Texas started fast, riding Joc Pederson’s 2-run blast and Josh Jung’s solo shot to seize an early lead as Jacob deGrom spun five shutout innings for the Rangers. Oakland’s offense finally woke in the eighth, stringing together five runs, highlighted by Jacob Wilson’s two-run bloop double, Tyler Soderström’s RBI double, and Carlos Cortes’s later tally, but the rally fell short in a 9-6 loss and a series sweep.

The A’s slugfest effort wasn’t enough to slow Texas’s top pitching and bullpen, and the club now heads to St. Louis with rookie Luis Morales making the opener while the Cardinals counter with Sonny Gray. Texas, meanwhile, looks to carry momentum into the next slate after a strong team effort and deGrom’s vintage performance anchored the win.

The Kansas City Royals have strengthened their roster by reacquiring veteran utility player Adam Frazier in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In return, Kansas City sent minor league infielder Cam Devanney to Pittsburgh. Frazier, now 33 years old, has appeared in 78 games this season across multiple positions, hitting .255 with 21 RBIs. He previously played for the Royals last year and has experience at nearly every position except catcher and pitcher since his debut in 2016. Kansas City currently sits 4.5 games behind the final wild-card spot in the American League, with a 12-game deficit to the Detroit Tigers for the top position in the AL Central.

The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring right-hander Miguel Castro from the Houston Astros in exchange for international signing bonus pool money. Castro, 30, has had a solid season in Triple-A, boasting a 2.29 ERA and five saves across 17 relief appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land. In a related move, the White Sox designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment and sent Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte to make room on the roster. Castro made his MLB debut with Toronto in 2015 and has played for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies.

The Chicago White Sox have promoted first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte to the active roster, a move that reflects their struggles with a dismal 11-28 record. Elko, who has excelled in the minors with 10 home runs and a .348 batting average this season, is set to join a lineup that has struggled offensively, particularly with Andrew Vaughn's ongoing slump. Vaughn has shown flashes of potential, but his performance has not met expectations, leading to the team’s decision to bring up Elko.

Manager Will Venable expressed optimism about adding Elko to the lineup, acknowledging that both Elko and Vaughn will start in the upcoming game. Meanwhile, Luis Robert Jr. has also faced challenges, falling from his previous All-Star form, but Venable believes that Robert’s recent performance might not warrant the label of a slump. The White Sox franchise now looks towards Elko to address their offensive woes and spark a turnaround in their lackluster season.

The Chicago White Sox's struggles continued in a dismal series against the Kansas City Royals, culminating in a 10-0 blowout loss where they conceded a season-high 17 hits. Manager Will Venable expressed frustration over the team's inability to generate offense, highlighting missed opportunities during key moments, including a double play that ended a promising fifth inning. This defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss in the series and their worst start in franchise history, now at 10-28.

On the other hand, the Royals demonstrated their dominance over the Sox, extending their record to 11 consecutive victories against them at Kauffman Stadium. Notably, Salvador Perez played a pivotal role, contributing significantly to the Royals' scoring. Meanwhile, White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor celebrated a personal milestone, reaching 10 years of major-league service time, amidst the team's ongoing struggles.