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Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, August 18, 2026, 6:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are back in action tonight as they take on the Detroit Tigers for the second contest in a three-game series. The Pirates will hand the ball to All-Star Braxton Ashcraft, who is coming off arguably the best start of his career, […]
The New York Yankees received encouraging news as manager Aaron Boone revealed Aaron Judge is taking another key step toward his return from injury. Getting Aaron Judge back in the lineup will go a long way for the New York Yankees in the 2026 MLB season. Aaron Boone is well aware of that, just as he is aware of the noise and waves that every announcement related to Judge makes across the Bronx. Still, that didn’t stop him from revealing encouraging progress amid the star outfielder’s recove...
Edwin Díaz is going back on the injured list.
Diaz has four blown saves and an 11.85 ERA since signing a $69 million contract with the Dodgers
When Trey Mancini played for the Orioles, he was one of the most popular players among fans, teammates and his managers. Mancini, who formally announced his retirement on Tuesday, was an eighth-round draft pick by the Orioles in 2013 after attending Notre Dame. On September 20th, 2016, Mancini played his first game with the Orioles, […]
After missing the entire series against the San Francisco Giants and the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Colorado Rockies officially placed Hunter Goodman on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain, retroactive to August 15. Goodman, 26, played the entire series in Arizona last week, catching the first two games […]
After a rocky start to the 2026 season, there was a time that Cincinnati Reds lefty Andrew Abbott settled into a rather great groove. That time, though, has sadly evaporated, and he’s been nothing more than mediocre – at best – for a little bit now. Over his last 9 starts dating back to June […]
PHILADELPHIA — Derek Hill is the kind of guy that you always want to be hanging around. Need to have […]
Monday’s series opener should have been a lopsided Cubs win, but that wouldn’t have been quite as exciting as the back-and-forth affair that featured yet another signature performance by Pete Crow-Armstrong. While Ben Verlander will tell you it wasn’t quite as cool as Shohei Ohtani hitting two homers in an 11-5 win over the Rockies … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/26): Gausman Tries to Bounce Back After Rough Second Outing appeared first on .
The New York Giants are signing running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Harris’ 2025 season with the Los Angeles Chargers was cut short due to an Achilles injury, as he played in only three games last season. Harris, 28, is now working his way back from the injury and will provide some veteran help alongside the Giants’ current running back tandem of Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Despite missing most of more The post Najee Harris Agrees to One...
Bryan Hudson will open Tuesday’s White Sox-Cubs game at Wrigley Field, his seventh start of 2026. Erick Fedde is a candidate to serve as the bulk reliever. The post Bryan Hudson to Open for White Sox Tuesday vs. Cubs appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Texas Rangers lineup for August 18, 2026 against the Washington Nationals: starting pitchers are Cal Quantrill for the Rangers and Jackson Kent for the Nationals. The Rangers return home after a disappointing, to say the least, West Coast road trip. They play the Washington Nationals today. The Nationals are starting a lefthanded pitcher named Jackson […]
1910 Red Faber, pitching for the Class-B Dubuque Dubs in the Three-I (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana) League, threw a 3-0 perfect game against the Davenport Prodigals. Faber, 21, would make his MLB debut in 1914 for the White Sox, beginning a Hall of Fame career. The Cascade, Iowa native never threw a no-hitter, much less a […]
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on 3-time American League MVP Aaron Judge.
The New York Yankees have a decision to make with outfielder Spencer Jones after a Cody Bellinger injury update.
The Chicago Cubs spent much of the early part of the season wondering when Pete Crow-Armstrong was going to snap out of his long slump. While he had the franchise’s first 30-30 season since Sammy Sosa last season, he hit just .216/.262/.372 with six home runs and 24 RBI after last year’s All-Star break. In [...] The post Chicago Cubs players leave no doubt, Pete Crow-Armstrong should win the 2026 NL MVP appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Dansby Swanson's oblique injury will keep him out for at least four weeks, forcing the Cubs to test their infield depth during a crucial stretch of their season.
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Marlins: Let’s talk about it.
On Friday, we got confirmation that San Francisco would be the host city for Major League Baseball’s 2028 All-Star Game. It’s very cool news and it gives us all something to look forward to as we wait for the Giants’ next competitive window to open in 2030. And, of course, it’s more than just the […]
Among the players the New York Yankees fans have been eagerly awaiting is Carlos Rodon, who is set to make his return to the mound this Tuesday. His return also brings encouraging news regarding Luis Gil's status in the pitching rotation. The New York Yankees are welcoming a key weapon back to the rotation on Tuesday as left-hander Carlos Rodon gets the nod against the Baltimore Orioles in their series opener. But as Rodon takes the mound, the Bronx Bombers are also keeping a close eye on th...
Blaze Jordan has gotten the most runway for the St. Louis Cardinals at third base, but the team needs more from him (or someone) to feel good about their future at third base.
PHILADELPHIA — The ratings for the Phillies-Minnesota Twins Field of Dreams Game were significantly lower than the two prior iterations, […]
The Royals were hoping Lucas Erceg could be the shutdown reliever in their bullpen. Instead, he has struggled with his command all year and has been a big reason why they have the second-worst bullpen ERA in baseball. Today, the team finally optioned him to Omaha, calling up reliever Carlos Durán to replace him. Durán […]
The Tigers have sent outfielder Trei Cruz through outright waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Toledo, per Chris McCosky of Detroit News. Detroit designated him for assignment two days ago when they selected Brett Callahan. Cruz, 28, was a third-round pick in the 2020 draft. As a prospect, he didn’t garner too much attention, apart […]
There was a time when it seemed like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer would be building blocks for the Boston Red Sox for the foreseeable future, but that is no longer the case after they traded the latter to the San Francisco Giants.