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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is scheduled to start in today's home game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Ashcraft will face off against Jameson Taillon as the Pirates aim to grab a win in the series finale.
Colson Montgomery is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The decision comes after Montgomery fouled a pitch off his right shin during Saturday's contest. The team is monitoring his status following the injury.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison, currently on the 15-day injured list with a forearm injury, expects to make a rehab start this Thursday with High-A Wisconsin. Harrison is targeting a return to the major league roster the following week, pending the results of his rehab outing.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan is on track to return to the mound this Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Ryan, who has been dealing with an arm issue, was previously mentioned in league-wide news roundups before this confirmation of his upcoming start. He will look to provide a boost to the Twins' rotation as he resumes his regular duties following his recent injury status.
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has been cleared to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Langford, who had been dealing with an ankle issue, will start in left field as he rejoins the active roster.
Kansas City Royals player Carter Jensen is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Lars Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an illness. The Cardinals outfielder will be unavailable for the contest as he recovers. Further updates regarding his status and potential return to the lineup will be provided as he progresses.
Christian Yelich is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers are giving the veteran outfielder a day of rest. He remains a key part of the Milwaukee lineup and is expected to return to action shortly.
Yordan Alvarez is featured as one of the top home run prop bets for Sunday, July 26. Betting analysts have identified him as a high-value pick for today's action, alongside fellow sluggers Munetaka Murakami and Pete Crow-Armstrong, as teams look to capitalize on his power-hitting capabilities.
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a standout performance during the Chicago Cubs' dominant 11-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. As a focal point of the team's offensive success, he continues to be a player of interest, recently being highlighted as a recommended home run prop bet for Sunday, July 26. His recent production underscores his growing impact on the Cubs' lineup during this stretch of games.
Rookie Jim Jarvis remains in the starting lineup for the Atlanta Braves as they face off against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite a challenging performance in Saturday's game, the team is giving the young infielder another opportunity to contribute in the series.
Following the trade of Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals, Brady House is expected to receive another opportunity to prove himself. His development and role within the team are being closely watched as part of the broader organizational shifts occurring around the trade deadline.
Following the trade that sent Connelly Early to the Nationals, the future of Foster Griffin has emerged as one of the primary storylines for the team. Analysts are tracking how the organization will manage its roster depth and development following the recent trade deadline activity.
Sal Stewart is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This marks the first day off of the season for the Cincinnati Reds player.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto secured a milestone victory during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4–3 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Despite pitching below his usual high standards, Yamamoto managed to navigate the outing to help the Dodgers claim the win.
Janson Junk of the Miami Marlins has been identified as a key player to watch in the MLB player props and best bets analysis for Sunday, July 26.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. This marks his first game action in three and a half months following a layoff due to right shoulder inflammation that began in early April. In his initial outing Saturday night against Sacramento, Casparius allowed a double and issued two walks.
New York Mets star Juan Soto has been officially placed on the injured list due to a Grade 2 calf strain. The injury is a significant blow to the Mets' roster, as noted in recent team updates and league-wide news roundups.
Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, throwing a one-hitter against the Boston Red Sox. The outing was instrumental in halting Boston's recent momentum.
Conor Essenburg reached a milestone on Saturday, hitting his 10th home run of the season as part of a busy day of action across the Atlanta Braves' farm system.
