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Seth Lugo is set to take the mound for the Kansas City Royals against his former team. After a poor outing two starts ago against his original big league club, Lugo is aiming for a better performance today. The veteran starter is looking to regain his form as he continues his role in the Royals' rotation.
Emmet Sheehan will take the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, July 18, in the second game of their series against the New York Yankees in The Bronx. The Dodgers enter the matchup with an 18-10 record in games started by opposing southpaws this season. Sheehan will face Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers.
Left-hander Ryan Weathers has been named the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in the middle game of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, July 18. Weathers will face off against Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan in a contest that will be broadcast by Joe Davis.
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Mason Miller has been identified as a potential trade candidate for the Padres. It remains unclear whether the team will act as buyers or sellers, but there is a general consensus that president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is expected to orchestrate a significant move.
Blaze Alexander, currently on the 10-day injured list due to a hand injury, does not have a set timeline for his return to the Baltimore Orioles' lineup. The update was provided by Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun.
Major League Baseball is implementing restrictions on iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the use of artificial intelligence for in-game strategic decision-making. Former reliever Adam Ottavino noted that the Mets' utilization of such technology helped prompt the league's new policy. The move aims to maintain the integrity of on-field decision-making processes.
Athletics designated hitter and outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his left knee this past Friday. The procedure is season-ending, marking a significant loss for the club as Rooker was considered a key leader both on and off the field.
Ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, reports indicate that the New York Yankees have shown past interest in Colorado Rockies player Hunter Goodman. The news is part of the ongoing trade deadline buzz surrounding the Yankees' roster needs.
The San Francisco Giants have designated catcher Eric Haase for assignment. The roster move was made to accommodate the activation of Daniel Susac, as the team continues to manage their catching depth.
The San Francisco Giants have officially activated catcher Daniel Susac. The move coincides with the team designating Eric Haase for assignment, shifting the composition of their rookie-heavy catching corps.
Former Blue Jay Anthony Kay (6-4, 4.23 ERA) is set to start against the Toronto Blue Jays in the upcoming game thread matchup. Kay will be facing his former club as he looks to provide a solid outing for his current team.
Spencer Miles (4-1, 2.85 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays in their game against the Chicago White Sox. The team is looking to see if Miles can provide at least five innings of work to help manage the bullpen.
Cal Quantrill is set to take the mound for the Texas Rangers as they open their second-half campaign against Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves.
Nathan Eovaldi is currently dealing with an illness, but he remains lined up to make his next start against the Atlanta Braves this Sunday.
Druw Jones was referenced in a report regarding the upcoming Hall of Fame induction of Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones, who were teammates for one season with the Dodgers.
Jared Jones will not make his scheduled start for the Pirates on Friday after the game against the Guardians was postponed due to poor air quality conditions. The team will provide further information on when Jones will next take the mound.
Gavin Williams' scheduled start for the Guardians against the Pirates on Friday was postponed due to poor air quality conditions. The game will be rescheduled, and the team has yet to provide further updates regarding his next pitching assignment.
Brendan Donovan, who has been recovering from a groin injury, will move his ongoing rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma starting this Friday.
Sandy Alcantara is set to take the mound for the Miami Marlins as they begin their second-half schedule against Logan Henderson and the Milwaukee Brewers.
At Fanatics Fest, Derek Jeter made lighthearted, albeit sharp, comments regarding Pete Alonso's departure from the New York Mets. The remarks drew attention from fans and media alike, adding a layer of banter to the event.
