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Luis Arraez (1B/DH - PHI)
8/5/26 2:55 AM - Jesús Luzardo shines as pitching excellence continues to power Phillies in August. PHILADELPHIA — Much of the focus this week for the Phillies has been on position changes and the energy shift in the lineup with the arrival of Luis Arraez. Three players debuted at unfamiliar positions and the big acquisition Arraez stole the show with a pair of runs batted in as the Phillies’ new cleanup […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/5/26 2:55 AM - Jesús Luzardo shines as pitching excellence continues to power Phillies in August. PHILADELPHIA — Much of the focus this week for the Phillies has been on position changes and the energy shift in the lineup with the arrival of Luis Arraez. Three players debuted at unfamiliar positions and the big acquisition Arraez stole the show with a pair of runs batted in as the Phillies’ new cleanup […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
8/5/26 2:49 AM - New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper. PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but the crowd was still ready for his signature pregame bow to make its return. Harper acknowledged the patrons, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-look-philli...
8/5/26 2:49 AM - New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper. PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but the crowd was still ready for his signature pregame bow to make its return. Harper acknowledged the patrons, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-look-philli...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/5/26 2:39 AM - Tarik Skubal takes loss in Dodgers debut as Los Angeles' season-long losing streak continues. Skubal had a solid first outing in a Dodgers uniform but didn't get much run support from his new teammates
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-do...
8/5/26 2:39 AM - Tarik Skubal takes loss in Dodgers debut as Los Angeles' season-long losing streak continues. Skubal had a solid first outing in a Dodgers uniform but didn't get much run support from his new teammates
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-do...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/5/26 2:28 AM - Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs. Tarik Skubal has made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, pitching six effective innings in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was the first start for Skubal since he was acquired in a blockbuster trade with Detroit on Saturday night. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was booed when he was introduced with the starting lineups and once again when he went out to the mound for his first career appearance at Wrigley Field. Skubal surrendered a leadoff homer to Dansby Swanson on his first pitch of the third. He allowed two runs and four hits while throwing 85 pitches, 51 for strikes.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tarik-skubal-...
8/5/26 2:28 AM - Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs. Tarik Skubal has made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, pitching six effective innings in a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was the first start for Skubal since he was acquired in a blockbuster trade with Detroit on Saturday night. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was booed when he was introduced with the starting lineups and once again when he went out to the mound for his first career appearance at Wrigley Field. Skubal surrendered a leadoff homer to Dansby Swanson on his first pitch of the third. He allowed two runs and four hits while throwing 85 pitches, 51 for strikes.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tarik-skubal-...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
8/4/26 11:49 PM - New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper. PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but the crowd was still ready for his signature pregame bow to make its return. Harper acknowledged the patrons, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-look-philli...
8/4/26 11:49 PM - New-look Phillies have big day with strong debut from Luis Arraez, busy game in right field for Bryce Harper. PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper was pleased to see that the fans in the right-field stands remembered his old routine. It had been a while — not since April 16, 2022 — that he played the outfield, but the crowd was still ready for his signature pregame bow to make its return. Harper acknowledged the patrons, […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-look-philli...
Dustin May (P - MIL)
8/4/26 9:45 PM - Brewers send Sproat to Triple-A after landing May. With the Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition of veteran starter Dustin May, rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat became the odd man out of the rotation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532974/brewe...
8/4/26 9:45 PM - Brewers send Sproat to Triple-A after landing May. With the Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition of veteran starter Dustin May, rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat became the odd man out of the rotation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532974/brewe...
Jordan Walker (OF - STL)
8/4/26 7:45 PM - Cards scratch Derby champ Walker due to knee. Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Yankees because of right knee inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532466/cardi...
8/4/26 7:45 PM - Cards scratch Derby champ Walker due to knee. Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Yankees because of right knee inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532466/cardi...
Luis Arraez (1B/DH - PHI)
8/4/26 7:45 PM - Arraez grateful to be with Phillies, thanks Harper. Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez said he is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532294/luis-...
8/4/26 7:45 PM - Arraez grateful to be with Phillies, thanks Harper. Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez said he is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532294/luis-...
Nick Pivetta (P - SD)
8/4/26 7:45 PM - Padres' Pivetta abruptly exits field in rehab outing. Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta, making his first rehab outing since going on the injured list April 14, walked off the mound mid-inning with what appeared to be an injury.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532322/padre...
8/4/26 7:45 PM - Padres' Pivetta abruptly exits field in rehab outing. Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta, making his first rehab outing since going on the injured list April 14, walked off the mound mid-inning with what appeared to be an injury.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49532322/padre...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
8/4/26 5:12 PM - Nats to place Wood on IL with strained oblique. Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left oblique strain while batting Monday night against the Phillies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49531649/natio...
8/4/26 5:12 PM - Nats to place Wood on IL with strained oblique. Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left oblique strain while batting Monday night against the Phillies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49531649/natio...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/4/26 5:12 PM - Bookie: Ohtani ex-interpreter's betting 'bananas'. The bookie for Ippei Mizuhara told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter showed signs of problem gambling within 30 days of betting with him.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49520745/ippei...
8/4/26 5:12 PM - Bookie: Ohtani ex-interpreter's betting 'bananas'. The bookie for Ippei Mizuhara told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter showed signs of problem gambling within 30 days of betting with him.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49520745/ippei...
Mickey Moniak (OF - COL)
8/4/26 5:12 PM - Rockies, Moniak reach extension through 2028. Left fielder Mickey Moniak, who is hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs this season, has reached a two-year extension with the Rockies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49531203/rocki...
8/4/26 5:12 PM - Rockies, Moniak reach extension through 2028. Left fielder Mickey Moniak, who is hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs this season, has reached a two-year extension with the Rockies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49531203/rocki...
Luis Torrens (C - NYM)
8/4/26 4:14 PM - Luis Torrens shines, Mets blast three home runs in 6-2 win over Guardians. The Mets racked up nine hits, including three home runs, to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-2, in their first game after the trade deadline.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-guardians-takeaways-8...
8/4/26 4:14 PM - Luis Torrens shines, Mets blast three home runs in 6-2 win over Guardians. The Mets racked up nine hits, including three home runs, to beat the Cleveland Guardians, 6-2, in their first game after the trade deadline.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-guardians-takeaways-8...
Seth Johnson (P - PHI)
8/4/26 3:36 PM - Why Phillies remain confident in internal options after not acquiring right-handed hitter for big-league roster at trade deadline. PHILADELPHIA — Luis Arráez will bring a unique left-handed bat to Philadelphia after being dealt at the trade deadline. An external right-handed bat, however, is not on the way. The Phillies did make a last-minute swap that sent reliever Seth Johnson to the A’s for right-handed-hitting outfielder Colby Thomas, a 25-year-old former third-round pick who […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/4/26 3:36 PM - Why Phillies remain confident in internal options after not acquiring right-handed hitter for big-league roster at trade deadline. PHILADELPHIA — Luis Arráez will bring a unique left-handed bat to Philadelphia after being dealt at the trade deadline. An external right-handed bat, however, is not on the way. The Phillies did make a last-minute swap that sent reliever Seth Johnson to the A’s for right-handed-hitting outfielder Colby Thomas, a 25-year-old former third-round pick who […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Sean Murphy (C - ATL)
8/4/26 3:11 PM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Braves Activate C Sean Murphy From 60-Day Injured List. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
8/4/26 3:11 PM - MLB 2026 Buzz: Braves Activate C Sean Murphy From 60-Day Injured List. Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-2026-buz...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/4/26 1:06 PM - MLB trade deadline: The best non-Tarik Skubal moves. The Dodgers caught the white whale at the deadline, but plenty of other trades will have an impact
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-deadl...
8/4/26 1:06 PM - MLB trade deadline: The best non-Tarik Skubal moves. The Dodgers caught the white whale at the deadline, but plenty of other trades will have an impact
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-deadl...
Kodai Senga (P - NYM)
8/4/26 12:45 PM - Mets Notes: Kodai Senga to be moved back into bullpen, Robert Stock to get another start. Mets interim manager Andy Green broke down how he plans to deploy his new-look bullpen, where Kodai Senga fits and how much Luis Robert Jr. will play.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-kodai-senga-reliever-...
8/4/26 12:45 PM - Mets Notes: Kodai Senga to be moved back into bullpen, Robert Stock to get another start. Mets interim manager Andy Green broke down how he plans to deploy his new-look bullpen, where Kodai Senga fits and how much Luis Robert Jr. will play.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-kodai-senga-reliever-...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/4/26 11:06 AM - MLB trade deadline: The best non-Tarik Skubal moves. The Dodgers caught the white whale at the deadline, but plenty of other trades will have an impact
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-deadl...
8/4/26 11:06 AM - MLB trade deadline: The best non-Tarik Skubal moves. The Dodgers caught the white whale at the deadline, but plenty of other trades will have an impact
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-deadl...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/4/26 9:00 AM - Baseball's trade deadline: The Dodgers (and Red Sox?!) are going for it. Is anybody else?. By the time the trade deadline passed, the Dodgers had taken their big swing by landing Tarik Skubal. The Red Sox had thrown caution to the wind, sending prospects every which way to acquire Adley Rutschman and others. Other contenders took a more tepid approach. Milwaukee added right-hander Dustin May. The New York Yankees made a solid pickup in infielder Luis García Jr., but general manager Brian Cashman said they tried for Skubal and Rutschman and didn’t get either. Atlanta was fairly quiet. Detroit and Baltimore became sellers despite being very much in the playoff race.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/baseball-s-tr...
8/4/26 9:00 AM - Baseball's trade deadline: The Dodgers (and Red Sox?!) are going for it. Is anybody else?. By the time the trade deadline passed, the Dodgers had taken their big swing by landing Tarik Skubal. The Red Sox had thrown caution to the wind, sending prospects every which way to acquire Adley Rutschman and others. Other contenders took a more tepid approach. Milwaukee added right-hander Dustin May. The New York Yankees made a solid pickup in infielder Luis García Jr., but general manager Brian Cashman said they tried for Skubal and Rutschman and didn’t get either. Atlanta was fairly quiet. Detroit and Baltimore became sellers despite being very much in the playoff race.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/baseball-s-tr...
Alec Burleson (OF/1B/DH - STL)
8/4/26 2:40 AM - Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes. Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals that he produced one of the best power displays in team history. After the frenzy of Monday’s trade deadline, Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory. Burleson had the first three-homer game by a Cardinals player since catcher Iván Herrera did it April 2, 2025, against the Angels. The 27-year-old became the first Cardinals first baseman with a three-homer game since current Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt on May 7, 2023.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/alec-burleson...
8/4/26 2:40 AM - Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes. Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals that he produced one of the best power displays in team history. After the frenzy of Monday’s trade deadline, Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory. Burleson had the first three-homer game by a Cardinals player since catcher Iván Herrera did it April 2, 2025, against the Angels. The 27-year-old became the first Cardinals first baseman with a three-homer game since current Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt on May 7, 2023.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/alec-burleson...
Clay Holmes (P - CHC)
8/4/26 2:16 AM - Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets. The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. It’s the latest move by the busy Cubs to replenish an injury-depleted pitching staff as they attempt to chase down first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central or at least hang onto the National League’s top wild-card spot. Earlier in the day, Chicago obtained reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers. The Cubs also added left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers. Those deals came one day after the Cubs augmented their rotation by acquiring veteran starter Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/cubs-set-to-a...
8/4/26 2:16 AM - Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets. The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. It’s the latest move by the busy Cubs to replenish an injury-depleted pitching staff as they attempt to chase down first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central or at least hang onto the National League’s top wild-card spot. Earlier in the day, Chicago obtained reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels for two minor leaguers. The Cubs also added left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers. Those deals came one day after the Cubs augmented their rotation by acquiring veteran starter Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/cubs-set-to-a...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/4/26 2:15 AM - GM Brian Cashman says Yankees tried for Rutschman and Skubal before acquiring García and Ramos. General manager Brian Cashman says the New York Yankees had conversations with the Detroit Tigers about Tarik Skubal and the Baltimore Orioles about Adley Rutschman but could not work out a deal before Monday's trade deadline. Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Rutschman went to the Boston Red Sox. Instead, the Yankees added outfielder Heliot Ramos from the last-place San Francisco Giants in a three-player swap, a day after acquiring first baseman Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals for four pitchers. García homered Monday night against St. Louis after hitting a career-high .283 in his first season as a full-time first baseman with Washington. Ramos batted .264 with nine homers and 34 RBIs in 74 games for the Giants.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gm-brian-cash...
8/4/26 2:15 AM - GM Brian Cashman says Yankees tried for Rutschman and Skubal before acquiring García and Ramos. General manager Brian Cashman says the New York Yankees had conversations with the Detroit Tigers about Tarik Skubal and the Baltimore Orioles about Adley Rutschman but could not work out a deal before Monday's trade deadline. Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Rutschman went to the Boston Red Sox. Instead, the Yankees added outfielder Heliot Ramos from the last-place San Francisco Giants in a three-player swap, a day after acquiring first baseman Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals for four pitchers. García homered Monday night against St. Louis after hitting a career-high .283 in his first season as a full-time first baseman with Washington. Ramos batted .264 with nine homers and 34 RBIs in 74 games for the Giants.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/gm-brian-cash...
Alec Burleson (OF/1B/DH - STL)
8/4/26 1:40 AM - Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes. Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals that he produced one of the best power displays in team history. After the frenzy of Monday’s trade deadline, Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory. Burleson had the first three-homer game by a Cardinals player since catcher Iván Herrera did it April 2, 2025, against the Angels. The 27-year-old became the first Cardinals first baseman with a three-homer game since current Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt on May 7, 2023.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/alec-burleson...
8/4/26 1:40 AM - Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes. Alec Burleson was so relieved to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals that he produced one of the best power displays in team history. After the frenzy of Monday’s trade deadline, Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory. Burleson had the first three-homer game by a Cardinals player since catcher Iván Herrera did it April 2, 2025, against the Angels. The 27-year-old became the first Cardinals first baseman with a three-homer game since current Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt on May 7, 2023.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/alec-burleson...