MLB in brief: Alek Manoah the starter | Mark Teixeira in politics

Alek Manoah the starter

Right now, the plan is to keep him in a starting role (not use him in relief) in Buffalo for the short term. #Depth

The #BlueJays‘ depth has been well tested this year. With September call-ups looming and a month to play, it'll be called on more.

Here's a look at the potential reinforcements: https://t.co/LipYFYj3sM

– Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) August 28, 2025

Bringing back Max Scherzer in 2026?

The question must be asked.

The 41-year-old veteran Max Scherzer has had a great season in Toronto. Do the Blue Jays bring him back for a second year?https://t.co/5bXScvAcL8

– Jays Journal (@JaysJournal) August 28, 2025

Nick Kurtz is the talk of the town

A's rookie dominates in 2025.

What rookie Nick Kurtz already has in common with Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge https://t.co/Kp19c6q7tQ

– The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) August 28, 2025

Bryce Eldridge not expected to play in San Francisco until 2026

He's a top prospect.

Mark Teixeira in politics

He's running for office in Texas.

More circuit flights than ever

Why?

Outfielders are on pace to rob more home runs than any year in history. Why? Free at ESPN, a deep dive through the eyes on Denzel Clarke and others who explain in great detail how, step-by-step, they made stealing balls over the fence into an art form: https://t.co/7bwk6UqEEO

– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 28, 2025

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