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Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Ohtani jolts Dodgers with 2 HRs, says knee good. Maybe just as encouraging for the Dodgers as their bats finally waking up Monday night was the status report on Shohei Ohtani's knee after his most recent bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645611/shohe...
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Ohtani jolts Dodgers with 2 HRs, says knee good. Maybe just as encouraging for the Dodgers as their bats finally waking up Monday night was the status report on Shohei Ohtani's knee after his most recent bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645611/shohe...
CJ Abrams (SS - WSH)
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Agent: Nats' Abrams 'not thrilled' about 2B move. CJ Abrams is "not thrilled" about moving to second base for the Nationals, his agent said, but "his priority is to win games ... and to be a team-first player."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49648599/natio...
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Agent: Nats' Abrams 'not thrilled' about 2B move. CJ Abrams is "not thrilled" about moving to second base for the Nationals, his agent said, but "his priority is to win games ... and to be a team-first player."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49648599/natio...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Mets' Benge throws out two Padres in row at home. Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644174/rooki...
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Mets' Benge throws out two Padres in row at home. Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644174/rooki...
Trey Mancini (1B/DH - LAA)
8/18/26 2:40 PM - Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor’s MLB run. Trey Mancini, the AL Comeback Player of the Year in 2021 for his return from colon cancer who then helped Houston win the 2022 World Series, announced his retirement Tuesday after his latest comeback lasted five games with the Los Angeles Angels. Mancini agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in February and played in five games in June with his final major league appearance June 14. Mancini said he was blessed to have a home with the Orioles' organization for 10 years, win a World Series in Houston, play for the Cubs and make it back to MLB with the Angels.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/trey-mancini-...
8/18/26 2:40 PM - Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor’s MLB run. Trey Mancini, the AL Comeback Player of the Year in 2021 for his return from colon cancer who then helped Houston win the 2022 World Series, announced his retirement Tuesday after his latest comeback lasted five games with the Los Angeles Angels. Mancini agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in February and played in five games in June with his final major league appearance June 14. Mancini said he was blessed to have a home with the Orioles' organization for 10 years, win a World Series in Houston, play for the Cubs and make it back to MLB with the Angels.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/trey-mancini-...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/18/26 1:44 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs history with second straight 30-30 season as MVP résumé grows. Crow-Armstrong was electric on Monday night, recording a leadoff home run and a walkoff home run in a win over the White Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
8/18/26 1:44 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs history with second straight 30-30 season as MVP résumé grows. Crow-Armstrong was electric on Monday night, recording a leadoff home run and a walkoff home run in a win over the White Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
Foster Griffin (P - CLE)
8/18/26 1:09 PM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
8/18/26 1:09 PM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
Max Fried (P - NYY)
8/18/26 12:57 PM - Max Fried lands back on IL with elbow injury: How the Yankees can withstand yet another hit. Even with Carlos Rodón returning, the pitching staff is working overtime to make up for the lack of offense
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-fried-yanke...
8/18/26 12:57 PM - Max Fried lands back on IL with elbow injury: How the Yankees can withstand yet another hit. Even with Carlos Rodón returning, the pitching staff is working overtime to make up for the lack of offense
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-fried-yanke...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/18/26 12:50 PM - Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up for Diamondbacks game over 'personal issue'. Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ketel-marte-dia...
8/18/26 12:50 PM - Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up for Diamondbacks game over 'personal issue'. Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ketel-marte-dia...
Ben Rice (1B/C/DH - NYY)
8/18/26 12:40 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 18: Ben Rice in expert's best bets for Tuesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Tuesday, August 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
8/18/26 12:40 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 18: Ben Rice in expert's best bets for Tuesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Tuesday, August 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10. Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644212/elly-...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10. Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644212/elly-...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - PCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers. NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- a leadoff blast and a walk-off shot -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645439/pete-...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - PCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers. NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- a leadoff blast and a walk-off shot -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645439/pete-...
CJ Abrams (SS - WSH)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Agent: Nats' Abrams 'not thrilled' about 2B move. CJ Abrams is "not thrilled" about moving to second base for the Nationals, his agent said, but "his priority is to win games ... and to be a team-first player."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49648599/natio...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Agent: Nats' Abrams 'not thrilled' about 2B move. CJ Abrams is "not thrilled" about moving to second base for the Nationals, his agent said, but "his priority is to win games ... and to be a team-first player."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49648599/natio...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Ohtani jolts Dodgers with 2 HRs, says knee good. Maybe just as encouraging for the Dodgers as their bats finally waking up Monday night was the status report on Shohei Ohtani's knee after his most recent bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645611/shohe...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Ohtani jolts Dodgers with 2 HRs, says knee good. Maybe just as encouraging for the Dodgers as their bats finally waking up Monday night was the status report on Shohei Ohtani's knee after his most recent bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645611/shohe...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Mets' Benge throws out two Padres in row at home. Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644174/rooki...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Mets' Benge throws out two Padres in row at home. Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644174/rooki...
Hao-Yu Lee (2B - DET)
8/18/26 10:24 AM - Hao-Yu Lee sets single-season record for hits by a player born in Taiwan. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/hao-yu-lee-sets-taiwanese...
8/18/26 10:24 AM - Hao-Yu Lee sets single-season record for hits by a player born in Taiwan. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/hao-yu-lee-sets-taiwanese...
Austin Warren (P - NYM)
8/18/26 9:11 AM - Mets activate reliever Austin Warren off IL. The Mets made a change in their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon, activating right-hander Austin Warren off the 15-day IL and optioning right-hander Chayce McDermott to Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-austin-warre...
8/18/26 9:11 AM - Mets activate reliever Austin Warren off IL. The Mets made a change in their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon, activating right-hander Austin Warren off the 15-day IL and optioning right-hander Chayce McDermott to Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-austin-warre...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/18/26 9:06 AM - Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up for Diamondbacks game over 'personal issue'. Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ketel-marte-dia...
8/18/26 9:06 AM - Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up for Diamondbacks game over 'personal issue'. Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ketel-marte-dia...
Foster Griffin (P - CLE)
8/18/26 9:00 AM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
8/18/26 9:00 AM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/18/26 7:03 AM - Last Night In Baseball: Crow-Armstrong Makes It 30-30 And A Cubs' W With 1 Swing. Pete Crow-Armstrong has a huge night for himself and the Cubs, the Dodgers and Red Sox both score in bunches, the NL wild-card got even more crowded and more from Monday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/cubs-pca-whi...
8/18/26 7:03 AM - Last Night In Baseball: Crow-Armstrong Makes It 30-30 And A Cubs' W With 1 Swing. Pete Crow-Armstrong has a huge night for himself and the Cubs, the Dodgers and Red Sox both score in bunches, the NL wild-card got even more crowded and more from Monday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/cubs-pca-whi...
Maikel Garcia (3B - KC)
8/18/26 7:02 AM - [Deadspin] - Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again. Deadspin | Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 7:02 AM - [Deadspin] - Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again. Deadspin | Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Mason Barnett (P - Ath)
8/18/26 5:55 AM - [On SI] - How Athletics Can Fix Struggles at End of Rotation. After another rough outing from Mason Barnett, the Athletics need to figure out how to contain the struggles at the end of the rotation.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 5:55 AM - [On SI] - How Athletics Can Fix Struggles at End of Rotation. After another rough outing from Mason Barnett, the Athletics need to figure out how to contain the struggles at the end of the rotation.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/18/26 3:00 AM - Ketel Marte doesn't show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he went AWOL for the second straight season. Marte failed to show up for Arizona’s game against Boston Monday night, and manager Torey Lovullo was still searching for answers after it was over. Lovullo says Marte is “dealing with a personal issue” but he didn't have any specifics. Lovullo said he spoke to Marte Monday morning and afternoon trying to find out what was going on, but didn’t get any answers. Marte traveled with the team to Boston and Lovullo thought he was still there, but wasn’t certain.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ketel-marte-d...
8/18/26 3:00 AM - Ketel Marte doesn't show up for game and is placed on the restricted list by Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list after he went AWOL for the second straight season. Marte failed to show up for Arizona’s game against Boston Monday night, and manager Torey Lovullo was still searching for answers after it was over. Lovullo says Marte is “dealing with a personal issue” but he didn't have any specifics. Lovullo said he spoke to Marte Monday morning and afternoon trying to find out what was going on, but didn’t get any answers. Marte traveled with the team to Boston and Lovullo thought he was still there, but wasn’t certain.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/ketel-marte-d...
Brayan Bello (P - BOS)
8/18/26 2:53 AM - Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/18/26 2:53 AM - Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run.
Brayan Bello (5-6) worked 4 2/3 innings of relief, striking out three and allowing a run on three hits.
The post Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/18/26 2:33 AM - Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up for Diamondbacks game over 'personal issue'. Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ketel-marte-dia...
8/18/26 2:33 AM - Ketel Marte placed on restricted list after not showing up for Diamondbacks game over 'personal issue'. Manager Torey Lovullo said there had been 'very little' communication with Marte
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ketel-marte-dia...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - D-backs put Marte on restricted list after no-show. The Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against the Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49643405/diamo...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - D-backs put Marte on restricted list after no-show. The Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against the Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49643405/diamo...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Ohtani jolts Dodgers with 2 HRs, says knee good. Maybe just as encouraging for the Dodgers as their bats finally waking up Monday night was the status report on Shohei Ohtani's knee after his most recent bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645611/shohe...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Ohtani jolts Dodgers with 2 HRs, says knee good. Maybe just as encouraging for the Dodgers as their bats finally waking up Monday night was the status report on Shohei Ohtani's knee after his most recent bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645611/shohe...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - PCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers. NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- a leadoff blast and a walk-off shot -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645439/pete-...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - PCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers. NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- a leadoff blast and a walk-off shot -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49645439/pete-...
Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10. Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644212/elly-...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10. Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644212/elly-...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Mets' Benge throws out two Padres in row at home. Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644174/rooki...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Mets' Benge throws out two Padres in row at home. Right fielder Carson Benge and left fielder A.J. Ewing, both rookies with the Mets, combined to throw out three runners at the plate in the first two innings, including two by Benge, during New York's 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644174/rooki...
Clayton McCullough (C - FA)
8/18/26 1:24 AM - Phillies hold on for win after controversial replay review keeps extra Marlins run off board. PHILADELPHIA — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough walked onto the field with his arms outstretched and was thrown out by third-base umpire Todd Tichenor for arguing after a replay review. McCullough had actually won his challenge after first-base umpire Shane Livensparger had incorrectly called a bases-loaded line-drive to right field off the bat of Javier Sanoja […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/phillies-hold-o...
8/18/26 1:24 AM - Phillies hold on for win after controversial replay review keeps extra Marlins run off board. PHILADELPHIA — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough walked onto the field with his arms outstretched and was thrown out by third-base umpire Todd Tichenor for arguing after a replay review. McCullough had actually won his challenge after first-base umpire Shane Livensparger had incorrectly called a bases-loaded line-drive to right field off the bat of Javier Sanoja […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/phillies-hold-o...
Trevor Story (SS - BOS)
8/17/26 11:58 PM - Trevor Story could return to Red Sox lineup as soon as this weekend.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/17/26 11:58 PM - Trevor Story could return to Red Sox lineup as soon as this weekend.
"That's the whole point of getting the surgery and coming back, to be at full strength."
The post Trevor Story could return to Red Sox lineup as soon as this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Brayan Bello (P - BOS)
8/17/26 11:53 PM - Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/17/26 11:53 PM - Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run.
Brayan Bello (5-6) worked 4 2/3 innings of relief, striking out three and allowing a run on three hits.
The post Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Elly De La Cruz (SS - CIN)
8/17/26 10:31 PM - De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10. Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644212/elly-...
8/17/26 10:31 PM - De La Cruz's 1st career walk-off hit lifts Reds in 10. Elly De La Cruz delivered his first career walk-off hit in the 10th inning after Dane Myers hit a tying pinch-hit homer in the ninth, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night to split a doubleheader.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49644212/elly-...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/17/26 8:07 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong Joins 30-30 Club With Walk-Off Home Run Against White Sox. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 7-5 win over the crosstown White Sox at Wrigley Field.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/pete-crow-ar...
8/17/26 8:07 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong Joins 30-30 Club With Walk-Off Home Run Against White Sox. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off homer, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 7-5 win over the crosstown White Sox at Wrigley Field.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/pete-crow-ar...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/17/26 8:03 PM - Shohei Ohtani Hits 2 Homers In Dodgers' 11-Run Rout Of Rockies. Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/shohei-ohtan...
8/17/26 8:03 PM - Shohei Ohtani Hits 2 Homers In Dodgers' 11-Run Rout Of Rockies. Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/shohei-ohtan...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
8/17/26 7:51 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim's RBI groundout | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 7:51 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim's RBI groundout | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Tommy Pham (OF - NYM)
8/17/26 7:37 PM - Journeyman pitcher gets back on track after pair of rough Triple-A outings following big-league stint with Phillies. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Several offensive players made statement performances in Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s monstrous 13-1 Friday night victory over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Tommy Pham went 3-for-4 at the plate with a sixth-inning grand slam to break the game open. Dylan Moore doubled three times. Carter Kieboom and Robert Moore each homered. For right-handed starting pitcher Brian Keller, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/journeyman-pitc...
8/17/26 7:37 PM - Journeyman pitcher gets back on track after pair of rough Triple-A outings following big-league stint with Phillies. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Several offensive players made statement performances in Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s monstrous 13-1 Friday night victory over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Tommy Pham went 3-for-4 at the plate with a sixth-inning grand slam to break the game open. Dylan Moore doubled three times. Carter Kieboom and Robert Moore each homered. For right-handed starting pitcher Brian Keller, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/journeyman-pitc...
Tommy White (1B/3B - Ath)
8/17/26 6:41 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tommy White's solo homer (2) | 08/17/2026. Tommy White crushes a solo home run to left field in the top of the 5th, giving the Athletics a 5-2 deficit
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8/17/26 6:41 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tommy White's solo homer (2) | 08/17/2026. Tommy White crushes a solo home run to left field in the top of the 5th, giving the Athletics a 5-2 deficit
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Brian Serven (C - Ath)
8/17/26 6:40 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brian Serven's two-run homer (3) | 08/17/2026. Brian Serven launches a two-run home run to left field in the top of the 5th inning, giving the Athletics a 6-4 deficit
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8/17/26 6:40 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brian Serven's two-run homer (3) | 08/17/2026. Brian Serven launches a two-run home run to left field in the top of the 5th inning, giving the Athletics a 6-4 deficit
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Michael Lorenzen (P - COL)
8/17/26 5:50 PM - Rockies designate slumping Lorenzen, recall Shook. The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642341/rocki...
8/17/26 5:50 PM - Rockies designate slumping Lorenzen, recall Shook. The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642341/rocki...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's leadoff homer (6) | 08/17/2026. Jeff McNeil hits a leadoff home run off the first pitch of the game to right field, putting the first run on the board for the Athletics, 1-0
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8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's leadoff homer (6) | 08/17/2026. Jeff McNeil hits a leadoff home run off the first pitch of the game to right field, putting the first run on the board for the Athletics, 1-0
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Mason Barnett (P - Ath)
8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Mason Barnett K's Carter Jensen | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Mason Barnett K's Carter Jensen | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
8/17/26 5:27 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Wilson a late scratch with left shoulder soreness from series-opener in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY -- Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to shoulder soreness as the A’s opened a four-game series against the Royals. It has been a difficult last few days for Wilson, who exited last Friday’s game after being hit on the left pinkie finger. Wilson
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8/17/26 5:27 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Wilson a late scratch with left shoulder soreness from series-opener in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY -- Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to shoulder soreness as the A’s opened a four-game series against the Royals. It has been a difficult last few days for Wilson, who exited last Friday’s game after being hit on the left pinkie finger. Wilson
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Nolan McLean (P - NYM)
8/17/26 4:32 PM - Nolan McLean grinds, Mets' bullpen sharp in 2-1 win over Padres. The Mets beat the Padres, 2-1, on Monday night at Citi Field in the opener of a three-game series.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-padres-game-recap-8-1...
8/17/26 4:32 PM - Nolan McLean grinds, Mets' bullpen sharp in 2-1 win over Padres. The Mets beat the Padres, 2-1, on Monday night at Citi Field in the opener of a three-game series.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-padres-game-recap-8-1...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/17/26 4:12 PM - D-backs place star 2B Ketel Marte on restricted list. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/ketel-marte-restricted-li...
8/17/26 4:12 PM - D-backs place star 2B Ketel Marte on restricted list. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/ketel-marte-restricted-li...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
8/17/26 3:20 PM - Mets' outfield defense accomplishes feat not done in at least 106 years. Mets rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing combine to make a bit of MLB history by combining for three outfield assists in the first two innings of Monday's win over the San Diego Padres.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carson-benge-aj-ewing...
8/17/26 3:20 PM - Mets' outfield defense accomplishes feat not done in at least 106 years. Mets rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing combine to make a bit of MLB history by combining for three outfield assists in the first two innings of Monday's win over the San Diego Padres.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carson-benge-aj-ewing...
Max Fried (P - NYY)
8/17/26 2:40 PM - Yankees place Max Fried on IL with left elbow bone bruise for second time this season. The Yankees' rotation was set to get back to full strength this week, but will now be without Max Fried, who was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time with a left elbow bone bruise.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-max-fried-il-left-...
8/17/26 2:40 PM - Yankees place Max Fried on IL with left elbow bone bruise for second time this season. The Yankees' rotation was set to get back to full strength this week, but will now be without Max Fried, who was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time with a left elbow bone bruise.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-max-fried-il-left-...
Kyle Tucker (OF - LAD)
8/17/26 1:44 PM - Kyle Tucker booed at Dodger Stadium: Why everything's going wrong for the $240M man. Tucker is hitting .232 with 0.3 WAR this season after signing a massive four-year contract in the offseason
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/kyle-tucker-boo...
8/17/26 1:44 PM - Kyle Tucker booed at Dodger Stadium: Why everything's going wrong for the $240M man. Tucker is hitting .232 with 0.3 WAR this season after signing a massive four-year contract in the offseason
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/kyle-tucker-boo...
Oneil Cruz (OF - PIT)
8/17/26 12:26 PM - Oneil Cruz returning from 60-day injured list . No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/oneil-cruz-activated-off-...
8/17/26 12:26 PM - Oneil Cruz returning from 60-day injured list . No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/oneil-cruz-activated-off-...
Kodai Senga (P - NYM)
8/17/26 12:08 PM - Mets Notes: David Stearns on Kodai Senga's success as reliever, Jorge Polanco's outlook at first base. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns talks Kodai Senga, Jorge Polanco, his trio of rookie pitchers (Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton), and more.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-david-stearns-k...
8/17/26 12:08 PM - Mets Notes: David Stearns on Kodai Senga's success as reliever, Jorge Polanco's outlook at first base. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns talks Kodai Senga, Jorge Polanco, his trio of rookie pitchers (Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton), and more.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-david-stearns-k...
Reid Detmers (P - LAA)
8/17/26 12:01 PM - Top 100 Starting Pitchers – The Pfaadt Boy Is Back.
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-starting-pitchers-the...
8/17/26 12:01 PM - Top 100 Starting Pitchers – The Pfaadt Boy Is Back.
Happy Monday, Razzball faithful!
It was a tough headline to figure out this week.
I came very close to running with a Reid Detmers breakdown, especially after his 11-strikeout manhandling of the Royals on Saturday night.
But the more I thought about it, the clearer it all became. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-starting-pitchers-the...
Dansby Swanson (SS - CHC)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Counsell: Swanson headed to IL after Cubs' loss. Shortstop Dansby Swanson left Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals because of left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning, and will be put on the injured list, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631887/chica...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Counsell: Swanson headed to IL after Cubs' loss. Shortstop Dansby Swanson left Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals because of left side discomfort after an awkward swing-and-miss in the bottom of the third inning, and will be put on the injured list, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631887/chica...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace. The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49627411/paul-...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Pirates skip Skenes start to rest struggling ace. The Pirates will move Paul Skenes' next scheduled start back three days, giving the struggling ace extra rest amid the worst stretch of his major league career.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49627411/paul-...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list. The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631142/a-pla...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list. The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631142/a-pla...
Justin Wrobleski (P - LAD)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Dodgers place starter Wrobleski on injured list. Justin Wrobleski, a 26-year-old left-hander who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA, was placed on the injured list Sunday with what the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling forearm inflammation, prompting reliever Kyle Hurt to be called up to take his spot on the roster.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631636/los-a...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Dodgers place starter Wrobleski on injured list. Justin Wrobleski, a 26-year-old left-hander who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA, was placed on the injured list Sunday with what the Los Angeles Dodgers are calling forearm inflammation, prompting reliever Kyle Hurt to be called up to take his spot on the roster.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631636/los-a...
Chase DeLauter (OF - CLE)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Guardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness. Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49632941/guard...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Guardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness. Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49632941/guard...
Noah Cameron (P - KC)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Royals' Cameron throws 1-hit shutout at Angels. Noah Cameron just kept going after losing his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning -- all the way to the final pitch of the afternoon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49633159/lhp-n...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Royals' Cameron throws 1-hit shutout at Angels. Noah Cameron just kept going after losing his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning -- all the way to the final pitch of the afternoon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49633159/lhp-n...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/17/26 11:42 AM - Yankees' Carlos Rodon to return from IL, start on Tuesday against Orioles. Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will return from the injured list to start on Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-carlos-rodon-retur...
8/17/26 11:42 AM - Yankees' Carlos Rodon to return from IL, start on Tuesday against Orioles. Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will return from the injured list to start on Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-carlos-rodon-retur...
Kyle Tucker (OF - LAD)
8/17/26 10:44 AM - Kyle Tucker booed at Dodger Stadium: Why everything's going wrong for the $240M man. Tucker is hitting .232 with 0.3 WAR this season after signing a massive four-year contract in the offseason
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/kyle-tucker-boo...
8/17/26 10:44 AM - Kyle Tucker booed at Dodger Stadium: Why everything's going wrong for the $240M man. Tucker is hitting .232 with 0.3 WAR this season after signing a massive four-year contract in the offseason
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/kyle-tucker-boo...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/17/26 10:41 AM - What MLB History Tells Us About Cal Raleigh’s Unprecedented 2026 Collapse. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is enduring one of the most severe year-to-year offensive drop-offs in Major League Baseball history.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/what-mlb-his...
8/17/26 10:41 AM - What MLB History Tells Us About Cal Raleigh’s Unprecedented 2026 Collapse. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is enduring one of the most severe year-to-year offensive drop-offs in Major League Baseball history.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/what-mlb-his...
Michael Wacha (P - KC)
8/17/26 7:39 AM - [Deadspin] - Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's. Deadspin | Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 7:39 AM - [Deadspin] - Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's. Deadspin | Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jacob Lopez (P - Ath)
8/17/26 4:42 AM - [On SI] - Why Jacob Lopez's Monster Second Half Could Fuel Athletics' Future. With Jacob Lopez emerging as the Athletics' best second-half pitcher, it could lead to big things down the road.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 4:42 AM - [On SI] - Why Jacob Lopez's Monster Second Half Could Fuel Athletics' Future. With Jacob Lopez emerging as the Athletics' best second-half pitcher, it could lead to big things down the road.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Joe Rock (P - Ath)
8/17/26 4:35 AM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics claim off waivers Joe Rock from White Sox. The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. The move required a corresponding 40-man roster adjustment, with right-hander Justin Sterner transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rock, 26, spent only three months with the Chicago after the White Sox […] The post appeared first on .
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8/17/26 4:35 AM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics claim off waivers Joe Rock from White Sox. The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. The move required a corresponding 40-man roster adjustment, with right-hander Justin Sterner transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rock, 26, spent only three months with the Chicago after the White Sox […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...