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Alec Bohm (3B - PHI)

6/8/26 4:46 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 8: Alec Bohm in expert's best bets for Monday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Monday, June 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
6/8/26 4:46 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 8: Alec Bohm in expert's best bets for Monday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Monday, June 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Jameson Taillon (P - CHC)

6/8/26 3:00 PM - Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the top of the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996077/cubs-...
6/8/26 3:00 PM - Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the top of the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996077/cubs-...
Kyle Freeland (P - COL)

6/8/26 3:00 PM - Freeland tops charts for Rockies in innings pitche.... Kyle Freeland became the Rockies' all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee, passing Aaron Cook.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48994324/kyle-...
6/8/26 3:00 PM - Freeland tops charts for Rockies in innings pitche.... Kyle Freeland became the Rockies' all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee, passing Aaron Cook.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48994324/kyle-...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)

6/8/26 3:00 PM - 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes. Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 home loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48997165/alex-...
6/8/26 3:00 PM - 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes. Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 home loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48997165/alex-...
Mason Miller (P - SD)

6/8/26 2:12 PM - Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate.... Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48975512/mlb-2...
6/8/26 2:12 PM - Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate.... Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48975512/mlb-2...
Max Kepler (OF - AZ)

6/8/26 12:27 PM - Max Kepler signs with Diamondbacks while still serving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Outfielder Max Kepler, still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a prorated share of the $780,000 minimum and the chance to earn $500,000 in roster bonuses. Kepler can start a minor league assignment Wednesday. If no Arizona games are postponed, he would be eligible to play for the Diamondbacks on June 25 at St. Louis. He would be ineligible to appear in the postseason this year. Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a metabolite of Trenbolone that’s contained in some products used in body-building stores and has been used in products to promote cattle growth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/max-kepler-si...
6/8/26 12:27 PM - Max Kepler signs with Diamondbacks while still serving a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Outfielder Max Kepler, still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a prorated share of the $780,000 minimum and the chance to earn $500,000 in roster bonuses. Kepler can start a minor league assignment Wednesday. If no Arizona games are postponed, he would be eligible to play for the Diamondbacks on June 25 at St. Louis. He would be ineligible to appear in the postseason this year. Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a metabolite of Trenbolone that’s contained in some products used in body-building stores and has been used in products to promote cattle growth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/max-kepler-si...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)

6/8/26 11:32 AM - Alex Bregman admits he's been 'terrible' but he's not the only reason the Cubs are failing. Chicago is reaching new heights (or lows, if you will) with runners in scoring position
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/alex-bregman-cu...
6/8/26 11:32 AM - Alex Bregman admits he's been 'terrible' but he's not the only reason the Cubs are failing. Chicago is reaching new heights (or lows, if you will) with runners in scoring position
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/alex-bregman-cu...
Mason Miller (P - SD)

6/8/26 10:20 AM - Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate.... Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48975512/mlb-2...
6/8/26 10:20 AM - Mason Miller is so good -- even AI can't replicate.... Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48975512/mlb-2...
Brandon Lowe (2B - PIT)

6/8/26 8:25 AM - ‘Bring it in here’: Amid hot start, Brandon Lowe is the veteran Pittsburgh needed. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/brandon-lowe-thriving-wit...
6/8/26 8:25 AM - ‘Bring it in here’: Amid hot start, Brandon Lowe is the veteran Pittsburgh needed. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/brandon-lowe-thriving-wit...
Kyle Freeland (P - COL)

6/8/26 7:11 AM - Freeland tops charts for Rockies in innings pitche.... Kyle Freeland became the Rockies' all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee, passing Aaron Cook.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48994324/kyle-...
6/8/26 7:11 AM - Freeland tops charts for Rockies in innings pitche.... Kyle Freeland became the Rockies' all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee, passing Aaron Cook.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48994324/kyle-...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)

6/8/26 7:11 AM - 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes. Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 home loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48997165/alex-...
6/8/26 7:11 AM - 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes. Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 home loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48997165/alex-...
Max Kepler (OF - AZ)

6/8/26 7:11 AM - Kepler, still serving PED ban, signs with D-backs. The Diamondbacks on Sunday signed OF Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996528/max-k...
6/8/26 7:11 AM - Kepler, still serving PED ban, signs with D-backs. The Diamondbacks on Sunday signed OF Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996528/max-k...
Jameson Taillon (P - CHC)

6/8/26 7:11 AM - Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the top of the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996077/cubs-...
6/8/26 7:11 AM - Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the top of the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996077/cubs-...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)

6/8/26 4:23 AM - Jacob Misiorowski sets record for heat and Brice Turang homers twice as Brewers beat Rockies 7-1. Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-setting 103.7 mph pitch and Brice Turang hit two of Milwaukee’s five solo home runs as the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Saturday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/jacob-misio...
6/8/26 4:23 AM - Jacob Misiorowski sets record for heat and Brice Turang homers twice as Brewers beat Rockies 7-1. Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-setting 103.7 mph pitch and Brice Turang hit two of Milwaukee’s five solo home runs as the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Saturday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/jacob-misio...
Jake Bauers (1B/OF - MIL)

6/8/26 4:21 AM - Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory. Jake Bauers hit a two-run double in Milwaukee's four-run 10th inning and the Brewers held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/brewers-sco...
6/8/26 4:21 AM - Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory. Jake Bauers hit a two-run double in Milwaukee's four-run 10th inning and the Brewers held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/brewers-sco...
Max Kepler (OF - AZ)

6/8/26 2:53 AM - Max Kepler signs with Diamondbacks while still serving suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Terms of the deal were not announced. Kepler will not be able to report to the team until June 25, when his suspension ends. He will remain on the restricted list and not count against Arizona’s 40-man roster until then. Kepler tested positive in January for Epitrenbolone, a metabolite of Trenbolone that’s contained in some products used in body-building stores and has been used in products to promote cattle growth. The 33-year-old Kepler hit .216 with 18 homers and 52 RBIs with Philadelphia last year after agreeing to a $10 million, one-year contract.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/max-kepler-si...
6/8/26 2:53 AM - Max Kepler signs with Diamondbacks while still serving suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Terms of the deal were not announced. Kepler will not be able to report to the team until June 25, when his suspension ends. He will remain on the restricted list and not count against Arizona’s 40-man roster until then. Kepler tested positive in January for Epitrenbolone, a metabolite of Trenbolone that’s contained in some products used in body-building stores and has been used in products to promote cattle growth. The 33-year-old Kepler hit .216 with 18 homers and 52 RBIs with Philadelphia last year after agreeing to a $10 million, one-year contract.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/max-kepler-si...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)

6/8/26 1:53 AM - 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes. Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48997165/alex-...
6/8/26 1:53 AM - 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes. Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48997165/alex-...
Max Kepler (OF - AZ)

6/7/26 10:39 PM - Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler signs with NL West team. Max Kepler agrees to a major league deal with an NL West team.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/7/26 10:39 PM - Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler signs with NL West team. Max Kepler agrees to a major league deal with an NL West team.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Jameson Taillon (P - CHC)

6/7/26 9:52 PM - Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon exited Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain after walking the lead-off hitter in the top of the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996077/cubs-...
6/7/26 9:52 PM - Cubs' Taillon exits in 2nd with hamstring strain. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon exited Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain after walking the lead-off hitter in the top of the second inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48996077/cubs-...
Matthew Boyd (P - CHC)

6/7/26 9:52 PM - Boyd expected to return to Cubs rotation on trip. Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48995479/matth...
6/7/26 9:52 PM - Boyd expected to return to Cubs rotation on trip. Cubs opening-day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago's rotation by next weekend.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48995479/matth...
Brandon Marsh (OF - PHI)

6/7/26 9:39 PM - Offense lifts Phillies to series win, strong finish to homestand: ‘We kind of broke out’. Brandon Marsh and the Phillies provided plenty of offense this weekend.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/7/26 9:39 PM - Offense lifts Phillies to series win, strong finish to homestand: ‘We kind of broke out’. Brandon Marsh and the Phillies provided plenty of offense this weekend.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Kyle Freeland (P - COL)

6/7/26 7:13 PM - Freeland tops charts for Rockies in innings pitche.... Kyle Freeland became the Rockies' all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee, passing Aaron Cook.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48994324/kyle-...
6/7/26 7:13 PM - Freeland tops charts for Rockies in innings pitche.... Kyle Freeland became the Rockies' all-time leader in innings pitched Sunday against Milwaukee, passing Aaron Cook.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48994324/kyle-...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)

6/7/26 6:17 PM - Aaron Nola’s struggles resurface in Phillies’ win over White Sox. Aaron Nola issued a handful of walks on Sunday after back-to-back solid starts.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/7/26 6:17 PM - Aaron Nola’s struggles resurface in Phillies’ win over White Sox. Aaron Nola issued a handful of walks on Sunday after back-to-back solid starts.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)

6/7/26 4:39 PM - Why the Phillies are sticking with Andrew Painter in the rotation despite awful start to 2026. The former top prospect has accumulated a 6.21 ERA in 11 starts this season
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-andrew...
6/7/26 4:39 PM - Why the Phillies are sticking with Andrew Painter in the rotation despite awful start to 2026. The former top prospect has accumulated a 6.21 ERA in 11 starts this season
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-andrew...
Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)

6/7/26 3:17 PM - Mets’ Francisco Alvarez reaches twice, Tobias Myers takes home win with Triple-A Syracuse. Francisco Alvarez was back behind the plate as he continued his rehab assignment on Sunday afternoon with Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-francisco-alvarez-rea...
6/7/26 3:17 PM - Mets’ Francisco Alvarez reaches twice, Tobias Myers takes home win with Triple-A Syracuse. Francisco Alvarez was back behind the plate as he continued his rehab assignment on Sunday afternoon with Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-francisco-alvarez-rea...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)

6/7/26 3:01 PM - Carson Benge’s five-hit day another sign of the ‘special player’ he can be. Mets rookie Carson Benge just continues to progress at the big-league level, and Sunday was arguably his strongest showing to this point.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/carson-benge-five-hit-day-...
6/7/26 3:01 PM - Carson Benge’s five-hit day another sign of the ‘special player’ he can be. Mets rookie Carson Benge just continues to progress at the big-league level, and Sunday was arguably his strongest showing to this point.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/carson-benge-five-hit-day-...
Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)

6/7/26 1:18 PM - Dodgers move Glasnow to 60-day IL with back injury.... Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since May 8 with a back injury, still hasn't been cleared to resume a throwing program and was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48987423/dodge...
6/7/26 1:18 PM - Dodgers move Glasnow to 60-day IL with back injury.... Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since May 8 with a back injury, still hasn't been cleared to resume a throwing program and was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48987423/dodge...
Jorge Polanco (DH/2B - NYM)

6/7/26 1:18 PM - Mets halt Polanco rehab for more testing on ankle. Mets veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games after signing a two-year, $40M contract, will undergo further testing on his ankle.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988295/mets-...
6/7/26 1:18 PM - Mets halt Polanco rehab for more testing on ankle. Mets veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games after signing a two-year, $40M contract, will undergo further testing on his ankle.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988295/mets-...
Joel Kuhnel (P - MIL)

6/7/26 1:18 PM - Brewers acquire Kuhnel from A's as injuries mount. Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Brewers from the Athletics for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988343/brewe...
6/7/26 1:18 PM - Brewers acquire Kuhnel from A's as injuries mount. Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Brewers from the Athletics for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988343/brewe...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)

6/7/26 1:18 PM - Misiorowski sets SP record with 103.7 mph pitch. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988921/brewe...
6/7/26 1:18 PM - Misiorowski sets SP record with 103.7 mph pitch. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988921/brewe...
Hunter Greene (P - CIN)

6/7/26 1:18 PM - Reds hope ace Greene back before All-Star break. The Reds have moved up their timetable for right-hander Hunter Greene's return, with the team hopeful their ace can be back before the All-Star break in July.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48985370/reds-...
6/7/26 1:18 PM - Reds hope ace Greene back before All-Star break. The Reds have moved up their timetable for right-hander Hunter Greene's return, with the team hopeful their ace can be back before the All-Star break in July.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48985370/reds-...
Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)

6/7/26 1:05 AM - Dodgers move Glasnow to 60-day IL with back injury.... Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since May 8 with a back injury, still hasn't been cleared to resume a throwing program and was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48987423/dodge...
6/7/26 1:05 AM - Dodgers move Glasnow to 60-day IL with back injury.... Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, who has been out since May 8 with a back injury, still hasn't been cleared to resume a throwing program and was moved to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48987423/dodge...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)

6/7/26 1:05 AM - Misiorowski sets SP record with 103.7 mph pitch. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988921/brewe...
6/7/26 1:05 AM - Misiorowski sets SP record with 103.7 mph pitch. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski fired a 103.7 mph pitch during Saturday's game against the Rockies, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48988921/brewe...