MLB in brief: Kevin Pillar wants to help Denzel Clarke

When the retiree learned that the Canadiens had grown to idolize him, Pillar asked to be put in touch with the rookie, who excels in center field in Sacramento.

Need to meet him! Help us connect https://t.co/QKQALgeQfp

– Kevin Pillar (@KPILLAR4) August 29, 2025

MacKenzie Gore injured

Hard hit in Washington.

Nationals Place MacKenzie Gore On 15-Day Injured List https://t.co/VQFij5ybCv pic.twitter.com/ULVolS3bCk

– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 30, 2025

Alek Manoah grateful

He has a lot of support from his teammates.

What inspired Alek Manoah to write on baseballs, how fatherhood has impacted his mindset & why certain messages from teammates “mean the world” to the former All-Star.

“I've been playing this game since I was three years old. I love everything about it .” https://t.co/UvIYb53lZl

– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 30, 2025

Nick Castellanos' defense

Tired of being replaced defensively.

Nick Castellanos not happy with being removed for defensive replacement in simmering Phillies drama https://t.co/MkGDnvCFFp pic.twitter.com/r65ISwfwSc

– New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) August 30, 2025

Spencer Turnbull to KC

He signed a minor league contract.

Royals Sign Spencer Turnbull To Minors Contract https://t.co/z57QVUibai pic.twitter.com/f2WEOGirP9

– MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 30, 2025

Roman Anthony the machine

At 21, he hits harder than… pretty much everyone.

Roman Anthony has officially had enough plate appearances for his numbers to qualify on Baseball Savant!

100th percentile HardHit% at 21 is absolutely insane. pic.twitter.com/PYRZ7ufnXL

– Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) August 30, 2025

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