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8/19 1:09 PM Nestor Cortes (P-SD) Phillies to sign former Yankees starting pitcher to big-league deal, report says. Former Yankees starter Nestor Cortes will join the Phillies organization down the stretch, according to a report. The veteran left-hander will sign a big-league deal with Philadelphia, Robert Murray of FanSided reported Wednesday. MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first reported that Cortes and the Phillies were in discussions. The 31-year-old Cortes has not pitched this season after […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/nestor-cortes-n...

8/19 11:43 AM Cody Bellinger (OF-NYY) Yankees OF Bellinger nearing rehab assignment. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday, manager Aaron Boone said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652329/yanke...

8/19 11:43 AM Trey Mancini (1B/DH-LAA) Cancer survivor Mancini retires after brief return. Trey Mancini, who came back from colon cancer and most recently was playing with the Angels, announce his retirement Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49650648/angel...

8/19 11:43 AM Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B-Ath) A's Soderstrom set for season-ending hip surgery. Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is headed for season-ending hip surgery after going on the injured list for an impingement in the left hip.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654958/athle...

8/19 11:43 AM Shohei Ohtani (DH-LAD) Dodgers put Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw bullpen. The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday put Edwin Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games, on the injured list because of inflammation in the right side of his neck, while Shohei Ohtani threw another bullpen session.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49653225/dodge...

8/19 11:43 AM Jo Adell (OF-CLE) Guardians OF Adell has 6 RBIs before knee injury. Jo Adell's career night, which included a 455-foot, three-run homer and six RBIs, ended with him leaving the Cleveland Guardians' 8-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants before the eighth inning due to a bruised left knee at Progressive Field Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654778/jo-ad...

8/19 11:43 AM Fernando Tatis (OF-SD) Padres awed as Tatis robs grand slam, hits 2 HRs. Fernando Tatis Jr. reached over the right-field wall to rob the Mets' Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and also hit two home runs Tuesday night to lead the Padres to a 5-2 win.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654524/padre...

8/19 11:43 AM Christian Yelich (DH-MIL) Brewers tie largest shutout with 22-0 rout of M's. The Brewers equaled baseball's modern-era record for the largest shutout with a power surge that included three-run homers from Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara and a two-run shot by Jake Bauers in a 22-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49654440/brewe...

8/19 11:43 AM Ketel Marte (2B/DH-AZ) Marte in Phoenix for MRI on knee after no-show. Ketel Marte, who was placed on the restricted list after failing to show up Monday, continues to deal with a personal matter and is in Phoenix for tests on his knee.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652516/ketel...

8/19 11:00 AM Jhoan Duran (P-PHI) New Phillies reliever records first save in three years with closer Jhoan Duran unavailable out of bullpen. PHILADELPHIA — The announced crowd of 39,237 at Citizens Bank Park erupted for a split second when the lights went out before a moment of confused silence took over. For the last calendar year, Phillies fans have gotten quite used to the new tradition. When the club holds a lead in the ninth inning, the […]
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8/19 10:37 AM Brayan Bello (P-BOS) MLB trends: How Brayan Bello and Noah Cameron turned their seasons around, plus the disappearing offense. The dog days of summer tend to herald in the hottest offense of the season, but not this year
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trends-bray...

8/19 9:00 AM Jhoan Duran (P-PHI) New Phillies reliever records first save in three years with closer Jhoan Duran unavailable out of bullpen. PHILADELPHIA — The announced crowd of 39,237 at Citizens Bank Park erupted for a split second when the lights went out before a moment of confused silence took over. For the last calendar year, Phillies fans have gotten quite used to the new tradition. When the club holds a lead in the ninth inning, the […]
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/new-philadelphi...

8/19 8:28 AM Hunter Greene (P-CIN) [MLB Trade Rumors] - MLBTR Podcast: The Athletics’ Unclear Future, The Reds Without Hunter Greene, The Yankees’ Infield, And More!. The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]
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8/19 7:58 AM Matt Olson (1B-ATL) How Matt Olson became a king of scoops at first base. No content provided
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8/19 7:32 AM Hogan Harris (P-Ath) [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Elephant Rumblings: A’s Path Toward Improvement. Happy Wednesday A’s Fans! Yesterday, the Athletics dropped a second straight game against the Kansas City Royals, giving up three runs in the bottom of the ninth to cement their status as the worst team in the league. Left-hander Hogan Harris fits as a late-inning left-handed reliever, but his command issues would prevent him from […]
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