased an early deficit with a five-run seventh inning, punctuated by Nathan Lukes’ three-run homer that capped the rally. Bo Bichette chipped in with a multi-hit performance, while the Orioles’ Cedric Mullins homered and drove in two to keep Baltimore within striking distance until the final out .

### Red Sox 13, Twins 1
In Minneapolis, Boston roughed up Minnesota to the tune of 13-1. Trevor Story launched a solo shot in the second, Matt Wallner added another, and Jarren Duran went deep twice—including an 11th-inning blast in prior appearances—to key a 12-run day for the Red Sox offense. Starter Brayan Bello whiffed eight over five scoreless innings before David Price’s rehab outing in relief, and Boston snapped a three-game skid with the dominant showing .

### Yankees 5, Rays 4 (11 innings)
At Yankee Stadium, New York completed a dramatic comeback to defeat Tampa Bay 5-4 in 11 frames. The contest featured lead changes in the 8th, 9th, and 10th innings—Trent Grisham, Anthony Volpe, and Cody Bellinger each delivered clutch home runs—and was capped by newly acquired Ryan McMahon’s walk-off single to deep center. Closer Devin Williams blew a ninth-inning save before Tim Hill earned the win, and the rallying Yankees remain four games behind Toronto in the AL East .

### Rangers 6, Angels 3
Nathan Eovaldi notched his 100th career victory, firing seven innings of one-run ball as Texas downed Los Angeles 6-3. Eovaldi (9-3) scattered six hits and struck out four, while Adolis García’s two-run blast in the eighth put the game away. Marcus Semien went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI, and Robert García closed out the win for his ninth save. Nolan Schanuel‘s two-run homer in the eighth accounted for all three LA runs, but Jose Soriano (7-8) took the loss despite seven solid innings .

### Athletics 5, Mariners 4
West Sacramento saw the A’s rally past Seattle 5-4 behind Miguel Andújar’s first career multi-homer game. Andújar went deep in the fourth and seventh innings, Brent Rooker added a solo shot, and Darell Hernaiz contributed another home run. For Seattle, Julio Rodríguez homered in the first and Jorge Polanco delivered a two-run shot in the seventh. Jeffrey Springs allowed one run over six innings, and Jack Perkins notched his third save. Randy Arozarena stole second for his fifth straight 20-20 season, underscoring his all-around impact .

## National League Highlights

### Cubs 10, Brewers 3
The Chicago Cubs erupted for 10 runs at American Family Field to avoid a series sweep, routing Milwaukee 10-3. Michael Busch jumped the gun with a leadoff homer, Moisés Ballesteros cleared the bases with a three-run double, and Pete Crow-Armstrong added an RBI double in the pivotal third inning. Shota Imanaga earned the win, striking out eight over five innings and allowing two earned runs, while Freddy Peralta took the loss after yielding five runs in four frames .

### Tigers 7, Diamondbacks 2
Detroit completed the sweep of Arizona with a 7-2 victory at Comerica Park. Newly acquired Chris Paddack made his Tigers debut, tossing six innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts. Kerry Carpenter crushed a two-run homer in the fifth and added a run-scoring triple in the third, and Jake Rogers delivered a two-run shot in the sixth. Paddack (4-10) was supported by a four-run sixth that put the game out of reach for Arizona starter Ryne Nelson, who allowed four runs (one earned) over 5⅓ innings .

### Reds 5, Dodgers 2
Cincinnati rallied past LA with a 5-2 win at Great American Ball Park. Spencer Steer’s two-run triple in the eighth proved decisive after Freddie Freeman had tied the game with a two-run homer in the fourth. Shohei Ohtani exited in the fourth inning with leg cramps, tossing 51 pitches, and Emmet Sheehan held the Dodgers scoreless before Scott Barlow and Tony Santillan sealed the win. The victory preserved the Reds’ record streak of never being swept this season .

## Trade Deadline Watch
As of the 6 p.m. ET deadline Thursday, contending clubs scrambled to fortify their rosters. The Washington Nationals dealt veteran relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia to the Los Angeles Angels for prospects Jake Eder and Sam Brown, bolstering bullpen depth and organizational on-base potential . Meanwhile, teams like the Yankees and Rangers eyed infield and starting-pitching reinforcements, weighing internal options against trade-market candidates as they chase postseason positioning.

Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update