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Jackson Chourio (OF - MIL)
8/30/26 1:53 AM - Brewers' Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has reached another milestone as he moves closer to his favorite time of year. Chourio hit his 20th homer of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. He’s the 17th player to put together three 20-homer seasons before turning 23 years old. He joins a star-studded fraternity that includes Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Eddie Mathews, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson and Orlando Cepeda among others. Chourio has batted .362 with three homers and seven RBIs over his last 11 games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-jacks...
8/30/26 1:53 AM - Brewers' Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has reached another milestone as he moves closer to his favorite time of year. Chourio hit his 20th homer of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. He’s the 17th player to put together three 20-homer seasons before turning 23 years old. He joins a star-studded fraternity that includes Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Eddie Mathews, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson and Orlando Cepeda among others. Chourio has batted .362 with three homers and seven RBIs over his last 11 games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-jacks...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/29/26 11:32 PM - Red Sox reportedly ‘very likely’ to activate Roman Anthony ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs. Yankees.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/29/26 11:32 PM - Red Sox reportedly ‘very likely’ to activate Roman Anthony ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs. Yankees.
It looks like Boston will be getting a major boost to its lineup on Sunday.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Cade Cavalli (P - WSH)
8/29/26 9:15 PM - Nats starter Cavalli exits after grounder hits ankle. Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli left Saturday's game against Miami in the fourth inning after being hit in the right ankle by a ground ball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765910/natio...
8/29/26 9:15 PM - Nats starter Cavalli exits after grounder hits ankle. Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli left Saturday's game against Miami in the fourth inning after being hit in the right ankle by a ground ball.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49765910/natio...
Luis Rengifo (3B/2B - SD)
8/29/26 9:15 PM - Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49767094/padre...
8/29/26 9:15 PM - Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays. Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49767094/padre...
Garrett Whitlock (P - BOS)
8/29/26 9:15 PM - Red Sox activate reliever Whitlock (elbow) off IL. The Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763465/red-s...
8/29/26 9:15 PM - Red Sox activate reliever Whitlock (elbow) off IL. The Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock following a short stay on the 10-day injured list.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49763465/red-s...
Ceddanne Rafaela (OF/2B - BOS)
8/29/26 8:59 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela starts pivotal relay throw a day after baserunning mishap as Red Sox beat Yankees 6-0.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/29/26 8:59 PM - Ceddanne Rafaela starts pivotal relay throw a day after baserunning mishap as Red Sox beat Yankees 6-0.
Rafaela made up for his Friday night miscues on the bases on Saturday afternoon.
The post Ceddanne Rafaela starts pivotal relay throw a day after baserunning mishap as Red Sox beat Yankees 6-0 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Wilyer Abreu (OF - BOS)
8/29/26 8:43 PM - Wilyer Abreu achieves career-high home run total with blast vs. Yankees.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/29/26 8:43 PM - Wilyer Abreu achieves career-high home run total with blast vs. Yankees.
Abreu clubbed his 23rd homer of the year on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
The post Wilyer Abreu achieves career-high home run total with blast vs. Yankees appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/29/26 7:09 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong continues NL MVP push with 3 more homers for Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is adding to his case for the NL MVP award. Crow-Armstrong has homered three times against the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star center fielder also singled and scored in the fourth. Crow-Armstrong is making a bid to unseat Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP after the Japanese slugger took home the honor each of the previous two years. Ohtani hasn’t been able to pitch since July 3 because of left knee soreness and a right biceps injury. While Ohtani has been limited to designated hitter with Los Angeles, Crow-Armstrong is one of baseball’s top defensive players.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/pete-crow-arm...
8/29/26 7:09 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong continues NL MVP push with 3 more homers for Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is adding to his case for the NL MVP award. Crow-Armstrong has homered three times against the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star center fielder also singled and scored in the fourth. Crow-Armstrong is making a bid to unseat Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP after the Japanese slugger took home the honor each of the previous two years. Ohtani hasn’t been able to pitch since July 3 because of left knee soreness and a right biceps injury. While Ohtani has been limited to designated hitter with Los Angeles, Crow-Armstrong is one of baseball’s top defensive players.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/pete-crow-arm...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/29/26 5:10 PM - Shohei Ohtani's return to Dodgers rotation uncertain as knee soreness lingers. Ohtani reported some discomfort after Friday's bullpen session
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-i...
8/29/26 5:10 PM - Shohei Ohtani's return to Dodgers rotation uncertain as knee soreness lingers. Ohtani reported some discomfort after Friday's bullpen session
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-i...
Nico Hoerner (2B - CHC)
8/29/26 4:47 PM - Inside Nico Hoerner's unique path to stardom. In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49742055/mlb-2...
8/29/26 4:47 PM - Inside Nico Hoerner's unique path to stardom. In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49742055/mlb-2...
Aaron Judge (OF/DH - NYY)
8/29/26 4:39 PM - What's next for Aaron Judge, Max Fried and other injured Yankees?. With October approaching, we break down New York's walking wounded.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49731985/mlb-2...
8/29/26 4:39 PM - What's next for Aaron Judge, Max Fried and other injured Yankees?. With October approaching, we break down New York's walking wounded.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49731985/mlb-2...
Jonah Tong (P - NYM)
8/29/26 2:20 PM - Mets' Jonah Tong dazzles with seven-inning one-hitter for Triple-A Syracuse. Mets prospect Jonah Tong had arguably his best start of the season for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, coming one out away from a seven-inning no-hitter.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jonah-tong-seven-inni...
8/29/26 2:20 PM - Mets' Jonah Tong dazzles with seven-inning one-hitter for Triple-A Syracuse. Mets prospect Jonah Tong had arguably his best start of the season for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, coming one out away from a seven-inning no-hitter.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jonah-tong-seven-inni...
Emerson Hancock (P - SEA)
8/29/26 2:19 PM - Mariners’ Emerson Hancock dealing with groin injury, could miss next start. Mariners starter Emerson Hancock tweaked his left groin on a play early in the top of the first inning Friday and is questionable to make his next start Wednesday in Boston.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
8/29/26 2:19 PM - Mariners’ Emerson Hancock dealing with groin injury, could miss next start. Mariners starter Emerson Hancock tweaked his left groin on a play early in the top of the first inning Friday and is questionable to make his next start Wednesday in Boston.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/29/26 2:04 PM - Tarik Skubal emotional in return to Detroit with Dodgers, faces mixed reaction from Tigers fans. There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-de...
8/29/26 2:04 PM - Tarik Skubal emotional in return to Detroit with Dodgers, faces mixed reaction from Tigers fans. There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-de...
Nolan McLean (P - NYM)
8/29/26 1:59 PM - Nolan McLean dazzles, Jared Young drives in three in Mets' 6-2 win over Astros. The Mets won the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros on Saturday by a score of 6-2.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-astros-takeaways-8-29...
8/29/26 1:59 PM - Nolan McLean dazzles, Jared Young drives in three in Mets' 6-2 win over Astros. The Mets won the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros on Saturday by a score of 6-2.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-astros-takeaways-8-29...
Luis Robert (OF - NYM)
8/29/26 1:45 PM - Mets place Luis Robert Jr. on waivers. The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers on Saturday, ending his time in New York.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-place-luis-robert-jr-...
8/29/26 1:45 PM - Mets place Luis Robert Jr. on waivers. The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers on Saturday, ending his time in New York.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-place-luis-robert-jr-...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/29/26 10:04 AM - Tarik Skubal emotional in return to Detroit with Dodgers, faces mixed reaction from Tigers fans. There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-de...
8/29/26 10:04 AM - Tarik Skubal emotional in return to Detroit with Dodgers, faces mixed reaction from Tigers fans. There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-de...
Michael Wacha (P - KC)
8/29/26 10:00 AM - Wacha Wacha Is No Joke But Royals Get Last Laugh.
Source: https://razzball.com/wacha-wacha-isno-joke-but-roy...
8/29/26 10:00 AM - Wacha Wacha Is No Joke But Royals Get Last Laugh.
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher slash journeyman slash heartthrob Michael Wacha pitched a real gem Friday night going eight innings allowing just four hits and striking out ten Cleveland Guardians for his eighth win of the year. Don’t laugh, Fozzy, this is vintage Michael Wacha Wacha, the only thing funny here is that the Guards can’t hit Wacha’s changeup. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/wacha-wacha-isno-joke-but-roy...
Bo Bichette (SS - NYM)
8/29/26 9:25 AM - With opt-out on table, Bo Bichette's Mets future up in air. Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets next year as he weighs an opt-out. He might be as important to them next season as anyone. How quickly things change in the big leagues.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-bo-bichette-opt-out-f...
8/29/26 9:25 AM - With opt-out on table, Bo Bichette's Mets future up in air. Bo Bichette might not be with the Mets next year as he weighs an opt-out. He might be as important to them next season as anyone. How quickly things change in the big leagues.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-bo-bichette-opt-out-f...
Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves. Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49758679/slump...
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves. Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49758679/slump...
Max Fried (P - NYY)
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Yanks' Fried set to return, pitch Sat. vs. Red Sox. Max Fried will come off the injured list to pitch for the Yankees in Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49755951/yanke...
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Yanks' Fried set to return, pitch Sat. vs. Red Sox. Max Fried will come off the injured list to pitch for the Yankees in Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49755951/yanke...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Skubal shines, tears up in emotional Detroit return. Dodgers lefty Tarik Skubal threw six strong innings and was brought to tears in his return to Comerica Park on Friday night, acknowledging it was difficult to treat it as just another start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49757470/dodge...
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Skubal shines, tears up in emotional Detroit return. Dodgers lefty Tarik Skubal threw six strong innings and was brought to tears in his return to Comerica Park on Friday night, acknowledging it was difficult to treat it as just another start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49757470/dodge...
Walker Jenkins (OF - MIN)
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Jenkins, Twins' top prospect, singles in MLB debut. Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49756588/twins...
8/29/26 7:47 AM - Jenkins, Twins' top prospect, singles in MLB debut. Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49756588/twins...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
8/29/26 7:10 AM - Mets activate Juan Soto from IL, option Eric Wagaman to Triple-A. The Mets are getting a massive boost with the return of star slugger Juan Soto from the injured list.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-juan-soto-fr...
8/29/26 7:10 AM - Mets activate Juan Soto from IL, option Eric Wagaman to Triple-A. The Mets are getting a massive boost with the return of star slugger Juan Soto from the injured list.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-activate-juan-soto-fr...
Ceddanne Rafaela (OF/2B - BOS)
8/29/26 4:26 AM - Red Sox run themselves into 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium in series opener. Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox ran themselves right into a 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. In the opener of a critical four-game series, Rafaela committed a costly baserunning blunder in the fifth inning Friday night and then got thrown out at home plate to end the seventh. Shut out for the second consecutive game and seventh time this season, Boston dropped three games behind the Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card and home-field advantage throughout a potential best-of-three playoff series between the longtime rivals.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-run-t...
8/29/26 4:26 AM - Red Sox run themselves into 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium in series opener. Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox ran themselves right into a 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. In the opener of a critical four-game series, Rafaela committed a costly baserunning blunder in the fifth inning Friday night and then got thrown out at home plate to end the seventh. Shut out for the second consecutive game and seventh time this season, Boston dropped three games behind the Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card and home-field advantage throughout a potential best-of-three playoff series between the longtime rivals.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-run-t...
Paul Goldschmidt (1B - NYY)
8/29/26 3:30 AM - Yankees nip Red Sox 1-0 in series opener behind Cam Schlittler.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/29/26 3:30 AM - Yankees nip Red Sox 1-0 in series opener behind Cam Schlittler.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo home run off Patrick Sandoval in the third inning for the lone run on the night.
The post Yankees nip Red Sox 1-0 in series opener behind Cam Schlittler appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Edmundo Sosa (3B/2B - PHI)
8/29/26 2:53 AM - Sosa’s slam saves the day as Phillies beat Angels in another wild comeback. Edmundo Sosa's grand slam wiped away a night of bad breaks and miscues for the Phillies in Anaheim.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/29/26 2:53 AM - Sosa’s slam saves the day as Phillies beat Angels in another wild comeback. Edmundo Sosa's grand slam wiped away a night of bad breaks and miscues for the Phillies in Anaheim.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/29/26 2:26 AM - Tarik Skubal shed tears, pitching in Detroit for 1st time since Tigers traded him to Dodgers. Tarik Skubal shed some tears, walking on a field that used to be his home turf as the team that traded him away paid tribute to the two-time Cy Young Award winner. Skubal was welcomed with cheers and a smattering of boos in his return to Detroit, pitching for the first time against the middling franchise that traded him to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. He allowed one run on four hits and struck out seven over six innings, helping the Dodgers beat the Tigers 2-1.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tarik-skubal-...
8/29/26 2:26 AM - Tarik Skubal shed tears, pitching in Detroit for 1st time since Tigers traded him to Dodgers. Tarik Skubal shed some tears, walking on a field that used to be his home turf as the team that traded him away paid tribute to the two-time Cy Young Award winner. Skubal was welcomed with cheers and a smattering of boos in his return to Detroit, pitching for the first time against the middling franchise that traded him to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. He allowed one run on four hits and struck out seven over six innings, helping the Dodgers beat the Tigers 2-1.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/tarik-skubal-...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/29/26 2:14 AM - Tarik Skubal emotional in return to Detroit with Dodgers, faces mixed reaction from Tigers fans. There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-de...
8/29/26 2:14 AM - Tarik Skubal emotional in return to Detroit with Dodgers, faces mixed reaction from Tigers fans. There were scattered boos for Skubal before he worked six excellent innings
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tarik-skubal-de...
Ceddanne Rafaela (OF/2B - BOS)
8/29/26 1:26 AM - Red Sox run themselves into 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium in series opener. Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox ran themselves right into a 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. In the opener of a critical four-game series, Rafaela committed a costly baserunning blunder in the fifth inning Friday night and then got thrown out at home plate to end the seventh. Shut out for the second consecutive game and seventh time this season, Boston dropped three games behind the Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card and home-field advantage throughout a potential best-of-three playoff series between the longtime rivals.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-run-t...
8/29/26 1:26 AM - Red Sox run themselves into 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium in series opener. Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox ran themselves right into a 1-0 loss at Yankee Stadium. In the opener of a critical four-game series, Rafaela committed a costly baserunning blunder in the fifth inning Friday night and then got thrown out at home plate to end the seventh. Shut out for the second consecutive game and seventh time this season, Boston dropped three games behind the Yankees in the race for the top American League wild card and home-field advantage throughout a potential best-of-three playoff series between the longtime rivals.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-run-t...
Ronald Acuna (OF - ATL)
8/29/26 12:27 AM - Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves. Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49758679/slump...
8/29/26 12:27 AM - Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves. Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49758679/slump...