MLB Update, Recap and Perspectives, Friday, 8-30-19:

REMOVES REFERENCE TO SINGLE FOR GREGORIUS – New York Yankees’ Didi Gregorius (18) beats the throw to first base as Oakland Athletics’ Brett Anderson catches the ball, after Gleyber Torres was forced out at second during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

MLB Update:
— Cast as mid-season savior, Castellanos is playing this role to perfection; Cubs romp, while Brewers continue to crater. #Brewers #Cubs
— More scores for the forgotten Pirates at Coors; hitting heroics from the Melk Man, while Pittsburgh’s pitchers manage to bottle up the powerful Rocky offense. #Pirates #Rockies
— John’s strong left arm was definitely a Means to an end for Baltimore in its blowout victory at KC. #Orioles #Royals
— Important win for the lately reeling Rays, who’ve now rediscovered that winning feeling. #Indians #Rays
— Mets apparently had their fill of taking abuse in Philly, score some runs and have some fun. #Mets #Phillies
— A’s needed this game a lot more than the fat and happy Yankees … and it showed. #Athletics #Yankees