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Chris Sale (P - ATL)
8/28/26 12:55 AM - 'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance. Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49749335/sale-...
8/28/26 12:55 AM - 'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance. Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49749335/sale-...
Luke Murton (1B - NYY)
8/27/26 9:56 PM - Phillies announce multiple changes to baseball operations personnel. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Thursday announced a slew of front office personnel moves. Among them, Dan Aucoin was promoted from senior director of baseball solutions to assistant general manager, research and information. Farm director Luke Murton was also promoted to the new role of assistant general manager, hitting. He will lead […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/27/26 9:56 PM - Phillies announce multiple changes to baseball operations personnel. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Thursday announced a slew of front office personnel moves. Among them, Dan Aucoin was promoted from senior director of baseball solutions to assistant general manager, research and information. Farm director Luke Murton was also promoted to the new role of assistant general manager, hitting. He will lead […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Michael Lorenzen (P - COL)
8/27/26 8:37 PM - Blue Jays add vet Lorenzen to aid ailing staff. The Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49747722/blue-...
8/27/26 8:37 PM - Blue Jays add vet Lorenzen to aid ailing staff. The Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49747722/blue-...
Sean Manaea (P - NYM)
8/27/26 5:03 PM - Sean Manaea roughed up, Mets held to three hits in 8-2 loss to Brewers. The Mets recorded just three hits in a 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-brewers-takeaways-8-2...
8/27/26 5:03 PM - Sean Manaea roughed up, Mets held to three hits in 8-2 loss to Brewers. The Mets recorded just three hits in a 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-brewers-takeaways-8-2...
Daylen Lile (OF - WSH)
8/27/26 4:59 PM - Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series. Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/daylen-lile...
8/27/26 4:59 PM - Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series. Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/daylen-lile...
Walker Jenkins (OF - MIN)
8/27/26 4:20 PM - The wait is over: Walker Jenkins is ready to conquer the Twin Cities. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-twins-pros...
8/27/26 4:20 PM - The wait is over: Walker Jenkins is ready to conquer the Twin Cities. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-twins-pros...
Caleb Durbin (3B - BOS)
8/27/26 2:49 PM - ‘He’s our iron man’: Caleb Durbin perfectly encapsulates the essence of Boston.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/27/26 2:49 PM - ‘He’s our iron man’: Caleb Durbin perfectly encapsulates the essence of Boston.
“A gritty, tough guy, small school, probably doubted his whole career. Look where he’s at.”
The post ‘He’s our iron man’: Caleb Durbin perfectly encapsulates the essence of Boston appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)
8/27/26 1:00 PM - Yankees' quiet trade deadline already coming back to bite them -- but their bullpen can still be saved. Fernando Cruz has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL and could be facing Tommy John surgery
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-bullpen...
8/27/26 1:00 PM - Yankees' quiet trade deadline already coming back to bite them -- but their bullpen can still be saved. Fernando Cruz has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL and could be facing Tommy John surgery
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-bullpen...
Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
8/27/26 12:38 PM - Dodgers rotation takes another hit with Roki Sasaki headed to IL: Will Shohei Ohtani take his place?. Sasaki exited Wednesday night's start in the fourth inning with a blister
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-rotatio...
8/27/26 12:38 PM - Dodgers rotation takes another hit with Roki Sasaki headed to IL: Will Shohei Ohtani take his place?. Sasaki exited Wednesday night's start in the fourth inning with a blister
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-rotatio...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/27/26 12:36 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong furious as controversial missed balk call costs Cubs a run in close loss to Diamondbacks. The umpiring crew missed an obvious balk with Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
8/27/26 12:36 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong furious as controversial missed balk call costs Cubs a run in close loss to Diamondbacks. The umpiring crew missed an obvious balk with Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
8/27/26 12:10 PM - Yankees Notes: Aaron Judge hopes to avoid minor league stint, Clarke Schmidt to pitch in rehab game Saturday. Prior to the Yankees series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night, manager Aaron Boone gave some updates on the team...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-notes-aaron-judge-...
8/27/26 12:10 PM - Yankees Notes: Aaron Judge hopes to avoid minor league stint, Clarke Schmidt to pitch in rehab game Saturday. Prior to the Yankees series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night, manager Aaron Boone gave some updates on the team...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-notes-aaron-judge-...
Bo Bichette (SS - NYM)
8/27/26 12:09 PM - Mets Notes: Updates on Bo Bichette and Juan Soto, plus where things stand with starting rotation. Prior to Thursday night's rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers, Mets interim skipper Andy Green provided a few injury updates and discussed where things stand with the next time through the starting pitching rotation.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-bo-bichette-jua...
8/27/26 12:09 PM - Mets Notes: Updates on Bo Bichette and Juan Soto, plus where things stand with starting rotation. Prior to Thursday night's rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers, Mets interim skipper Andy Green provided a few injury updates and discussed where things stand with the next time through the starting pitching rotation.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-bo-bichette-jua...
Brandon Nimmo (OF - TEX)
8/27/26 10:01 AM - Statcast Stat Of The Week: Is Brandon Nimmo The Player You Need For Fantasy Playoffs?.
Source: https://razzball.com/statcast-stat-of-the-week-is-...
8/27/26 10:01 AM - Statcast Stat Of The Week: Is Brandon Nimmo The Player You Need For Fantasy Playoffs?.
Brandon Nimmo has never been the type of hitter fantasy managers draft expecting huge power. Even at his best, his value has come from doing a little bit of everything: getting on base, hitting for a respectable average, scoring runs, and chipping in enough home runs and stolen bases to make him a well-rounded fantasy contributor. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/statcast-stat-of-the-week-is-...
Kyle Tucker (OF - LAD)
8/27/26 9:07 AM - How Teammates, Coaches and Even Dodgers Fans Are Trying To Help Kyle Tucker Turn A Corner. The Dodgers know Kyle Tucker's season isn't over, and they're asking help from everyone to turn it around.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-teammate...
8/27/26 9:07 AM - How Teammates, Coaches and Even Dodgers Fans Are Trying To Help Kyle Tucker Turn A Corner. The Dodgers know Kyle Tucker's season isn't over, and they're asking help from everyone to turn it around.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-teammate...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/27/26 8:00 AM - Cal Raleigh is catching fire at the right time. Is a swing change to thank?. Cal Raleigh has looked much more like his 2025 self, hammering five homers over the past week. Here's the simple adjustment that could be to thank.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cal-r...
8/27/26 8:00 AM - Cal Raleigh is catching fire at the right time. Is a swing change to thank?. Cal Raleigh has looked much more like his 2025 self, hammering five homers over the past week. Here's the simple adjustment that could be to thank.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cal-r...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.. Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736174/dodge...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.. Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736174/dodge...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'. The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49737610/crow-...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'. The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49737610/crow-...
Tristan Peters (OF - CWS)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738060/peter...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738060/peter...
Dustin May (P - MIL)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Brewers watch May exit after just 1 pitch in N.Y.. Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736717/brewe...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Brewers watch May exit after just 1 pitch in N.Y.. Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736717/brewe...
Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister. Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738428/dodge...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister. Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738428/dodge...
Eugenio Suarez (3B - CIN)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th. Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736416/suare...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th. Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736416/suare...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season. Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49735328/schwa...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season. Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49735328/schwa...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table. Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738383/yanke...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table. Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738383/yanke...
TJ Friedl (OF - CIN)
8/27/26 6:08 AM - Reds Reportedly Place Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl On Waivers. The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly placed designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/reds-eugenio...
8/27/26 6:08 AM - Reds Reportedly Place Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl On Waivers. The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly placed designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/reds-eugenio...
Dustin May (P - MIL)
8/27/26 3:59 AM - Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night. May was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing’s 106 mph line drive leading off the bottom of the first inning. The ball ricocheted off May as he whirled in an attempt to get out of the way. It caromed on one hop to third baseman David Hamilton, who threw out the speedy Mets rookie at first. May was replaced by lefty Robert Gasser, who tossed 5 1/3 strong innings to earn the win in an 8-1 victory.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-start...
8/27/26 3:59 AM - Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night. May was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing’s 106 mph line drive leading off the bottom of the first inning. The ball ricocheted off May as he whirled in an attempt to get out of the way. It caromed on one hop to third baseman David Hamilton, who threw out the speedy Mets rookie at first. May was replaced by lefty Robert Gasser, who tossed 5 1/3 strong innings to earn the win in an 8-1 victory.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-start...
Tristan Peters (OF - CWS)
8/27/26 2:55 AM - White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits a home run in 5th straight game, tying franchise mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the Chicago White Sox, tying a franchise record. Peters and Munetaka Murakami are also the only rookies in club history to hit home runs in five consecutive games in the same season. Peters connected on a two-run drive in the fifth inning that put the White Sox ahead of the Texas Rangers 6-2.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-roo...
8/27/26 2:55 AM - White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits a home run in 5th straight game, tying franchise mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the Chicago White Sox, tying a franchise record. Peters and Munetaka Murakami are also the only rookies in club history to hit home runs in five consecutive games in the same season. Peters connected on a two-run drive in the fifth inning that put the White Sox ahead of the Texas Rangers 6-2.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-roo...