Major League Fantasy Baseball Player News
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Brandon Woodruff (P - MIL)
7/8/26 9:46 PM - Brewers find new injury to Woodruff's shoulder. The Brewers said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's anterior capsule and are seeking a second opinion after initially diagnosing him with inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310627/brewe...
7/8/26 9:46 PM - Brewers find new injury to Woodruff's shoulder. The Brewers said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's anterior capsule and are seeking a second opinion after initially diagnosing him with inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49310627/brewe...
Brett Baty (3B/2B - NYM)
7/8/26 6:17 PM - Mets' Brett Baty maintaining simple approach at the plate as hitting streak reaches eight games. Mets infielder Brett Baty hit a crucial two-run single in Wednesday's win over the Royals, and in the process extended his hitting streak to a career-best eight games.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-brett-baty-eight-game...
7/8/26 6:17 PM - Mets' Brett Baty maintaining simple approach at the plate as hitting streak reaches eight games. Mets infielder Brett Baty hit a crucial two-run single in Wednesday's win over the Royals, and in the process extended his hitting streak to a career-best eight games.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-brett-baty-eight-game...
Christian Scott (P - NYM)
7/8/26 6:13 PM - Mets' Christian Scott looking to build off scoreless outing vs. Royals: 'There's always something to get better at'. Even though he tossed five scoreless innings in Wednesday's win over the Kansas City Royals, Mets starter Christian Scott believes there's still lots of room for improvement.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-score...
7/8/26 6:13 PM - Mets' Christian Scott looking to build off scoreless outing vs. Royals: 'There's always something to get better at'. Even though he tossed five scoreless innings in Wednesday's win over the Kansas City Royals, Mets starter Christian Scott believes there's still lots of room for improvement.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-score...
Clayton Kershaw (P - LAD)
7/8/26 5:56 PM - Justin Verlander will retire as the best pitcher of a loaded generation. In a class of great pitchers that includes Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, Verlander stands at the top
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/justin-verlande...
7/8/26 5:56 PM - Justin Verlander will retire as the best pitcher of a loaded generation. In a class of great pitchers that includes Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, Verlander stands at the top
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/justin-verlande...
Brad Keller (P - PHI)
7/8/26 4:54 PM - Phillies activate Brad Keller, bring back Alan Rangel in series of roster moves. Brad Keller is back from the injured list, and Alan Rangel is back in the rotation.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/8/26 4:54 PM - Phillies activate Brad Keller, bring back Alan Rangel in series of roster moves. Brad Keller is back from the injured list, and Alan Rangel is back in the rotation.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/8/26 2:44 PM - 'Pisses me off': Wheeler wins after All-Star snub. On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303496/irked...
7/8/26 2:44 PM - 'Pisses me off': Wheeler wins after All-Star snub. On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303496/irked...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
7/8/26 1:59 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for July 8: Juan Soto in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
7/8/26 1:59 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for July 8: Juan Soto in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/8/26 1:31 PM - Shohei Ohtani slugs 300th MLB home run; can he get to 500?. The two-way superstar is signed through 2033
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-d...
7/8/26 1:31 PM - Shohei Ohtani slugs 300th MLB home run; can he get to 500?. The two-way superstar is signed through 2033
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-d...
Manny Machado (3B - SD)
7/8/26 12:49 PM - MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Manny Machado on Wednesday, July 8. SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-dfs-draftki...
7/8/26 12:49 PM - MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks include Manny Machado on Wednesday, July 8. SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-dfs-draftki...
Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF/DH - PIT)
7/8/26 12:34 PM - O'Hearn drives in 10, breaking Pirates' record. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49301778/ryan-...
7/8/26 12:34 PM - O'Hearn drives in 10, breaking Pirates' record. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49301778/ryan-...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/8/26 11:28 AM - Phillies ace Zack Wheeler calls out 'BS' All-Star snub, blames Sunday start rule: 'I feel like I've earned it'. Wheeler is lined up to start on Sunday, making him ineligible to pitch in Tuesday's event
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-zack-w...
7/8/26 11:28 AM - Phillies ace Zack Wheeler calls out 'BS' All-Star snub, blames Sunday start rule: 'I feel like I've earned it'. Wheeler is lined up to start on Sunday, making him ineligible to pitch in Tuesday's event
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-zack-w...
Austin Warren (P - NYM)
7/8/26 11:20 AM - Mets RHP Austin Warren expresses concern with forearm tightness injury: 'It's definitely a 10'. After struggling and not "feeling great" in his last two outings, Mets' Austin Warren was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness as he now waits for MRI results to come back.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-austin-warren-concern...
7/8/26 11:20 AM - Mets RHP Austin Warren expresses concern with forearm tightness injury: 'It's definitely a 10'. After struggling and not "feeling great" in his last two outings, Mets' Austin Warren was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness as he now waits for MRI results to come back.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-austin-warren-concern...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
7/8/26 10:59 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for July 8: Juan Soto in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
7/8/26 10:59 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for July 8: Juan Soto in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, July 8
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/8/26 10:31 AM - Shohei Ohtani slugs 300th MLB home run; can he get to 500?. The two-way superstar is signed through 2033
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-d...
7/8/26 10:31 AM - Shohei Ohtani slugs 300th MLB home run; can he get to 500?. The two-way superstar is signed through 2033
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-d...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/8/26 3:26 AM - Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark. Shohei Ohtani has hit his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen. It made Ohtani the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive to center on a 2-0 pitch for his 20th homer of the season in the first inning. It was Ohtani’s 31st career leadoff homer and seventh this season. He also homered in the Dodgers’ 8-7 victory in 11 innings on Monday night to highlight a 3-for-4 performance.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
7/8/26 3:26 AM - Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark. Shohei Ohtani has hit his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen. It made Ohtani the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive to center on a 2-0 pitch for his 20th homer of the season in the first inning. It was Ohtani’s 31st career leadoff homer and seventh this season. He also homered in the Dodgers’ 8-7 victory in 11 innings on Monday night to highlight a 3-for-4 performance.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shohei-ohtani...
Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF/DH - PIT)
7/8/26 3:21 AM - Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a franchise record by driving in 10 runs on three homers against Atlanta. O'Hearn hit a grand slam in the first inning, a three-run shot in the third, and another three-run homer in the sixth. His 10 RBIs broke the franchise record of nine RBIs set by Johnny Rizzo in 1939. O'Hearn's 10 RBIs are the most by any player in the majors this year. An All-Star last season, O'Hearn also became the 16th player in Pittsburgh's 145-year history to hit three homers in a game.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/pirates-ryan-...
7/8/26 3:21 AM - Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves. Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a franchise record by driving in 10 runs on three homers against Atlanta. O'Hearn hit a grand slam in the first inning, a three-run shot in the third, and another three-run homer in the sixth. His 10 RBIs broke the franchise record of nine RBIs set by Johnny Rizzo in 1939. O'Hearn's 10 RBIs are the most by any player in the majors this year. An All-Star last season, O'Hearn also became the 16th player in Pittsburgh's 145-year history to hit three homers in a game.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/pirates-ryan-...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/8/26 1:12 AM - 'Pisses me off': Wheeler wins after All-Star snub. On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303496/irked...
7/8/26 1:12 AM - 'Pisses me off': Wheeler wins after All-Star snub. On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303496/irked...
Hunter Goodman (C/DH - COL)
7/8/26 12:12 AM - Goodman scratched before Rockies take on Dodgers. Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman, originally slotted to be the team's designated hitter, was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, a day after he suffered a left hand contusion in an 8-7, 11-inning loss.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303055/hunte...
7/8/26 12:12 AM - Goodman scratched before Rockies take on Dodgers. Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman, originally slotted to be the team's designated hitter, was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, a day after he suffered a left hand contusion in an 8-7, 11-inning loss.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49303055/hunte...