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Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/21/26 2:06 AM - Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte will move to 10-day injured list after mysterious absence. Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston. General manager Mike Hazen confirmed Thursday that Marte is headed to the injured list and will return once he’s healthy, which The Arizona Republic and MLB.com first reported. The three-time All-Star traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his left knee on Tuesday. Manager Torey Lovullo said he has struggled to get information from the veteran slugger throughout the process.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/diamondback-s...
8/21/26 2:06 AM - Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte will move to 10-day injured list after mysterious absence. Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston. General manager Mike Hazen confirmed Thursday that Marte is headed to the injured list and will return once he’s healthy, which The Arizona Republic and MLB.com first reported. The three-time All-Star traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his left knee on Tuesday. Manager Torey Lovullo said he has struggled to get information from the veteran slugger throughout the process.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/diamondback-s...
CJ Abrams (SS - WSH)
8/20/26 7:07 PM - Nats' Abrams day-to-day with sprained left ankle. The Nationals' CJ Abrams, who sprained his left ankle on an awkward slide during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers, is day-to-day, manager Blake Butera said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49674666/natio...
8/20/26 7:07 PM - Nats' Abrams day-to-day with sprained left ankle. The Nationals' CJ Abrams, who sprained his left ankle on an awkward slide during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers, is day-to-day, manager Blake Butera said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49674666/natio...
Luis Arraez (1B/DH - PHI)
8/20/26 6:51 PM - Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Post-Trade Deadline 2026. The Phillies were buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, adding three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and relievers Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley. Those big-league players, of course, cost prospects. Philadelphia sent minor leaguers Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman to the Mets to acquire Raley. It took breakout starting pitcher Ramon Marquez and reliever Mary […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadlephia-ph...
8/20/26 6:51 PM - Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Post-Trade Deadline 2026. The Phillies were buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, adding three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and relievers Caleb Kilian and Brooks Raley. Those big-league players, of course, cost prospects. Philadelphia sent minor leaguers Luke Gabrysh and John Spikerman to the Mets to acquire Raley. It took breakout starting pitcher Ramon Marquez and reliever Mary […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadlephia-ph...
Grant Holmes (P - ATL)
8/20/26 4:16 PM - Braves' Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago. Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves lost his bid for a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh. Holmes was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas. The 30-year-old right-hander walked three and struck out three. Atlanta led 2-0 after seven in a makeup game of a June 11 rainout at Rate Field. The 30-year-old Holmes retired 18 of the first 20 White Sox hitters. Colson Montgomery walked with two outs in the second and Drew Romo walked with one out in the fifth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/braves-grant-...
8/20/26 4:16 PM - Braves' Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago. Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves lost his bid for a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh. Holmes was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas. The 30-year-old right-hander walked three and struck out three. Atlanta led 2-0 after seven in a makeup game of a June 11 rainout at Rate Field. The 30-year-old Holmes retired 18 of the first 20 White Sox hitters. Colson Montgomery walked with two outs in the second and Drew Romo walked with one out in the fifth.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/braves-grant-...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
8/20/26 2:42 PM - How Aaron Nola's renaissance has kept the Phillies in the NL East playoff picture. Nola's last five starts have been a revelation -- and exactly what the Phillies needed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/aaron-nola-rena...
8/20/26 2:42 PM - How Aaron Nola's renaissance has kept the Phillies in the NL East playoff picture. Nola's last five starts have been a revelation -- and exactly what the Phillies needed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/aaron-nola-rena...
Andrew Hoffmann (P - AZ)
8/20/26 1:38 PM - Phillies claim depth reliever off waivers from Diamondbacks; IronPigs’ Felix Reyes placed on 60-day IL with broken wrist. The Phillies added an extra reliever to their organization on Thursday afternoon, claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the club announced. To make room on the 40-man roster, IronPigs slugger Felix Reyes, who played 12 games for the Phillies in April and May, was recalled […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/20/26 1:38 PM - Phillies claim depth reliever off waivers from Diamondbacks; IronPigs’ Felix Reyes placed on 60-day IL with broken wrist. The Phillies added an extra reliever to their organization on Thursday afternoon, claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the club announced. To make room on the 40-man roster, IronPigs slugger Felix Reyes, who played 12 games for the Phillies in April and May, was recalled […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Ketel Marte (2B/DH - AZ)
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Marte in Phoenix for MRI on knee after no-show. Ketel Marte, who was placed on the restricted list after failing to show up Monday, continues to deal with a personal matter and is in Phoenix for tests on his knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652516/ketel...
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Marte in Phoenix for MRI on knee after no-show. Ketel Marte, who was placed on the restricted list after failing to show up Monday, continues to deal with a personal matter and is in Phoenix for tests on his knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652516/ketel...
Jorge Polanco (DH/2B - NYM)
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Mets' Polanco placed on IL, to have ankle surgery. Jorge Polanco's challenging first season with the Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49660996/mets-...
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Mets' Polanco placed on IL, to have ankle surgery. Jorge Polanco's challenging first season with the Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49660996/mets-...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Skenes sees room to grow amid rough patch in '26. Pirates ace Paul Skenes said he knows there remains plenty to work on after Wednesday's rocky outing bumped his ERA to 3.95, more than double his career mark of 1.96 when the season began.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49663409/pirat...
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Skenes sees room to grow amid rough patch in '26. Pirates ace Paul Skenes said he knows there remains plenty to work on after Wednesday's rocky outing bumped his ERA to 3.95, more than double his career mark of 1.96 when the season began.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49663409/pirat...
Cade Cavalli (P - WSH)
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Nats' Cavalli follows near no-hitter with 11-K gem. Cade Cavalli, who threw a one-hitter last time out, struck out 11 in six scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Nationals' 6-0 win over the Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49666868/nats-...
8/20/26 12:58 PM - Nats' Cavalli follows near no-hitter with 11-K gem. Cade Cavalli, who threw a one-hitter last time out, struck out 11 in six scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Nationals' 6-0 win over the Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49666868/nats-...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
8/20/26 11:42 AM - How Aaron Nola's renaissance has kept the Phillies in the NL East playoff picture. Nola's last five starts have been a revelation -- and exactly what the Phillies needed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/aaron-nola-rena...
8/20/26 11:42 AM - How Aaron Nola's renaissance has kept the Phillies in the NL East playoff picture. Nola's last five starts have been a revelation -- and exactly what the Phillies needed
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/aaron-nola-rena...
Mark Vientos (3B/DH - NYM)
8/20/26 11:20 AM - Mets' Mark Vientos to begin rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton. New York Mets first baseman Mark Vientos will begin a rehab assignment with the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Friday, Aug. 21 as he recovers from a fractured right hand.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-injury-update-mark-vi...
8/20/26 11:20 AM - Mets' Mark Vientos to begin rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton. New York Mets first baseman Mark Vientos will begin a rehab assignment with the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Friday, Aug. 21 as he recovers from a fractured right hand.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-injury-update-mark-vi...
Nestor Cortes (P - SD)
8/20/26 10:30 AM - What can Nestor Cortes bring to Phillies? Former Yankees teammate likes addition of ‘master’ in ‘messing with hitters’ timing’. PHILADELPHIA — While the Phillies made their signing of free-agent pitcher Nestor Cortes official shortly after their 4-1 win over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park to complete a series sweep over their National League East opponents, interim manager Don Mattingly did not seem to have too much certainty on Wednesday night about how the […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/20/26 10:30 AM - What can Nestor Cortes bring to Phillies? Former Yankees teammate likes addition of ‘master’ in ‘messing with hitters’ timing’. PHILADELPHIA — While the Phillies made their signing of free-agent pitcher Nestor Cortes official shortly after their 4-1 win over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park to complete a series sweep over their National League East opponents, interim manager Don Mattingly did not seem to have too much certainty on Wednesday night about how the […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Clay Holmes (P - CHC)
8/20/26 4:30 AM - Deep Dive on Mets No. 1 prospect Jefferson Rojas, who could impact the big league club in 2027. A deep dive on top Mets prospect Jefferson Rojas, who was acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/jefferson-rojas-mets-prosp...
8/20/26 4:30 AM - Deep Dive on Mets No. 1 prospect Jefferson Rojas, who could impact the big league club in 2027. A deep dive on top Mets prospect Jefferson Rojas, who was acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/jefferson-rojas-mets-prosp...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
8/20/26 2:10 AM - Phillies inch closer to Braves in standings after Aaron Nola’s gem. Aaron Nola tossed seven innings for the second time this season on Wednesday, helping the Phillies close the gap on the Braves' NL East lead.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/20/26 2:10 AM - Phillies inch closer to Braves in standings after Aaron Nola’s gem. Aaron Nola tossed seven innings for the second time this season on Wednesday, helping the Phillies close the gap on the Braves' NL East lead.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Cade Cavalli (P - WSH)
8/20/26 1:43 AM - Nats' Cavalli follows near no-hitter with 11-K gem. Cade Cavalli, who threw a one-hitter last time out, struck out 11 in six scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Nationals' 6-0 win over the Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49666868/nats-...
8/20/26 1:43 AM - Nats' Cavalli follows near no-hitter with 11-K gem. Cade Cavalli, who threw a one-hitter last time out, struck out 11 in six scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Nationals' 6-0 win over the Rangers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49666868/nats-...
Aaron Nola (P - PHI)
8/20/26 1:10 AM - Phillies inch closer to Braves in standings after Aaron Nola’s gem. Aaron Nola tossed seven innings for the second time this season on Wednesday, helping the Phillies close the gap on the Braves' NL East lead.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/20/26 1:10 AM - Phillies inch closer to Braves in standings after Aaron Nola’s gem. Aaron Nola tossed seven innings for the second time this season on Wednesday, helping the Phillies close the gap on the Braves' NL East lead.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...