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Willson Contreras (1B - BOS)
8/22/26 2:31 AM - Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, Giants’ Rafael Devers each hit 400-plus-foot home runs in 6-4 Boston win.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/22/26 2:31 AM - Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, Giants’ Rafael Devers each hit 400-plus-foot home runs in 6-4 Boston win.
Contreras launched a 450-foot laser beam over the Green Monster to give the Sox a lead. Devers hit the second of back-to-back bombs for San Francisco.
The post Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, Giants’ Rafael Devers each hit 400-plus-foot home runs in 6-4 Boston win appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Willson Contreras (1B - BOS)
8/22/26 1:31 AM - Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, Giants’ Rafael Devers each hit 400-plus-foot home runs in 6-4 Boston win.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/22/26 1:31 AM - Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, Giants’ Rafael Devers each hit 400-plus-foot home runs in 6-4 Boston win.
Contreras launched a 450-foot laser beam over the Green Monster to give the Sox a lead. Devers hit the second of back-to-back bombs for San Francisco.
The post Red Sox’ Willson Contreras, Giants’ Rafael Devers each hit 400-plus-foot home runs in 6-4 Boston win appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Leo Rivas (2B - SEA)
8/21/26 10:16 PM - Leo Rivas, Mariners walk off Cubs in extra innings. Leo Rivas came off the bench to play the hero, delivering a two-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Mariners to a walkoff win over the Cubs.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/leo-r...
8/21/26 10:16 PM - Leo Rivas, Mariners walk off Cubs in extra innings. Leo Rivas came off the bench to play the hero, delivering a two-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Mariners to a walkoff win over the Cubs.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/leo-r...
Yordan Alvarez (DH - HOU)
8/21/26 9:39 PM - [Deadspin] - Yordan Alvarez, Hayden Wesneski lead Astros in shutout of A's. Deadspin | Yordan Alvarez, Hayden Wesneski lead Astros in shutout of A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 9:39 PM - [Deadspin] - Yordan Alvarez, Hayden Wesneski lead Astros in shutout of A's. Deadspin | Yordan Alvarez, Hayden Wesneski lead Astros in shutout of A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
J.T. Ginn (P - Ath)
8/21/26 9:06 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - J.T. Ginn strikes out four vs. Astros | 08/21/2026. J.T. Ginn strikes out four Houston hitters through five innings of work, including two in the bottom of the 1st inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 9:06 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - J.T. Ginn strikes out four vs. Astros | 08/21/2026. J.T. Ginn strikes out four Houston hitters through five innings of work, including two in the bottom of the 1st inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Gage Jump (P - Ath)
8/21/26 8:27 PM - [A's Farm] - A’s Farm Podcast Talks Pitching Prospects with Minor League Pitching Coordinator Bronswell Patrick. On this episode, A’s interim minor league pitching coordinator Bronswell Patrick joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to offer his insights on promising young pitchers like Gage Jump, Jamie Arnold, Luis Morales, Braden Nett, Zane Taylor, Nathan Dettmer and more. You can listen to it here only on A’s Cast… … The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 8:27 PM - [A's Farm] - A’s Farm Podcast Talks Pitching Prospects with Minor League Pitching Coordinator Bronswell Patrick. On this episode, A’s interim minor league pitching coordinator Bronswell Patrick joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to offer his insights on promising young pitchers like Gage Jump, Jamie Arnold, Luis Morales, Braden Nett, Zane Taylor, Nathan Dettmer and more. You can listen to it here only on A’s Cast… … The post first appeared on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Carlos Cortes (OF - Ath)
8/21/26 6:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Carlos Cortes' leaping grab | 08/21/2026. Carlos Cortes leaps at the left-field wall to make a great catch, taking away extra bases from Yainer Diaz in the bottom of the 4th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 6:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Carlos Cortes' leaping grab | 08/21/2026. Carlos Cortes leaps at the left-field wall to make a great catch, taking away extra bases from Yainer Diaz in the bottom of the 4th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Bryan Woo (P - SEA)
8/21/26 6:00 PM - Latest on Mariners’ plans for Bryan Woo, plus reliever Carlos Vargas returns. When Bryan Woo will make his next start remains up in the air, but manager Dan Wilson said was optimistic Woo would not need a stint on the injured list.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/lates...
8/21/26 6:00 PM - Latest on Mariners’ plans for Bryan Woo, plus reliever Carlos Vargas returns. When Bryan Woo will make his next start remains up in the air, but manager Dan Wilson said was optimistic Woo would not need a stint on the injured list.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/lates...
Christian Walker (1B - HOU)
8/21/26 5:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Christian Walker strikes out swinging. | 08/21/2026. Christian Walker strikes out swinging.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 5:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Christian Walker strikes out swinging. | 08/21/2026. Christian Walker strikes out swinging.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Spencer Jones (OF - NYY)
8/21/26 5:05 PM - Spencer Jones' two-run blast powers Yankees to 3-1 win over Blue Jays. Spencer Jones' two-run blast was the difference as the Yankees started their three-game series against the Blue Jays with a 3-1 win on Friday night in the Bronx.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-blue-jays-spencer-...
8/21/26 5:05 PM - Spencer Jones' two-run blast powers Yankees to 3-1 win over Blue Jays. Spencer Jones' two-run blast was the difference as the Yankees started their three-game series against the Blue Jays with a 3-1 win on Friday night in the Bronx.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-blue-jays-spencer-...
Ryan McMahon (3B - NYY)
8/21/26 2:44 PM - Yankees Place Ryan McMahon On 10-Day IL As Max Fried Gets Closer To Return. Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain on and the New York Yankees third baseman said he will miss the minimum amount of time.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/yankees-plac...
8/21/26 2:44 PM - Yankees Place Ryan McMahon On 10-Day IL As Max Fried Gets Closer To Return. Ryan McMahon was placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left thumb sprain on and the New York Yankees third baseman said he will miss the minimum amount of time.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/yankees-plac...
Josh Hader (P - HOU)
8/21/26 2:39 PM - Astros star Josh Hader spills details on players-only fantasy league.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/astros...
8/21/26 2:39 PM - Astros star Josh Hader spills details on players-only fantasy league.
"Trash talking is definitely a must, especially when you get some guys making some crazy trades."
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/astros...
Justin Foscue (1B - TEX)
8/21/26 1:55 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 21: Justin Foscue in expert's best bets for Friday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 21
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
8/21/26 1:55 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 21: Justin Foscue in expert's best bets for Friday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 21
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Yandy Diaz (DH/1B - TB)
8/21/26 1:50 PM - Free MLB home run picks August 21: Rays All-Star Yandy Diaz among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 21
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
8/21/26 1:50 PM - Free MLB home run picks August 21: Rays All-Star Yandy Diaz among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 21
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
8/21/26 12:58 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s roster moves: Wilson to IL, Stefanic & Morris recalled, Rashi optioned. The A’s made several roster moves on Friday afternoon before kicking off their weekend series in Houston, starting by placing young shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL among other roster moves: Wilson’s IL placement wasn’t the only move but it was the biggest. The second-year infielder has battled shoulder issues since mid-May when he […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 12:58 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s roster moves: Wilson to IL, Stefanic & Morris recalled, Rashi optioned. The A’s made several roster moves on Friday afternoon before kicking off their weekend series in Houston, starting by placing young shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL among other roster moves: Wilson’s IL placement wasn’t the only move but it was the biggest. The second-year infielder has battled shoulder issues since mid-May when he […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Michael Stefanic (2B - Ath)
8/21/26 12:29 PM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - Athletics Select Michael Stefanic. The Athletics announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Michael Stefanic. He takes the active roster spot of fellow infielder Jacob Wilson, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list. First baseman Nick Kurtz has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. The A’s also made a […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 12:29 PM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - Athletics Select Michael Stefanic. The Athletics announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Michael Stefanic. He takes the active roster spot of fellow infielder Jacob Wilson, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list. First baseman Nick Kurtz has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. The A’s also made a […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Trevor Story (SS - BOS)
8/21/26 12:17 PM - Trevor Story and Roman Anthony have a shot at redemption, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/21/26 12:17 PM - Trevor Story and Roman Anthony have a shot at redemption, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
All in all, the Red Sox have gone 54-38 in Anthony’s absence, and 50-34 without Story. That’s as excellent as it was unexpected.
The post Trevor Story and Roman Anthony have a shot at redemption, and it couldn’t come at a better time appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Max Fried (P - NYY)
8/21/26 12:16 PM - Yankees' Max Fried scheduled to throw side session on Saturday with potential for live batting practice. After having "a good day" throwing in New York on Thursday while the Yankees concluded their series in Baltimore with the Orioles, left-hander Max Fried will throw another side session on Saturday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-max-fried-side-ses...
8/21/26 12:16 PM - Yankees' Max Fried scheduled to throw side session on Saturday with potential for live batting practice. After having "a good day" throwing in New York on Thursday while the Yankees concluded their series in Baltimore with the Orioles, left-hander Max Fried will throw another side session on Saturday.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-max-fried-side-ses...
Maikel Garcia (3B - KC)
8/21/26 12:03 PM - Another IL stint likely for Royals' Garcia (hammy). Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49674694/royal...
8/21/26 12:03 PM - Another IL stint likely for Royals' Garcia (hammy). Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is likely headed back to the injured list just three days after returning from a nearly two-month stay.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49674694/royal...
Ryan McMahon (3B - NYY)
8/21/26 11:10 AM - Yankees place Ryan McMahon on 10-day injured list with left thumb sprain. After exiting Wednesday's game early, the Yankees placed Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-ryan-mcmahon-injur...
8/21/26 11:10 AM - Yankees place Ryan McMahon on 10-day injured list with left thumb sprain. After exiting Wednesday's game early, the Yankees placed Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-ryan-mcmahon-injur...
Yandy Diaz (DH/1B - TB)
8/21/26 10:50 AM - Free MLB home run picks August 21: Rays All-Star Yandy Diaz among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 21
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
8/21/26 10:50 AM - Free MLB home run picks August 21: Rays All-Star Yandy Diaz among expert's best bets for Friday. SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, August 21
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
8/21/26 5:22 AM - [On SI] - What Changes for Athletics After Jacob Wilson's Season Ends. Wilson joins the extended list of A's to be out for the rest of 2026.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/21/26 5:22 AM - [On SI] - What Changes for Athletics After Jacob Wilson's Season Ends. Wilson joins the extended list of A's to be out for the rest of 2026.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...