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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
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
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
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
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.
The post Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run appeared first on Boston.com.
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...
Trevor Story (SS - BOS)
8/17/26 11:58 PM - Trevor Story could return to Red Sox lineup as soon as this weekend.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
8/17/26 11:58 PM - Trevor Story could return to Red Sox lineup as soon as this weekend.
"That's the whole point of getting the surgery and coming back, to be at full strength."
The post Trevor Story could return to Red Sox lineup as soon as this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Brayan Bello (P - BOS)
8/17/26 11:53 PM - 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/...
8/17/26 11:53 PM - 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.
The post Red Sox pound Diamondbacks 11-1 as all 9 starters drive in at least 1 run appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
Jonah Heim (C/DH - Ath)
8/17/26 7:51 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim's RBI groundout | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 7:51 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jonah Heim's RBI groundout | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Tommy White (1B/3B - Ath)
8/17/26 6:41 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tommy White's solo homer (2) | 08/17/2026. Tommy White crushes a solo home run to left field in the top of the 5th, giving the Athletics a 5-2 deficit
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 6:41 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Tommy White's solo homer (2) | 08/17/2026. Tommy White crushes a solo home run to left field in the top of the 5th, giving the Athletics a 5-2 deficit
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Brian Serven (C - Ath)
8/17/26 6:40 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brian Serven's two-run homer (3) | 08/17/2026. Brian Serven launches a two-run home run to left field in the top of the 5th inning, giving the Athletics a 6-4 deficit
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 6:40 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Brian Serven's two-run homer (3) | 08/17/2026. Brian Serven launches a two-run home run to left field in the top of the 5th inning, giving the Athletics a 6-4 deficit
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jeff McNeil (2B/OF - Ath)
8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's leadoff homer (6) | 08/17/2026. Jeff McNeil hits a leadoff home run off the first pitch of the game to right field, putting the first run on the board for the Athletics, 1-0
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Jeff McNeil's leadoff homer (6) | 08/17/2026. Jeff McNeil hits a leadoff home run off the first pitch of the game to right field, putting the first run on the board for the Athletics, 1-0
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Mason Barnett (P - Ath)
8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Mason Barnett K's Carter Jensen | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 5:31 PM - [MLB: Film Room] - Mason Barnett K's Carter Jensen | 08/17/2026. The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jacob Wilson (SS - Ath)
8/17/26 5:27 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Wilson a late scratch with left shoulder soreness from series-opener in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY -- Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to shoulder soreness as the A’s opened a four-game series against the Royals. It has been a difficult last few days for Wilson, who exited last Friday’s game after being hit on the left pinkie finger. Wilson
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 5:27 PM - [MLB: Athletics] - Wilson a late scratch with left shoulder soreness from series-opener in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY -- Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to shoulder soreness as the A’s opened a four-game series against the Royals. It has been a difficult last few days for Wilson, who exited last Friday’s game after being hit on the left pinkie finger. Wilson
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Max Fried (P - NYY)
8/17/26 2:40 PM - Yankees place Max Fried on IL with left elbow bone bruise for second time this season. The Yankees' rotation was set to get back to full strength this week, but will now be without Max Fried, who was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time with a left elbow bone bruise.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-max-fried-il-left-...
8/17/26 2:40 PM - Yankees place Max Fried on IL with left elbow bone bruise for second time this season. The Yankees' rotation was set to get back to full strength this week, but will now be without Max Fried, who was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time with a left elbow bone bruise.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-max-fried-il-left-...
Reid Detmers (P - LAA)
8/17/26 12:01 PM - Top 100 Starting Pitchers – The Pfaadt Boy Is Back.
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-starting-pitchers-the...
8/17/26 12:01 PM - Top 100 Starting Pitchers – The Pfaadt Boy Is Back.
Happy Monday, Razzball faithful!
It was a tough headline to figure out this week.
I came very close to running with a Reid Detmers breakdown, especially after his 11-strikeout manhandling of the Royals on Saturday night.
But the more I thought about it, the clearer it all became. Please, blog, may I have some more?
Source: https://razzball.com/top-100-starting-pitchers-the...
Noah Cameron (P - KC)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Royals' Cameron throws 1-hit shutout at Angels. Noah Cameron just kept going after losing his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning -- all the way to the final pitch of the afternoon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49633159/lhp-n...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Royals' Cameron throws 1-hit shutout at Angels. Noah Cameron just kept going after losing his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning -- all the way to the final pitch of the afternoon.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49633159/lhp-n...
Nick Kurtz (1B - Ath)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list. The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631142/a-pla...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list. The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49631142/a-pla...
Chase DeLauter (OF - CLE)
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Guardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness. Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49632941/guard...
8/17/26 11:53 AM - Guardians' DeLauter exits with hamstring tightness. Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49632941/guard...
Carlos Rodon (P - NYY)
8/17/26 11:42 AM - Yankees' Carlos Rodon to return from IL, start on Tuesday against Orioles. Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will return from the injured list to start on Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-carlos-rodon-retur...
8/17/26 11:42 AM - Yankees' Carlos Rodon to return from IL, start on Tuesday against Orioles. Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will return from the injured list to start on Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/yankees-carlos-rodon-retur...
Cal Raleigh (C/DH - SEA)
8/17/26 10:41 AM - What MLB History Tells Us About Cal Raleigh’s Unprecedented 2026 Collapse. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is enduring one of the most severe year-to-year offensive drop-offs in Major League Baseball history.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/what-mlb-his...
8/17/26 10:41 AM - What MLB History Tells Us About Cal Raleigh’s Unprecedented 2026 Collapse. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is enduring one of the most severe year-to-year offensive drop-offs in Major League Baseball history.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/what-mlb-his...
Michael Wacha (P - KC)
8/17/26 7:39 AM - [Deadspin] - Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's. Deadspin | Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 7:39 AM - [Deadspin] - Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's. Deadspin | Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jacob Lopez (P - Ath)
8/17/26 4:42 AM - [On SI] - Why Jacob Lopez's Monster Second Half Could Fuel Athletics' Future. With Jacob Lopez emerging as the Athletics' best second-half pitcher, it could lead to big things down the road.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 4:42 AM - [On SI] - Why Jacob Lopez's Monster Second Half Could Fuel Athletics' Future. With Jacob Lopez emerging as the Athletics' best second-half pitcher, it could lead to big things down the road.
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Joe Rock (P - Ath)
8/17/26 4:35 AM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics claim off waivers Joe Rock from White Sox. The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. The move required a corresponding 40-man roster adjustment, with right-hander Justin Sterner transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rock, 26, spent only three months with the Chicago after the White Sox […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
8/17/26 4:35 AM - [ClutchPoints] - Athletics claim off waivers Joe Rock from White Sox. The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. The move required a corresponding 40-man roster adjustment, with right-hander Justin Sterner transferred to the 60-day injured list. Rock, 26, spent only three months with the Chicago after the White Sox […] The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...