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Cade Cavalli (P - WSH)
7/2/26 11:14 PM - MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions. Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49252034/caval...
7/2/26 11:14 PM - MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions. Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49252034/caval...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
7/2/26 11:14 PM - Rushing to catch Ohtani's start Friday vs. Padres. Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers' lineup when he makes his pitching start Friday, and catching him will be Dalton Rushing.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49254636/dodge...
7/2/26 11:14 PM - Rushing to catch Ohtani's start Friday vs. Padres. Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers' lineup when he makes his pitching start Friday, and catching him will be Dalton Rushing.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49254636/dodge...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
7/2/26 5:50 PM - Will Bryce Harper do the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia? Phillies superstar ‘still not sure,’ but health is a consideration. Bryce Harper said he's still undecided about the Home Run Derby.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 5:50 PM - Will Bryce Harper do the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia? Phillies superstar ‘still not sure,’ but health is a consideration. Bryce Harper said he's still undecided about the Home Run Derby.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Jim Jarvis (SS - ATL)
7/2/26 5:19 PM - Braves bring back IF Jarvis, designate 1B Tellez. The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49251676/brave...
7/2/26 5:19 PM - Braves bring back IF Jarvis, designate 1B Tellez. The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49251676/brave...
Jorge Polanco (DH/2B - NYM)
7/2/26 4:23 PM - Mets' Jorge Polanco goes deep, Jonah Tong goes five innings for Triple-A Syracuse. Jorge Polanco hit a home run and Jonah Tong pitched five innings for the Syracuse Mets on Thursday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jorge-polanco-home-ru...
7/2/26 4:23 PM - Mets' Jorge Polanco goes deep, Jonah Tong goes five innings for Triple-A Syracuse. Jorge Polanco hit a home run and Jonah Tong pitched five innings for the Syracuse Mets on Thursday night.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-jorge-polanco-home-ru...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/2/26 1:26 PM - Don Mattingly says he hasn’t yet talked to Zack Wheeler, but ‘it really doesn’t bother me at all’ that Phillies ace was upset with early exit from start. Don Mattingly hasn't talked to Zack Wheeler yet, but he understands why he was upset.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 1:26 PM - Don Mattingly says he hasn’t yet talked to Zack Wheeler, but ‘it really doesn’t bother me at all’ that Phillies ace was upset with early exit from start. Don Mattingly hasn't talked to Zack Wheeler yet, but he understands why he was upset.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Austin Riley (3B - ATL)
7/2/26 12:37 PM - Free MLB home run odds, picks for July 2: Atlanta's Austin Riley leads expert's best Thursday HR player props. SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson's has his best home run props for Thursday, July 2
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
7/2/26 12:37 PM - Free MLB home run odds, picks for July 2: Atlanta's Austin Riley leads expert's best Thursday HR player props. SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson's has his best home run props for Thursday, July 2
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Matthew Liberatore (P - STL)
7/2/26 12:24 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - This rookie lightning Bolte continues to wow A's with blazing speed. In a way, the second hit of Henry Bolte’s May 13 MLB debut essentially provided the best preview of what the A’s were going to see from him through his first weeks in the bigs. On a 2-2 pitch against Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore, Bolte topped a ball down the
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
7/2/26 12:24 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - This rookie lightning Bolte continues to wow A's with blazing speed. In a way, the second hit of Henry Bolte’s May 13 MLB debut essentially provided the best preview of what the A’s were going to see from him through his first weeks in the bigs. On a 2-2 pitch against Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore, Bolte topped a ball down the
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jacob Misiorowski (P - MIL)
7/2/26 11:58 AM - Reds vs. Brewers Thursday MLB picks: Potential stellar pitching duel between Chase Burns, Jacob Misiorowski. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leads Milwaukee against Chase Burns and the Reds on Thursday afternoon
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/reds-vs-bre...
7/2/26 11:58 AM - Reds vs. Brewers Thursday MLB picks: Potential stellar pitching duel between Chase Burns, Jacob Misiorowski. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski leads Milwaukee against Chase Burns and the Reds on Thursday afternoon
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/reds-vs-bre...
Dansby Swanson (SS - CHC)
7/2/26 7:20 AM - Swanson stays hot with 3 HRs, 8 RBIs in 23-3 win. Dansby Swanson's historic day included a grand slam and the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa had nine in 2002.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49242842/dansb...
7/2/26 7:20 AM - Swanson stays hot with 3 HRs, 8 RBIs in 23-3 win. Dansby Swanson's historic day included a grand slam and the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa had nine in 2002.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49242842/dansb...
Cade Cavalli (P - WSH)
7/2/26 7:20 AM - Cavalli: No ill will meant with Contreras remark. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has apologized for shouting "sit down, boy" at Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches-clearing scrum.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49239011/natio...
7/2/26 7:20 AM - Cavalli: No ill will meant with Contreras remark. Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has apologized for shouting "sit down, boy" at Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches-clearing scrum.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49239011/natio...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
7/2/26 7:20 AM - Skenes lit up by Phils, laments lack of execution. Pirates ace Paul Skenes lasted only four innings against the Phillies on Wednesday night and allowed a season-high seven earned runs in a 10-6 loss.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49244770/paul-...
7/2/26 7:20 AM - Skenes lit up by Phils, laments lack of execution. Pirates ace Paul Skenes lasted only four innings against the Phillies on Wednesday night and allowed a season-high seven earned runs in a 10-6 loss.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49244770/paul-...
Aaron Ashby (P - MIL)
7/2/26 7:05 AM - Last Night In Baseball: The Rays And Yankees Are Heading In Opposite Directions. The Rays and Yankees are streaking in opposite directions, the Athletics avoid a sweep, Aaron Ashby somehow wins again, Dansby Swanson is hot hot hot and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/rays-yankees...
7/2/26 7:05 AM - Last Night In Baseball: The Rays And Yankees Are Heading In Opposite Directions. The Rays and Yankees are streaking in opposite directions, the Athletics avoid a sweep, Aaron Ashby somehow wins again, Dansby Swanson is hot hot hot and more from Wednesday's MLB action.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/rays-yankees...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
7/2/26 4:58 AM - Trea Turner has long way to go to recover from bad start, but 3 homers in 3 games helps. PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner’s slow climb back is on. There is no sugar coating it: He has been unfathomably bad this year. His season OPS dipped all the way to .595 on June 15. Since then, he has a hit in 12 of his last 13 starts, including three straight games with a home run. […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 4:58 AM - Trea Turner has long way to go to recover from bad start, but 3 homers in 3 games helps. PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner’s slow climb back is on. There is no sugar coating it: He has been unfathomably bad this year. His season OPS dipped all the way to .595 on June 15. Since then, he has a hit in 12 of his last 13 starts, including three straight games with a home run. […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Mickey Moniak (OF - COL)
7/2/26 4:18 AM - Moniak and Goodman power Rockies past Marlins 6-3 to stop 8-game skid against Miami. Mickey Moniak finished a single shy of the cycle, Hunter Goodman hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fifth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat Miami 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/moniak-and-...
7/2/26 4:18 AM - Moniak and Goodman power Rockies past Marlins 6-3 to stop 8-game skid against Miami. Mickey Moniak finished a single shy of the cycle, Hunter Goodman hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fifth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat Miami 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/moniak-and-...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/2/26 3:53 AM - Zack Wheeler upset after early pull: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’. PHILADELPHIA — An impressive Zack Wheeler streak came to an end on Wednesday night. The Phillies right-hander did not complete five innings in a start for the first time since June 16, 2024. It was Father’s Day 2024, and Wheeler allowed four home runs against a pesky Baltimore Orioles lineup at Camden Yards. Then manager […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 3:53 AM - Zack Wheeler upset after early pull: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’. PHILADELPHIA — An impressive Zack Wheeler streak came to an end on Wednesday night. The Phillies right-hander did not complete five innings in a start for the first time since June 16, 2024. It was Father’s Day 2024, and Wheeler allowed four home runs against a pesky Baltimore Orioles lineup at Camden Yards. Then manager […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Devin Williams (P - NYM)
7/2/26 3:15 AM - Mets Report Card: Grading the bullpen halfway through the 2026 MLB season. The Mets' bullpen has been one of the few bright spots this season, thanks to additions like Devin Williams and Luke Weaver, and the continued success of Huascar Brazoban and others.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-grading-bullpen-2026-...
7/2/26 3:15 AM - Mets Report Card: Grading the bullpen halfway through the 2026 MLB season. The Mets' bullpen has been one of the few bright spots this season, thanks to additions like Devin Williams and Luke Weaver, and the continued success of Huascar Brazoban and others.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-grading-bullpen-2026-...
Alan Rangel (P - PHI)
7/2/26 2:27 AM - Phillies won’t use opener in finale of Pirates series; Alan Rangel set to make first career start. Alan Rangel will make his first actual start for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 2:27 AM - Phillies won’t use opener in finale of Pirates series; Alan Rangel set to make first career start. Alan Rangel will make his first actual start for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
7/2/26 12:58 AM - Trea Turner has long way to go to recover from bad start, but 3 homers in 3 games helps. PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner’s slow climb back is on. There is no sugar coating it: He has been unfathomably bad this year. His season OPS dipped all the way to .595 on June 15. Since then, he has a hit in 12 of his last 13 starts, including three straight games with a home run. […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 12:58 AM - Trea Turner has long way to go to recover from bad start, but 3 homers in 3 games helps. PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner’s slow climb back is on. There is no sugar coating it: He has been unfathomably bad this year. His season OPS dipped all the way to .595 on June 15. Since then, he has a hit in 12 of his last 13 starts, including three straight games with a home run. […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Zack Wheeler (P - PHI)
7/2/26 12:53 AM - Zack Wheeler upset after early pull: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’. PHILADELPHIA — An impressive Zack Wheeler streak came to an end on Wednesday night. The Phillies right-hander did not complete five innings in a start for the first time since June 16, 2024. It was Father’s Day 2024, and Wheeler allowed four home runs against a pesky Baltimore Orioles lineup at Camden Yards. Then manager […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 12:53 AM - Zack Wheeler upset after early pull: ‘I feel like I’ve earned that’. PHILADELPHIA — An impressive Zack Wheeler streak came to an end on Wednesday night. The Phillies right-hander did not complete five innings in a start for the first time since June 16, 2024. It was Father’s Day 2024, and Wheeler allowed four home runs against a pesky Baltimore Orioles lineup at Camden Yards. Then manager […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
Alan Rangel (P - PHI)
7/2/26 12:27 AM - Phillies won’t use opener in finale of Pirates series; Alan Rangel set to make first career start. Alan Rangel will make his first actual start for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...
7/2/26 12:27 AM - Phillies won’t use opener in finale of Pirates series; Alan Rangel set to make first career start. Alan Rangel will make his first actual start for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/07/philadelphia-ph...