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7/8 6:17 PM Willson Contreras (1B-BOS) Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone latest to commit to Home Run Derby. Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, and stands just a few shy of the career best of 24 he had for the Chicago Cubs in 2019. He is looking to become the first Red Sox player to win a Home Run Derby since David Ortiz in 2010. Contreras and the 23-year-old Caglianone join Ben Rice from the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero in the competition. The other four participants have not yet been announced.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/royals-slugge...

7/8 6:06 PM Dylan Cease (P-TOR) Blue Jays' Dylan Cease works 8 no-hit innings against Giants. Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays has pitched eight no-hit innings against the San Francisco Giants. Cease set down the first 14 San Francisco hitters before he walked Willy Adames with two outs in the fifth. Cease also walked Drew Gilbert leading off the sixth and Rafael Devers with one out in the seventh. He has thrown a career-high 115 pitches, 79 for strikes. Cease previously threw a no-hitter for the San Diego Padres at Washington on July 25, 2024. The All-Star right-hander, who entered Wednesday leading the American League in strikeouts, fanned 11 batters through eight innings.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-dyl...

7/8 5:56 PM Clayton Kershaw (P-LAD) Justin Verlander will retire as the best pitcher of a loaded generation. In a class of great pitchers that includes Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, Verlander stands at the top
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/justin-verlande...

7/8 4:54 PM Brad Keller (P-PHI) Phillies activate Brad Keller, bring back Alan Rangel in series of roster moves. Brad Keller is back from the injured list, and Alan Rangel is back in the rotation.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...

7/8 3:39 PM Brendan Donovan (2B-SEA) Mariners hopeful Brendan Donovan returns soon, but exact timeline remains unclear. The Mariners aren't putting an exact date on when Brendan Donovan will begin his rehab assignment. "When BD is ready to go, he will be ready to go."
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...

7/8 3:10 PM Tarik Skubal (P-DET) [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Game # 92, Athletics at Tigers Game Thread. Last night, the Athletics’ losing streak reached four games, as the team fell to the Detroit Tigers 6-2 in the opening contest of this three-game series. The A’s had a chance to win after knocking Tarik Skubal out following five innings while trailing by just one run. However, miscommunication between two A’s players on a […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

7/8 2:44 PM Zack Wheeler (P-PHI) 'Pisses me off': Wheeler wins after All-Star snub. On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303496/irked...

7/8 2:00 PM Justin Verlander (P-DET) Tigers' Justin Verlander announces retirement: Three-time Cy Young winner will end career after 2026 season. The 43-year-old Verlander is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/justin-verlande...

7/8 1:59 PM Juan Soto (OF-NYM) Free MLB home run picks, odds for July 8: Juan Soto in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...

7/8 1:31 PM Shohei Ohtani (DH-LAD) Shohei Ohtani slugs 300th MLB home run; can he get to 500?. The two-way superstar is signed through 2033
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-d...

7/8 1:07 PM Davis Martin (P-CWS) Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin. We could see a motivated White Sox ace Davis Martin tonight vs. the Red Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/red-sox-vs-...

7/8 12:49 PM Manny Machado (3B-SD) MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Manny Machado on Wednesday, July 8. SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-dfs-draftki...

7/8 12:34 PM Tyler Tolbert (OF-KC) Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49302660/tyler...

7/8 12:34 PM Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF/DH-PIT) O'Hearn drives in 10, breaking Pirates' record. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49301778/ryan-...

7/8 12:34 PM Jac Caglianone (OF-KC) Royals' Caglianone to flex muscle in HR Derby. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who hit nine of his 14 homers in June and is tied for the MLB lead in average HR distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307187/royal...