The Kansas City Royals might be catching fire at just the right time. While they are still four games back of the New York Yankees in the American League Wild C

The Royals announced that Mark Canha has returned from rehab assignment and has been designated for assignment. The 36-year-old right-handed hitter was originally acquired near the end of spring training from the Brewers for minor league pitcher Cesar Espinal.

The Boston Red Sox have signed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a one-year contract. The move comes two days after Lowe was released by the Washington Nationals.

Aug 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Sox left 11 runners on base and the bullpen imploded after Martin pitched six innings of one-hit ball. Now they have to play .500 ball the rest of the way to avoid the century mark for losses.

With two outs in the bottom of the 7th, Adam Frazier shot a double down the left field line on an 0-2 pitch, which set Jonathan India up to hit a monster, 451-foot two run homer into the second tier of fountains in left field, tying the game at 2.

The Royals must contend with the Texas Rangers on Monday night. It’s the start of a four-game series that will have playoff implications. The Royals swept the Rangers in June and need one more victory to secure the regular-season tiebreaker.

Infielder Cam Devanney could be on the verge of making his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, thanks to his continued excellent form in Triple-A.