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Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
4/7/26 11:27 AM - Scherzer exits Jays' loss with forearm tendinitis. Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday's 14-2 loss to the Dodgers because of right forearm tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48416461/max-s...
4/7/26 11:27 AM - Scherzer exits Jays' loss with forearm tendinitis. Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday's 14-2 loss to the Dodgers because of right forearm tendinitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48416461/max-s...
Austin Hays (OF/DH - CWS)
4/7/26 11:27 AM - White Sox put Hays on IL with hamstring strain. The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48420652/white...
4/7/26 11:27 AM - White Sox put Hays on IL with hamstring strain. The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48420652/white...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
4/7/26 11:27 AM - M's Raleigh ends 10-game drought, hits 1st homer. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 homers last year, hit his first of the season Monday after a 10-game drought, as the Mariners opened up a series against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48415700/seatt...
4/7/26 11:27 AM - M's Raleigh ends 10-game drought, hits 1st homer. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 homers last year, hit his first of the season Monday after a 10-game drought, as the Mariners opened up a series against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48415700/seatt...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
4/7/26 9:26 AM - Roman Anthony calls himself out for ‘bad baseball’ after latest poor throw.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/7/26 9:26 AM - Roman Anthony calls himself out for ‘bad baseball’ after latest poor throw.
"It’s awful to be a part of. I feel like it’s on me.”
The post Roman Anthony calls himself out for ‘bad baseball’ after latest poor throw appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Willson Contreras (1B - BOS)
4/7/26 9:17 AM - Red Sox’ Willson Contreras warns Brewers he’ll ‘take one of them out’ if he’s hit by another pitch ?.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/7/26 9:17 AM - Red Sox’ Willson Contreras warns Brewers he’ll ‘take one of them out’ if he’s hit by another pitch ?.
"They always say, ‘I’m not trying to hit you.’ That gets old."
The post Red Sox’ Willson Contreras warns Brewers he’ll ‘take one of them out’ if he’s hit by another pitch ? appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
4/7/26 8:12 AM - [Sporting News] - Athletics have a 52.5% Jacob Wilson problem amid poor start to 2026. Jacob Wilson is not off to a good start at all this season.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/7/26 8:12 AM - [Sporting News] - Athletics have a 52.5% Jacob Wilson problem amid poor start to 2026. Jacob Wilson is not off to a good start at all this season.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Luis Morales (P - Ath)
4/7/26 7:08 AM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Elephant Rumblings: Luis Morales Optioned to Triple-A. Well good morning A’s fans. Unfortunately, we got word last night that starter Luis Morales was headed to Triple-A: It’s not yet officially confirmed but it’s happening. Frankly it’s unsurprising considering his struggles this spring plus his first two starts of the year. The 23-year-old has allowed five runs in each of his first two […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/7/26 7:08 AM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Elephant Rumblings: Luis Morales Optioned to Triple-A. Well good morning A’s fans. Unfortunately, we got word last night that starter Luis Morales was headed to Triple-A: It’s not yet officially confirmed but it’s happening. Frankly it’s unsurprising considering his struggles this spring plus his first two starts of the year. The 23-year-old has allowed five runs in each of his first two […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
4/7/26 4:08 AM - Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits first home run of 2026 following 10-game drought. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought. Raleigh’s homer was pulled deep to right field against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers to end a 12-pitch at-bat in the first inning. Raleigh fouled off six pitches with two strikes and connected on a 99 mph fastball low in the strike zone. His longest home run drought last season was eight games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mariners-slug...
4/7/26 4:08 AM - Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits first home run of 2026 following 10-game drought. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought. Raleigh’s homer was pulled deep to right field against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers to end a 12-pitch at-bat in the first inning. Raleigh fouled off six pitches with two strikes and connected on a 99 mph fastball low in the strike zone. His longest home run drought last season was eight games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mariners-slug...
Cam Schlittler (P - NYY)
4/7/26 3:21 AM - [Locked On A's] - On to the Yankees: New York Yankees’ INSANE Lineup and Cam Schlittler THREAT Awaits Athletics. Athletics brace for a high-stakes New York road trip as Cam Schlittler and the dominant Yankees rotation threatens to halt their momentum. Can Max Muncy, Tyl...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/7/26 3:21 AM - [Locked On A's] - On to the Yankees: New York Yankees’ INSANE Lineup and Cam Schlittler THREAT Awaits Athletics. Athletics brace for a high-stakes New York road trip as Cam Schlittler and the dominant Yankees rotation threatens to halt their momentum. Can Max Muncy, Tyl...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
4/7/26 3:07 AM - Blue Jays RHP Scherzer leaves start against Dodgers after two innings because of forearm tendinitis. Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings because of forearm tendinitis. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Scherzer said he’s been sore for a couple of days and didn’t feel any worse after his abbreviated outing. Scherzer said he didn't think there was anything major wrong and that in his mind he'd make his next start.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-rhp...
4/7/26 3:07 AM - Blue Jays RHP Scherzer leaves start against Dodgers after two innings because of forearm tendinitis. Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings because of forearm tendinitis. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Scherzer said he’s been sore for a couple of days and didn’t feel any worse after his abbreviated outing. Scherzer said he didn't think there was anything major wrong and that in his mind he'd make his next start.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-rhp...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
4/7/26 2:32 AM - Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell’s tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/7/26 2:32 AM - Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell’s tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich.
Roman Anthony threw wildly to the plate, allowing a second run to score that made it 7-5.
The post Brewers beat stumbling Red Sox 8-6 behind Mitchell’s tiebreaking single and 3 hits from Yelich appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Willson Contreras (1B - BOS)
4/7/26 12:23 AM - Contreras warns Brewers: Hit me again, you'll pay. Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit by a pitch for the 24th time by the team Monday. "... Next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's a message."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48417156/red-s...
4/7/26 12:23 AM - Contreras warns Brewers: Hit me again, you'll pay. Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit by a pitch for the 24th time by the team Monday. "... Next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's a message."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48417156/red-s...
Bryan Baker (P - TB)
4/6/26 11:43 PM - Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024. With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field. Back home for the first time in 561 days after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof and caused extensive damage throughout the stadium, the Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday in front of a sellout crowd of 25,114. It cost nearly $60 million to replace the titled roof and rebuild the Trop after a hurricane swept through downtown St. Petersburg on Oct. 9, 2024.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rays-are-vict...
4/6/26 11:43 PM - Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024. With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field. Back home for the first time in 561 days after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof and caused extensive damage throughout the stadium, the Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday in front of a sellout crowd of 25,114. It cost nearly $60 million to replace the titled roof and rebuild the Trop after a hurricane swept through downtown St. Petersburg on Oct. 9, 2024.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rays-are-vict...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
4/6/26 9:18 PM - M's Raleigh ends 10-game drought, hits 1st homer. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 homers last year, hit his first of the season Monday following a 10-game drought, as the Mariners opened up a series against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48415700/seatt...
4/6/26 9:18 PM - M's Raleigh ends 10-game drought, hits 1st homer. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 homers last year, hit his first of the season Monday following a 10-game drought, as the Mariners opened up a series against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48415700/seatt...
Alejandro Kirk (C - TOR)
4/6/26 9:14 PM - Blue Jays catcher Kirk to have surgery on thumb. Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a fractured thumb on his left hand.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48414945/blue-...
4/6/26 9:14 PM - Blue Jays catcher Kirk to have surgery on thumb. Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a fractured thumb on his left hand.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48414945/blue-...
Max Scherzer (P - TOR)
4/6/26 8:14 PM - Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer leaves start against Dodgers after two innings. Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings, another potential blow to Toronto’s injury-hit starting rotation. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Teoscar Hernández homered in the first, driving in Kyle Tucker’s walk. Scherzer’s fastball averaged 93.4 miles per hour in March 31 start against Colorado. That dropped to 92.1 in Monday’s two innings against the Dodgers. Left-hander Josh Fleming, who was selected from Triple-A Buffalo earlier Monday, took over in the third.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-rhp...
4/6/26 8:14 PM - Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer leaves start against Dodgers after two innings. Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings, another potential blow to Toronto’s injury-hit starting rotation. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Teoscar Hernández homered in the first, driving in Kyle Tucker’s walk. Scherzer’s fastball averaged 93.4 miles per hour in March 31 start against Colorado. That dropped to 92.1 in Monday’s two innings against the Dodgers. Left-hander Josh Fleming, who was selected from Triple-A Buffalo earlier Monday, took over in the third.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-rhp...
Dillon Dingler (C - DET)
4/6/26 7:16 PM - The Tigers, led by catcher Dillon Dingler, have been baseball's best at ABS challenges. Major League Baseball's first week of challenges to robot umpires shows catchers outperforming batters. The Automated Ball-Strike System has a 55.2% success rate, with fielding teams winning 59.7% of challenges. Catchers lead with a 60.4% success rate. Detroit Tigers and Dillon Dingler excel, winning 75% of calls. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and others are adapting to the system. Offense is at a record low, with a .234 batting average, while fastball velocity hits a record high of 94.6 mph.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/the-tigers-le...
4/6/26 7:16 PM - The Tigers, led by catcher Dillon Dingler, have been baseball's best at ABS challenges. Major League Baseball's first week of challenges to robot umpires shows catchers outperforming batters. The Automated Ball-Strike System has a 55.2% success rate, with fielding teams winning 59.7% of challenges. Catchers lead with a 60.4% success rate. Detroit Tigers and Dillon Dingler excel, winning 75% of calls. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and others are adapting to the system. Offense is at a record low, with a .234 batting average, while fastball velocity hits a record high of 94.6 mph.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/the-tigers-le...
Cedric Mullins (OF - TB)
4/6/26 6:31 PM - Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field. Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days. The Rays were back in their domed stadium after playing the 2025 season across the bay in Tampa at Steinbrenner Field — the spring training home of the New York Yankees — because Hurricane Milton destroyed the Trop’s roof and caused extensive damage. A sellout crowd of 25,114 welcomed the Rays home. Shane McClanahan, making his first start at the Trop since July 22, 2023, allowed two runs and one hit in four innings. He struck out five and walked four.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mullins-arand...
4/6/26 6:31 PM - Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field. Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days. The Rays were back in their domed stadium after playing the 2025 season across the bay in Tampa at Steinbrenner Field — the spring training home of the New York Yankees — because Hurricane Milton destroyed the Trop’s roof and caused extensive damage. A sellout crowd of 25,114 welcomed the Rays home. Shane McClanahan, making his first start at the Trop since July 22, 2023, allowed two runs and one hit in four innings. He struck out five and walked four.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mullins-arand...
Trevor Story (SS - BOS)
4/6/26 6:30 PM - Alex Cora reshuffles Red Sox lineup, drops Trevor Story out of No. 2 spot.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/6/26 6:30 PM - Alex Cora reshuffles Red Sox lineup, drops Trevor Story out of No. 2 spot.
Trevor Story was bumped down to the No. 5 spot in Boston's batting order after a rough start to the 2026 season.
The post Alex Cora reshuffles Red Sox lineup, drops Trevor Story out of No. 2 spot appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Sonny Gray (P - BOS)
4/6/26 6:29 PM - Red Sox complete Sonny Gray trade, send pitching prospect to Cardinals.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/6/26 6:29 PM - Red Sox complete Sonny Gray trade, send pitching prospect to Cardinals.
The November deal that brought Gray to Boston is now complete.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Brendan Donovan (2B - SEA)
4/6/26 6:23 PM - Brendan Donovan returns to lineup for Seattle Mariners | Notebook. After missing two games with a groin injury, Brendan Donovan was back in the lineup and at third base in the Mariners' series opener against the Rangers on Monday.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/brend...
4/6/26 6:23 PM - Brendan Donovan returns to lineup for Seattle Mariners | Notebook. After missing two games with a groin injury, Brendan Donovan was back in the lineup and at third base in the Mariners' series opener against the Rangers on Monday.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/brend...
Cam Schlittler (P - NYY)
4/6/26 5:12 PM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Yankees hope Cam Schlittler's white-hot start continues vs. A's. Deadspin | Yankees hope Cam Schlittler's white-hot start continues vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/6/26 5:12 PM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Yankees hope Cam Schlittler's white-hot start continues vs. A's. Deadspin | Yankees hope Cam Schlittler's white-hot start continues vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tatsuya Imai (P - HOU)
4/6/26 12:59 PM - Tatsuya Imai graces cover of Japanese newspaper after first MLB win.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/tatsuy...
4/6/26 12:59 PM - Tatsuya Imai graces cover of Japanese newspaper after first MLB win.
A major honor for Houston's free-agent addition.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/tatsuy...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
4/6/26 12:49 PM - Roman Anthony: Red Sox 2-7 start is ‘unacceptable to the fans’.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/6/26 12:49 PM - Roman Anthony: Red Sox 2-7 start is ‘unacceptable to the fans’.
After nine games, the Red Sox have the worst record in baseball.
The post Roman Anthony: Red Sox 2-7 start is ‘unacceptable to the fans’ appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Angels' Trout exits in 8th with contusion after HBP. Los Angeles center fielder Mike Trout left his team's 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the eighth inning. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said in his postgame news conference, "It's just a contusion."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48408133/mike-...
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Angels' Trout exits in 8th with contusion after HBP. Los Angeles center fielder Mike Trout left his team's 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the eighth inning. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said in his postgame news conference, "It's just a contusion."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48408133/mike-...
Hunter Brown (P - HOU)
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Astros put ace Brown on IL with shoulder strain. The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48404500/astro...
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Astros put ace Brown on IL with shoulder strain. The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48404500/astro...
Brent Rooker (DH/OF - Ath)
4/6/26 3:03 AM - [Locked On A's] - ASTOUNDING: Brent Rooker and the Athletics STUN Houston With Epic Extra-Inning Victory. Athletics shock Houston Astros with Brent Rooker’s dramatic walk-off homer. Are the A’s offense-heavy wins a sign of a new era in Sacramento?Kyle Morrison re...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/6/26 3:03 AM - [Locked On A's] - ASTOUNDING: Brent Rooker and the Athletics STUN Houston With Epic Extra-Inning Victory. Athletics shock Houston Astros with Brent Rooker’s dramatic walk-off homer. Are the A’s offense-heavy wins a sign of a new era in Sacramento?Kyle Morrison re...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...