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Brock Rodden (2B - SEA)
8/15/26 2:52 PM - Brock Rodden brings ‘grit’ to Mariners lineup as new shortstop. The Astros spoiled what would have been a feel-good ending for Brock Rodden's late heroics in his major-league debut, but his "big tools" were on full display.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/brock...
8/15/26 2:52 PM - Brock Rodden brings ‘grit’ to Mariners lineup as new shortstop. The Astros spoiled what would have been a feel-good ending for Brock Rodden's late heroics in his major-league debut, but his "big tools" were on full display.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/brock...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
8/15/26 2:45 PM - Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays catch for first time in rehab from broken rib, return date unclear. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib. Judge hasn’t played since May 31, but the three-time AL MVP has said he intends to return this season. He was cleared to begin light workout activity on Aug. 5. Manager Aaron Boone spoke to Judge and said the slugger responded well to throwing for the first time in his rehab. However, Boone didn’t know when Judge might be ready to rejoin the Yankees.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/three-time-mv...
8/15/26 2:45 PM - Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays catch for first time in rehab from broken rib, return date unclear. Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib. Judge hasn’t played since May 31, but the three-time AL MVP has said he intends to return this season. He was cleared to begin light workout activity on Aug. 5. Manager Aaron Boone spoke to Judge and said the slugger responded well to throwing for the first time in his rehab. However, Boone didn’t know when Judge might be ready to rejoin the Yankees.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/three-time-mv...
Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
8/15/26 1:49 PM - Mariners say top prospect Colt Emerson downplayed severity of wrist injury: 'He should have said something'. Emerson struggled throughout his first year in the majors and was demoted before being placed on the IL
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/colt-emerson-in...
8/15/26 1:49 PM - Mariners say top prospect Colt Emerson downplayed severity of wrist injury: 'He should have said something'. Emerson struggled throughout his first year in the majors and was demoted before being placed on the IL
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/colt-emerson-in...
Jonathan Ornelas (SS - Ath)
8/15/26 1:36 PM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - Brewers Acquire Jonathan Ornelas From Athletics. The Brewers and Athletics agreed to a minor trade this afternoon, with the A’s sending Jonathan Ornelas to Milwaukee for cash considerations. The Brewers reportedly plan to select Ornelas, and he will be active this evening when they take on the Dodgers (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com). Jihwan Bae will be designated for assignment as […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/15/26 1:36 PM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - Brewers Acquire Jonathan Ornelas From Athletics. The Brewers and Athletics agreed to a minor trade this afternoon, with the A’s sending Jonathan Ornelas to Milwaukee for cash considerations. The Brewers reportedly plan to select Ornelas, and he will be active this evening when they take on the Dodgers (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com). Jihwan Bae will be designated for assignment as […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
8/15/26 4:08 AM - [On SI] - Why Athletics Need To Keep Jeff McNeil Next Season. The offseason is still months away, but the A's need to plan on keeping their veteran infielder.
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8/15/26 4:08 AM - [On SI] - Why Athletics Need To Keep Jeff McNeil Next Season. The offseason is still months away, but the A's need to plan on keeping their veteran infielder.
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Jeffrey Springs (P - Ath)
8/14/26 11:39 PM - [A's Farm] - Friday, August 14th: Luke Mann Hits 2 HRs Again for Midland while Jeffrey Springs Makes Rehab Start for Stockton. TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A) Midland RockHounds 7 Amarillo Sod Poodles 9 LP: Barrera 1-3 / 6.46 HR: Mann 2 (14), Taylor (11), Boser (9) First baseman Luke Mann pounded a pair of home runs for the second straight night, but Midland still managed to fall to Amarillo on Friday.… The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/14/26 11:39 PM - [A's Farm] - Friday, August 14th: Luke Mann Hits 2 HRs Again for Midland while Jeffrey Springs Makes Rehab Start for Stockton. TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A) Midland RockHounds 7 Amarillo Sod Poodles 9 LP: Barrera 1-3 / 6.46 HR: Mann 2 (14), Taylor (11), Boser (9) First baseman Luke Mann pounded a pair of home runs for the second straight night, but Midland still managed to fall to Amarillo on Friday.… The post first appeared on .
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Hogan Harris (P - Ath)
8/14/26 9:56 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Hogan Harris finishes Athletics' 8-3 win | 08/14/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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8/14/26 9:56 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Hogan Harris finishes Athletics' 8-3 win | 08/14/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)
8/14/26 9:55 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Lawrence Butler's solo home run (10) | 08/14/2026. Lawrence Butler crushes a solo homer to center field, extending the Athletics' lead to 5-3 in the 7th inning
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8/14/26 9:55 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Lawrence Butler's solo home run (10) | 08/14/2026. Lawrence Butler crushes a solo homer to center field, extending the Athletics' lead to 5-3 in the 7th inning
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Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
8/14/26 9:55 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's two-run double | 08/14/2026. Jeff McNeil lines a two-run double to right field, extending the Athletics' lead to 8-3 in the 8th inning
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8/14/26 9:55 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's two-run double | 08/14/2026. Jeff McNeil lines a two-run double to right field, extending the Athletics' lead to 8-3 in the 8th inning
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Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
8/14/26 9:30 PM - [Deadspin] - Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch. Deadspin | Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch
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8/14/26 9:30 PM - [Deadspin] - Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch. Deadspin | Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch
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Gage Jump (P - Ath)
8/14/26 8:48 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Gage Jump strikes out Brandon Nimmo | 08/14/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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8/14/26 8:48 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Gage Jump strikes out Brandon Nimmo | 08/14/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Christian Walker (1B - HOU)
8/14/26 8:47 PM - Seattle Mariners stunned by Astros on walkoff homer in extras. Christian Walker hit a walkoff, three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Mariners threw away a golden chance to climb back into relevancy with a 10-7 loss to the Astros.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/seatt...
8/14/26 8:47 PM - Seattle Mariners stunned by Astros on walkoff homer in extras. Christian Walker hit a walkoff, three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Mariners threw away a golden chance to climb back into relevancy with a 10-7 loss to the Astros.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/seatt...
Carlos Cortes (OF - Ath)
8/14/26 7:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Carlos Cortes' bases-clearing double | 08/14/2026. Carlos Cortes lines a bases-clearing double to right field, giving the Athletics a 3-0 lead in the 1st inning
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8/14/26 7:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Carlos Cortes' bases-clearing double | 08/14/2026. Carlos Cortes lines a bases-clearing double to right field, giving the Athletics a 3-0 lead in the 1st inning
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Justin Sterner (P - Ath)
8/14/26 6:40 PM - A's Sterner out rest of season after knee surgery. Athletics reliever Justin Sterner underwent right knee surgery in Los Angeles on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49612636/athle...
8/14/26 6:40 PM - A's Sterner out rest of season after knee surgery. Athletics reliever Justin Sterner underwent right knee surgery in Los Angeles on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49612636/athle...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
8/14/26 4:43 PM - Defensive blunder dooms Yankees in 3-1 loss to Blue Jays. The Yankees had a late lead with Gerrit Cole dealing, but a defensive blunder allowed a two-run inning, as New York fell to the Blue Jays, 3-1, on Friday night in Toronto.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-blue-jays-recap-8-...
8/14/26 4:43 PM - Defensive blunder dooms Yankees in 3-1 loss to Blue Jays. The Yankees had a late lead with Gerrit Cole dealing, but a defensive blunder allowed a two-run inning, as New York fell to the Blue Jays, 3-1, on Friday night in Toronto.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-blue-jays-recap-8-...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
8/14/26 2:06 PM - Yordan Alvarez is huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as odds suggest. Alvarez isn't slump-proof and has a long injury history, which could open the door for other MVP contenders
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yordan-alvarez-...
8/14/26 2:06 PM - Yordan Alvarez is huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as odds suggest. Alvarez isn't slump-proof and has a long injury history, which could open the door for other MVP contenders
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yordan-alvarez-...
Cody Bellinger (OF - NYY)
8/14/26 1:24 PM - Yankees Injury Updates: Cody Bellinger could make rehab start soon; Angel Chivilli lands on IL in Triple-A. Ahead of Friday's series opener with the Blue Jays in Toronto, Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave a few injury updates on a trio of players...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-injury-updates-cod...
8/14/26 1:24 PM - Yankees Injury Updates: Cody Bellinger could make rehab start soon; Angel Chivilli lands on IL in Triple-A. Ahead of Friday's series opener with the Blue Jays in Toronto, Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave a few injury updates on a trio of players...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-injury-updates-cod...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/14/26 1:08 PM - 10 factors that could determine how this rollercoaster Red Sox season is ultimately remembered.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/14/26 1:08 PM - 10 factors that could determine how this rollercoaster Red Sox season is ultimately remembered.
Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet may play critical roles in shaping the outcome.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
8/14/26 12:19 PM - Report: M's sending struggling Emerson to minors. Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games, will reportedly be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday's game vs. Houston.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49604437/repor...
8/14/26 12:19 PM - Report: M's sending struggling Emerson to minors. Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games, will reportedly be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday's game vs. Houston.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49604437/repor...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
8/14/26 12:06 PM - Yordan Alvarez is huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as odds suggest. Alvarez isn't slump-proof and has a long injury history, which could open the door for other MVP contenders
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yordan-alvarez-...
8/14/26 12:06 PM - Yordan Alvarez is huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as odds suggest. Alvarez isn't slump-proof and has a long injury history, which could open the door for other MVP contenders
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yordan-alvarez-...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
8/14/26 9:28 AM - Yordan Alvarez huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as odds suggest. Alvarez isn't slump-proof and has a long injury history, which could open the door for other MVP contenders
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yordan-alvarez-...
8/14/26 9:28 AM - Yordan Alvarez huge AL MVP favorite, but should he be? Why race may not be as big a blowout as odds suggest. Alvarez isn't slump-proof and has a long injury history, which could open the door for other MVP contenders
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yordan-alvarez-...
Peyton Gray (P - TEX)
8/14/26 5:07 AM - Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI. Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. The 38-year-old right-hander, who has been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a jam in the first but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second. He was replaced by right-hander Peyton Gray to begin the third with the Angels leading 2-0. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner allowed six hits, struck out three and walked one. He needs two strikeouts to become the ninth active pitcher and 94th in major league history to reach 2,000.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rangers-pitch...
8/14/26 5:07 AM - Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI. Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. The 38-year-old right-hander, who has been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a jam in the first but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second. He was replaced by right-hander Peyton Gray to begin the third with the Angels leading 2-0. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner allowed six hits, struck out three and walked one. He needs two strikeouts to become the ninth active pitcher and 94th in major league history to reach 2,000.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rangers-pitch...
Colt Emerson (SS - SEA)
8/14/26 2:59 AM - Report: M's sending struggling Emerson to minors. Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games, will reportedly be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday's game vs. Houston.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49604437/repor...
8/14/26 2:59 AM - Report: M's sending struggling Emerson to minors. Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games, will reportedly be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday's game vs. Houston.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49604437/repor...
Peyton Gray (P - TEX)
8/14/26 2:07 AM - Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI. Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. The 38-year-old right-hander, who has been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a jam in the first but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second. He was replaced by right-hander Peyton Gray to begin the third with the Angels leading 2-0. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner allowed six hits, struck out three and walked one. He needs two strikeouts to become the ninth active pitcher and 94th in major league history to reach 2,000.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rangers-pitch...
8/14/26 2:07 AM - Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom leaves start with right triceps fatigue and will undergo MRI. Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. The 38-year-old right-hander, who has been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a jam in the first but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second. He was replaced by right-hander Peyton Gray to begin the third with the Angels leading 2-0. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner allowed six hits, struck out three and walked one. He needs two strikeouts to become the ninth active pitcher and 94th in major league history to reach 2,000.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rangers-pitch...