The A’s also designated Seth Brown for assignment. Brown had been their longest-tenured player.

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Despite some ups and downs over the first couple of months, the Phillies (32-18) hit the half-century mark of the season with the best record in the National League. The Phils extended their winning s

The A’s made a slew of roster moves Friday amid their losing streak, including designating their longest-tenured player, Seth Brown, for assignment. They sent down center fielder JJ Bleday, backup catcher Jhonny Pereda and reliever Carlos Duran. Lopez was called up for his third stint with the A’s this season before making the start Friday night.

On Friday, Diekman announced his retirement in a lengthy post to social media.

Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) recently wrote about the Phillies potentially being in play for Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker in free agency. “Tucker is expected to land a nine-figure contract that starts with a 6. Several big-market teams, including the Cubs, Phillies, Yankees, and Dodgers, should be in play for him.”

While Jose Alvarado pitched from the mound, he didn’t know that a young fan in the stands was drawing inspiration from him.

Diekman was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 30th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He made his debut five years later in 2012, and was with Philadelphia until the 2015 trade deadline, when he was shipped to the Texas Rangers. More news: Longtime Giants Veteran Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Baseball has never seen a team as bad as the 2025 Rockies. That’s a remarkable thing to say when you consider that baseball just saw the 2024 White Sox last season. But the Rockies have earned it. They are forcing a national reconsideration of what we mean when we label a team historically bad.