The last-place Washington Nationals fired president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez yesterday. Rizzo, 64, and Martinez, 60, won a World Series with the Nationals in 2019.

Mizzou baseball has landed another transfer. Donovan Jordan, a 6’1, 210-pound outfielder, redshirted at Texas during the 2025 season. The Humble, Texas native was ranked as the No. 429 player nationally and the No. 73 outfielder a year ago coming out of high school. He transfers with four years of eligibility.

Mizzou football snagged a player from the Peach State over the weekend. Marietta (Ga.) Kell’s Tony Forney committed to the Tigers. The 6’1, 190-pound safety is a three-star prospect and is Mizzou’s 9th commit for the 2026 class.

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Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez each homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday. Lorenzen allowed two hits and walked one. Pitcher Kris Bubic and shortstop Bobby Witt, Jr were both named to the American League All-Star Team.

For the second time in three games, the Chicago Cubs dominated the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday night. The Cubs manhandled the Cards 11-0. Erik Feddde took the loss. One bright spot was the naming of Brendan Donovan to the All-Star team. He is St. Louis’ lone representative to date.