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Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/13/26 10:55 AM - Can Pete-Crow Armstrong beat Shohei Ohtani in the National League MVP race? Pitching will be the key. Ohtani has started a throwing program, but it's unclear when (or if) he'll make it back to the mound before the end of the regular season
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
8/13/26 10:55 AM - Can Pete-Crow Armstrong beat Shohei Ohtani in the National League MVP race? Pitching will be the key. Ohtani has started a throwing program, but it's unclear when (or if) he'll make it back to the mound before the end of the regular season
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Bregman's 1st 3-HR game continues torrid stretch. Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49595716/alex-...
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Bregman's 1st 3-HR game continues torrid stretch. Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49595716/alex-...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop. Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49590096/paul-...
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop. Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49590096/paul-...
Kyle Karros (3B - COL)
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL. The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49592337/rocki...
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL. The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49592337/rocki...
Jackson Kent (P - WSH)
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Kent goes 4-plus innings for Nationals in debut. Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jackson Kent had a mixed major league debut in a start against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night after his contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49593280/jacks...
8/13/26 7:37 AM - Kent goes 4-plus innings for Nationals in debut. Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jackson Kent had a mixed major league debut in a start against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night after his contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49593280/jacks...
Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD)
8/13/26 6:31 AM - Dodgers' Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors' dugout. Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout as he tried to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning Wednesday night. Freeman isn’t sure whether he’ll play when the Dodgers begin an important four-game series with the MLB-leading Brewers on Thursday, but he’s grateful his freefall to the dugout floor wasn’t much worse. Freeman stayed in the game and finished the top of the eighth, but Tommy Edman pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the inning before Los Angeles closed out a 4-2 victory, its fourth in five games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-fredd...
8/13/26 6:31 AM - Dodgers' Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors' dugout. Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout as he tried to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning Wednesday night. Freeman isn’t sure whether he’ll play when the Dodgers begin an important four-game series with the MLB-leading Brewers on Thursday, but he’s grateful his freefall to the dugout floor wasn’t much worse. Freeman stayed in the game and finished the top of the eighth, but Tommy Edman pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the inning before Los Angeles closed out a 4-2 victory, its fourth in five games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-fredd...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)
8/13/26 3:05 AM - Bregman's 1st 3-HR game continues torrid stretch. Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49595716/alex-...
8/13/26 3:05 AM - Bregman's 1st 3-HR game continues torrid stretch. Alex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49595716/alex-...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
8/13/26 3:05 AM - Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop. Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49590096/paul-...
8/13/26 3:05 AM - Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop. Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49590096/paul-...
Kyle Karros (3B - COL)
8/13/26 3:05 AM - Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL. The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49592337/rocki...
8/13/26 3:05 AM - Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL. The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49592337/rocki...
Freddie Freeman (1B - LAD)
8/13/26 2:31 AM - Dodgers' Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors' dugout. Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout as he tried to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning Wednesday night. Freeman isn’t sure whether he’ll play when the Dodgers begin an important four-game series with the MLB-leading Brewers on Thursday, but he’s grateful his freefall to the dugout floor wasn’t much worse. Freeman stayed in the game and finished the top of the eighth, but Tommy Edman pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the inning before Los Angeles closed out a 4-2 victory, its fourth in five games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-fredd...
8/13/26 2:31 AM - Dodgers' Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors' dugout. Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout as he tried to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning Wednesday night. Freeman isn’t sure whether he’ll play when the Dodgers begin an important four-game series with the MLB-leading Brewers on Thursday, but he’s grateful his freefall to the dugout floor wasn’t much worse. Freeman stayed in the game and finished the top of the eighth, but Tommy Edman pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the inning before Los Angeles closed out a 4-2 victory, its fourth in five games.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-fredd...
Alex Bregman (3B - CHC)
8/12/26 10:08 PM - Alex Bregman Cub Finds Nats’ Arms As Easy As 1-2-3.
Source: https://razzball.com/alex-bregman-cub-finds-nats-a...
8/12/26 10:08 PM - Alex Bregman Cub Finds Nats’ Arms As Easy As 1-2-3.
Wanna have a little laugh-a-rooski at my expense? Of course you do! For last week’s Buy/Sell, which is really a Buy/Drop (but trademark attorneys couldn’t secure it), I wrote to drop Alex Bregman, but then prior to publishing it, I thought, “Grey, you big lug! Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/alex-bregman-cub-finds-nats-a...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
8/12/26 6:57 PM - Could Mark Walter sell the Dodgers next? Why Shohei Ohtani makes a potential deal more complicated than Lakers. Walter is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a reported $12.5 billion
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mark-walter-dod...
8/12/26 6:57 PM - Could Mark Walter sell the Dodgers next? Why Shohei Ohtani makes a potential deal more complicated than Lakers. Walter is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a reported $12.5 billion
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mark-walter-dod...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
8/12/26 6:03 PM - Phillies lose back-to-back starts from aces Wheeler, Sánchez for first time this season. For the first time this season, the Phillies have lost back-to-back starts with their two aces, Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler, on the mound. The Phillies dropped Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 with Sánchez pitching and lost 7-1 in the Wednesday finale with Wheeler on the mound. The Phillies did not get […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
8/12/26 6:03 PM - Phillies lose back-to-back starts from aces Wheeler, Sánchez for first time this season. For the first time this season, the Phillies have lost back-to-back starts with their two aces, Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler, on the mound. The Phillies dropped Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 with Sánchez pitching and lost 7-1 in the Wednesday finale with Wheeler on the mound. The Phillies did not get […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-ph...
Brett Sullivan (C - COL)
8/12/26 3:57 PM - Rockies overcome wildness, ride homers to beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for rare road series win. Brett Sullivan and Zac Veen homered and the Colorado Rockies, despite walking 10 batters, beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wednesday
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/rockies-ove...
8/12/26 3:57 PM - Rockies overcome wildness, ride homers to beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for rare road series win. Brett Sullivan and Zac Veen homered and the Colorado Rockies, despite walking 10 batters, beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wednesday
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/rockies-ove...
Kyle Karros (3B - COL)
8/12/26 3:30 PM - Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL. The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49592337/rocki...
8/12/26 3:30 PM - Rockies place 3B Karros on 7-day concussion IL. The Colorado Rockies placed third baseman Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49592337/rocki...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
8/12/26 1:58 PM - Paul Skenes exits after 65 pitches, velocity drop in latest worrying sign as Pirates fall again. The Pirates are 3-13 in Skenes' last 16 starts and have fallen into last place in the NL Central
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/paul-skenes-vel...
8/12/26 1:58 PM - Paul Skenes exits after 65 pitches, velocity drop in latest worrying sign as Pirates fall again. The Pirates are 3-13 in Skenes' last 16 starts and have fallen into last place in the NL Central
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/paul-skenes-vel...
Blake Snell (P - LAD)
8/12/26 12:59 PM - ‘He’s On A Mission’: Blake Snell’s Return Is A Promising Sign For The Dodgers. Blake Snell's first start back was a promising reminder that the Dodgers' rotation — when healthy — can mask other issues.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/blake-snell-...
8/12/26 12:59 PM - ‘He’s On A Mission’: Blake Snell’s Return Is A Promising Sign For The Dodgers. Blake Snell's first start back was a promising reminder that the Dodgers' rotation — when healthy — can mask other issues.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/blake-snell-...
Tyler Mahle (P - ATL)
8/12/26 12:10 PM - Mets vs. Braves Wednesday MLB picks: Trade to contender may have energized new Atlanta pitcher Tyler Mahle. Tyler Mahle's first start with Atlanta went well, and he returns to the mound tonight vs. the Mets
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/mets-vs-bra...
8/12/26 12:10 PM - Mets vs. Braves Wednesday MLB picks: Trade to contender may have energized new Atlanta pitcher Tyler Mahle. Tyler Mahle's first start with Atlanta went well, and he returns to the mound tonight vs. the Mets
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/mets-vs-bra...
Mitch Bratt (P - AZ)
8/12/26 12:01 PM - Prospect News: Bateman Handles The Banana Stand or Zac Veen Vs Worms. The Rockies recalled OF Zac Veen (24) and then sat him on the bench Tuesday against Arizona lefthander Mitch Bratt. I suppose they were right to duck him because Bratt spanked them for six innings. Veen should play regularly the rest of this season. That doesn’t mean he will, but he should, and if he does, he’ll provide speed and power with the potential to go nuclear in a head-to-head matchup late on the fantasy calendar. I don’t mean to overstate his impact, but there’s not many guys left roaming the wire who can match his maximum output.
Source: https://razzball.com/prospect-news-bateman-handles...
8/12/26 12:01 PM - Prospect News: Bateman Handles The Banana Stand or Zac Veen Vs Worms. The Rockies recalled OF Zac Veen (24) and then sat him on the bench Tuesday against Arizona lefthander Mitch Bratt. I suppose they were right to duck him because Bratt spanked them for six innings. Veen should play regularly the rest of this season. That doesn’t mean he will, but he should, and if he does, he’ll provide speed and power with the potential to go nuclear in a head-to-head matchup late on the fantasy calendar. I don’t mean to overstate his impact, but there’s not many guys left roaming the wire who can match his maximum output.
Source: https://razzball.com/prospect-news-bateman-handles...
Blake Snell (P - LAD)
8/12/26 9:24 AM - Snell shows 'electric stuff' in return to Dodgers. Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49587325/dodge...
8/12/26 9:24 AM - Snell shows 'electric stuff' in return to Dodgers. Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49587325/dodge...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
8/12/26 9:24 AM - Harper battling knee soreness since shift to RF. Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that has returned as he has moved back to an outfield role for the first time in four years.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49586366/bryce...
8/12/26 9:24 AM - Harper battling knee soreness since shift to RF. Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that has returned as he has moved back to an outfield role for the first time in four years.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49586366/bryce...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
8/12/26 9:24 AM - Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop. Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49590096/paul-...
8/12/26 9:24 AM - Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop. Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49590096/paul-...
Christian Cairo (2B - PHI)
8/12/26 8:30 AM - Injury updates: Phillies backup catcher could begin rehab assignment soon; IronPigs infielder likely close to return. ALLENTOWN, Pa — Triple-A Lehigh Valley infielder Christian Cairo is expected to return to the IronPigs’ lineup this week, according to manager Chris Adamson. Cairo suffered a non-contact groin injury while running home on an RBI single from Felix Reyes in the third inning of last Tuesday’s 10-5 victory over Worcester. He crossed the plate […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/injury-updates-...
8/12/26 8:30 AM - Injury updates: Phillies backup catcher could begin rehab assignment soon; IronPigs infielder likely close to return. ALLENTOWN, Pa — Triple-A Lehigh Valley infielder Christian Cairo is expected to return to the IronPigs’ lineup this week, according to manager Chris Adamson. Cairo suffered a non-contact groin injury while running home on an RBI single from Felix Reyes in the third inning of last Tuesday’s 10-5 victory over Worcester. He crossed the plate […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/injury-updates-...
Francisco Lindor (SS - NYM)
8/12/26 4:25 AM - Francisco Lindor talks Mets future, faith in direction of franchise: 'Stearns is the right guy'. Francisco Lindor's Mets future was a huge topic ahead of the trade deadline.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/francisco-lindor-mets-futu...
8/12/26 4:25 AM - Francisco Lindor talks Mets future, faith in direction of franchise: 'Stearns is the right guy'. Francisco Lindor's Mets future was a huge topic ahead of the trade deadline.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/francisco-lindor-mets-futu...
Tomoyuki Sugano (P - COL)
8/12/26 4:23 AM - Karros hits 2-run homer before leaving after collision, Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for 3-2 win. Tomoyuki Sugano threw six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/karros-hits...
8/12/26 4:23 AM - Karros hits 2-run homer before leaving after collision, Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for 3-2 win. Tomoyuki Sugano threw six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/karros-hits...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
8/12/26 2:39 AM - Harper battling knee soreness since shift to RF. Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that has returned as he has moved back to an outfield role for the first time in four years.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49586366/bryce...
8/12/26 2:39 AM - Harper battling knee soreness since shift to RF. Bryce Harper has been dealing with left knee soreness that has returned as he has moved back to an outfield role for the first time in four years.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49586366/bryce...
Kyle Stowers (OF - MIA)
8/12/26 2:39 AM - Marlins place Stowers (hamstring) on 10-day IL. The Marlins placed first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49584481/marli...
8/12/26 2:39 AM - Marlins place Stowers (hamstring) on 10-day IL. The Marlins placed first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49584481/marli...
Blake Snell (P - LAD)
8/12/26 2:38 AM - Dodgers' Snell K's 10 in 6 IP after 3-month layoff. Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49587325/dodge...
8/12/26 2:38 AM - Dodgers' Snell K's 10 in 6 IP after 3-month layoff. Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in six innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers after being sidelined for three months with loose bodies in his left elbow.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49587325/dodge...