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Gabe Speier (P - SEA)
8/6/26 8:35 AM - M's Speier, Wilson ejected after 4th Tiger HBP. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier hit the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning Wednesday night, causing the benches and bullpens to clear.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542595/marin...
8/6/26 8:35 AM - M's Speier, Wilson ejected after 4th Tiger HBP. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier hit the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning Wednesday night, causing the benches and bullpens to clear.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542595/marin...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Crochet open to relief role if he can rejoin Sox. Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox ace who hasn't pitched since late April because of injury, says he's open to a relief role if he's able to recover in time for the stretch run.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49541883/croch...
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Crochet open to relief role if he can rejoin Sox. Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox ace who hasn't pitched since late April because of injury, says he's open to a relief role if he's able to recover in time for the stretch run.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49541883/croch...
Freddy Peralta (P - TB)
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...
Sonny Gray (P - BOS)
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Red Sox's Gray gets AL-best, career-high 14th win. Sonny Gray pitched three-hit ball and struck out eight over six innings for his AL-leading 14th victory as Boston beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542167/red-s...
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Red Sox's Gray gets AL-best, career-high 14th win. Sonny Gray pitched three-hit ball and struck out eight over six innings for his AL-leading 14th victory as Boston beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542167/red-s...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Judge reexamined, says 'I'll be back this season'. Yankees star Aaron Judge, who has not played in a game since May 31, was cleared for "light activity" after he had his fractured rib re-imaged Tuesday and remains confident he will return to play this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49540726/yanke...
8/6/26 8:35 AM - Judge reexamined, says 'I'll be back this season'. Yankees star Aaron Judge, who has not played in a game since May 31, was cleared for "light activity" after he had his fractured rib re-imaged Tuesday and remains confident he will return to play this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49540726/yanke...
Jarren Duran (OF - BOS)
8/6/26 2:34 AM - Amid a tumultuous season, Jarren Duran is starting to take off at perfect time for Red Sox.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/6/26 2:34 AM - Amid a tumultuous season, Jarren Duran is starting to take off at perfect time for Red Sox.
"I've mentioned a lot about him and how talented I think he is."
The post Amid a tumultuous season, Jarren Duran is starting to take off at perfect time for Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Gabe Speier (P - SEA)
8/6/26 1:48 AM - M's Speier, Wilson ejected after 4th Tiger HBP. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier hit the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning Wednesday night, causing the benches and bullpens to clear.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542595/marin...
8/6/26 1:48 AM - M's Speier, Wilson ejected after 4th Tiger HBP. Mariners reliever Gabe Speier hit the Tigers' Gleyber Torres with a pitch in the eighth inning Wednesday night, causing the benches and bullpens to clear.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542595/marin...
Joe Ryan (P - MIN)
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Scuffling Ryan returning to Minnesota for tests. Twins ace Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota to be evaluated for a potential injury after he was hit hard in a loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49540510/twins...
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Scuffling Ryan returning to Minnesota for tests. Twins ace Joe Ryan is returning to Minnesota to be evaluated for a potential injury after he was hit hard in a loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49540510/twins...
Freddy Peralta (P - TB)
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...
Garrett Crochet (P - BOS)
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Crochet open to relief role if he can rejoin Sox. Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox ace who hasn't pitched since late April because of injury, says he's open to a relief role if he's able to recover in time for the stretch run.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49541883/croch...
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Crochet open to relief role if he can rejoin Sox. Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox ace who hasn't pitched since late April because of injury, says he's open to a relief role if he's able to recover in time for the stretch run.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49541883/croch...
Sonny Gray (P - BOS)
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Red Sox's Gray gets AL-best, career-high 14th win. Sonny Gray pitched three-hit ball and struck out eight over six innings for his AL-leading 14th victory as Boston beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542167/red-s...
8/6/26 12:40 AM - Red Sox's Gray gets AL-best, career-high 14th win. Sonny Gray pitched three-hit ball and struck out eight over six innings for his AL-leading 14th victory as Boston beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49542167/red-s...
Jarren Duran (OF - BOS)
8/5/26 11:34 PM - Amid a tumultuous season, Jarren Duran is starting to take off at perfect time for Red Sox.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/5/26 11:34 PM - Amid a tumultuous season, Jarren Duran is starting to take off at perfect time for Red Sox.
"I've mentioned a lot about him and how talented I think he is."
The post Amid a tumultuous season, Jarren Duran is starting to take off at perfect time for Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Julio Rodriguez (OF - SEA)
8/5/26 9:20 PM - Julio Rodriguez and Colt Emerson homer, Dan Wilson ejected in Mariners win. Julio Rodriguez and Colt Emerson homered, Gabe Speier and Dan Wilson were ejected, and the Mariners got a much-needed win Wednesday night against the Tigers.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/julio...
8/5/26 9:20 PM - Julio Rodriguez and Colt Emerson homer, Dan Wilson ejected in Mariners win. Julio Rodriguez and Colt Emerson homered, Gabe Speier and Dan Wilson were ejected, and the Mariners got a much-needed win Wednesday night against the Tigers.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/julio...
Jacob Lopez (P - Ath)
8/5/26 7:17 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Losing Streak Continues with 3-2 loss to Reds. The Athletics faced the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of this three-game interlegaue series. Once again, A’s starter Jacob Lopez turned in a quality start and gave his team a chance to win, only to receive no help from the bullpen and a struggling offense in a 3-2 loss, the Green and Gold’s seventh […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/5/26 7:17 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Losing Streak Continues with 3-2 loss to Reds. The Athletics faced the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of this three-game interlegaue series. Once again, A’s starter Jacob Lopez turned in a quality start and gave his team a chance to win, only to receive no help from the bullpen and a struggling offense in a 3-2 loss, the Green and Gold’s seventh […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)
8/5/26 6:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Condensed Game: ATH@CIN - 8/5/26 | 08/05/2026. Condensed Game: Lawrence Butler and the Athletics take on Matt McLain and the Reds on August 5, 2026
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/5/26 6:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Condensed Game: ATH@CIN - 8/5/26 | 08/05/2026. Condensed Game: Lawrence Butler and the Athletics take on Matt McLain and the Reds on August 5, 2026
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
8/5/26 6:16 PM - Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity and says he will return from injury this season. Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31. The three-time AL MVP was on the field at Yankee Stadium in baseball gear Wednesday afternoon, stretching, jogging and doing shuffle slides with a resistance band. He was given the green light to take a step forward in his recovery progression after undergoing his latest scan Tuesday. Still, it will be a while before Judge is back in the lineup. He must first advance to taking swings, and neither he nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a target date for the slugger’s return.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/yankees-star-...
8/5/26 6:16 PM - Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity and says he will return from injury this season. Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31. The three-time AL MVP was on the field at Yankee Stadium in baseball gear Wednesday afternoon, stretching, jogging and doing shuffle slides with a resistance band. He was given the green light to take a step forward in his recovery progression after undergoing his latest scan Tuesday. Still, it will be a while before Judge is back in the lineup. He must first advance to taking swings, and neither he nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a target date for the slugger’s return.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/yankees-star-...
Carlos Vargas (P - SEA)
8/5/26 6:02 PM - Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas expected to begin rehab assignment. After suffering a lat strain the day before the regular season began and dealing with minor setbacks that slowed his recovery, Carlos Vargas finally appears close to returning to the Mariners.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
8/5/26 6:02 PM - Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas expected to begin rehab assignment. After suffering a lat strain the day before the regular season began and dealing with minor setbacks that slowed his recovery, Carlos Vargas finally appears close to returning to the Mariners.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
8/5/26 5:21 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim's RBI double | 08/05/2026. Jonah Heim ties the game for the Athletics' with a line drive to right field in the top of the 6th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/5/26 5:21 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim's RBI double | 08/05/2026. Jonah Heim ties the game for the Athletics' with a line drive to right field in the top of the 6th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Erik Miller (OF - BOS)
8/5/26 1:52 PM - New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/morning-sports-updat...
8/5/26 1:52 PM - New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV.
"It definitely wasn’t expected."
The post New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/morning-sports-updat...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
8/5/26 12:02 PM - Blue Jays vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez, Houston should take advantage of pitching break in matinee. The Astros appear to have a sizable pitching edge today vs. the Blue Jays
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/blue-jays-v...
8/5/26 12:02 PM - Blue Jays vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez, Houston should take advantage of pitching break in matinee. The Astros appear to have a sizable pitching edge today vs. the Blue Jays
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/blue-jays-v...
Erik Miller (OF - BOS)
8/5/26 10:52 AM - New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/morning-sports-updat...
8/5/26 10:52 AM - New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV.
"It definitely wasn’t expected."
The post New Red Sox reliever Erik Miller says he learned about trade from TV appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/morning-sports-updat...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
8/5/26 9:02 AM - Blue Jays vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez, Houston should take advantage of pitching break in matinee. The Astros appear to have a sizable pitching edge today vs. the Blue Jays
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/blue-jays-v...
8/5/26 9:02 AM - Blue Jays vs. Astros MLB picks: Yordan Alvarez, Houston should take advantage of pitching break in matinee. The Astros appear to have a sizable pitching edge today vs. the Blue Jays
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/blue-jays-v...
Freddy Peralta (P - TB)
8/5/26 8:25 AM - Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...
8/5/26 8:25 AM - Sources: Peralta arranged Soto-Lindor meeting. Multiple sources told ESPN that former Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta in June arranged for franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to vent and work through their disconnected relationship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49536047/forme...
Cody Bradford (P - TEX)
8/5/26 8:25 AM - Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024. Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534151/cody-...
8/5/26 8:25 AM - Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024. Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534151/cody-...
Adley Rutschman (C - BOS)
8/5/26 8:25 AM - Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with red-hot Red Sox. Recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman said he's just trying to fit in with a Red Sox team that has been on a roll over the last month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532542/adley...
8/5/26 8:25 AM - Rutschman 'trying to fit in' with red-hot Red Sox. Recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman said he's just trying to fit in with a Red Sox team that has been on a roll over the last month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532542/adley...
Ben Williamson (3B - TB)
8/5/26 4:41 AM - Peralta roughed up in Rays debut but Hicks hits grand slam and Tampa Bay rallies past Rockies in 11. Ben Williamson scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/peralta-rou...
8/5/26 4:41 AM - Peralta roughed up in Rays debut but Hicks hits grand slam and Tampa Bay rallies past Rockies in 11. Ben Williamson scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/peralta-rou...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
8/5/26 3:33 AM - [Locked On A's] - SHUT DOWN KURTZ AND WILSON: Athletics Should REST Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, Season Now IRRELEVANT. Athletics fans are wondering—should Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson call it a season after more tough injuries throughout the year? The A’s just blew another hea...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/5/26 3:33 AM - [Locked On A's] - SHUT DOWN KURTZ AND WILSON: Athletics Should REST Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, Season Now IRRELEVANT. Athletics fans are wondering—should Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson call it a season after more tough injuries throughout the year? The A’s just blew another hea...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Wilyer Abreu (OF - BOS)
8/5/26 2:31 AM - Durbin hits grand slam and Abreu goes deep twice as streaking Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/5/26 2:31 AM - Durbin hits grand slam and Abreu goes deep twice as streaking Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2.
Wilyer Abreu launched a pair of solo homers for the rolling Red Sox, who have won 24 of their last 27.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jarren Duran (OF - BOS)
8/5/26 2:06 AM - Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/5/26 2:06 AM - Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox.
"I hate looking at the numbers but when you’re going bad, you look at the numbers and it was pretty obvious how bad I was."
The post Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Cody Bradford (P - TEX)
8/5/26 12:47 AM - Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024. Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534151/cody-...
8/5/26 12:47 AM - Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024. Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49534151/cody-...
Jarren Duran (OF - BOS)
8/5/26 12:06 AM - Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/5/26 12:06 AM - Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox.
"I hate looking at the numbers but when you’re going bad, you look at the numbers and it was pretty obvious how bad I was."
The post Jarren Duran: ‘I thought I was going to be released’ by Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...