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8/19 3:35 PM Christian Bethancourt (C-FA) Pirates add veteran C Bethancourt from Yankees. The Pirates acquired veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees for cash considerations.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49662030/pirat...

8/19 2:02 PM Matt Olson (1B-ATL) Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 19: Matt Olson in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, August 19
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...

8/19 1:51 PM Jorge Polanco (DH/2B-NYM) 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-...

8/19 1:09 PM Nestor Cortes (P-SD) Phillies to sign former Yankees starting pitcher to big-league deal, report says. Former Yankees starter Nestor Cortes will join the Phillies organization down the stretch, according to a report. The veteran left-hander will sign a big-league deal with Philadelphia, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Wednesday. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first reported that Cortes and the Phillies were in discussions. The 31-year-old Cortes has not pitched this season after […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/nestor-cortes-n...

8/19 12:52 PM Carson Benge (OF-NYM) Mets’ Carson Benge delivers after receiving in-game challenge from Andy Green. Andy Green has made a habit of challenging the Mets’ developing young players during his time serving as the interim manager -- Wednesday afternoon, it was Carson Benge’s turn.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-carson-benge-delivers...

8/19 11:43 AM Cody Bellinger (OF-NYY) Yankees OF Bellinger nearing rehab assignment. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday, manager Aaron Boone said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652329/yanke...

8/19 11:43 AM Trey Mancini (1B/DH-LAA) Cancer survivor Mancini retires after brief return. Trey Mancini, who came back from colon cancer and most recently was playing with the Angels, announce his retirement Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49650648/angel...

8/19 11:43 AM Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B-Ath) A's Soderstrom set for season-ending hip surgery. Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is headed for season-ending hip surgery after going on the injured list for an impingement in the left hip.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654958/athle...

8/19 11:43 AM Shohei Ohtani (DH-LAD) Dodgers put Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw bullpen. The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday put Edwin Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games, on the injured list because of inflammation in the right side of his neck, while Shohei Ohtani threw another bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49653225/dodge...

8/19 11:43 AM Jo Adell (OF-CLE) Guardians OF Adell has 6 RBIs before knee injury. Jo Adell's career night, which included a 455-foot, three-run homer and six RBIs, ended with him leaving the Cleveland Guardians' 8-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants before the eighth inning due to a bruised left knee at Progressive Field Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654778/jo-ad...

8/19 11:43 AM Fernando Tatis (OF-SD) Padres awed as Tatis robs grand slam, hits 2 HRs. Fernando Tatis Jr. reached over the right-field wall to rob the Mets' Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and also hit two home runs Tuesday night to lead the Padres to a 5-2 win.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654524/padre...

8/19 11:43 AM Christian Yelich (DH-MIL) Brewers tie largest shutout with 22-0 rout of M's. The Brewers equaled baseball's modern-era record for the largest shutout with a power surge that included three-run homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara and a two-run shot by Jake Bauers in a 22-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654440/brewe...

8/19 11:43 AM Ketel Marte (2B/DH-AZ) 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...

8/19 11:05 AM Joe Musgrove (P-SD) [NBC Sports] - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Joe Musgrove, Pedro Ramírez and Henry Bolte. The Padres are about to get an ace back, and it's a good week for picking up steals on the waiver wire.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

8/19 11:00 AM Jhoan Duran (P-PHI) New Phillies reliever records first save in three years with closer Jhoan Duran unavailable out of bullpen. PHILADELPHIA — The announced crowd of 39,237 at Citizens Bank Park erupted for a split second when the lights went out before a moment of confused silence took over. For the last calendar year, Phillies fans have gotten quite used to the new tradition. When the club holds a lead in the ninth inning, the […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-philadelphi...