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Quinn Priester (P - MIL)
6/18/26 12:44 PM - Brewers' Priester to have thoracic outlet surgery. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 months.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49108082/brewe...
6/18/26 12:44 PM - Brewers' Priester to have thoracic outlet surgery. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester will undergo season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 months.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49108082/brewe...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Phils' Painter roughed up again, then sent down. The Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday, a move that came after the young right-hander was roughed up in another start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49101844/phill...
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Phils' Painter roughed up again, then sent down. The Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday, a move that came after the young right-hander was roughed up in another start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49101844/phill...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing. Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102715/ohtan...
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing. Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102715/ohtan...
Josh Hart (OF - MIA)
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium.... Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49101939/knick...
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium.... Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49101939/knick...
Brandon Sproat (P - MIL)
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp. Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's win against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102541/brewe...
6/18/26 12:35 PM - Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp. Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's win against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102541/brewe...
Josh Hart (OF - MIA)
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium.... Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49101939/knick...
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Brunson, Hart toss first pitches at Yankee Stadium.... Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart received loud ovations from fans at Yankee Stadium as they took the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Wednesday's White Sox-Yankees game.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49101939/knick...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Phils' Painter roughed up again, then sent down. The Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday, a move that came after the young right-hander was roughed up in another start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49101844/phill...
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Phils' Painter roughed up again, then sent down. The Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple A on Wednesday, a move that came after the young right-hander was roughed up in another start.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49101844/phill...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing. Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102715/ohtan...
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing. Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102715/ohtan...
Brandon Sproat (P - MIL)
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp. Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's win against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102541/brewe...
6/18/26 7:30 AM - Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp. Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's win against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102541/brewe...
Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF/DH - PIT)
6/18/26 7:23 AM - Last Night In Baseball: Dodgers Sweep Rays To Earn MLB's Best Record. The Dodgers now have MLB's best record, a couple of champions visit the Yankees, Ryan O'Hearn outscores the A's, Eduardo Rodríguez makes history and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-rays...
6/18/26 7:23 AM - Last Night In Baseball: Dodgers Sweep Rays To Earn MLB's Best Record. The Dodgers now have MLB's best record, a couple of champions visit the Yankees, Ryan O'Hearn outscores the A's, Eduardo Rodríguez makes history and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-rays...
Dansby Swanson (SS - CHC)
6/18/26 4:23 AM - Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies. Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/cubs-score-...
6/18/26 4:23 AM - Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies. Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/cubs-score-...
Nolan McLean (P - NYM)
6/18/26 3:53 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Nolan McLean 'excellent' as Mets about to face Phillies. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Wednesday, in case you missed it.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-in-mets-land-6-18-26...
6/18/26 3:53 AM - ICYMI in Mets Land: Nolan McLean 'excellent' as Mets about to face Phillies. Here's what happened in Mets Land on Wednesday, in case you missed it.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/icymi-in-mets-land-6-18-26...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/18/26 12:11 AM - Shohei Ohtani endures second up-and-down outing, but Dodgers downplay his knee, blister issues. Ohtani has allowed seven earned runs over his last two starts, causing his ERA to nearly double
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-i...
6/18/26 12:11 AM - Shohei Ohtani endures second up-and-down outing, but Dodgers downplay his knee, blister issues. Ohtani has allowed seven earned runs over his last two starts, causing his ERA to nearly double
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-i...
Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF/DH - PIT)
6/17/26 10:39 PM - [MLB] - Ryan O'Hearn drives in SIX RUNS during a three-hit performance for the Pirates ???????. Ryan O'Hearn hits a two-run homer, a two-run double and a two-run single for a six-RBI performance during the Pirates' 12-4 win over the A's on June 17, 2026...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/17/26 10:39 PM - [MLB] - Ryan O'Hearn drives in SIX RUNS during a three-hit performance for the Pirates ???????. Ryan O'Hearn hits a two-run homer, a two-run double and a two-run single for a six-RBI performance during the Pirates' 12-4 win over the A's on June 17, 2026...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Brandon Sproat (P - MIL)
6/17/26 9:52 PM - Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp. Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's win against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102541/brewe...
6/17/26 9:52 PM - Brewers' Sproat leaves with hamstring cramp. Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat left Wednesday night's win against the Guardians because of a right hamstring cramp after throwing an 0-1 pitch for a ball in the fourth inning.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49102541/brewe...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
6/17/26 7:11 PM - Rough outing leads Andrew Painter back to minors. What will the Phillies do with Andrew Painter?
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/17/26 7:11 PM - Rough outing leads Andrew Painter back to minors. What will the Phillies do with Andrew Painter?
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Leo De Vries (SS - SD)
6/17/26 6:05 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries rocks his 7th homer of the year | 06/18/2026. Athletics No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries launches his seventh homer of the season for Double-A Midland
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/17/26 6:05 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Leo De Vries rocks his 7th homer of the year | 06/18/2026. Athletics No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries launches his seventh homer of the season for Double-A Midland
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Josh Hart (OF - MIA)
6/17/26 5:08 PM - Cody Bellinger, red-hot Yankees dominate White Sox 10-5. With Knicks stars Josh Hart and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson in attendance, the Yankees offense stayed red-hot on Wednesday night in the Bronx, making life easy for starting pitcher Carlos Rodón with a dominant 10-5 victory, the team's fourth straight win.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-white-sox-takeaway...
6/17/26 5:08 PM - Cody Bellinger, red-hot Yankees dominate White Sox 10-5. With Knicks stars Josh Hart and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson in attendance, the Yankees offense stayed red-hot on Wednesday night in the Bronx, making life easy for starting pitcher Carlos Rodón with a dominant 10-5 victory, the team's fourth straight win.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-white-sox-takeaway...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
6/17/26 3:28 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong is on another heater at the plate, now the Cubs star just has to sustain it. Stop us if you've heard this one before: PCA has looked like a superstar for the last few weeks
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
6/17/26 3:28 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong is on another heater at the plate, now the Cubs star just has to sustain it. Stop us if you've heard this one before: PCA has looked like a superstar for the last few weeks
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
6/17/26 2:41 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 17: Bryce Harper in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, June 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
6/17/26 2:41 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 17: Bryce Harper in expert's best bets for Wednesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Wednesday, June 17
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
6/17/26 1:45 PM - Why Phillies put struggling Trea Turner back in leadoff spot. Why did Don Mattingly put Trea Turner back in the leadoff spot?
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/17/26 1:45 PM - Why Phillies put struggling Trea Turner back in leadoff spot. Why did Don Mattingly put Trea Turner back in the leadoff spot?
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Brad Keller (P - PHI)
6/17/26 11:00 AM - Phillies place Brad Keller on IL, use replacement to finish win after busy afternoon. Details on Brad Keller's injury and Max Lazar's busy afternoon.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/17/26 11:00 AM - Phillies place Brad Keller on IL, use replacement to finish win after busy afternoon. Details on Brad Keller's injury and Max Lazar's busy afternoon.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Nolan McLean (P - NYM)
6/17/26 10:52 AM - Amid Mets' starting rotation turmoil, Nolan McLean delivers in win over Reds: 'He was excellent'. the Mets needed a strong performance out of Nolan McLean on Wednesday afternoon, and he delivered with 7.0 innings while allowing zero earned runs.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-starting-rotation-tur...
6/17/26 10:52 AM - Amid Mets' starting rotation turmoil, Nolan McLean delivers in win over Reds: 'He was excellent'. the Mets needed a strong performance out of Nolan McLean on Wednesday afternoon, and he delivered with 7.0 innings while allowing zero earned runs.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-starting-rotation-tur...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
6/17/26 9:50 AM - A 15-K Maddux! Where Jacob Misiorowski's historic .... In case you Miz'd it, the Brewers' ace is continuing to dominate with another stellar outing Friday night. Here's what made the shutout so special.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49065566/mlb-2...
6/17/26 9:50 AM - A 15-K Maddux! Where Jacob Misiorowski's historic .... In case you Miz'd it, the Brewers' ace is continuing to dominate with another stellar outing Friday night. Here's what made the shutout so special.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49065566/mlb-2...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
6/17/26 9:24 AM - Ohtani to start Wed. with knee swelling dissipated.... Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Rays on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, after the two-way star left last Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49088049/dodge...
6/17/26 9:24 AM - Ohtani to start Wed. with knee swelling dissipated.... Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Rays on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, after the two-way star left last Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49088049/dodge...
Daniel Palencia (P - CHC)
6/17/26 9:24 AM - Cubs closer Palencia (elbow inflammation) to IL. The Cubs put Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation Tuesday, one day after he struck out the side against the Rockies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49087921/cubs-...
6/17/26 9:24 AM - Cubs closer Palencia (elbow inflammation) to IL. The Cubs put Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation Tuesday, one day after he struck out the side against the Rockies.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49087921/cubs-...
Brad Keller (P - PHI)
6/17/26 8:00 AM - Phillies place Brad Keller on IL, use replacement to finish win after busy afternoon. Details on Brad Keller's injury and Max Lazar's busy afternoon.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/17/26 8:00 AM - Phillies place Brad Keller on IL, use replacement to finish win after busy afternoon. Details on Brad Keller's injury and Max Lazar's busy afternoon.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Bryan Reynolds (OF/DH - PIT)
6/17/26 7:43 AM - [Deadspin] - Pirates' Bryan Reynolds bids to push luck in rematch vs. A's. Deadspin | Pirates' Bryan Reynolds bids to push luck in rematch vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/17/26 7:43 AM - [Deadspin] - Pirates' Bryan Reynolds bids to push luck in rematch vs. A's. Deadspin | Pirates' Bryan Reynolds bids to push luck in rematch vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Kodai Senga (P - NYM)
6/17/26 5:35 AM - Kodai Senga being in Mets' rotation a symbol of what's gone wrong -- and of tough road ahead. Amid a rash of injuries and underperformance, Kodai Senga toed the rubber for the Mets on Tuesday night against the Reds in Cincinnati, with Senga being back on the hill basically the result of New York having no other choice.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/kodai-senga-mets-rotation-...
6/17/26 5:35 AM - Kodai Senga being in Mets' rotation a symbol of what's gone wrong -- and of tough road ahead. Amid a rash of injuries and underperformance, Kodai Senga toed the rubber for the Mets on Tuesday night against the Reds in Cincinnati, with Senga being back on the hill basically the result of New York having no other choice.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/kodai-senga-mets-rotation-...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
6/17/26 3:00 AM - Kyle Schwarber continues home run pace, enjoys change of pace at first base. PHILADELPHIA — Not even Ryan Howard pulled this off. With his 25th home run of the season in Tuesday’s 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins, Kyle Schwarber became the first player in Phillies history to hit 25 home runs before the All-Star break in three separate seasons. He had 30 in the first half of […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
6/17/26 3:00 AM - Kyle Schwarber continues home run pace, enjoys change of pace at first base. PHILADELPHIA — Not even Ryan Howard pulled this off. With his 25th home run of the season in Tuesday’s 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins, Kyle Schwarber became the first player in Phillies history to hit 25 home runs before the All-Star break in three separate seasons. He had 30 in the first half of […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/06/philadelphia-ph...
Brandon Lowe (2B - PIT)
6/17/26 2:55 AM - [Deadspin] - Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pirates' comeback vs. A's. Deadspin | Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pirates' comeback vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/17/26 2:55 AM - [Deadspin] - Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pirates' comeback vs. A's. Deadspin | Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pirates' comeback vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Cooper Pratt (SS - MIL)
6/17/26 2:45 AM - Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians. Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract. Pratt made his major league debut and went 0 for 3 in a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville. They made room for Pratt by designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment. Brewers officials showed their faith in Pratt when they signed him on April 3 to an eight-year deal that includes club options for 2034 and 2035.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-short...
6/17/26 2:45 AM - Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians. Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract. Pratt made his major league debut and went 0 for 3 in a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville. They made room for Pratt by designating third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment. Brewers officials showed their faith in Pratt when they signed him on April 3 to an eight-year deal that includes club options for 2034 and 2035.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-short...