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Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
7/17/26 2:40 AM - A better version of Aaron Nola in the second half could go a long way for the Phillies. PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something. The bar is lower for the Phillies […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/17/26 2:40 AM - A better version of Aaron Nola in the second half could go a long way for the Phillies. PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something. The bar is lower for the Phillies […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Troy Melton (P - DET)
7/16/26 11:06 PM - [Deadspin] - Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels. Deadspin | Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/16/26 11:06 PM - [Deadspin] - Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels. Deadspin | Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)
7/16/26 9:50 PM - Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky. Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49380888/under...
7/16/26 9:50 PM - Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky. Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49380888/under...
Jhoan Duran (P - PHI)
7/16/26 8:11 PM - Phillies' trade deadline shopping list gets longer, more urgent with Brad Keller injury. The Phillies have surged back into contention, but the bullpen in front of All-Star closer Jhoan Duran is an area of concern
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-trade-...
7/16/26 8:11 PM - Phillies' trade deadline shopping list gets longer, more urgent with Brad Keller injury. The Phillies have surged back into contention, but the bullpen in front of All-Star closer Jhoan Duran is an area of concern
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-trade-...
Robert Hassell (OF - WSH)
7/16/26 6:01 PM - Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats. The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378994/pirat...
7/16/26 6:01 PM - Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats. The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378994/pirat...
Brad Keller (P - PHI)
7/16/26 5:51 PM - The latest on Brad Keller. PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will likely be without leverage reliever Brad Keller for the remainder of the year. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a right UCL tear. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as a corresponding move. Keller said he is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Keith […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/16/26 5:51 PM - The latest on Brad Keller. PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will likely be without leverage reliever Brad Keller for the remainder of the year. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a right UCL tear. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as a corresponding move. Keller said he is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Keith […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Christian Scott (P - NYM)
7/16/26 5:45 PM - Mets' Christian Scott answers team's challenge against Phillies: 'I thought it was a good kick in the a--'. After the Mets' 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Christian Scott explained how Andy Green's comments motivated him for this next start.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-answe...
7/16/26 5:45 PM - Mets' Christian Scott answers team's challenge against Phillies: 'I thought it was a good kick in the a--'. After the Mets' 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Christian Scott explained how Andy Green's comments motivated him for this next start.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-answe...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
7/16/26 4:40 PM - Mets pull Juan Soto as a precaution following left calf soreness; expect slugger to play weekend series. Mets slugger Juan Soto was pulled as a precaution in the eighth inning of Thursday's win over the Phillies after the slugger experienced left calf soreness.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-pull-juan-soto-calf-s...
7/16/26 4:40 PM - Mets pull Juan Soto as a precaution following left calf soreness; expect slugger to play weekend series. Mets slugger Juan Soto was pulled as a precaution in the eighth inning of Thursday's win over the Phillies after the slugger experienced left calf soreness.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-pull-juan-soto-calf-s...
Payton Tolle (P - BOS)
7/16/26 4:18 PM - Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle just got married and celebrated at this North End restaurant.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
7/16/26 4:18 PM - Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle just got married and celebrated at this North End restaurant.
It's apparently been an eventful All-Star break for the 23-year-old left-hander.
The post Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle just got married and celebrated at this North End restaurant appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
7/16/26 3:51 PM - Francisco Alvarez blasts two home runs, Christian Scott strikes out seven in Mets' 4-1 win over Phillies. The Mets hit three solo home runs against veteran Aaron Nola to beat the Phillies, 4-1, and win their first game after the All-Star break.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-phillies-takeaways-7-...
7/16/26 3:51 PM - Francisco Alvarez blasts two home runs, Christian Scott strikes out seven in Mets' 4-1 win over Phillies. The Mets hit three solo home runs against veteran Aaron Nola to beat the Phillies, 4-1, and win their first game after the All-Star break.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-phillies-takeaways-7-...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
7/16/26 2:23 PM - Free MLB All-Star Game home run picks July 14: Mike Trout among best bets for Tuesday's Midsummer Classic. We have identified three home run prop bets for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-al...
7/16/26 2:23 PM - Free MLB All-Star Game home run picks July 14: Mike Trout among best bets for Tuesday's Midsummer Classic. We have identified three home run prop bets for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-al...
Bryce Miller (P - SEA)
7/16/26 1:28 PM - Mariners reset rotation with Bryce Miller opening home series vs. Giants. While the Mariners haven't announced how they will handle their six viable starters, the expectation is that all six will make one start out of the break.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
7/16/26 1:28 PM - Mariners reset rotation with Bryce Miller opening home series vs. Giants. While the Mariners haven't announced how they will handle their six viable starters, the expectation is that all six will make one start out of the break.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Lance McCullers (P - MIL)
7/16/26 1:05 PM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
7/16/26 1:05 PM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
Riley O'Brien (P - STL)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
Chase Burns (P - CIN)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal. All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sourc...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal. All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sourc...
Dylan Cease (P - TOR)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Cease, 10 AL relievers silence NL in 15-K shutout. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease combined with 10 relievers in a dominant three-hit, 15-strikeout shutout of the National League in a 4-0 win in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49364253/cease...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Cease, 10 AL relievers silence NL in 15-K shutout. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease combined with 10 relievers in a dominant three-hit, 15-strikeout shutout of the National League in a 4-0 win in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49364253/cease...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
7/16/26 12:50 PM - Mets have informed teams they're open for business ahead of trade deadline, and deals could come sooner than later. A rival executive said the Mets informed their team that the sale is on, and that everyone but young stars Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean and the obvious, Juan Soto, is available.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-open-for-business-tra...
7/16/26 12:50 PM - Mets have informed teams they're open for business ahead of trade deadline, and deals could come sooner than later. A rival executive said the Mets informed their team that the sale is on, and that everyone but young stars Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean and the obvious, Juan Soto, is available.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-open-for-business-tra...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
7/16/26 12:30 PM - Mets' Clay Holmes 'inching closer' to rehab assignment. Mets interim manager Andy Green gave a positive update on Clay Holmes, and said the right-hander is "inching closer" to a rehab assignment.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-inching-c...
7/16/26 12:30 PM - Mets' Clay Holmes 'inching closer' to rehab assignment. Mets interim manager Andy Green gave a positive update on Clay Holmes, and said the right-hander is "inching closer" to a rehab assignment.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-inching-c...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
7/16/26 10:23 AM - Free MLB All-Star Game home run picks July 14: Mike Trout among best bets for Tuesday's Midsummer Classic. We have identified three home run prop bets for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-al...
7/16/26 10:23 AM - Free MLB All-Star Game home run picks July 14: Mike Trout among best bets for Tuesday's Midsummer Classic. We have identified three home run prop bets for Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-al...
Marcus Semien (2B - NYM)
7/16/26 9:43 AM - Mets activate second baseman Marcus Semien off IL. As the Mets start their second half of the season on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, they'll have veteran Marcus Semien back on the active roster.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-second-basem...
7/16/26 9:43 AM - Mets activate second baseman Marcus Semien off IL. As the Mets start their second half of the season on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, they'll have veteran Marcus Semien back on the active roster.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-second-basem...
Aaron Civale (P - Ath)
7/16/26 9:37 AM - [Sporting News] - Athletics' Aaron Civale DFA'd twice since trade request from Brewers. This isn't a great look for Civale.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/16/26 9:37 AM - [Sporting News] - Athletics' Aaron Civale DFA'd twice since trade request from Brewers. This isn't a great look for Civale.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Lance McCullers (P - MIL)
7/16/26 9:12 AM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
7/16/26 9:12 AM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
7/16/26 8:47 AM - Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game glove i.... The Milwaukee Brewers ace showed off a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove that includes a Charizard card inside of it.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49354162/jacob...
7/16/26 8:47 AM - Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game glove i.... The Milwaukee Brewers ace showed off a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove that includes a Charizard card inside of it.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49354162/jacob...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
7/16/26 8:46 AM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
7/16/26 8:46 AM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
Riley O'Brien (P - STL)
7/16/26 8:46 AM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
7/16/26 8:46 AM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
Dylan Cease (P - TOR)
7/16/26 8:46 AM - Cease, 10 AL relievers silence NL in 15-K shutout. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease combined with 10 relievers in a dominant three-hit, 15-strikeout shutout of the National League in a 4-0 win in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49364253/cease...
7/16/26 8:46 AM - Cease, 10 AL relievers silence NL in 15-K shutout. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease combined with 10 relievers in a dominant three-hit, 15-strikeout shutout of the National League in a 4-0 win in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49364253/cease...
Aaron Civale (P - Ath)
7/16/26 2:28 AM - [Deadspin] - A's DFA RHP Aaron Civale, reportedly call up prospect Tommy White. Deadspin | A's DFA RHP Aaron Civale, reportedly call up prospect Tommy White
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/16/26 2:28 AM - [Deadspin] - A's DFA RHP Aaron Civale, reportedly call up prospect Tommy White. Deadspin | A's DFA RHP Aaron Civale, reportedly call up prospect Tommy White
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...