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Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
5/8/26 2:49 AM - [Sporting News] - Phillies' Andrew Painter showed guts in blowout loss to Athletics. The Philadelphia Phillies received a poor starting pitching performance from right-hander Andrew Painter on Thursday, but showed some guts by trying to pitch four innings.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/8/26 2:49 AM - [Sporting News] - Phillies' Andrew Painter showed guts in blowout loss to Athletics. The Philadelphia Phillies received a poor starting pitching performance from right-hander Andrew Painter on Thursday, but showed some guts by trying to pitch four innings.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Garrett Stubbs (DH - PHI)
5/8/26 2:31 AM - Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth. Garrett Stubbs pitching against wasn't the strangest part of the ninth inning.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/8/26 2:31 AM - Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth. Garrett Stubbs pitching against wasn't the strangest part of the ninth inning.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Garrett Stubbs (DH - PHI)
5/8/26 1:31 AM - Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth. Garrett Stubbs pitching against wasn't the strangest part of the ninth inning.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/8/26 1:31 AM - Blowout leads to unusual Phillies defensive alignment in ninth. Garrett Stubbs pitching against wasn't the strangest part of the ninth inning.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Mookie Betts (SS - LAD)
5/7/26 10:20 PM - Dodgers' Betts set to begin rehab stint Friday. Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, putting him on track to return to the big league team next week.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48708183/dodge...
5/7/26 10:20 PM - Dodgers' Betts set to begin rehab stint Friday. Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, putting him on track to return to the big league team next week.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48708183/dodge...
Tyler Stephenson (C - CIN)
5/7/26 9:21 PM - Reds' Tyler Stephenson's mental error vs. Cubs is latest example of lack of fundamentals across baseball. Stephenson's inexcusable gaffe cost the Reds a run and led to a big inning from the Cubs
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tyler-stephenso...
5/7/26 9:21 PM - Reds' Tyler Stephenson's mental error vs. Cubs is latest example of lack of fundamentals across baseball. Stephenson's inexcusable gaffe cost the Reds a run and led to a big inning from the Cubs
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tyler-stephenso...
Luis Campusano (DH - SD)
5/7/26 8:31 PM - Padres put Campusano (toe) on IL, recall Durán. Padres catcher Luis Campusano has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left toe, and 28-year-old Rodolfo Durán has been called up to make his major league debut.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48707247/padre...
5/7/26 8:31 PM - Padres put Campusano (toe) on IL, recall Durán. Padres catcher Luis Campusano has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left toe, and 28-year-old Rodolfo Durán has been called up to make his major league debut.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48707247/padre...
Christian Scott (P - NYM)
5/7/26 3:13 PM - Mets' Christian Scott strikes out six Rockies, continues to impress Carlos Mendoza. Christian Scott's solid performances are staking his claim for a permanent place in the Mets starting rotation.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-rocki...
5/7/26 3:13 PM - Mets' Christian Scott strikes out six Rockies, continues to impress Carlos Mendoza. Christian Scott's solid performances are staking his claim for a permanent place in the Mets starting rotation.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-rocki...
Matthew Boyd (P - CHC)
5/7/26 2:22 PM - Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids. Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has had surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks. The 35-year-old left-hander injured the knee on Wednesday. He joins starters Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks on the injured list. Horton is out for the season while Steele is not expected back until the second half. Counsell said he had yet to decide how to fill the the scheduled start for Boyd on Friday at the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/chicago-cubs-...
5/7/26 2:22 PM - Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids. Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has had surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks. The 35-year-old left-hander injured the knee on Wednesday. He joins starters Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks on the injured list. Horton is out for the season while Steele is not expected back until the second half. Counsell said he had yet to decide how to fill the the scheduled start for Boyd on Friday at the Texas Rangers.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/chicago-cubs-...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
5/7/26 1:43 PM - Why Andrew Painter’s high ERA isn’t that concerning. Andrew Painter has struggled at times, but it's not been all bad for the Phillies rookie starting pitcher.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/7/26 1:43 PM - Why Andrew Painter’s high ERA isn’t that concerning. Andrew Painter has struggled at times, but it's not been all bad for the Phillies rookie starting pitcher.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Craig Kimbrel (P - NYM)
5/7/26 1:02 PM - Craig Kimbrel allows eighth-inning grand slam, Mets fall to Rockies, 6-2. The Mets failed to complete the sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon, losing by a score of 6-2.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-rockies-takeaways-5-7...
5/7/26 1:02 PM - Craig Kimbrel allows eighth-inning grand slam, Mets fall to Rockies, 6-2. The Mets failed to complete the sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon, losing by a score of 6-2.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-rockies-takeaways-5-7...
Alec Bohm (3B - PHI)
5/7/26 12:27 PM - [Sporting News] - Why Phillies are benching Alec Bohm for Edmundo Sosa vs. Athletics tonight. This is a noteworthy development for Don Mattingly's lineup construction.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/7/26 12:27 PM - [Sporting News] - Why Phillies are benching Alec Bohm for Edmundo Sosa vs. Athletics tonight. This is a noteworthy development for Don Mattingly's lineup construction.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)
5/7/26 11:54 AM - Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole.... All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
5/7/26 11:54 AM - Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole.... All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
5/7/26 11:43 AM - Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates. Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48699749/pirat...
5/7/26 11:43 AM - Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates. Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48699749/pirat...
Emilio Pagan (P - CIN)
5/7/26 11:43 AM - Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up. Reds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48697020/reds-...
5/7/26 11:43 AM - Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up. Reds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48697020/reds-...
Matthew Boyd (P - CHC)
5/7/26 11:43 AM - Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery. Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to general manager Carter Hawkins.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48703326/cubs-...
5/7/26 11:43 AM - Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery. Matthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to general manager Carter Hawkins.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48703326/cubs-...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
5/7/26 11:32 AM - MLB Overreactions: Yankees have a cakewalk to AL pennant, Shohei Ohtani is winning MVP and Cy Young. The first quarter of the 2026 MLB season is nearly in the books, so let's overreact to some notable early trends
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-overreactio...
5/7/26 11:32 AM - MLB Overreactions: Yankees have a cakewalk to AL pennant, Shohei Ohtani is winning MVP and Cy Young. The first quarter of the 2026 MLB season is nearly in the books, so let's overreact to some notable early trends
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-overreactio...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
5/7/26 11:00 AM - 2026 MLB Risers And Fallers: Jordan Walker, Fernando Tatis Jr., Brent Rooker.
Source: https://razzball.com/2026-mlb-risers-and-fallers-j...
5/7/26 11:00 AM - 2026 MLB Risers And Fallers: Jordan Walker, Fernando Tatis Jr., Brent Rooker.
For the 2026 fantasy baseball season, every team has about 35 games down and about 125 or more still to go after the first six weeks of the season. Since 35 games aren’t nearly enough to draw any conclusions, we will spend our early posts of the season looking at the risers and fallers in fantasy baseball from an under-the-hood stats perspective. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/2026-mlb-risers-and-fallers-j...
Jhoan Duran (P - PHI)
5/7/26 10:33 AM - Phillies closer Jhoan Duran working his way back into crucial role in bullpen. Jhoan Duran will be crucial for the Phillies after his stint on the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/7/26 10:33 AM - Phillies closer Jhoan Duran working his way back into crucial role in bullpen. Jhoan Duran will be crucial for the Phillies after his stint on the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Rhett Lowder (P - CIN)
5/7/26 10:07 AM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Reds' Rhett Lowder Exits Early With Right Shoulder Discomfort. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
5/7/26 10:07 AM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Reds' Rhett Lowder Exits Early With Right Shoulder Discomfort. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
Sean Manaea (P - NYM)
5/7/26 9:41 AM - Mets 'really digging in' to try to help struggling Sean Manaea: 'We need him'. It hasn’t been an easy ride for Mets left-hander Sean Manaea this season.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-helping-struggling-se...
5/7/26 9:41 AM - Mets 'really digging in' to try to help struggling Sean Manaea: 'We need him'. It hasn’t been an easy ride for Mets left-hander Sean Manaea this season.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-helping-struggling-se...
Andy Pages (OF - LAD)
5/7/26 8:06 AM - Last Night in Baseball: Cubs Walk Off Reds For 3rd Straight Day. The Cubs walked off the Reds for a third straight day, the Nationals scored 15 runs, Andy Pages hit three home runs, the Phillies roared back and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/cubs-walk-of...
5/7/26 8:06 AM - Last Night in Baseball: Cubs Walk Off Reds For 3rd Straight Day. The Cubs walked off the Reds for a third straight day, the Nationals scored 15 runs, Andy Pages hit three home runs, the Phillies roared back and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/cubs-walk-of...
Tyler Glasnow (P - LAD)
5/7/26 7:51 AM - Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole.... All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
5/7/26 7:51 AM - Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole.... All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Emilio Pagan (P - CIN)
5/7/26 7:50 AM - Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up. Reds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48697020/reds-...
5/7/26 7:50 AM - Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up. Reds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48697020/reds-...
Matthew Boyd (P - CHC)
5/7/26 7:50 AM - Cubs' Boyd hurt playing with kids, having surgery. Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd will require surgery after suffering a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids at home. He is expected back this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48697258/cubs-...
5/7/26 7:50 AM - Cubs' Boyd hurt playing with kids, having surgery. Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd will require surgery after suffering a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids at home. He is expected back this season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48697258/cubs-...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
5/7/26 7:50 AM - Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates. Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48699749/pirat...
5/7/26 7:50 AM - Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates. Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48699749/pirat...
Jhoan Duran (P - PHI)
5/7/26 7:33 AM - Phillies closer Jhoan Duran working his way back into crucial role in bullpen. Jhoan Duran will be crucial for the Phillies after his stint on the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
5/7/26 7:33 AM - Phillies closer Jhoan Duran working his way back into crucial role in bullpen. Jhoan Duran will be crucial for the Phillies after his stint on the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/05/philadelphia-ph...
Brandon Marsh (OF - PHI)
5/7/26 7:09 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's. Deadspin | Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/7/26 7:09 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's. Deadspin | Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Freddy Peralta (P - NYM)
5/7/26 6:33 AM - [Fan Nation] - 2 Landing Spots for Freddy Peralta if Mets Give Up on 2026. The New York Mets have found themselves in a precarious position. At 13-22, they have the worst record in Major League Baseball and may have already dug themsel
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/7/26 6:33 AM - [Fan Nation] - 2 Landing Spots for Freddy Peralta if Mets Give Up on 2026. The New York Mets have found themselves in a precarious position. At 13-22, they have the worst record in Major League Baseball and may have already dug themsel
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
5/7/26 3:10 AM - Juan Soto 'all-in' on move into Mets' leadoff spot: 'Anything to help the team out'. Juan Soto is embracing his move into the leadoff spot with the Mets' offense a bit shorthanded.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/juan-soto-all-in-on-slidin...
5/7/26 3:10 AM - Juan Soto 'all-in' on move into Mets' leadoff spot: 'Anything to help the team out'. Juan Soto is embracing his move into the leadoff spot with the Mets' offense a bit shorthanded.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/juan-soto-all-in-on-slidin...
Brandon Marsh (OF - PHI)
5/7/26 2:48 AM - [Sporting News] - Brandon Marsh helped show why the Phillies are better than they've been. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh said after Wednesday night's 6-3 victory over the Athletics that "This team is...too good to do what we were doing for that long."
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
5/7/26 2:48 AM - [Sporting News] - Brandon Marsh helped show why the Phillies are better than they've been. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh said after Wednesday night's 6-3 victory over the Athletics that "This team is...too good to do what we were doing for that long."
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
5/7/26 12:35 AM - Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates. Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48699749/pirat...
5/7/26 12:35 AM - Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates. Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48699749/pirat...