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Adley Rutschman (C - BOS)
8/19/26 2:41 AM - A comfortable Adley Rutschman is great news for Red Sox lineup .
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/19/26 2:41 AM - A comfortable Adley Rutschman is great news for Red Sox lineup .
"Just really feeling grateful to get to play this game.”
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Adley Rutschman (C - BOS)
8/19/26 2:27 AM - Adley Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/19/26 2:27 AM - Adley Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4.
The Red Sox followed up their 16 hits in an 11-1 rout Monday night in the series opener with 13 more hits Tuesday.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jo Adell (OF - CLE)
8/18/26 11:39 PM - 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...
8/18/26 11:39 PM - 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...
Adley Rutschman (C - BOS)
8/18/26 11:27 PM - Adley Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/18/26 11:27 PM - Adley Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4.
The Red Sox followed up their 16 hits in an 11-1 rout Monday night in the series opener with 13 more hits Tuesday.
The post Adley Rutschman hits 1st homer for Red Sox as Boston beats the Diamondbacks 9-4 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jack Perkins (P - Ath)
8/18/26 10:04 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's bullpen unable to close out game after Perkins' strong outing. KANSAS CITY -- The A’s wanted to give Jack Perkins a boost Tuesday night, so they decided to use an opener ahead of the young right-hander.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 10:04 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - A's bullpen unable to close out game after Perkins' strong outing. KANSAS CITY -- The A’s wanted to give Jack Perkins a boost Tuesday night, so they decided to use an opener ahead of the young right-hander.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Blaze Alexander (3B - BAL)
8/18/26 9:01 PM - O's Bautista, Alexander near rehab assignments. Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652574/oriol...
8/18/26 9:01 PM - O's Bautista, Alexander near rehab assignments. Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49652574/oriol...
Daniel Lynch (P - KC)
8/18/26 7:50 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Blow Late Lead, Fall To Royals 4-3. The Athletics’ blew another late lead on Tuesday night in Kansas City, allowing three runs in the bottom of the ninth to let an easy win slip right through their fingers. This one hurt. Facing Kansas City left-hander Daniel Lynch IV tonight, the A’s got to work right away against the reliever-turned-starter. Zack Gelof drew […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 7:50 PM - [SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - A’s Blow Late Lead, Fall To Royals 4-3. The Athletics’ blew another late lead on Tuesday night in Kansas City, allowing three runs in the bottom of the ninth to let an easy win slip right through their fingers. This one hurt. Facing Kansas City left-hander Daniel Lynch IV tonight, the A’s got to work right away against the reliever-turned-starter. Zack Gelof drew […]
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Lawrence Butler (OF - Ath)
8/18/26 7:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Lawrence Butler's leaping grab at the wall | 08/18/2026. Lawrence Butler flashes his athleticism in right field, leaping to make a nice catch at the wall in the 9th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 7:47 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Lawrence Butler's leaping grab at the wall | 08/18/2026. Lawrence Butler flashes his athleticism in right field, leaping to make a nice catch at the wall in the 9th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Roman Anthony (OF - BOS)
8/18/26 7:38 PM - Roman Anthony reacts to Red Sox trading close friend Marcelo Mayer.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/18/26 7:38 PM - Roman Anthony reacts to Red Sox trading close friend Marcelo Mayer.
"The friendship or the relationship when guys get traded, it doesn't really change."
The post Roman Anthony reacts to Red Sox trading close friend Marcelo Mayer appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Andruw Monasterio (SS - BOS)
8/18/26 7:27 PM - Who should start at shortstop for the Red Sox down the stretch?.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/18/26 7:27 PM - Who should start at shortstop for the Red Sox down the stretch?.
One could make a compelling case for Franklin Arias, Andruw Monasterio, or Trevor Story.
The post Who should start at shortstop for the Red Sox down the stretch? appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
8/18/26 6:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim throws out Carter Jensen after review | 08/18/2026. Jonah Heim lasers a ball to second in time to nab Carter Jensen after the call is overturned following a successful challenge by the A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 6:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim throws out Carter Jensen after review | 08/18/2026. Jonah Heim lasers a ball to second in time to nab Carter Jensen after the call is overturned following a successful challenge by the A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Max Muncy (3B - Ath)
8/18/26 6:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Max Muncy's RBI walk | 08/18/2026. Max Muncy works a work with the bases loaded, scoring Zack Gelof to extend the A's lead to 3-0
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 6:35 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Max Muncy's RBI walk | 08/18/2026. Max Muncy works a work with the bases loaded, scoring Zack Gelof to extend the A's lead to 3-0
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
8/18/26 6:34 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's RBI single | 08/18/2026. Jeff McNeil slaps a single to left field, plating Henry Bolte to extend the A's lead to 2-0 in the 6th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 6:34 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's RBI single | 08/18/2026. Jeff McNeil slaps a single to left field, plating Henry Bolte to extend the A's lead to 2-0 in the 6th inning
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Cody Bellinger (OF - NYY)
8/18/26 6:19 PM - 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...
8/18/26 6:19 PM - 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...
Alika Williams (2B - Ath)
8/18/26 5:26 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Alika Williams' diving stop | 08/18/2026. Alika Williams shows off his defense at second base, diving to make a smooth stop and fires to first for the out
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 5:26 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Alika Williams' diving stop | 08/18/2026. Alika Williams shows off his defense at second base, diving to make a smooth stop and fires to first for the out
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Brady Basso (P - Ath)
8/18/26 5:26 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brady Basso strikes out Nick Loftin | 08/18/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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8/18/26 5:26 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brady Basso strikes out Nick Loftin | 08/18/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Tommy White (1B/3B - Ath)
8/18/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tommy White's RBI single | 08/18/2026. Tommy White laces a single to left field, plating Zack Gelof to put the Athletics on the board in the 1st
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 5:25 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tommy White's RBI single | 08/18/2026. Tommy White laces a single to left field, plating Zack Gelof to put the Athletics on the board in the 1st
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tyler Soderstrom (OF/1B - Ath)
8/18/26 4:35 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom dealt crushing season-ending injury update. Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom’s season is ending early. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, Soderstrom will undergo season-ending hip surgery on Friday. It goes without saying, but it is a difficult way for a player’s season to end. Updates on his injury recovery will continue to be monitored and provided as they are made available. […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 4:35 PM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom dealt crushing season-ending injury update. Athletics slugger Tyler Soderstrom’s season is ending early. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, Soderstrom will undergo season-ending hip surgery on Friday. It goes without saying, but it is a difficult way for a player’s season to end. Updates on his injury recovery will continue to be monitored and provided as they are made available. […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Victor Robles (OF - SEA)
8/18/26 4:06 PM - Mariners injury updates: Victor Robles returns, Taylor Ward ‘trending up’. Victor Robles was back in the M's lineup after missing the series finale in Houston. Meanwhile, Taylor Ward is on the cusp of a return after dealing with a leg injury.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
8/18/26 4:06 PM - Mariners injury updates: Victor Robles returns, Taylor Ward ‘trending up’. Victor Robles was back in the M's lineup after missing the series finale in Houston. Meanwhile, Taylor Ward is on the cusp of a return after dealing with a leg injury.
Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
8/18/26 2:42 PM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
Trey Mancini (1B/DH - LAA)
8/18/26 2:40 PM - Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor’s MLB run. Trey Mancini, the AL Comeback Player of the Year in 2021 for his return from colon cancer who then helped Houston win the 2022 World Series, announced his retirement Tuesday after his latest comeback lasted five games with the Los Angeles Angels. Mancini agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in February and played in five games in June with his final major league appearance June 14. Mancini said he was blessed to have a home with the Orioles' organization for 10 years, win a World Series in Houston, play for the Cubs and make it back to MLB with the Angels.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/trey-mancini-...
8/18/26 2:40 PM - Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor’s MLB run. Trey Mancini, the AL Comeback Player of the Year in 2021 for his return from colon cancer who then helped Houston win the 2022 World Series, announced his retirement Tuesday after his latest comeback lasted five games with the Los Angeles Angels. Mancini agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels in February and played in five games in June with his final major league appearance June 14. Mancini said he was blessed to have a home with the Orioles' organization for 10 years, win a World Series in Houston, play for the Cubs and make it back to MLB with the Angels.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/trey-mancini-...
Foster Griffin (P - CLE)
8/18/26 1:09 PM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
8/18/26 1:09 PM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
Max Fried (P - NYY)
8/18/26 12:57 PM - Max Fried lands back on IL with elbow injury: How the Yankees can withstand yet another hit. Even with Carlos Rodón returning, the pitching staff is working overtime to make up for the lack of offense
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-fried-yanke...
8/18/26 12:57 PM - Max Fried lands back on IL with elbow injury: How the Yankees can withstand yet another hit. Even with Carlos Rodón returning, the pitching staff is working overtime to make up for the lack of offense
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/max-fried-yanke...
Ben Rice (1B/C/DH - NYY)
8/18/26 12:40 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 18: Ben Rice in expert's best bets for Tuesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Tuesday, August 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
8/18/26 12:40 PM - Free MLB home run picks, odds for August 18: Ben Rice in expert's best bets for Tuesday HR player props. SportsLine's Jacob Fetner reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Tuesday, August 18
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/free-mlb-ho...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
8/18/26 10:32 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
Hao-Yu Lee (2B - DET)
8/18/26 10:24 AM - Hao-Yu Lee sets single-season record for hits by a player born in Taiwan. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/hao-yu-lee-sets-taiwanese...
8/18/26 10:24 AM - Hao-Yu Lee sets single-season record for hits by a player born in Taiwan. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/hao-yu-lee-sets-taiwanese...
Foster Griffin (P - CLE)
8/18/26 9:00 AM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
8/18/26 9:00 AM - Giants vs. Guardians MLB picks: Hopefully, the good version of Foster Griffin shows on mound for Cleveland. Foster Griffin has been incredibly profitable this season as he takes the mound Tuesday for the Guardians vs. the Giants
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/giants-vs-g...
Maikel Garcia (3B - KC)
8/18/26 7:02 AM - [Deadspin] - Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again. Deadspin | Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again
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8/18/26 7:02 AM - [Deadspin] - Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again. Deadspin | Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again
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Mason Barnett (P - Ath)
8/18/26 5:55 AM - [On SI] - How Athletics Can Fix Struggles at End of Rotation. After another rough outing from Mason Barnett, the Athletics need to figure out how to contain the struggles at the end of the rotation.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/18/26 5:55 AM - [On SI] - How Athletics Can Fix Struggles at End of Rotation. After another rough outing from Mason Barnett, the Athletics need to figure out how to contain the struggles at the end of the rotation.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Brayan Bello (P - BOS)
8/18/26 2:53 AM - Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/18/26 2:53 AM - Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run.
Brayan Bello (5-6) worked 4 2/3 innings of relief, striking out three and allowing a run on three hits.
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Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...
8/18/26 2:08 AM - Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL. The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49642211/yanke...