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The Chicago Cubs aren't waiting around. President Jed Hoyer moved fast to acquire left-hander David Peterson from the Mets, and the reason is simple — the rotation is banged up and the Cubs need arms they can trust right now. Peterson gives them a veteran presence at a moment when depth is everything.
Shifting to the World Cup, FIFA has revoked the credentials of Paraguayan broadcaster Jorge "Chipi" Vera after he unleashed an expletive-filled tirade on air following Miguel Almirón's red card against Türkiye. Vera went after referee Ivan Barton and FIFA president Gianni Infantino directly. Bold move. Costly move. His two thousand twenty six World Cup is officially over.
And on the field, the All-Star ballots are in. Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement have been named starters in the latest round of voting, with Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, and others advancing to the next phase. Ohtani leading the charge is no surprise — the man has been must-watch baseball all season long.
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