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RHP Colin Rea (7-6, 4.74 ERA) is slated to start for the Chicago Cubs in Wednesday's 8:10 p.m. contest against the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field. Rea will face Tigers starter Keider Montero as the Cubs aim to leverage their 57-44 record in this home matchup.
JJ Wetherholt is a focal point of the Cardinals' 2026 player profile series, highlighting his ongoing development. On the field, he made a significant impact in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over the Angels, going 1-for-4 with the decisive solo home run. This performance helped the Cardinals avoid a series sweep. Wetherholt continues to solidify his role within the organization as he provides key offensive production for the team.
Corbin Carroll delivered a standout performance in Wednesday's 15-5 victory over the Athletics. The outfielder went 2-for-4 at the plate, contributing a solo home run, a triple, and an additional run scored to help pace the Arizona offense.
RHP Peter Lambert is slated to start for the Houston Astros in the finale of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins at Daikin Park. Lambert enters the matchup in strong form, having posted a 1.02 ERA with only two earned runs allowed over 17.2 innings across his three starts this month.
Edwin Díaz is expected to return to the Dodgers' roster sooner than later, with his comeback slated for next week. While the team's overall strategy heading into the August 3 trade deadline remains fluid, the return of key personnel like Díaz is viewed as a significant development for the club's pitching depth as they look toward the second half of the season.
The San Francisco Giants are currently facing questions regarding the future of Bryce Eldridge, with recent surveys and organizational discussions centering on whether the team will pursue a contract extension for the player as they evaluate their long-term roster construction.
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero was involved in a high-tension moment during Wednesday's game when he was charged with a pitch-clock violation in the sixth inning. The call resulted in a strikeout and subsequently led to the ejection of Yankees hitting coach James Rowson following the dispute.
Roki Sasaki has been tabbed to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opening game of their series against the New York Mets at Citi Field this Friday. Sasaki will square off against Mets left-hander Sean Manaea as the Dodgers continue their extended road trip.
Left-hander Sean Manaea is scheduled to take the mound for the New York Mets in the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers this Friday at Citi Field. Manaea will face off against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki in a matchup between two teams that last met during an April series at Dodger Stadium.
As the Toronto Blue Jays navigate their 102nd game of the season, details regarding Kevin Gausman's contract have surfaced. Gausman holds a trade protection clause that allows him to block potential deals to eight specific teams, including the Reds, Brewers, Tigers, Mets, A’s, White Sox, Pirates, and Mariners, which may impact the team's roster flexibility as the trade deadline approaches.
Bubba Chandler is set to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their road matchup against the New York Yankees. The Pirates are looking to grab a win in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader, facing off against Max Fried and Will Warren.
Jake Mangum was scratched from the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. The decision was made due to right foot discomfort. Further updates on his status are expected as the team monitors the injury.
Gabriel Hughes took the mound for the Colorado Rockies in their series finale against the Washington Nationals. Despite an impressive effort early on, the Rockies suffered an 8-0 shutout defeat. The game remained a tight 1-0 contest until the wheels fell off for the team in the seventh inning. Hughes looked to deliver a strong outing to secure a series win, but the offense was unable to provide support.
Lane Thomas played a key role in the Royals' 5-4 victory over the Giants on Wednesday. He hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh inning to help lift Kansas City to the win and complete a series sweep.
Salvador Perez reached a historic milestone on Wednesday by hitting his 317th career home run, tying Royals legend George Brett for the most in franchise history. The veteran catcher's performance was instrumental in leading Kansas City to a 5-4 victory over the Giants and a series sweep. His achievement cements his legacy as one of the greatest players to wear a Royals uniform.
As the Philadelphia Phillies prepare for their next series, focus has shifted to Aaron Nola's upcoming pitching assignment. The team is evaluating his recent form as they prepare for his next outing. While no injury or roster changes have been reported, betting analysts have identified Nola as a top fade candidate for strikeout props in today's slate of games. He is scheduled to face Eric Lauer as the Dodgers wrap up their series against the Phillies.
Blake Snell (elbow) continued his recovery with a minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. He tossed 1.1 innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out four batters. He threw 32 total pitches during the appearance as he works toward a return to the Dodgers' rotation.
Juan Soto was held out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Interim manager Andy Green confirmed the rest day is part of a 48-hour plan to ensure Soto fully recovers from a calf issue. The team avoided using him entirely to prioritize his long-term health. Meanwhile, past trade ramifications continue to be a topic of discussion among league executives.
Will Warren is slated to take the mound for the New York Yankees in their matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is part of the pitching rotation for the doubleheader as the Yankees look to secure a victory.
Jose Altuve is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. No specific reason was provided for his absence from the field.
