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Reid Detmers (P - LAA)
7/9/26 9:05 AM - Angels vs. Rangers MLB picks: Keep fading struggling and likely soon-traded Reid Detmers for L.A. on Thursday. Tonight's start vs. the Rangers could be Reid Detmers' last as a member of the Angels
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/angels-vs-r...
7/9/26 9:05 AM - Angels vs. Rangers MLB picks: Keep fading struggling and likely soon-traded Reid Detmers for L.A. on Thursday. Tonight's start vs. the Rangers could be Reid Detmers' last as a member of the Angels
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/angels-vs-r...
Justin Verlander (P - DET)
7/9/26 7:30 AM - 'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season. Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307720/tiger...
7/9/26 7:30 AM - 'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season. Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307720/tiger...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
7/9/26 7:30 AM - Angels' Trout comes off IL ahead of All-Star Game. Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310414/all-s...
7/9/26 7:30 AM - Angels' Trout comes off IL ahead of All-Star Game. Mike Trout came off the injured list Wednesday and homered in his return, helping lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310414/all-s...
Willson Contreras (1B - BOS)
7/9/26 7:30 AM - Boston's Contreras exits after fouling ball off fo.... The ups and downs of Willson Contreras' season continued Wednesday when he had to leave the Red Sox's win after fouling a ball off his left foot.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310731/red-s...
7/9/26 7:30 AM - Boston's Contreras exits after fouling ball off fo.... The ups and downs of Willson Contreras' season continued Wednesday when he had to leave the Red Sox's win after fouling a ball off his left foot.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310731/red-s...
Dylan Cease (P - TOR)
7/9/26 7:30 AM - Blue Jays' Cease loses no-hit bid vs. Giants in 9t.... The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up on a line-drive single to center field.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49309534/blue-...
7/9/26 7:30 AM - Blue Jays' Cease loses no-hit bid vs. Giants in 9t.... The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up on a line-drive single to center field.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49309534/blue-...
Dillon Dingler (C - DET)
7/9/26 7:30 AM - All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til.... Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310063/tiger...
7/9/26 7:30 AM - All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til.... Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310063/tiger...
Darell Hernaiz (SS/3B - Ath)
7/9/26 1:31 AM - [A's Farm] - Wednesday, July 8th: Bobby Boser Helps Hounds Win while Darell Hernaiz Homers for Vegas. TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A) San Antonio Missions 4 Midland RockHounds 8 WP: Garland 5-0 / 1.80 HR: Boser (6) Second baseman Bobby Boser helped the RockHounds register their second straight win over the Missions on Wednesday. Last year’s 11th-round draft pick for the A’s went 3 for 4 with… The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/9/26 1:31 AM - [A's Farm] - Wednesday, July 8th: Bobby Boser Helps Hounds Win while Darell Hernaiz Homers for Vegas. TEXAS LEAGUE (DOUBLE-A) San Antonio Missions 4 Midland RockHounds 8 WP: Garland 5-0 / 1.80 HR: Boser (6) Second baseman Bobby Boser helped the RockHounds register their second straight win over the Missions on Wednesday. Last year’s 11th-round draft pick for the A’s went 3 for 4 with… The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Mike Trout (DH/OF - LAA)
7/8/26 8:48 PM - Angels' Trout comes off IL ahead of All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Angels activated center fielder Mike Trout from the injured list on Wednesday, just in time for the All-Star Game in his beloved Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310414/all-s...
7/8/26 8:48 PM - Angels' Trout comes off IL ahead of All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Angels activated center fielder Mike Trout from the injured list on Wednesday, just in time for the All-Star Game in his beloved Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310414/all-s...
Dillon Dingler (C - DET)
7/8/26 8:48 PM - All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til.... Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310063/tiger...
7/8/26 8:48 PM - All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til.... Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310063/tiger...
Spencer Torkelson (1B - DET)
7/8/26 7:39 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Spencer Torkelson homers in Tigers' win | 07/08/2026. Spencer Torkelson hits a three-run homer and Troy Melton strikes out nine in the Tigers' 6-1 win over the Athletics
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7/8/26 7:39 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Spencer Torkelson homers in Tigers' win | 07/08/2026. Spencer Torkelson hits a three-run homer and Troy Melton strikes out nine in the Tigers' 6-1 win over the Athletics
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Troy Melton (P - DET)
7/8/26 7:04 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Struggles Continue in 6-1 Loss to Tigers. The Athletics squared off with the Detroit Tigers in the middle game of this three-game series between these two historic American League franchises. The Tigers scored early and never looked back, winning 6-1 to take the series and leave the A’s sitting ten games under .500. Tigers Strike First Tigers’ starter Troy Melton needed only […]
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7/8/26 7:04 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Struggles Continue in 6-1 Loss to Tigers. The Athletics squared off with the Detroit Tigers in the middle game of this three-game series between these two historic American League franchises. The Tigers scored early and never looked back, winning 6-1 to take the series and leave the A’s sitting ten games under .500. Tigers Strike First Tigers’ starter Troy Melton needed only […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeffrey Springs (P - Ath)
7/8/26 6:27 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeffrey Springs' four strikeouts | 07/08/2026. Jeffrey Springs strikes out four across four 1/3 innings for the Athletics
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7/8/26 6:27 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeffrey Springs' four strikeouts | 07/08/2026. Jeffrey Springs strikes out four across four 1/3 innings for the Athletics
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Willson Contreras (1B - BOS)
7/8/26 6:17 PM - Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone latest to commit to Home Run Derby. Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, and stands just a few shy of the career best of 24 he had for the Chicago Cubs in 2019. He is looking to become the first Red Sox player to win a Home Run Derby since David Ortiz in 2010. Contreras and the 23-year-old Caglianone join Ben Rice from the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero in the competition. The other four participants have not yet been announced.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/royals-slugge...
7/8/26 6:17 PM - Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone latest to commit to Home Run Derby. Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, and stands just a few shy of the career best of 24 he had for the Chicago Cubs in 2019. He is looking to become the first Red Sox player to win a Home Run Derby since David Ortiz in 2010. Contreras and the 23-year-old Caglianone join Ben Rice from the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero in the competition. The other four participants have not yet been announced.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/royals-slugge...
Dylan Cease (P - TOR)
7/8/26 6:06 PM - Blue Jays' Dylan Cease works 8 no-hit innings against Giants. Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays has pitched eight no-hit innings against the San Francisco Giants. Cease set down the first 14 San Francisco hitters before he walked Willy Adames with two outs in the fifth. Cease also walked Drew Gilbert leading off the sixth and Rafael Devers with one out in the seventh. He has thrown a career-high 115 pitches, 79 for strikes. Cease previously threw a no-hitter for the San Diego Padres at Washington on July 25, 2024. The All-Star right-hander, who entered Wednesday leading the American League in strikeouts, fanned 11 batters through eight innings.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-dyl...
7/8/26 6:06 PM - Blue Jays' Dylan Cease works 8 no-hit innings against Giants. Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays has pitched eight no-hit innings against the San Francisco Giants. Cease set down the first 14 San Francisco hitters before he walked Willy Adames with two outs in the fifth. Cease also walked Drew Gilbert leading off the sixth and Rafael Devers with one out in the seventh. He has thrown a career-high 115 pitches, 79 for strikes. Cease previously threw a no-hitter for the San Diego Padres at Washington on July 25, 2024. The All-Star right-hander, who entered Wednesday leading the American League in strikeouts, fanned 11 batters through eight innings.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/blue-jays-dyl...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
7/8/26 5:14 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz leaves game with illness | 07/08/2026. Nick Kurtz exits the game with an illness after a near collision at first base
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7/8/26 5:14 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Nick Kurtz leaves game with illness | 07/08/2026. Nick Kurtz exits the game with an illness after a near collision at first base
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Bryan Woo (P - SEA)
7/8/26 4:51 PM - Could Bryan Woo pitch out of the bullpen for Mariners this weekend?. Bryan Woo won't get another start until after the All-Star break, but there is a chance he might pitch out of the bullpen on the current road trip.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/could...
7/8/26 4:51 PM - Could Bryan Woo pitch out of the bullpen for Mariners this weekend?. Bryan Woo won't get another start until after the All-Star break, but there is a chance he might pitch out of the bullpen on the current road trip.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/could...
Gerrit Cole (P - NYY)
7/8/26 4:00 PM - Gerrit Cole receives no run support in Yankees' 3-0 loss to Rays. Gerrit Cole pitched into the seventh but the Yankees did not give him run support in their 3-0 loss to the Rays on Wednesday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-rays-takeaways-782...
7/8/26 4:00 PM - Gerrit Cole receives no run support in Yankees' 3-0 loss to Rays. Gerrit Cole pitched into the seventh but the Yankees did not give him run support in their 3-0 loss to the Rays on Wednesday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-rays-takeaways-782...
Brendan Donovan (2B - SEA)
7/8/26 3:39 PM - Mariners hopeful Brendan Donovan returns soon, but exact timeline remains unclear. The Mariners aren't putting an exact date on when Brendan Donovan will begin his rehab assignment. "When BD is ready to go, he will be ready to go."
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
7/8/26 3:39 PM - Mariners hopeful Brendan Donovan returns soon, but exact timeline remains unclear. The Mariners aren't putting an exact date on when Brendan Donovan will begin his rehab assignment. "When BD is ready to go, he will be ready to go."
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
7/8/26 3:10 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Game # 92, Athletics at Tigers Game Thread. Last night, the Athletics’ losing streak reached four games, as the team fell to the Detroit Tigers 6-2 in the opening contest of this three-game series. The A’s had a chance to win after knocking Tarik Skubal out following five innings while trailing by just one run. However, miscommunication between two A’s players on a […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/8/26 3:10 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Game # 92, Athletics at Tigers Game Thread. Last night, the Athletics’ losing streak reached four games, as the team fell to the Detroit Tigers 6-2 in the opening contest of this three-game series. The A’s had a chance to win after knocking Tarik Skubal out following five innings while trailing by just one run. However, miscommunication between two A’s players on a […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Justin Verlander (P - DET)
7/8/26 2:00 PM - Tigers' Justin Verlander announces retirement: Three-time Cy Young winner will end career after 2026 season. The 43-year-old Verlander is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/justin-verlande...
7/8/26 2:00 PM - Tigers' Justin Verlander announces retirement: Three-time Cy Young winner will end career after 2026 season. The 43-year-old Verlander is a 10-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/justin-verlande...
Anthony Volpe (SS - NYY)
7/8/26 1:12 PM - Yankees’ Anthony Volpe pushes back on rumor he won’t play 2B: 'It couldn't be further from the truth'. After a rumor said Anthony Volpe refused to learn second base when in the minors, the Yankees shortstop defended himself and said he will do anything to help the team.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-anthony-volpe-deni...
7/8/26 1:12 PM - Yankees’ Anthony Volpe pushes back on rumor he won’t play 2B: 'It couldn't be further from the truth'. After a rumor said Anthony Volpe refused to learn second base when in the minors, the Yankees shortstop defended himself and said he will do anything to help the team.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-anthony-volpe-deni...
Davis Martin (P - CWS)
7/8/26 1:07 PM - Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin. We could see a motivated White Sox ace Davis Martin tonight vs. the Red Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/red-sox-vs-...
7/8/26 1:07 PM - Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin. We could see a motivated White Sox ace Davis Martin tonight vs. the Red Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/red-sox-vs-...
Jac Caglianone (OF - KC)
7/8/26 12:34 PM - Royals' Caglianone to flex muscle in HR Derby. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who hit nine of his 14 homers in June and is tied for the MLB lead in average HR distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307187/royal...
7/8/26 12:34 PM - Royals' Caglianone to flex muscle in HR Derby. Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who hit nine of his 14 homers in June and is tied for the MLB lead in average HR distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307187/royal...
Tyler Tolbert (OF - KC)
7/8/26 12:34 PM - Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49302660/tyler...
7/8/26 12:34 PM - Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record. Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49302660/tyler...
Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B - Ath)
7/8/26 12:15 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s roster moves: Soderstrom activated, Muncy optioned. The squad continues to get healthier. Just hours before their second game against the Detroit Tigers the Athletics announced the activation of left fielder Tyler Soderstrom from the 10-day IL, while optioning infielder Max Muncy to make room on the active roster: It turns out to be a best-case scenario for Soderstrom and the club […]
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7/8/26 12:15 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s roster moves: Soderstrom activated, Muncy optioned. The squad continues to get healthier. Just hours before their second game against the Detroit Tigers the Athletics announced the activation of left fielder Tyler Soderstrom from the 10-day IL, while optioning infielder Max Muncy to make room on the active roster: It turns out to be a best-case scenario for Soderstrom and the club […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Davis Martin (P - CWS)
7/8/26 11:07 AM - Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin. We could see a motivated White Sox ace Davis Martin tonight vs. the Red Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/red-sox-vs-...
7/8/26 11:07 AM - Red Sox vs. White Sox MLB picks: After major All-Star snub, expect strong start from Chicago ace Davis Martin. We could see a motivated White Sox ace Davis Martin tonight vs. the Red Sox
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/red-sox-vs-...
Aroldis Chapman (P - BOS)
7/8/26 10:57 AM - Closer stock watch: Trade Aroldis Chapman before t.... Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped, and more.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
7/8/26 10:57 AM - Closer stock watch: Trade Aroldis Chapman before t.... Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped, and more.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Sam Antonacci (SS - CWS)
7/8/26 10:50 AM - MLB trends: The sloppy Yankees, a surprising All-Star and Sam Antonacci's one weird skill. Here's what's going on around the league days before the All-Star break
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-yank...
7/8/26 10:50 AM - MLB trends: The sloppy Yankees, a surprising All-Star and Sam Antonacci's one weird skill. Here's what's going on around the league days before the All-Star break
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-yank...
Troy Melton (P - DET)
7/8/26 4:49 AM - [Deadspin] - Tigers' hot Troy Melton opposes Athletics' slumping Jeffrey Springs. Deadspin | Tigers' hot Troy Melton opposes Athletics' slumping Jeffrey Springs
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7/8/26 4:49 AM - [Deadspin] - Tigers' hot Troy Melton opposes Athletics' slumping Jeffrey Springs. Deadspin | Tigers' hot Troy Melton opposes Athletics' slumping Jeffrey Springs
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Jacob Lopez (P - Ath)
7/8/26 3:36 AM - [Locked On A's] - MELTDOWN: A's Jacob Lopez IMPLODES as Mental ERRORS COST Game VS Detroit. Athletics spiral as pitching woes and puzzling managerial moves spark fan frustration. Can a promising core—headlined by Nick Kurtz’s All-Star start and Shea...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/8/26 3:36 AM - [Locked On A's] - MELTDOWN: A's Jacob Lopez IMPLODES as Mental ERRORS COST Game VS Detroit. Athletics spiral as pitching woes and puzzling managerial moves spark fan frustration. Can a promising core—headlined by Nick Kurtz’s All-Star start and Shea...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tyler Tolbert (OF - KC)
7/8/26 2:44 AM - Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert makes MLB history with hit in 12 consecutive plate appearances. Tolbert was a career .247 hitter without a homer in 85 at-bats at the big-league level before he started this streak
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tyler-tolbert-r...
7/8/26 2:44 AM - Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert makes MLB history with hit in 12 consecutive plate appearances. Tolbert was a career .247 hitter without a homer in 85 at-bats at the big-league level before he started this streak
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tyler-tolbert-r...