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Alec Bohm (3B - PHI)
6/21/26 2:26 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 21: Alec Bohm among top HR player props for Sunday. The Phillies third baseman is due and has a solid matchup to make him one of our top home run picks for Sunday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
6/21/26 2:26 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 21: Alec Bohm among top HR player props for Sunday. The Phillies third baseman is due and has a solid matchup to make him one of our top home run picks for Sunday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Billy Cook (OF - PIT)
6/21/26 2:26 PM - Breaking down that bizarre game-ending play in the Pirates-Rockies game. Billy Cook was ruled out on runner interference after accidentally kicking Kyle Karros' glove
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pirates-rockies...
6/21/26 2:26 PM - Breaking down that bizarre game-ending play in the Pirates-Rockies game. Billy Cook was ruled out on runner interference after accidentally kicking Kyle Karros' glove
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pirates-rockies...
Christopher Morel (OF - MIA)
6/21/26 2:22 PM - Marlins cut ties with struggling infielder Morel. The Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment before their game against the Giants on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49136128/marli...
6/21/26 2:22 PM - Marlins cut ties with struggling infielder Morel. The Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment before their game against the Giants on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49136128/marli...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/21/26 2:22 PM - Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again. Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131220/los-a...
6/21/26 2:22 PM - Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again. Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131220/los-a...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
6/21/26 2:22 PM - Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies. Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131252/schwa...
6/21/26 2:22 PM - Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies. Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131252/schwa...
Alec Bohm (3B - PHI)
6/21/26 11:26 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 21: Alec Bohm among top HR player props for Sunday. The Phillies third baseman is due and has a solid matchup to make him one of our top home run picks for Sunday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
6/21/26 11:26 AM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 21: Alec Bohm among top HR player props for Sunday. The Phillies third baseman is due and has a solid matchup to make him one of our top home run picks for Sunday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Billy Cook (OF - PIT)
6/21/26 11:26 AM - Breaking down that bizarre game-ending play in the Pirates-Rockies game. Billy Cook was ruled out on runner interference after accidentally kicking Kyle Karros' glove
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pirates-rockies...
6/21/26 11:26 AM - Breaking down that bizarre game-ending play in the Pirates-Rockies game. Billy Cook was ruled out on runner interference after accidentally kicking Kyle Karros' glove
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pirates-rockies...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
6/21/26 8:30 AM - Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies. Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131252/schwa...
6/21/26 8:30 AM - Schwarber's 3 HRs, Harper's cycle propel Phillies. Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs and Bryce Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle as the Phillies beat the Mets 15-3.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131252/schwa...
Liam Hicks (C/1B/DH - MIA)
6/21/26 8:30 AM - Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness. Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49128832/marli...
6/21/26 8:30 AM - Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness. Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49128832/marli...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/21/26 8:30 AM - Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again. Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131220/los-a...
6/21/26 8:30 AM - Dodgers' Ohtani announces he is a father again. Shohei Ohtani announced on social media that he is a father again, and hours later, he hit a homer in the Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the Orioles.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49131220/los-a...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/21/26 5:27 AM - Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post. Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a son to go with his daughter, who was born in April 2025. The news of Ohtani's impending fatherhood emerged Friday when he was absent from the Dodgers' lineup. The team announced he was on paternity leave. Ohtani was back in the lineup in the leadoff spot for Saturday’s game against the Orioles. Ohtani is known for keeping his family life private.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/los-angeles-d...
6/21/26 5:27 AM - Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post. Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a son to go with his daughter, who was born in April 2025. The news of Ohtani's impending fatherhood emerged Friday when he was absent from the Dodgers' lineup. The team announced he was on paternity leave. Ohtani was back in the lineup in the leadoff spot for Saturday’s game against the Orioles. Ohtani is known for keeping his family life private.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/los-angeles-d...
Merrill Kelly (P - AZ)
6/21/26 5:00 AM - Fantasy Baseball H2H Streamers – Week 14: Free Willi.
Source: https://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-h2h-streamer...
6/21/26 5:00 AM - Fantasy Baseball H2H Streamers – Week 14: Free Willi.
I was pretty pleased with last week’s streamers, aside from Merrill Kelly. If we’re being honest, Kelly might just be washed at this point. That’s an inevitable path every pitcher takes, and it’s a sad reality for professional athletes. Knowing when that will happen is always tricky for us, but it’s also one of the most impactful variables for fantasy sports. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/fantasy-baseball-h2h-streamer...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
6/21/26 2:48 AM - Three homer night has Kyle Schwarber thinking about Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — Wrestling fan Kyle Schwarber can appreciate a good crowd pop. The sold-out crowd of over 43,402 at Citizens Bank Park collectively lost their mind when a second Schwarbomb landed in the upper deck. His second home run of the third inning against New York, a three-run shot on a 97 mph sinker in […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/21/26 2:48 AM - Three homer night has Kyle Schwarber thinking about Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — Wrestling fan Kyle Schwarber can appreciate a good crowd pop. The sold-out crowd of over 43,402 at Citizens Bank Park collectively lost their mind when a second Schwarbomb landed in the upper deck. His second home run of the third inning against New York, a three-run shot on a 97 mph sinker in […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
6/21/26 2:44 AM - Phantastic performances: Phillies' Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered impressive hitting performances in the Philadelphia Phillies' 15-3 win over the New York Mets. Schwarber slugged two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning Saturday night. He led off with a solo homer and later hit a three-run shot, marking his major league-leading 27th home run of the season. Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. He hit a solo home run in the first, doubled in the third, singled after Schwarber’s second home run, and completed the cycle with a two-run triple in the fifth inning. He's the second player to hit for the cycle this season.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/phantastic-pe...
6/21/26 2:44 AM - Phantastic performances: Phillies' Schwarber homers twice in inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered impressive hitting performances in the Philadelphia Phillies' 15-3 win over the New York Mets. Schwarber slugged two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning Saturday night. He led off with a solo homer and later hit a three-run shot, marking his major league-leading 27th home run of the season. Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. He hit a solo home run in the first, doubled in the third, singled after Schwarber’s second home run, and completed the cycle with a two-run triple in the fifth inning. He's the second player to hit for the cycle this season.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/phantastic-pe...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/21/26 2:27 AM - Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post. Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a son to go with his daughter, who was born in April 2025. The news of Ohtani's impending fatherhood emerged Friday when he was absent from the Dodgers' lineup. The team announced he was on paternity leave. Ohtani was back in the lineup in the leadoff spot for Saturday’s game against the Orioles. Ohtani is known for keeping his family life private.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/los-angeles-d...
6/21/26 2:27 AM - Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post. Shohei Ohtani is a father again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has shared the news on his Instagram account. He and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, expressed joy over the safe birth and thanked supporters. A photo of tiny feet and a blue blanket suggest he has a son to go with his daughter, who was born in April 2025. The news of Ohtani's impending fatherhood emerged Friday when he was absent from the Dodgers' lineup. The team announced he was on paternity leave. Ohtani was back in the lineup in the leadoff spot for Saturday’s game against the Orioles. Ohtani is known for keeping his family life private.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/los-angeles-d...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
6/20/26 11:44 PM - Bryce Harper hits first MLB cycle. PHILADELPHIA — You knew Bryce Harper was going to go for it. His aggression at times on the bases has led to trouble. On Saturday night, it led to his first-career cycle. All it took was four at-bats for Harper to hit for the cycle. Needing a triple, Harper lined a ball deep into the […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/20/26 11:44 PM - Bryce Harper hits first MLB cycle. PHILADELPHIA — You knew Bryce Harper was going to go for it. His aggression at times on the bases has led to trouble. On Saturday night, it led to his first-career cycle. All it took was four at-bats for Harper to hit for the cycle. Needing a triple, Harper lined a ball deep into the […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Liam Hicks (C/1B/DH - MIA)
6/20/26 10:14 PM - Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness. Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49128832/marli...
6/20/26 10:14 PM - Marlins' Hicks scratched due to back tightness. Marlins slugger Liam Hicks was scratched for their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday because of back tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49128832/marli...
Jacob Young (OF - WSH)
6/20/26 10:14 PM - Nats' Young exits after crashing into outfield wal.... The Nationals' Jacob Young hit the left-center field wall hard with his right shoulder and head in the eighth inning and had to leave Saturday's game against the Rays.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49130115/natio...
6/20/26 10:14 PM - Nats' Young exits after crashing into outfield wal.... The Nationals' Jacob Young hit the left-center field wall hard with his right shoulder and head in the eighth inning and had to leave Saturday's game against the Rays.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49130115/natio...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
6/20/26 9:52 PM - Phantastic performances: Phillies' Shwarber homers twice in an inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered standout performances for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets. Schwarber slugged two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning. He led off with a solo homer and later hit a three-run shot, marking his major league-leading 27th home run of the season. Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. He hit a solo home run in the first, doubled in the third, singled after Schwarber’s second home run, and completed the cycle with a two-run triple in the fifth inning.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/phantastic-pe...
6/20/26 9:52 PM - Phantastic performances: Phillies' Shwarber homers twice in an inning, Harper hits for cycle vs Mets. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper delivered standout performances for the Philadelphia Phillies against the New York Mets. Schwarber slugged two long home runs in the Phillies' eight-run third inning. He led off with a solo homer and later hit a three-run shot, marking his major league-leading 27th home run of the season. Harper became the 11th player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. He hit a solo home run in the first, doubled in the third, singled after Schwarber’s second home run, and completed the cycle with a two-run triple in the fifth inning.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/phantastic-pe...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
6/20/26 8:44 PM - Phillies to shuffle rotation order for Washington series. PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies will have their two aces Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler lined up to face the New York Mets over the week. After that, the rotation order is changing. The No. 5 spot previously occupied by Andrew Painter will be moved up a day from Tuesday to Monday. The club is not […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/20/26 8:44 PM - Phillies to shuffle rotation order for Washington series. PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies will have their two aces Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler lined up to face the New York Mets over the week. After that, the rotation order is changing. The No. 5 spot previously occupied by Andrew Painter will be moved up a day from Tuesday to Monday. The club is not […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Freddy Peralta (P - NYM)
6/20/26 5:48 PM - Freddy Peralta 'not worried' despite 'inconsistent' start to first season with Mets. A career-high 10 earned runs in 2.2 IP of Saturday's 15-3 loss at the Phillies brought Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to a 5-6 record and 4.83 ERA through 16 starts with New York.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/freddy-peralta-not-worried...
6/20/26 5:48 PM - Freddy Peralta 'not worried' despite 'inconsistent' start to first season with Mets. A career-high 10 earned runs in 2.2 IP of Saturday's 15-3 loss at the Phillies brought Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to a 5-6 record and 4.83 ERA through 16 starts with New York.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/freddy-peralta-not-worried...
Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)
6/20/26 1:21 PM - Mets Notes: Francisco Lindor's rehab assignment heads to Triple-A Syracuse; Christian Scott's bullpen 'went well'. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza updated the injury statuses of shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Christian Scott, among others, before Saturday's game at the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-francisco-lindor-reha...
6/20/26 1:21 PM - Mets Notes: Francisco Lindor's rehab assignment heads to Triple-A Syracuse; Christian Scott's bullpen 'went well'. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza updated the injury statuses of shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Christian Scott, among others, before Saturday's game at the Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-francisco-lindor-reha...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Ohtani (paternity) not in Dodgers' lineup vs. O's. Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night because he is "away from the team on paternity."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49121656/shohe...
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Ohtani (paternity) not in Dodgers' lineup vs. O's. Shohei Ohtani wasn't in the Dodgers' lineup Friday night because he is "away from the team on paternity."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49121656/shohe...
Daniel Palencia (P - CHC)
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Cubs' Palencia diagnosed with mild flexor strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his right arm, manager Craig Counsell announced on Saturday morning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49127366/cubs-...
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Cubs' Palencia diagnosed with mild flexor strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his right arm, manager Craig Counsell announced on Saturday morning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49127366/cubs-...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
6/20/26 1:20 PM - RHP Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph in Brewers' loss. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Braves, topping out at 104.2 mph, but it may not have been strong enough during a 3-2 loss.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49122057/jacob...
6/20/26 1:20 PM - RHP Misiorowski hits 104.2 mph in Brewers' loss. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski had another strong outing against the Braves, topping out at 104.2 mph, but it may not have been strong enough during a 3-2 loss.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49122057/jacob...
Sal Stewart (1B - CIN)
6/20/26 12:12 PM - Yankees routed 10-2 by Reds as Sal Stewart ties career high with six RBI. Sal Stewart tied a career high with six RBI and the Cincinnati Reds pulled away for a 10-2 rout of the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-reds-sal-stewart-s...
6/20/26 12:12 PM - Yankees routed 10-2 by Reds as Sal Stewart ties career high with six RBI. Sal Stewart tied a career high with six RBI and the Cincinnati Reds pulled away for a 10-2 rout of the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-reds-sal-stewart-s...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/20/26 6:49 AM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - The Opener: Schlittler, Athletics, Sale, Harrison. Baseball’s two-way superstar is now going to be a two-time father, as Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko are expecting their second child. Ohtani missed yesterday’s game (a 6-5 Dodgers win over the Orioles) due to the impending birth but won’t be placed on the paternity list, as manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could be […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/20/26 6:49 AM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - The Opener: Schlittler, Athletics, Sale, Harrison. Baseball’s two-way superstar is now going to be a two-time father, as Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko are expecting their second child. Ohtani missed yesterday’s game (a 6-5 Dodgers win over the Orioles) due to the impending birth but won’t be placed on the paternity list, as manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could be […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...