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Luke Murton (1B - NYY)
8/27/26 9:56 PM - Phillies announce multiple changes to baseball operations personnel. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Thursday announced a slew of front office personnel moves. Among them, Dan Aucoin was promoted from senior director of baseball solutions to assistant general manager, research and information. Farm director Luke Murton was also promoted to the new role of assistant general manager, hitting. He will lead […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/27/26 9:56 PM - Phillies announce multiple changes to baseball operations personnel. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Thursday announced a slew of front office personnel moves. Among them, Dan Aucoin was promoted from senior director of baseball solutions to assistant general manager, research and information. Farm director Luke Murton was also promoted to the new role of assistant general manager, hitting. He will lead […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Walker Jenkins (OF - MIN)
8/27/26 4:20 PM - The wait is over: Walker Jenkins is ready to conquer the Twin Cities. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-twins-pros...
8/27/26 4:20 PM - The wait is over: Walker Jenkins is ready to conquer the Twin Cities. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-twins-pros...
Caleb Durbin (3B - BOS)
8/27/26 2:49 PM - ‘He’s our iron man’: Caleb Durbin perfectly encapsulates the essence of Boston.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/27/26 2:49 PM - ‘He’s our iron man’: Caleb Durbin perfectly encapsulates the essence of Boston.
“A gritty, tough guy, small school, probably doubted his whole career. Look where he’s at.”
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)
8/27/26 1:00 PM - Yankees' quiet trade deadline already coming back to bite them -- but their bullpen can still be saved. Fernando Cruz has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL and could be facing Tommy John surgery
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-bullpen...
8/27/26 1:00 PM - Yankees' quiet trade deadline already coming back to bite them -- but their bullpen can still be saved. Fernando Cruz has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL and could be facing Tommy John surgery
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-bullpen...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
8/27/26 12:10 PM - Yankees Notes: Aaron Judge hopes to avoid minor league stint, Clarke Schmidt to pitch in rehab game Saturday. Prior to the Yankees series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night, manager Aaron Boone gave some updates on the team...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-notes-aaron-judge-...
8/27/26 12:10 PM - Yankees Notes: Aaron Judge hopes to avoid minor league stint, Clarke Schmidt to pitch in rehab game Saturday. Prior to the Yankees series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night, manager Aaron Boone gave some updates on the team...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-notes-aaron-judge-...
Brandon Nimmo (OF - TEX)
8/27/26 10:01 AM - Statcast Stat Of The Week: Is Brandon Nimmo The Player You Need For Fantasy Playoffs?.
Source: https://razzball.com/statcast-stat-of-the-week-is-...
8/27/26 10:01 AM - Statcast Stat Of The Week: Is Brandon Nimmo The Player You Need For Fantasy Playoffs?.
Brandon Nimmo has never been the type of hitter fantasy managers draft expecting huge power. Even at his best, his value has come from doing a little bit of everything: getting on base, hitting for a respectable average, scoring runs, and chipping in enough home runs and stolen bases to make him a well-rounded fantasy contributor. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/statcast-stat-of-the-week-is-...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/27/26 8:00 AM - Cal Raleigh is catching fire at the right time. Is a swing change to thank?. Cal Raleigh has looked much more like his 2025 self, hammering five homers over the past week. Here's the simple adjustment that could be to thank.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cal-r...
8/27/26 8:00 AM - Cal Raleigh is catching fire at the right time. Is a swing change to thank?. Cal Raleigh has looked much more like his 2025 self, hammering five homers over the past week. Here's the simple adjustment that could be to thank.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cal-r...
Tristan Peters (OF - CWS)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738060/peter...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738060/peter...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table. Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738383/yanke...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table. Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738383/yanke...
Tristan Peters (OF - CWS)
8/27/26 2:55 AM - White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits a home run in 5th straight game, tying franchise mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the Chicago White Sox, tying a franchise record. Peters and Munetaka Murakami are also the only rookies in club history to hit home runs in five consecutive games in the same season. Peters connected on a two-run drive in the fifth inning that put the White Sox ahead of the Texas Rangers 6-2.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-roo...
8/27/26 2:55 AM - White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits a home run in 5th straight game, tying franchise mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the Chicago White Sox, tying a franchise record. Peters and Munetaka Murakami are also the only rookies in club history to hit home runs in five consecutive games in the same season. Peters connected on a two-run drive in the fifth inning that put the White Sox ahead of the Texas Rangers 6-2.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-roo...
Tristan Peters (OF - CWS)
8/26/26 10:55 PM - White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits a home run in 5th straight game, tying franchise mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the Chicago White Sox, tying a franchise record. Peters and Munetaka Murakami are also the only rookies in club history to hit home runs in five consecutive games in the same season. Peters connected on a two-run drive in the fifth inning that put the White Sox ahead of the Texas Rangers 6-2.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-roo...
8/26/26 10:55 PM - White Sox rookie Tristan Peters hits a home run in 5th straight game, tying franchise mark. Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the Chicago White Sox, tying a franchise record. Peters and Munetaka Murakami are also the only rookies in club history to hit home runs in five consecutive games in the same season. Peters connected on a two-run drive in the fifth inning that put the White Sox ahead of the Texas Rangers 6-2.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/white-sox-roo...
Bryan Woo (P - SEA)
8/26/26 10:53 PM - Bats strike early, Luzardo shuts down Mariners as Phillies take finale in Seattle. The Phillies offense got to the Mariners early and was backed by a lights-out effort from Jesús Luzardo, as they salvaged the series with a 6-0 win in Seattle. Despite his blazing fastball, Mariners starter Bryan Woo was unable to evade Phillies hitters. Two batters after Kyle Schwarber doubled to lead off the game, Bryce […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/26/26 10:53 PM - Bats strike early, Luzardo shuts down Mariners as Phillies take finale in Seattle. The Phillies offense got to the Mariners early and was backed by a lights-out effort from Jesús Luzardo, as they salvaged the series with a 6-0 win in Seattle. Despite his blazing fastball, Mariners starter Bryan Woo was unable to evade Phillies hitters. Two batters after Kyle Schwarber doubled to lead off the game, Bryce […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Fernando Cruz (P - NYY)
8/26/26 7:00 PM - Yankees put Cruz on IL, sign Fulmer to contract. The Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49735427/yanke...
8/26/26 7:00 PM - Yankees put Cruz on IL, sign Fulmer to contract. The Yankees placed slumping reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort on Wednesday. New York also signed Michael Fulmer to a major league contract.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49735427/yanke...
Bryce Miller (P - SEA)
8/26/26 5:38 PM - Mariners’ Bryce Miller makes rare bullpen appearance; could it be a permanent move?. Bryce Miller was asked before the game to be ready to throw in relief as a just-in-case option for a thin bullpen. Could the move be permanent?
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
8/26/26 5:38 PM - Mariners’ Bryce Miller makes rare bullpen appearance; could it be a permanent move?. Bryce Miller was asked before the game to be ready to throw in relief as a just-in-case option for a thin bullpen. Could the move be permanent?
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Elmer Rodriguez (P - NYY)
8/26/26 5:05 PM - Yankees' offense erupts late in 9-3 win over Astros. Elmer Rodriguez had his best start as a big leaguer and the Yankees offense erupted late in their 9-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-astros-takeaways-8...
8/26/26 5:05 PM - Yankees' offense erupts late in 9-3 win over Astros. Elmer Rodriguez had his best start as a big leaguer and the Yankees offense erupted late in their 9-3 win over the Astros on Wednesday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-astros-takeaways-8...
John Schneider (C - TOR)
8/26/26 2:09 PM - Here's why John Schneider won't drop Guerrero in the lineup. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-spot...
8/26/26 2:09 PM - Here's why John Schneider won't drop Guerrero in the lineup. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-spot...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/26/26 2:07 PM - Roman Anthony discussed how he’s handled the ‘noise’ amid injury absence.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/morning-sports-updat...
8/26/26 2:07 PM - Roman Anthony discussed how he’s handled the ‘noise’ amid injury absence.
"When I see certain things that certain people write about me, it’s definitely frustrating and definitely a little disappointing. But like I said earlier, everyone has an opinion."
The post Roman Anthony discussed how he’s handled the ‘noise’ amid injury absence appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/morning-sports-updat...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/26/26 12:55 PM - Is Cal Raleigh back? Mariners' playoff hopes may depend on it -- and a generous September schedule. The Mariners have the easiest remaining schedule in all of Major League Baseball
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cal-raleigh-hea...
8/26/26 12:55 PM - Is Cal Raleigh back? Mariners' playoff hopes may depend on it -- and a generous September schedule. The Mariners have the easiest remaining schedule in all of Major League Baseball
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cal-raleigh-hea...
Freddy Peralta (P - TB)
8/26/26 12:54 PM - Rays vs. Tigers Wednesday MLB picks: Freddy Peralta trade acquisition has not paid off for Tampa Bay yet. Freddy Peralta has struggled with his new Rays team as it visits the Tigers for a Wednesday matinee
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/rays-vs-tig...
8/26/26 12:54 PM - Rays vs. Tigers Wednesday MLB picks: Freddy Peralta trade acquisition has not paid off for Tampa Bay yet. Freddy Peralta has struggled with his new Rays team as it visits the Tigers for a Wednesday matinee
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/rays-vs-tig...
Freddy Peralta (P - TB)
8/26/26 9:54 AM - Rays vs. Tigers Wednesday MLB picks: Freddy Peralta trade acquisition has not paid off for Tampa Bay yet. Freddy Peralta has struggled with his new Rays team as it visits the Tigers for a Wednesday matinee
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/rays-vs-tig...
8/26/26 9:54 AM - Rays vs. Tigers Wednesday MLB picks: Freddy Peralta trade acquisition has not paid off for Tampa Bay yet. Freddy Peralta has struggled with his new Rays team as it visits the Tigers for a Wednesday matinee
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/rays-vs-tig...
Byron Buxton (OF - MIN)
8/26/26 9:21 AM - Buxton leaves Twins' loss when hip acts up again. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, 32, who has already been sent to the injured list twice this year for right hip injuries, exited his club's 4-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday, appearing to injure the same hip in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49729166/minne...
8/26/26 9:21 AM - Buxton leaves Twins' loss when hip acts up again. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, 32, who has already been sent to the injured list twice this year for right hip injuries, exited his club's 4-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday, appearing to injure the same hip in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49729166/minne...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/26/26 9:21 AM - Raleigh goes deep in first at-bat since 3-HR game. Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat Tuesday night and tied a Mariners' record with homers in four consecutive at-bats.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49728156/marin...
8/26/26 9:21 AM - Raleigh goes deep in first at-bat since 3-HR game. Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat Tuesday night and tied a Mariners' record with homers in four consecutive at-bats.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49728156/marin...
Byron Buxton (OF - MIN)
8/26/26 2:48 AM - Buxton leaves Twins' loss when hip acts up again. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, 32, who has already been sent to the injured list twice this year for right hip injuries, exited his club's 4-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday, appearing to injure the same hip in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49729166/minne...
8/26/26 2:48 AM - Buxton leaves Twins' loss when hip acts up again. Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, 32, who has already been sent to the injured list twice this year for right hip injuries, exited his club's 4-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday, appearing to injure the same hip in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49729166/minne...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/26/26 2:48 AM - Raleigh goes deep in first at-bat since 3-HR game. Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat Tuesday night and tied a Mariners' record with homers in four consecutive at-bats.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49728156/marin...
8/26/26 2:48 AM - Raleigh goes deep in first at-bat since 3-HR game. Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat Tuesday night and tied a Mariners' record with homers in four consecutive at-bats.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49728156/marin...
Jarren Duran (OF - BOS)
8/26/26 2:23 AM - Jarren Duran hits grand slam in 11th inning and Red Sox sink Marlins 7-3.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/26/26 2:23 AM - Jarren Duran hits grand slam in 11th inning and Red Sox sink Marlins 7-3.
The surging Red Sox won their fifth in a row and ninth in 12 games. They have won their past three series and 14 of their last 20.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...