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Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
7/13/26 1:49 PM - Bryce Harper denies intentionally working with FanDuel for Cameo video sent to bettor with gambling addiction. Harper said in a statement on Monday that he would not have filmed the video had he known 'FanDuel's true intent'
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/bryce-harper-fa...
7/13/26 1:49 PM - Bryce Harper denies intentionally working with FanDuel for Cameo video sent to bettor with gambling addiction. Harper said in a statement on Monday that he would not have filmed the video had he known 'FanDuel's true intent'
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/bryce-harper-fa...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
7/13/26 1:24 PM - Kyle Schwarber, Junior Caminero, Bryce Harper among 2026 Home Run Derby betting favorites. The Home Run Derby 2026 takes place Monday at 8 p.m. ET
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/kyle-schwar...
7/13/26 1:24 PM - Kyle Schwarber, Junior Caminero, Bryce Harper among 2026 Home Run Derby betting favorites. The Home Run Derby 2026 takes place Monday at 8 p.m. ET
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/kyle-schwar...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/13/26 10:14 AM - Cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during 2025 Tokyo series.... The cleats are signed in Ohtani's rarely seen Kanji signature and include his dog -- Decoy -- on its heels.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49347528/shohe...
7/13/26 10:14 AM - Cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during 2025 Tokyo series.... The cleats are signed in Ohtani's rarely seen Kanji signature and include his dog -- Decoy -- on its heels.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49347528/shohe...
Mason Miller (P - SD)
7/13/26 10:00 AM - The heat is on: The average MLB fastball velocity is up for the 6th straight year to 94.7 mph. Major league pitchers are throwing harder than ever. Four-seam fastballs averaged 94.7 mph through Saturday, up from 94.5 mph last year, 93.7 mph in 2021 and 91.9 mph when Major League Baseball first started tracking in 2008. The average was 94.4 mph for the first half of 2025, and this year’s final figure could increase by a tick. Six pitchers are at 100 mph in average four-seam velocity led by a pair of relievers, the Athletics’ Mason Miller (101.3 mph) and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Edgardo Henriquez (100.6 mph).
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/the-heat-is-o...
7/13/26 10:00 AM - The heat is on: The average MLB fastball velocity is up for the 6th straight year to 94.7 mph. Major league pitchers are throwing harder than ever. Four-seam fastballs averaged 94.7 mph through Saturday, up from 94.5 mph last year, 93.7 mph in 2021 and 91.9 mph when Major League Baseball first started tracking in 2008. The average was 94.4 mph for the first half of 2025, and this year’s final figure could increase by a tick. Six pitchers are at 100 mph in average four-seam velocity led by a pair of relievers, the Athletics’ Mason Miller (101.3 mph) and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Edgardo Henriquez (100.6 mph).
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/the-heat-is-o...
Jake McCarthy (OF - COL)
7/13/26 7:20 AM - McCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season. The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49346755/giant...
7/13/26 7:20 AM - McCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season. The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49346755/giant...
Cristopher Sanchez (P - PHI)
7/13/26 7:20 AM - Phils' Sanchez, Jays' Cease get ASG starting nods. Fresh off defeating the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for his 11th victory, Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday learned that he will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game, taking the mound against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49345189/phila...
7/13/26 7:20 AM - Phils' Sanchez, Jays' Cease get ASG starting nods. Fresh off defeating the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for his 11th victory, Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday learned that he will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game, taking the mound against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49345189/phila...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
7/13/26 7:19 AM - 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands Entering The All-Star Break. Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies have powered their way into our top five as they prepare to host the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2026-mlb-pow...
7/13/26 7:19 AM - 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands Entering The All-Star Break. Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies have powered their way into our top five as they prepare to host the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/2026-mlb-pow...
Devin Williams (P - NYM)
7/13/26 6:15 AM - Why Mets removing Devin Williams from closer role right now makes no sense. At this point, it would be pointless and potentially messy for the Mets to remove Devin Williams from the closer role.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-devin-williams-closer...
7/13/26 6:15 AM - Why Mets removing Devin Williams from closer role right now makes no sense. At this point, it would be pointless and potentially messy for the Mets to remove Devin Williams from the closer role.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-devin-williams-closer...
Tyler Mahle (P - SF)
7/13/26 4:47 AM - Mahle gets first win since April and Schmitt hits go-ahead, 3-run homer as Giants beat Rockies 4-2 Saturday. Tyler Mahle won for the first time since mid-April, Casey Schmitt hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Saturday.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/mahle-gets-...
7/13/26 4:47 AM - Mahle gets first win since April and Schmitt hits go-ahead, 3-run homer as Giants beat Rockies 4-2 Saturday. Tyler Mahle won for the first time since mid-April, Casey Schmitt hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Saturday.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/mahle-gets-...
Kyle Karros (3B - COL)
7/13/26 4:44 AM - Karros' 2-run single in the ninth helps Rockies rally past Giants 4-3 Friday night. Kyle Karros hit a broken-bat, two-run single during a three-run ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/karros-2-ru...
7/13/26 4:44 AM - Karros' 2-run single in the ninth helps Rockies rally past Giants 4-3 Friday night. Kyle Karros hit a broken-bat, two-run single during a three-run ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/karros-2-ru...
Jake McCarthy (OF - COL)
7/12/26 8:36 PM - McCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season. The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49346755/giant...
7/12/26 8:36 PM - McCarthy has 2nd inside-the-park HR this season. The Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49346755/giant...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
7/12/26 7:41 PM - 'The last thing you want to do is lay an egg': Wha.... Stars who have thrived -- and failed -- under the hometown Derby spotlight share their stories and advice for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49324606/mlb-2...
7/12/26 7:41 PM - 'The last thing you want to do is lay an egg': Wha.... Stars who have thrived -- and failed -- under the hometown Derby spotlight share their stories and advice for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49324606/mlb-2...
Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)
7/12/26 7:31 PM - Mets stumble into All-Star break after disastrous ending against Red Sox closes out 'unacceptable' first half. A costly error on Francisco Lindor on a would-be game-ending double play led to disaster for the Mets on Sunday against the Red Sox.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-stumble-into-all-star...
7/12/26 7:31 PM - Mets stumble into All-Star break after disastrous ending against Red Sox closes out 'unacceptable' first half. A costly error on Francisco Lindor on a would-be game-ending double play led to disaster for the Mets on Sunday against the Red Sox.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-stumble-into-all-star...
J.T. Realmuto (C - PHI)
7/12/26 6:32 PM - J.T. Realmuto comes up with big hit in win against Tigers. It has not been a great first half offensively for J.T. Realmuto. The veteran catcher entered Sunday batting .200 with a .618 OPS. Realmuto has had an OPS of at least .700 in every season since 2016. Realmuto is known to heat up later in the summer, as August is usually his month the same […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/12/26 6:32 PM - J.T. Realmuto comes up with big hit in win against Tigers. It has not been a great first half offensively for J.T. Realmuto. The veteran catcher entered Sunday batting .200 with a .618 OPS. Realmuto has had an OPS of at least .700 in every season since 2016. Realmuto is known to heat up later in the summer, as August is usually his month the same […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Zac Gallen (P - AZ)
7/12/26 4:24 PM - Diamondbacks place starter Gallen (elbow) on IL. The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen, 30, who is 0-5 with an 8.24 ERA over his past eight starts, on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while lefty Mitch Bratt was recalled to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49345464/arizo...
7/12/26 4:24 PM - Diamondbacks place starter Gallen (elbow) on IL. The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Zac Gallen, 30, who is 0-5 with an 8.24 ERA over his past eight starts, on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while lefty Mitch Bratt was recalled to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49345464/arizo...
Clayton Kershaw (P - LAD)
7/12/26 3:33 PM - Cristopher Sánchez to start All-Star Game in Philly. PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Phillies left-hander is the first pitcher to start the All-Star Game in his home ballpark since Clayton Kershaw got the nod for the National League at Dodger Stadium […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/12/26 3:33 PM - Cristopher Sánchez to start All-Star Game in Philly. PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Phillies left-hander is the first pitcher to start the All-Star Game in his home ballpark since Clayton Kershaw got the nod for the National League at Dodger Stadium […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Zach Thornton (P - NYM)
7/12/26 2:15 PM - Mets keeping Zach Thornton in rotation to make his next start after All-Star break. After his dominant outing, left-hander Zach Thornton, at least for now, has earned a spot in the rotation and will make his next start for the Mets which will come after the All-Star break.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-zach-thornton-make-ne...
7/12/26 2:15 PM - Mets keeping Zach Thornton in rotation to make his next start after All-Star break. After his dominant outing, left-hander Zach Thornton, at least for now, has earned a spot in the rotation and will make his next start for the Mets which will come after the All-Star break.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-zach-thornton-make-ne...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee and will skip the All-Star Game with the hope of ensuring he is "in a good place to be able to be in the rotation."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49327458/shohe...
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee and will skip the All-Star Game with the hope of ensuring he is "in a good place to be able to be in the rotation."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49327458/shohe...
Bo Bichette (SS - NYM)
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Bichette out again, may sit through All-Star break.... Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup by the New York Mets for a second straight day on Saturday because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and he may sit through the All-Star break, manager Andy Green said before a 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49336591/new-y...
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Bichette out again, may sit through All-Star break.... Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup by the New York Mets for a second straight day on Saturday because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and he may sit through the All-Star break, manager Andy Green said before a 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49336591/new-y...
Cristopher Sanchez (P - PHI)
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Sanchez returns to All-Star form in Phillies' win. Rebounding from a start in which he allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3? innings Monday, All-Star Cristopher Sanchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49339440/crist...
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Sanchez returns to All-Star form in Phillies' win. Rebounding from a start in which he allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3? innings Monday, All-Star Cristopher Sanchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49339440/crist...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Wheeler rejects ASG nod, 'disrespected' by snubs. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple times.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49342179/zack-...
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Wheeler rejects ASG nod, 'disrespected' by snubs. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple times.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49342179/zack-...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Brewers' Misiorowski (arm fatigue) to miss ASG. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday because of arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49338545/jacob...
7/12/26 1:20 PM - Brewers' Misiorowski (arm fatigue) to miss ASG. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday because of arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49338545/jacob...
Marcus Semien (2B - NYM)
7/12/26 12:20 PM - Marcus Semien hits three-run homer, Luis Robert Jr. knocks RBI single at Double-A Binghamton. Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and Luis Robert Jr. knocked an RBI single in their rehab assignments at Double-A Binghamton on Sunday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-marcus-semien-luis-ro...
7/12/26 12:20 PM - Marcus Semien hits three-run homer, Luis Robert Jr. knocks RBI single at Double-A Binghamton. Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and Luis Robert Jr. knocked an RBI single in their rehab assignments at Double-A Binghamton on Sunday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-marcus-semien-luis-ro...
Leo De Vries (SS - SD)
7/12/26 11:46 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries' stellar offensive game | 07/12/2026. Leo De Vries performs a stellar offensive game with a single, two stolen bases and a run in the 2026 All-Star Futures Game
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/12/26 11:46 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries' stellar offensive game | 07/12/2026. Leo De Vries performs a stellar offensive game with a single, two stolen bases and a run in the 2026 All-Star Futures Game
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Zach Thornton (P - NYM)
7/12/26 11:20 AM - Zach Thornton dazzles for seven scoreless, but Mets fumble it away 3-2 in extra innings to Red Sox. Zach Thornton delivered a fantastic start, going seven scoreless innings, but the Mets let the game slip through their fingers, falling 3-2 in 10 innings as the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep at Citi Field
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-red-sox-zach-thornton...
7/12/26 11:20 AM - Zach Thornton dazzles for seven scoreless, but Mets fumble it away 3-2 in extra innings to Red Sox. Zach Thornton delivered a fantastic start, going seven scoreless innings, but the Mets let the game slip through their fingers, falling 3-2 in 10 innings as the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep at Citi Field
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-red-sox-zach-thornton...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
7/12/26 9:25 AM - [Pitching Ninja] - Why is Paul Skenes Velocity Down? A Breakdown with Lucas Still from Tread Athletics. A deep dive on Paul Skenes and his mechanics differences between this year and other season with Lucas Still from Tread Athetics#baseball #sports #mlb Produc...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/12/26 9:25 AM - [Pitching Ninja] - Why is Paul Skenes Velocity Down? A Breakdown with Lucas Still from Tread Athletics. A deep dive on Paul Skenes and his mechanics differences between this year and other season with Lucas Still from Tread Athetics#baseball #sports #mlb Produc...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Brewers' Misiorowski (arm fatigue) to miss ASG. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday because of arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49338545/jacob...
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Brewers' Misiorowski (arm fatigue) to miss ASG. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday because of arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49338545/jacob...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Wheeler rejects ASG nod, 'disrespected' by snubs. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple times.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49342179/zack-...
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Wheeler rejects ASG nod, 'disrespected' by snubs. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple times.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49342179/zack-...
Cristopher Sanchez (P - PHI)
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Sanchez returns to All-Star form in Phillies' win. Rebounding from a start in which he allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3? innings Monday, All-Star Cristopher Sanchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49339440/crist...
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Sanchez returns to All-Star form in Phillies' win. Rebounding from a start in which he allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3? innings Monday, All-Star Cristopher Sanchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49339440/crist...
Bo Bichette (SS - NYM)
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Bichette out again, may sit through All-Star break.... Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup by the New York Mets for a second straight day on Saturday because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and he may sit through the All-Star break, manager Andy Green said before a 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49336591/new-y...
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Bichette out again, may sit through All-Star break.... Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup by the New York Mets for a second straight day on Saturday because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and he may sit through the All-Star break, manager Andy Green said before a 4-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49336591/new-y...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee and will skip the All-Star Game with the hope of ensuring he is "in a good place to be able to be in the rotation."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49327458/shohe...
7/12/26 7:28 AM - Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee and will skip the All-Star Game with the hope of ensuring he is "in a good place to be able to be in the rotation."
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49327458/shohe...
Zach Thornton (P - NYM)
7/12/26 5:40 AM - Mets call up Zach Thornton to start Sunday, option RHP Tobias Myers. The Mets have called up left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton to make Sunday's start against the Boston Red Sox. Right-hander Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-call-up-zach-thornton...
7/12/26 5:40 AM - Mets call up Zach Thornton to start Sunday, option RHP Tobias Myers. The Mets have called up left-handed pitcher Zach Thornton to make Sunday's start against the Boston Red Sox. Right-hander Tobias Myers was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-call-up-zach-thornton...