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Nico Hoerner (2B - CHC)
8/28/26 1:37 PM - All-dirt fields, swinging with one hand and screaming at teammates: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors. 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...
8/28/26 1:37 PM - All-dirt fields, swinging with one hand and screaming at teammates: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors. 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...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
8/28/26 12:17 PM - Chris Sale makes Cy Young statement with complete-game shutout as Braves complete sweep of Dodgers. The Braves gained significant ground on the Dodgers in the NL postseason picture
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/chris-sale-shut...
8/28/26 12:17 PM - Chris Sale makes Cy Young statement with complete-game shutout as Braves complete sweep of Dodgers. The Braves gained significant ground on the Dodgers in the NL postseason picture
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/chris-sale-shut...
Nico Hoerner (2B - CHC)
8/28/26 10:21 AM - All-dirt fields, swinging with one hand and screaming at teammates: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors. 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...
8/28/26 10:21 AM - All-dirt fields, swinging with one hand and screaming at teammates: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors. 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...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
8/28/26 9:21 AM - 'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance. Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49749335/sale-...
8/28/26 9:21 AM - 'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance. Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49749335/sale-...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
8/28/26 2:34 AM - Braves' Sale demands ball in 9th to cap 1st complete game since 2019 in 1-0 shutout of Dodgers. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says veteran left-hander Chris Sale was “on a mission” against the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning before the game about the death of a friend. Sale allowed five hits and struck out 11 in a dominant 1-0 win. It was the first complete game and shutout since 2019 for the 37-year-old Sale and it gave the Braves a three-game sweep of the Dodgers in their matchup of National League division leaders. Weiss says the performance was “a perfect example” of how Hall of Famers “are just different.”
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/braves-sale-d...
8/28/26 2:34 AM - Braves' Sale demands ball in 9th to cap 1st complete game since 2019 in 1-0 shutout of Dodgers. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says veteran left-hander Chris Sale was “on a mission” against the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning before the game about the death of a friend. Sale allowed five hits and struck out 11 in a dominant 1-0 win. It was the first complete game and shutout since 2019 for the 37-year-old Sale and it gave the Braves a three-game sweep of the Dodgers in their matchup of National League division leaders. Weiss says the performance was “a perfect example” of how Hall of Famers “are just different.”
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/braves-sale-d...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
8/28/26 12:55 AM - 'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance. Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49749335/sale-...
8/28/26 12:55 AM - 'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance. Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49749335/sale-...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/27/26 11:19 PM - Dodgers' Tarik Skubal expects Detroit homecoming against former teammates will test his emotions. Tarik Skubal knows he will feel emotions when he makes his return to Detroit on Friday night to pitch against the Tigers only four weeks after he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Skubal says he hopes to focus on representing the Dodgers instead of dwelling on his memories with the Tigers at Comerica Park. He says it may not be easy to keep his emotions in check. Overall this season, Skubal is 8-7 with a 2.91 ERA. He is 1-2 in four starts for the Dodgers. He is coming off his first win for the Dodgers against Pittsburgh.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-tarik...
8/27/26 11:19 PM - Dodgers' Tarik Skubal expects Detroit homecoming against former teammates will test his emotions. Tarik Skubal knows he will feel emotions when he makes his return to Detroit on Friday night to pitch against the Tigers only four weeks after he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Skubal says he hopes to focus on representing the Dodgers instead of dwelling on his memories with the Tigers at Comerica Park. He says it may not be easy to keep his emotions in check. Overall this season, Skubal is 8-7 with a 2.91 ERA. He is 1-2 in four starts for the Dodgers. He is coming off his first win for the Dodgers against Pittsburgh.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-tarik...
Sean Manaea (P - NYM)
8/27/26 5:03 PM - Sean Manaea roughed up, Mets held to three hits in 8-2 loss to Brewers. The Mets recorded just three hits in a 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-brewers-takeaways-8-2...
8/27/26 5:03 PM - Sean Manaea roughed up, Mets held to three hits in 8-2 loss to Brewers. The Mets recorded just three hits in a 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-brewers-takeaways-8-2...
Daylen Lile (OF - WSH)
8/27/26 4:59 PM - Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series. Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/daylen-lile...
8/27/26 4:59 PM - Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series. Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/daylen-lile...
Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
8/27/26 12:38 PM - Dodgers rotation takes another hit with Roki Sasaki headed to IL: Will Shohei Ohtani take his place?. Sasaki exited Wednesday night's start in the fourth inning with a blister
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-rotatio...
8/27/26 12:38 PM - Dodgers rotation takes another hit with Roki Sasaki headed to IL: Will Shohei Ohtani take his place?. Sasaki exited Wednesday night's start in the fourth inning with a blister
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-rotatio...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/27/26 12:36 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong furious as controversial missed balk call costs Cubs a run in close loss to Diamondbacks. The umpiring crew missed an obvious balk with Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
8/27/26 12:36 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong furious as controversial missed balk call costs Cubs a run in close loss to Diamondbacks. The umpiring crew missed an obvious balk with Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pete-crow-armst...
Bo Bichette (SS - NYM)
8/27/26 12:09 PM - Mets Notes: Updates on Bo Bichette and Juan Soto, plus where things stand with starting rotation. Prior to Thursday night's rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers, Mets interim skipper Andy Green provided a few injury updates and discussed where things stand with the next time through the starting pitching rotation.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-bo-bichette-jua...
8/27/26 12:09 PM - Mets Notes: Updates on Bo Bichette and Juan Soto, plus where things stand with starting rotation. Prior to Thursday night's rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers, Mets interim skipper Andy Green provided a few injury updates and discussed where things stand with the next time through the starting pitching rotation.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-bo-bichette-jua...
Kyle Tucker (OF - LAD)
8/27/26 9:07 AM - How Teammates, Coaches and Even Dodgers Fans Are Trying To Help Kyle Tucker Turn A Corner. The Dodgers know Kyle Tucker's season isn't over, and they're asking help from everyone to turn it around.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-teammate...
8/27/26 9:07 AM - How Teammates, Coaches and Even Dodgers Fans Are Trying To Help Kyle Tucker Turn A Corner. The Dodgers know Kyle Tucker's season isn't over, and they're asking help from everyone to turn it around.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-teammate...
Tarik Skubal (P - LAD)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.. Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736174/dodge...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.. Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736174/dodge...
Dustin May (P - MIL)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Brewers watch May exit after just 1 pitch in N.Y.. Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736717/brewe...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Brewers watch May exit after just 1 pitch in N.Y.. Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing's line drive.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736717/brewe...
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF - CHC)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'. The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49737610/crow-...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'. The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49737610/crow-...
Roki Sasaki (P - LAD)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister. Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738428/dodge...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister. Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49738428/dodge...
Kyle Schwarber (DH - PHI)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season. Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49735328/schwa...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season. Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49735328/schwa...
Eugenio Suarez (3B - CIN)
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th. Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736416/suare...
8/27/26 7:57 AM - Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th. Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49736416/suare...
TJ Friedl (OF - CIN)
8/27/26 6:08 AM - Reds Reportedly Place Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl On Waivers. The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly placed designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/reds-eugenio...
8/27/26 6:08 AM - Reds Reportedly Place Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl On Waivers. The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly placed designated hitter/third baseman Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/reds-eugenio...
Dustin May (P - MIL)
8/27/26 3:59 AM - Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night. May was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing’s 106 mph line drive leading off the bottom of the first inning. The ball ricocheted off May as he whirled in an attempt to get out of the way. It caromed on one hop to third baseman David Hamilton, who threw out the speedy Mets rookie at first. May was replaced by lefty Robert Gasser, who tossed 5 1/3 strong innings to earn the win in an 8-1 victory.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-start...
8/27/26 3:59 AM - Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night. May was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing’s 106 mph line drive leading off the bottom of the first inning. The ball ricocheted off May as he whirled in an attempt to get out of the way. It caromed on one hop to third baseman David Hamilton, who threw out the speedy Mets rookie at first. May was replaced by lefty Robert Gasser, who tossed 5 1/3 strong innings to earn the win in an 8-1 victory.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/brewers-start...