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Lance McCullers (P - MIL)
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
Brad Keller (P - PHI)
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Phillies' Keller has UCL tear, likely done for '26.... Phillies veteran reliever Brad Keller, who has a 4.02 ERA in 32 appearances this season, has a torn right UCL and is expected to miss at least the rest of the season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378402/phill...
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Phillies' Keller has UCL tear, likely done for '26.... Phillies veteran reliever Brad Keller, who has a 4.02 ERA in 32 appearances this season, has a torn right UCL and is expected to miss at least the rest of the season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378402/phill...
Chase Burns (P - CIN)
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal. All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sourc...
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal. All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sourc...
Robert Hassell (OF - PIT)
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats. The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378994/pirat...
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats. The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378994/pirat...
Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky. Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49380888/under...
7/17/26 2:41 PM - Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky. Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49380888/under...
Riley O'Brien (P - STL)
7/17/26 2:41 PM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
7/17/26 2:41 PM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
Michael Mercado (P - PHI)
7/17/26 1:00 PM - Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/17/26 1:00 PM - Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/17/26 12:43 PM - Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong pinpointed a problem and then turned into one of the best players in baseball. Crow-Armstrong is walking more, chasing less and has become Shohei Ohtani's biggest MVP challenger
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cubs-pete-crow-...
7/17/26 12:43 PM - Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong pinpointed a problem and then turned into one of the best players in baseball. Crow-Armstrong is walking more, chasing less and has become Shohei Ohtani's biggest MVP challenger
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cubs-pete-crow-...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
7/17/26 12:13 PM - Free MLB home run picks July 17: Nationals' red-hot James Wood among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, July 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
7/17/26 12:13 PM - Free MLB home run picks July 17: Nationals' red-hot James Wood among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, July 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Aaron Ashby (P - MIL)
7/17/26 12:11 PM - 2026 MLB futures odds, props: Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby could make history. We might be witnessing MLB history with Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/2026-mlb-fu...
7/17/26 12:11 PM - 2026 MLB futures odds, props: Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby could make history. We might be witnessing MLB history with Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/2026-mlb-fu...
Michael Mercado (P - PHI)
7/17/26 10:00 AM - Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/17/26 10:00 AM - Former Phillies pitcher Michael Mercado still working at Triple-A, shows flexibility in bullpen. ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tasked with protecting a tie game in the top of the ninth, right-hander Michael Mercado dealt a five-pitch strikeout, four-pitch groundout and six-pitch flyout to get Triple-A Lehigh Valley off the field last Tuesday. When the IronPigs failed to break through in the bottom of the frame, manager Chris Adamson had no […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
7/17/26 9:13 AM - Free MLB home run picks July 17: Nationals' red-hot James Wood among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, July 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
7/17/26 9:13 AM - Free MLB home run picks July 17: Nationals' red-hot James Wood among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, July 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Aaron Ashby (P - MIL)
7/17/26 9:11 AM - 2026 MLB futures odds, props: Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby could make history. We might be witnessing MLB history with Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/2026-mlb-fu...
7/17/26 9:11 AM - 2026 MLB futures odds, props: Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby could make history. We might be witnessing MLB history with Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/2026-mlb-fu...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
7/17/26 8:34 AM - Mets' Clay Holmes to begin rehab assignment Saturday with High-A Brooklyn. Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with High-A Brooklyn.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-expected-...
7/17/26 8:34 AM - Mets' Clay Holmes to begin rehab assignment Saturday with High-A Brooklyn. Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with High-A Brooklyn.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-expected-...
Rafael Devers (DH/1B - SF)
7/17/26 7:54 AM - MLB betting tips for Friday: Rafael Devers seeks t.... All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Friday, July 17.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49382...
7/17/26 7:54 AM - MLB betting tips for Friday: Rafael Devers seeks t.... All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Friday, July 17.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/49382...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
7/17/26 3:30 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Untouchables revealed ahead of trade deadline; Clay Holmes update. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-mets-land-7-17-26...
7/17/26 3:30 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Untouchables revealed ahead of trade deadline; Clay Holmes update. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Thursday, in case you missed it...
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-mets-land-7-17-26...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
7/17/26 2:40 AM - A better version of Aaron Nola in the second half could go a long way for the Phillies. PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something. The bar is lower for the Phillies […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/17/26 2:40 AM - A better version of Aaron Nola in the second half could go a long way for the Phillies. PHILADELPHIA — It’s been a better stretch for Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Pitching in the thick Canadian wildfire smoke, he gave the Phillies a quality start, his sixth of the season, in a 4-1 loss to the New York Mets to open up the second half. It’s something. The bar is lower for the Phillies […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Francisco Alvarez (C - NYM)
7/16/26 9:50 PM - Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky. Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49380888/under...
7/16/26 9:50 PM - Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky. Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49380888/under...
Jhoan Duran (P - PHI)
7/16/26 8:11 PM - Phillies' trade deadline shopping list gets longer, more urgent with Brad Keller injury. The Phillies have surged back into contention, but the bullpen in front of All-Star closer Jhoan Duran is an area of concern
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-trade-...
7/16/26 8:11 PM - Phillies' trade deadline shopping list gets longer, more urgent with Brad Keller injury. The Phillies have surged back into contention, but the bullpen in front of All-Star closer Jhoan Duran is an area of concern
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-trade-...
Robert Hassell (OF - PIT)
7/16/26 6:01 PM - Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats. The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378994/pirat...
7/16/26 6:01 PM - Pirates get former top prospect Hassell from Nats. The Pirates acquired one-time top prospect Robert Hassell III from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49378994/pirat...
Brad Keller (P - PHI)
7/16/26 5:51 PM - The latest on Brad Keller. PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will likely be without leverage reliever Brad Keller for the remainder of the year. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a right UCL tear. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as a corresponding move. Keller said he is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Keith […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/16/26 5:51 PM - The latest on Brad Keller. PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will likely be without leverage reliever Brad Keller for the remainder of the year. He was placed on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a right UCL tear. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley as a corresponding move. Keller said he is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Keith […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Christian Scott (P - NYM)
7/16/26 5:45 PM - Mets' Christian Scott answers team's challenge against Phillies: 'I thought it was a good kick in the a--'. After the Mets' 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Christian Scott explained how Andy Green's comments motivated him for this next start.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-answe...
7/16/26 5:45 PM - Mets' Christian Scott answers team's challenge against Phillies: 'I thought it was a good kick in the a--'. After the Mets' 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Christian Scott explained how Andy Green's comments motivated him for this next start.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-christian-scott-answe...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
7/16/26 4:40 PM - Mets pull Juan Soto as a precaution following left calf soreness; expect slugger to play weekend series. Mets slugger Juan Soto was pulled as a precaution in the eighth inning of Thursday's win over the Phillies after the slugger experienced left calf soreness.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-pull-juan-soto-calf-s...
7/16/26 4:40 PM - Mets pull Juan Soto as a precaution following left calf soreness; expect slugger to play weekend series. Mets slugger Juan Soto was pulled as a precaution in the eighth inning of Thursday's win over the Phillies after the slugger experienced left calf soreness.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-pull-juan-soto-calf-s...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
7/16/26 3:51 PM - Francisco Alvarez blasts two home runs, Christian Scott strikes out seven in Mets' 4-1 win over Phillies. The Mets hit three solo home runs against veteran Aaron Nola to beat the Phillies, 4-1, and win their first game after the All-Star break.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-phillies-takeaways-7-...
7/16/26 3:51 PM - Francisco Alvarez blasts two home runs, Christian Scott strikes out seven in Mets' 4-1 win over Phillies. The Mets hit three solo home runs against veteran Aaron Nola to beat the Phillies, 4-1, and win their first game after the All-Star break.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-phillies-takeaways-7-...
Lance McCullers (P - MIL)
7/16/26 1:05 PM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
7/16/26 1:05 PM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
Riley O'Brien (P - STL)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
Chase Burns (P - CIN)
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal. All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sourc...
7/16/26 12:52 PM - Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal. All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49377475/sourc...
Carson Benge (OF - NYM)
7/16/26 12:50 PM - Mets have informed teams they're open for business ahead of trade deadline, and deals could come sooner than later. A rival executive said the Mets informed their team that the sale is on, and that everyone but young stars Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean and the obvious, Juan Soto, is available.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-open-for-business-tra...
7/16/26 12:50 PM - Mets have informed teams they're open for business ahead of trade deadline, and deals could come sooner than later. A rival executive said the Mets informed their team that the sale is on, and that everyone but young stars Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean and the obvious, Juan Soto, is available.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-open-for-business-tra...
Clay Holmes (P - NYM)
7/16/26 12:30 PM - Mets' Clay Holmes 'inching closer' to rehab assignment. Mets interim manager Andy Green gave a positive update on Clay Holmes, and said the right-hander is "inching closer" to a rehab assignment.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-inching-c...
7/16/26 12:30 PM - Mets' Clay Holmes 'inching closer' to rehab assignment. Mets interim manager Andy Green gave a positive update on Clay Holmes, and said the right-hander is "inching closer" to a rehab assignment.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-clay-holmes-inching-c...
Marcus Semien (2B - NYM)
7/16/26 9:43 AM - Mets activate second baseman Marcus Semien off IL. As the Mets start their second half of the season on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, they'll have veteran Marcus Semien back on the active roster.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-second-basem...
7/16/26 9:43 AM - Mets activate second baseman Marcus Semien off IL. As the Mets start their second half of the season on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, they'll have veteran Marcus Semien back on the active roster.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-second-basem...
Lance McCullers (P - MIL)
7/16/26 9:12 AM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
7/16/26 9:12 AM - Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers. The Astros have traded right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, and lefty Colton Gordon to the Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49367420/repor...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
7/16/26 8:47 AM - Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game glove i.... The Milwaukee Brewers ace showed off a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove that includes a Charizard card inside of it.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49354162/jacob...
7/16/26 8:47 AM - Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski's All-Star Game glove i.... The Milwaukee Brewers ace showed off a special Pokémon-themed All-Star Game glove that includes a Charizard card inside of it.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49354162/jacob...
Riley O'Brien (P - STL)
7/16/26 8:46 AM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
7/16/26 8:46 AM - AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning. In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49363719/al-3b...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
7/16/26 8:46 AM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...
7/16/26 8:46 AM - Walker hopes Derby win stirs Black kids to play. Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49358712/jorda...