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Byron Buxton (OF - MIN)
6/21/26 2:21 AM - Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks. Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory. Buxton tied Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the American League homer lead and made the score 12-0 Twins. It was the center fielder’s third career grand slam. The Twins already led 6-0 after batting around and scoring four runs in the fourth. They topped that in the fifth, sending 14 men to the plate. Brooks Lee, Victor Caratini, Luke Keaschall and Ryan Kriedler each had two hits in the inning, with Kriedler’s triple driving in the final two runs to make it 16-0.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/buxton-hits-g...
6/21/26 2:21 AM - Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks. Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory. Buxton tied Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the American League homer lead and made the score 12-0 Twins. It was the center fielder’s third career grand slam. The Twins already led 6-0 after batting around and scoring four runs in the fourth. They topped that in the fifth, sending 14 men to the plate. Brooks Lee, Victor Caratini, Luke Keaschall and Ryan Kriedler each had two hits in the inning, with Kriedler’s triple driving in the final two runs to make it 16-0.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/buxton-hits-g...
Zack Gelof (2B - Ath)
6/21/26 12:17 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's bats go cold without red-hot Gelof, recovering after HBP to head. WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics have a deep enough lineup that they don’t rely on one hitter to shoulder the load, but with hot-hitting Zack Gelof absent on Saturday night, it sure felt like his presence was missed.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/21/26 12:17 AM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's bats go cold without red-hot Gelof, recovering after HBP to head. WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics have a deep enough lineup that they don’t rely on one hitter to shoulder the load, but with hot-hitting Zack Gelof absent on Saturday night, it sure felt like his presence was missed.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (SS/3B - BOS)
6/20/26 10:14 PM - Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL. The Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49130446/red-s...
6/20/26 10:14 PM - Red Sox place Kiner-Falefa (forearm) on IL. The Red Sox placed utility infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the injured list Saturday with left forearm inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49130446/red-s...
Ranger Suarez (P - BOS)
6/20/26 6:43 PM - Red Sox’ Ranger Suarez took a no-hitter into 7th inning in win vs. Mariners.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
6/20/26 6:43 PM - Red Sox’ Ranger Suarez took a no-hitter into 7th inning in win vs. Mariners.
Boston’s last successful no-hitter was thrown by Jon Lester on May 19, 2008, against the Kansas City Royals.
The post Red Sox’ Ranger Suarez took a no-hitter into 7th inning in win vs. Mariners appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
6/20/26 4:45 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - June 19 + Nick Kurtz = Walk-offs! #athletics #shorts. Vote for @Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia! #VoteAthletics | http://athletics.com/allstar#MLB #Baseball #Youtube...
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6/20/26 4:45 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - June 19 + Nick Kurtz = Walk-offs! #athletics #shorts. Vote for @Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia! #VoteAthletics | http://athletics.com/allstar#MLB #Baseball #Youtube...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
6/20/26 3:23 PM - MLB rumors: Tigers have desired return in Tarik Skubal trade, Yankees seeking help behind the plate. Here are the latest MLB trade rumors, with the deadline six weeks away
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumor...
6/20/26 3:23 PM - MLB rumors: Tigers have desired return in Tarik Skubal trade, Yankees seeking help behind the plate. Here are the latest MLB trade rumors, with the deadline six weeks away
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumor...
Mark Leiter (P - Ath)
6/20/26 3:16 PM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb. The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th. Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb is being recalled from Triple-A to take Leiter’s place in the bullpen. With Hartlieb’s selection, the club’s 40-man roster is now […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/20/26 3:16 PM - [MLB Trade Rumors] - Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb. The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th. Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb is being recalled from Triple-A to take Leiter’s place in the bullpen. With Hartlieb’s selection, the club’s 40-man roster is now […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Byron Buxton (OF - MIN)
6/20/26 3:03 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 20: Byron Buxton among top HR player props for Saturday. Two veteran sluggers headline our top home run picks of the day for Saturday's MLB schedule
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
6/20/26 3:03 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for June 20: Byron Buxton among top HR player props for Saturday. Two veteran sluggers headline our top home run picks of the day for Saturday's MLB schedule
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Jake Bird (P - NYY)
6/20/26 2:12 PM - Yankees option Jake Bird, J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees optioned right-hander Jake Bird and catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-option-jake-bird-j...
6/20/26 2:12 PM - Yankees option Jake Bird, J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees optioned right-hander Jake Bird and catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-option-jake-bird-j...
Elmer Rodriguez (P - NYY)
6/20/26 1:59 PM - Yankees starting Elmer Rodriguez in Sunday's series finale with Reds, bumping Gerrit Cole's start to Monday. The New York Yankees made a change to their starting rotation as they finish this weekend's series.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-elmer-rodriguez-re...
6/20/26 1:59 PM - Yankees starting Elmer Rodriguez in Sunday's series finale with Reds, bumping Gerrit Cole's start to Monday. The New York Yankees made a change to their starting rotation as they finish this weekend's series.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-elmer-rodriguez-re...
Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
6/20/26 1:36 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - This Bobblehead Actually Moves! ?? #shorts #mlb. Ever seen a bobblehead where the legs move? @Athletics Jacob Wilson breaks down his unique stance and his custom bobblehead.??? Snag yours at tonight's game!...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/20/26 1:36 PM - [Oakland A's Videos] - This Bobblehead Actually Moves! ?? #shorts #mlb. Ever seen a bobblehead where the legs move? @Athletics Jacob Wilson breaks down his unique stance and his custom bobblehead.??? Snag yours at tonight's game!...
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Justin Verlander (P - DET)
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'. Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49119956/justi...
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'. Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out "weeks," according to manager A.J. Hinch.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49119956/justi...
Nathan Eovaldi (P - TEX)
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Rangers scratch Eovaldi due to knee soreness. Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start against San Diego on Saturday because of left knee soreness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49127155/range...
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Rangers scratch Eovaldi due to knee soreness. Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled start against San Diego on Saturday because of left knee soreness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49127155/range...
Cam Schlittler (P - NYY)
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Schlittler fans 13, earns praise from Knicks' Hart.... Cam Schlittler was so dominant against the Reds that even a member of the NBA champion Knicks thinks the tall right-hander is the top pitcher in the American League.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49123098/yanke...
6/20/26 1:20 PM - Schlittler fans 13, earns praise from Knicks' Hart.... Cam Schlittler was so dominant against the Reds that even a member of the NBA champion Knicks thinks the tall right-hander is the top pitcher in the American League.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49123098/yanke...
J.T. Ginn (P - Ath)
6/20/26 7:11 AM - [Deadspin] - J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels. Deadspin | J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/20/26 7:11 AM - [Deadspin] - J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels. Deadspin | J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Ranger Suarez (P - BOS)
6/20/26 4:07 AM - Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners. Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night. The 30-year-old lefty issued a leadoff walk in the seventh to Cal Raleigh before Julio Rodríguez flied out. Naylor then lined a double up the right-center alley for Seattle’s first hit. Boston led 5-0 after scoring four runs in the top of the seventh. Suarez retired the first 10 batters he faced before walking Raleigh in the fourth. Suarez followed by striking out Rodríguez and getting Naylor to line out to second base. Suarez is in his first season with Boston after spending his first eight with Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-left-...
6/20/26 4:07 AM - Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners. Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night. The 30-year-old lefty issued a leadoff walk in the seventh to Cal Raleigh before Julio Rodríguez flied out. Naylor then lined a double up the right-center alley for Seattle’s first hit. Boston led 5-0 after scoring four runs in the top of the seventh. Suarez retired the first 10 batters he faced before walking Raleigh in the fourth. Suarez followed by striking out Rodríguez and getting Naylor to line out to second base. Suarez is in his first season with Boston after spending his first eight with Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-left-...
Oswald Peraza (3B - LAA)
6/20/26 1:44 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Oswald Peraza caught stealing 2nd after replay review | 06/19/2026. Ruling on the field stands, Oswald Peraza caught stealing 2nd after replay review
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
6/20/26 1:44 AM - [MLB: Film Room] - Oswald Peraza caught stealing 2nd after replay review | 06/19/2026. Ruling on the field stands, Oswald Peraza caught stealing 2nd after replay review
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Ranger Suarez (P - BOS)
6/20/26 12:07 AM - Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners. Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night. The 30-year-old lefty issued a leadoff walk in the seventh to Cal Raleigh before Julio Rodríguez flied out. Naylor then lined a double up the right-center alley for Seattle’s first hit. Boston led 5-0 after scoring four runs in the top of the seventh. Suarez retired the first 10 batters he faced before walking Raleigh in the fourth. Suarez followed by striking out Rodríguez and getting Naylor to line out to second base. Suarez is in his first season with Boston after spending his first eight with Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-left-...
6/20/26 12:07 AM - Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez loses no-hit bid in 7th inning against Mariners. Boston Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez lost his no-hit bid against the Seattle Mariners when Josh Naylor doubled with one out in the seventh inning Friday night. The 30-year-old lefty issued a leadoff walk in the seventh to Cal Raleigh before Julio Rodríguez flied out. Naylor then lined a double up the right-center alley for Seattle’s first hit. Boston led 5-0 after scoring four runs in the top of the seventh. Suarez retired the first 10 batters he faced before walking Raleigh in the fourth. Suarez followed by striking out Rodríguez and getting Naylor to line out to second base. Suarez is in his first season with Boston after spending his first eight with Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/red-sox-left-...