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8/5 2:55 AM Luis Arraez (1B/DH-PHI) Jesús Luzardo shines as pitching excellence continues to power Phillies in August. PHILADELPHIA — Much of the focus this week for the Phillies has been on position changes and the energy shift in the lineup with the arrival of Luis Arraez. Three players debuted at unfamiliar positions and the big acquisition Arraez stole the show with a pair of runs batted in as the Phillies’ new cleanup […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...

8/5 2:49 AM Bryce Harper (1B-PHI) New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper. PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but the crowd was still ready for his signature pregame bow to make its return. Harper acknowledged the patrons, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-look-philli...

8/5 2:39 AM Tarik Skubal (P-LAD) Tarik Skubal takes loss in Dodgers debut as Los Angeles' season-long losing streak continues. Skubal had a solid first outing in a Dodgers uniform but didn't get much run support from his new teammates
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-do...

8/5 2:28 AM Tarik Skubal (P-LAD) Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs. Tarik Skubal has made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, pitching six effective innings in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was the first start for Skubal since he was acquired in a blockbuster trade with Detroit on Saturday night. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was booed when he was introduced with the starting lineups and once again when he went out to the mound for his first career appearance at Wrigley Field. Skubal surrendered a leadoff homer to Dansby Swanson on his first pitch of the third. He allowed two runs and four hits while throwing 85 pitches, 51 for strikes.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tarik-skubal-...

8/5 2:06 AM Jarren Duran (OF-BOS) Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox.

"I hate looking at the numbers but when you’re going bad, you look at the numbers and it was pretty obvious how bad I was."

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8/5 12:47 AM Cody Bradford (P-TEX) Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024. Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534151/cody-...

8/5 12:47 AM Dalton Rushing (C-LAD) Dodgers' Rushing dealing with slight tear in elbow. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has a slight tear in the UCL in his right elbow, follow-up testing revealed.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534224/dodge...

8/5 12:06 AM Jarren Duran (OF-BOS) Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox.

"I hate looking at the numbers but when you’re going bad, you look at the numbers and it was pretty obvious how bad I was."

The post Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.

8/4 11:49 PM Bryce Harper (1B-PHI) New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper. PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but the crowd was still ready for his signature pregame bow to make its return. Harper acknowledged the patrons, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-look-philli...

8/4 10:31 PM Wilyer Abreu (OF-BOS) Durbin hits grand slam and Abreu goes deep twice as streaking Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2.

Wilyer Abreu launched a pair of solo homers for the rolling Red Sox, who have won 24 of their last 27.

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8/4 9:45 PM Dustin May (P-MIL) Brewers send Sproat to Triple-A after landing May. With the Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition of veteran starter Dustin May, rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat became the odd man out of the rotation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532974/brewe...

8/4 9:45 PM Trey Yesavage (P-TOR) Jays' Yesavage leaves start with knee discomfort. Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage lasted only two innings Tuesday night before leaving his start against the Houston Astros because of left knee discomfort.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49533185/blue-...

8/4 7:56 PM Roman Anthony (OF-BOS) Could Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet return to Red Sox this season?.

"We just have to take it one step at a time and see how he feels as he goes along.”

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8/4 7:45 PM Luis Arraez (1B/DH-PHI) Arraez grateful to be with Phillies, thanks Harper. Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez said he is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532294/luis-...

8/4 7:45 PM Nick Pivetta (P-SD) Padres' Pivetta abruptly exits field in rehab outing. Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta, making his first rehab outing since going on the injured list April 14, walked off the mound mid-inning with what appeared to be an injury.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532322/padre...