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Major League Baseball is seeing a surge in attendance not seen since the last expansion.

With the Giants in desperate need of an offensive boost, they summoned on-base machine Wade Meckler from the minors just 13 months after he was drafted.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Outfield prospect Wade Meckler capped his improbable rise to the Majors on Monday, when he was called up by the Giants a mere 13 months after being selected in the eighth round of the 2022 Draft. Meckler’s arrival highlighted a flurry of roster moves for the Giants.

His mindset increased his longevity in the Majors.

Sometimes, you don’t have to think too hard to come up with an appropriate podcast title.

The Royals had a few notable figures in attendance, along with a near-sellout crowd, for Saturday’s game against the Cardinals.

Game 115 was one too many for Francisco Lindor. Just minutes before Tylor Megill threw the game’s first pitch to Acuna, Lindor was scratched from the lineup with what was announced as, “right side soreness,” his spot at short taken by Jonathan Arauz. 

Who will they need to beat if they want to make a playoff run?

This is a surprise to me. Alek Manoah has been optioned to Buffalo. Hagen Danner has been recalled. Danner has pitched in 23 games at Buffalo after being promoted from New Hampshire, with a 3.81...

Spencer Torkelson supplied the power, Miguel Cabrera keeps on rolling, and Tyler Holton had a great relief outing.