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Liam Doyle continues to be viewed as a vital component of the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching pipeline. Acquired last year from the University of Tennessee alongside Tanner Franklin, Doyle represents the organization's strategic focus on high-octane pitching depth. His development remains a priority as the Cardinals continue to build their future roster, recently bolstered by the selection of Tegan Kuhns in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Tanner Franklin remains a central figure in the St. Louis Cardinals' organizational pipeline. Infused into the system last year as a high-upside hurler from the University of Tennessee, Franklin is part of the team's ongoing strategy to secure high-octane pitching talent. His role as a key prospect is reinforced by the team's recent 2026 draft selection of Tegan Kuhns, continuing the pipeline of hard-throwing arms.
PJ Poulin is set to pitch for the Washington Nationals in their Saturday matchup against the New York Yankees. The game, taking place in the nation's capital, features a pitching duel between Poulin and the Yankees' Cam Schlittler.
Vinnie Pasquantino is back in action for the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. After dealing with a hand injury, he will return to the starting lineup at first base and is slated to bat fifth against the Baltimore Orioles.
Eduardo Rivera has been named the starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in their Saturday contest against the New York Mets. Rivera, who has made one previous appearance this season, takes the mound as the Red Sox look to extend their winning streak to eight games.
Brayan Bello will not be starting for the Boston Red Sox in Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Despite the team needing a replacement for the injured Ranger Suárez, the Red Sox have opted to hand the ball to Eduardo Rivera instead of Bello.
The New York Mets are sticking with A.J. Ewing in the lead-off position for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The team is looking to bounce back in this matchup against a left-handed starting pitcher.
Kyle Freeland is set to start for the Colorado Rockies in their Saturday game against the San Francisco Giants. The teams have split the first two games of their four-game series heading into today's action.
Shane Drohan is scheduled to start for the Milwaukee Brewers in their Saturday road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Bubba Chandler is set to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pirates are hosting the contest at PNC Park and are looking to secure a victory.
Joey Cantillo is reportedly in a strong rhythm as fantasy managers prepare their lineups for Sunday's MLB action. Owners are advised to monitor his status as he looks to continue his recent performance trend.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reached a major milestone by hitting his 20th home run of the 2026 season during a series win against the Baltimore Orioles. Crow-Armstrong has been a standout performer this year, recently becoming one of only three major-leaguers to hit for the cycle. His offensive production continues to be a focal point for the Cubs, and he is now being used as a benchmark for top prospects like draft pick Trevor Condon.
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday, due to a right thumb capsule sprain. The injury forces him to withdraw from the American League All-Star Game, where he was slated to start at first base. Kurtz will now focus on his rehabilitation timeline, with further updates on his status expected as he progresses through the recovery process.
Mets interim manager Andy Green confirmed that rookie left-hander Zach Thornton will feature in Sunday's first-half finale against the Boston Red Sox. While he is expected to see action, Green did not officially name him the starting pitcher for the contest.
Mets interim manager Andy Green noted that Kodai Senga's role within the bullpen is currently evolving. The team is managing his usage as they approach the end of the first half of the season.
Following the selection of Trevor Condon in the 2026 MLB Draft, it has been clarified that the prospect is not related to Colorado Rockies player Charlie Condon. Trevor Condon, a standout from the Atlanta suburbs, hit .504 with 9 home runs and 42 RBI during his prep career.
New York Mets interim manager Andy Green provided an update on Marcus Semien, noting that the player is nearing a rehab assignment. This update was shared alongside news regarding other injured Mets players ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Dansby Swanson was noted as the last college shortstop to be selected first overall in the MLB Draft, a feat achieved in 2015. This historical context was provided following the selection of UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a left knee issue that will require the joint to be drained on Sunday. Despite homering for the third time in four games on Friday, the injury forced him to miss his scheduled pitching start against the Diamondbacks. Ohtani will sit out the All-Star Game to focus on rest and recovery, with the Dodgers monitoring his status closely as they navigate the physical setback.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Griffin Jax is expected to be a key factor in today's matchup against the Seattle Mariners. Betting analysis suggests that Seattle's lineup may struggle to produce runs against Jax in the contest held in Tampa Bay.
