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Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
8/30/26 9:03 PM - Zack Wheeler finds better results as Phillies sweep Angels. Zack Wheeler had his best start in a few weeks on Sunday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/30/26 9:03 PM - Zack Wheeler finds better results as Phillies sweep Angels. Zack Wheeler had his best start in a few weeks on Sunday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Jonny DeLuca (OF - TB)
8/30/26 8:17 PM - Rays top Padres after DeLuca HR off Miller ties it. Jonny DeLuca homered off Mason Miller to tie it in the ninth and Jorge Mateo singled in the winning run in the 11th as Tampa Bay finished a sweep.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49777755/rays-...
8/30/26 8:17 PM - Rays top Padres after DeLuca HR off Miller ties it. Jonny DeLuca homered off Mason Miller to tie it in the ninth and Jorge Mateo singled in the winning run in the 11th as Tampa Bay finished a sweep.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49777755/rays-...
Ceddanne Rafaela (OF/2B - BOS)
8/30/26 7:39 PM - Yanks rout Sox after Rafaela's disputed no-catch. Boston outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela made what he emphatically believed was a diving catch that was ruled otherwise, and after replay review upheld the call, the Red Sox unraveled in a 16-1 blowout victory for the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49777177/frust...
8/30/26 7:39 PM - Yanks rout Sox after Rafaela's disputed no-catch. Boston outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela made what he emphatically believed was a diving catch that was ruled otherwise, and after replay review upheld the call, the Red Sox unraveled in a 16-1 blowout victory for the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49777177/frust...
Jonah Tong (P - NYM)
8/30/26 7:13 PM - Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate gets no-hit just one day after one-hitter. The IronPigs narrowly avoided a no-hitter on Saturday afternoon. Only a day later, the Syracuse Mets got the job done in the Lehigh Valley. Less than 24 hours after right-hander Jonah Tong twirled a seven-inning one-hitter against the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate in the first game of a doubleheader, Syracuse completed a combined no-hitter in an […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/30/26 7:13 PM - Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate gets no-hit just one day after one-hitter. The IronPigs narrowly avoided a no-hitter on Saturday afternoon. Only a day later, the Syracuse Mets got the job done in the Lehigh Valley. Less than 24 hours after right-hander Jonah Tong twirled a seven-inning one-hitter against the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate in the first game of a doubleheader, Syracuse completed a combined no-hitter in an […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Jovani Moran (P - BOS)
8/30/26 5:02 PM - Austin Wells homers twice in 9-run eighth as Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/30/26 5:02 PM - Austin Wells homers twice in 9-run eighth as Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1.
Wells opened the eighth with a homer off Jovani Moran and then connected against infielder Andruw Monasterio's 49.8 mph slider for a three-run shot.
The post Austin Wells homers twice in 9-run eighth as Yankees rout Red Sox 16-1 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
8/30/26 4:06 PM - Scherzer passes Perry for ninth on strikeout list. Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49775224/scher...
8/30/26 4:06 PM - Scherzer passes Perry for ninth on strikeout list. Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49775224/scher...
Nick Morabito (OF - NYM)
8/30/26 3:17 PM - Mets Minor League Roundup: Mitch Voit and Jefferson Rojas both homer at Double-A, while Triple-A tosses combined no-hitter. A roundup of recent performances from notable prospects within the Mets farm system, including minor leaguers Nick Morabito, Mitch Voit, Jefferson Rojas, and more.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-minor-league-roundup-...
8/30/26 3:17 PM - Mets Minor League Roundup: Mitch Voit and Jefferson Rojas both homer at Double-A, while Triple-A tosses combined no-hitter. A roundup of recent performances from notable prospects within the Mets farm system, including minor leaguers Nick Morabito, Mitch Voit, Jefferson Rojas, and more.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-minor-league-roundup-...
Will Warren (P - NYY)
8/30/26 2:50 PM - Yankees' back of rotation arms vie for October's leverage bullpen roles. Will Warren started the most important game of the Yankees season so far Sunday, and that was fitting. As he and other Yankees who have not pitched leverage innings for them this season will likely be doing so in October
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-starter-bullpen-po...
8/30/26 2:50 PM - Yankees' back of rotation arms vie for October's leverage bullpen roles. Will Warren started the most important game of the Yankees season so far Sunday, and that was fitting. As he and other Yankees who have not pitched leverage innings for them this season will likely be doing so in October
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-starter-bullpen-po...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%'; mound return uncertain. Shohei Ohtani continued to feel discomfort in his left knee coming off his latest bullpen session, and the Dodgers are still unsure when he will rejoin their rotation
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763527/dodge...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%'; mound return uncertain. Shohei Ohtani continued to feel discomfort in his left knee coming off his latest bullpen session, and the Dodgers are still unsure when he will rejoin their rotation
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763527/dodge...
Luis Rengifo (3B/2B - SD)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49767094/padre...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49767094/padre...
Byron Buxton (OF - MIN)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Twins put OF Buxton on IL with hip impingement. The Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49774263/twins...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Twins put OF Buxton on IL with hip impingement. The Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49774263/twins...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Anthony, Story rejoin Red Sox for finale vs. Yanks. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story have rejoined the Red Sox after lengthy injury absences.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49771035/roman...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Anthony, Story rejoin Red Sox for finale vs. Yanks. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story have rejoined the Red Sox after lengthy injury absences.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49771035/roman...
JJ Wetherholt (2B - STL)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Cards rookie Wetherholt to IL with wrist tendinitis. The Cardinals have placed rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49773351/cardi...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Cards rookie Wetherholt to IL with wrist tendinitis. The Cardinals have placed rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49773351/cardi...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - PCA hits three HRs after Sosa's homer challenge. Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong bolstered his case for NL MVP by slugging three home runs against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765489/crow-...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - PCA hits three HRs after Sosa's homer challenge. Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong bolstered his case for NL MVP by slugging three home runs against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765489/crow-...
Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL)
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Brewers' Chourio joins elite club after 20-HR year. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reached 20 homers in his third straight season, joining an elite list of players to accomplish the feat before turning 23.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49769298/brewe...
8/30/26 2:01 PM - Brewers' Chourio joins elite club after 20-HR year. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reached 20 homers in his third straight season, joining an elite list of players to accomplish the feat before turning 23.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49769298/brewe...
Heliot Ramos (OF - NYY)
8/30/26 1:24 PM - Heliot Ramos gets 'emotional' after 'super' three-run homer ignites Yankees with playoffs on horizon. Heliot Ramos' three-run home run was the exclamation mark of the Yankees' 16-1 rout over archrival Red Sox, earning New York the upper hand in the potential tiebreaker for playoff seeding.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-red-sox-heliot-ram...
8/30/26 1:24 PM - Heliot Ramos gets 'emotional' after 'super' three-run homer ignites Yankees with playoffs on horizon. Heliot Ramos' three-run home run was the exclamation mark of the Yankees' 16-1 rout over archrival Red Sox, earning New York the upper hand in the potential tiebreaker for playoff seeding.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-red-sox-heliot-ram...
Will Warren (P - NYY)
8/30/26 11:34 AM - Yankees use nine-run eighth inning to embarrass Red Sox, 16-1. Heliot Ramos’ first Yankee home run came in one of the most crucial games of the season, and Will Warren threw seven strong innings Sunday afternoon as the Yanks clobbered the Red Sox, 16-1.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-red-sox-recap-0830...
8/30/26 11:34 AM - Yankees use nine-run eighth inning to embarrass Red Sox, 16-1. Heliot Ramos’ first Yankee home run came in one of the most crucial games of the season, and Will Warren threw seven strong innings Sunday afternoon as the Yanks clobbered the Red Sox, 16-1.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-red-sox-recap-0830...
Mark Vientos (3B/DH - NYM)
8/30/26 11:08 AM - SEE IT: Mets' Mark Vientos homers three times in rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. Mark Vientos' power surge continues. Facing the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Sunday, Vientos homered not once, not twice, but three times.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-mark-vientos-homers-t...
8/30/26 11:08 AM - SEE IT: Mets' Mark Vientos homers three times in rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse. Mark Vientos' power surge continues. Facing the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Sunday, Vientos homered not once, not twice, but three times.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-mark-vientos-homers-t...
Emerson Hancock (P - SEA)
8/30/26 10:58 AM - Mariners place Emerson Hancock on IL; Will Bryce Miller return to rotation?. The Mariners placed pitcher Emerson Hancock on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left adductor strain.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
8/30/26 10:58 AM - Mariners place Emerson Hancock on IL; Will Bryce Miller return to rotation?. The Mariners placed pitcher Emerson Hancock on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left adductor strain.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - PCA hits three HRs after Sosa's homer challenge. Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong bolstered his case for NL MVP by slugging three home runs against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765489/crow-...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - PCA hits three HRs after Sosa's homer challenge. Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong bolstered his case for NL MVP by slugging three home runs against the Reds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765489/crow-...
Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Brewers' Chourio joins elite club after 20-HR year. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reached 20 homers in his third straight season, joining an elite list of players to accomplish the feat before turning 23.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49769298/brewe...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Brewers' Chourio joins elite club after 20-HR year. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio reached 20 homers in his third straight season, joining an elite list of players to accomplish the feat before turning 23.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49769298/brewe...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Anthony, Story to rejoin Red Sox for Bronx finale. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will rejoin the Red Sox for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49771035/roman...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Anthony, Story to rejoin Red Sox for Bronx finale. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will rejoin the Red Sox for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49771035/roman...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%'; mound return uncertain. Shohei Ohtani continued to feel discomfort in his left knee coming off his latest bullpen session, and the Dodgers are still unsure when he will rejoin their rotation
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763527/dodge...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%'; mound return uncertain. Shohei Ohtani continued to feel discomfort in his left knee coming off his latest bullpen session, and the Dodgers are still unsure when he will rejoin their rotation
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763527/dodge...
Luis Rengifo (3B/2B - SD)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49767094/padre...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49767094/padre...
Cade Cavalli (P - WSH)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Nats starter Cavalli exits after grounder hits ankle. Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli left Saturday's game against Miami in the fourth inning after being hit in the right ankle by a ground ball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765910/natio...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Nats starter Cavalli exits after grounder hits ankle. Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli left Saturday's game against Miami in the fourth inning after being hit in the right ankle by a ground ball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765910/natio...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Mets' Soto has go-ahead RBI in return to lineup. Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the Mets' lineup Saturday, leading New York to a 6-2 win over the Astros.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763386/mets-...
8/30/26 7:05 AM - Mets' Soto has go-ahead RBI in return to lineup. Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the Mets' lineup Saturday, leading New York to a 6-2 win over the Astros.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763386/mets-...
Nolan McLean (P - NYM)
8/30/26 4:27 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Nolan McLean goes seven strong in win, Juan Soto returns. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-mets-nolan-mclean-se...
8/30/26 4:27 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Nolan McLean goes seven strong in win, Juan Soto returns. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-mets-nolan-mclean-se...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/30/26 2:32 AM - Red Sox reportedly ‘very likely’ to activate Roman Anthony ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs. Yankees.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/30/26 2:32 AM - Red Sox reportedly ‘very likely’ to activate Roman Anthony ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs. Yankees.
It looks like Boston will be getting a major boost to its lineup on Sunday.
The post Red Sox reportedly ‘very likely’ to activate Roman Anthony ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs. Yankees appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL)
8/30/26 1:53 AM - Brewers' Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has reached another milestone as he moves closer to his favorite time of year. Chourio hit his 20th homer of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. He’s the 17th player to put together three 20-homer seasons before turning 23 years old. He joins a star-studded fraternity that includes Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Eddie Mathews, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson and Orlando Cepeda among others. Chourio has batted .362 with three homers and seven RBIs over his last 11 games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-jacks...
8/30/26 1:53 AM - Brewers' Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has reached another milestone as he moves closer to his favorite time of year. Chourio hit his 20th homer of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. He’s the 17th player to put together three 20-homer seasons before turning 23 years old. He joins a star-studded fraternity that includes Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Eddie Mathews, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson and Orlando Cepeda among others. Chourio has batted .362 with three homers and seven RBIs over his last 11 games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-jacks...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
8/30/26 12:37 AM - Mets' Soto has go-ahead RBI in return to lineup. Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the Mets' lineup Saturday, leading New York to a 6-2 win over the Astros.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763386/mets-...
8/30/26 12:37 AM - Mets' Soto has go-ahead RBI in return to lineup. Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the Mets' lineup Saturday, leading New York to a 6-2 win over the Astros.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763386/mets-...