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BOS
News
Boston.
Red Sox Finally Open 2026 Season After Unusual Schedule Delay
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Red Sox Finally Open 2026 Season After Unusual Schedule Delay
Boston's 2026 campaign gets underway after an extended spring training and a bizarre scheduling situation that postponed the season opener.
The Boston Red Sox are beginning their 2026 MLB season on Opening Day after an unusually prolonged spring training period. The article references a scheduling anomaly that delayed the start of the season well past the typical spring timeframe. The team spent an extended stretch at their Fort Myers facility before the season could commence. The nature of the scheduling delay is not fully detailed in the available article text.
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Team, player, and league notes.
Posterior Wire
ARI
Player watch
Arizona.
Gallen Seeking Second Opinions as Injury Evaluation Continues
DiamondbacksSignal confidence 80%
Gallen Seeking Second Opinions as Injury Evaluation Continues
Arizona manager Lovullo confirmed Gallen is awaiting additional doctor opinions, a sign the injury situation may be more serious than initially disclosed.
Posterior Wire
NYY
Roster note
New York.
Ornelas Opts Out of Yankees Minor League Deal
YankeesSignal confidence 80%
Ornelas Opts Out of Yankees Minor League Deal
The 26-year-old infielder, hitting .299 with 9 HR at Triple-A, is forcing New York's hand on a potential roster decision.
Posterior Wire
CIN
Roster note
Cincinnati.
Chase Burns Locks In With Reds on 7-Year, $105M Deal
RedsSignal confidence 100%
Chase Burns Locks In With Reds on 7-Year, $105M Deal
Cincinnati secures its 23-year-old ace through 2033 with a fully guaranteed extension carrying no deferred money or option years.
Posterior Wire
NYM
Trade wire
New York.
Mets Open Nearly Entire Roster to Trade Talks at Deadline
MetsSignal confidence 80%
Mets Open Nearly Entire Roster to Trade Talks at Deadline
New York is signaling a full sell-off, with Juan Soto and four young core players the only names off the table.
Posterior Wire
MIL
Roster note
Milwaukee.
Greg Jones Elects Free Agency After Clearing Waivers
BrewersSignal confidence 85%
Greg Jones Elects Free Agency After Clearing Waivers
The Brewers DFA'd the utility player over the weekend as part of the Shewmake acquisition; Jones is now free to sign with any club.
Posterior Wire
NYM
News
New York.
Scott delivers strong outing after Green's challenge
MetsSignal confidence 60%
Scott delivers strong outing after Green's challenge
Mets righty Christian Scott silenced the Phillies with 5.2 scoreless innings, crediting interim manager Andy Green's pointed critique as motivation.
Posterior Wire
NYM
Weather watch
New York.
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Forces Early Start for Mets-Phillies Game
MetsSignal confidence 80%
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Forces Early Start for Mets-Phillies Game
MLB adjusted the series opener start time to avoid worsening air quality conditions caused by wildfire smoke drifting into the Northeast.
Posterior Wire
NYM
News
New York.
Mets 2027 Schedule Released: Road Start in Miami, Home Opener vs. Giants
MetsSignal confidence 50%
Mets 2027 Schedule Released: Road Start in Miami, Home Opener vs. Giants
MLB unveiled the full 2027 regular season schedule, with the Mets beginning away from home before returning to Citi Field in early April.
Posterior Wire
BAL
Player watch
Baltimore.
Blaze Alexander Fractures Left Hand on HBP
OriolesSignal confidence 100%
Blaze Alexander Fractures Left Hand on HBP
Baltimore's third baseman left the July 12 game vs. Kansas City after taking a pitch off his left hand, confirmed as a non-displaced fracture.
Posterior Wire
ATH
Roster note
Athletics.
A's Call Up Tommy White to Compete at Third Base
AthleticsSignal confidence 75%
A's Call Up Tommy White to Compete at Third Base
Oakland has promoted infield prospect Tommy White, though his minor-league numbers are inflated by hitter-friendly parks.
Posterior Wire
PHI
Player watch
Philadelphia.
Brad Keller Injury Pushes Phillies to Prioritize Bullpen at Deadline
PhilliesSignal confidence 75%
Brad Keller Injury Pushes Phillies to Prioritize Bullpen at Deadline
A Brad Keller injury has deepened Philadelphia's bullpen concerns ahead of the trade deadline, with the unit in front of closer Jhoan Duran under scrutiny.
Posterior Wire
PHI
News
Philadelphia.
Phillies-Mets Opens Second Half With Nola vs. Scott
PhilliesSignal confidence 70%
Phillies-Mets Opens Second Half With Nola vs. Scott
Philadelphia and New York kick off the post-All-Star slate Thursday night, with the other 28 teams returning Friday.
Posterior Wire
SF
Roster note
San Francisco.
Giants Outright Eric Cerantola to AAA Sacramento
GiantsSignal confidence 85%
Giants Outright Eric Cerantola to AAA Sacramento
San Francisco waived the right-handed reliever during the All-Star break, sending him to Triple-A and trimming the 40-man roster to 39.
Posterior Wire
HOU
Player watch
Houston.
Astros Battling Wave of Key Injuries Through Mid-Season
AstrosSignal confidence 80%
Astros Battling Wave of Key Injuries Through Mid-Season
Five prominent Houston players have missed significant time, with Carlos Correa's season already over and two pitchers on the IL all year.
Posterior Wire
HOU
Trade wire
Houston.
McCullers Jr. Traded Away From Houston in Roster Overhaul
AstrosSignal confidence 70%
McCullers Jr. Traded Away From Houston in Roster Overhaul
The Houston Astros have dealt Lance McCullers Jr., closing a significant chapter in the franchise's recent dynasty run.
Posterior Wire
NYY
Trade wire
New York.
Yankees Eyeing Twins Catcher Ryan Jeffers at Trade Deadline
YankeesSignal confidence 40%
Yankees Eyeing Twins Catcher Ryan Jeffers at Trade Deadline
With New York's catchers posting the worst wRC+ in MLB, multiple reporters are connecting Jeffers to the Yankees ahead of the deadline.
Posterior Wire
DET
Player watch
Detroit.
Skubal pitching through post-surgery return after elbow procedure
TigersSignal confidence 80%
Skubal pitching through post-surgery return after elbow procedure
The Tigers ace had a loose body removed from his pitching elbow in May and has made only six starts since returning in mid-June.
Posterior Wire
HOU
Trade wire
Houston.
McCullers Jr. Dealt to Milwaukee in Salary-Dump Trade
AstrosSignal confidence 100%
McCullers Jr. Dealt to Milwaukee in Salary-Dump Trade
Houston ships two pitchers to the Brewers in a cost-cutting move, receiving only a minor league outfielder in return.
Posterior Wire
ARI
Roster note
Arizona.
Tommy Troy Lands on IL with Shoulder Sprain
DiamondbacksSignal confidence 100%
Tommy Troy Lands on IL with Shoulder Sprain
Arizona's rookie outfielder is sidelined at least six games into the second half after an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.
Posterior Wire
LAD
Player watch
Los Angeles.
Ohtani Skips All-Star Game, Misses Start With Left Knee Inflammation
DodgersSignal confidence 85%
Ohtani Skips All-Star Game, Misses Start With Left Knee Inflammation
The Dodgers two-way star is dealing with knee inflammation that has disrupted his pitching mechanics and forced him out of a scheduled start.
Posterior Wire
DET
Trade wire
Detroit.
Skubal Tops Trade Candidate List With Deadline Under 3 Weeks Away
TigersSignal confidence 40%
Skubal Tops Trade Candidate List With Deadline Under 3 Weeks Away
Detroit's ace headlines a list of 25 players who could be dealt as the AL remains unusually competitive heading into August.
Posterior Wire
ATH
Roster note
Athletics.
Tommy White Set for MLB Debut as A's Call Up Top Prospect
AthleticsSignal confidence 90%
Tommy White Set for MLB Debut as A's Call Up Top Prospect
The former LSU standout will join Oakland for Friday's series opener against Washington in his first big-league appearance.
Posterior Wire
STL
Roster note
St. Louis.
Zimmermann Elects Free Agency After Cardinals Outright
CardinalsSignal confidence 100%
Zimmermann Elects Free Agency After Cardinals Outright
The lefty reliever cleared waivers after a DFA and chose free agency over a Triple-A assignment with St. Louis.
Posterior Wire
ARI
Roster note
Arizona.
Pavin Smith Outrighted to Triple-A After Clearing Waivers
DiamondbacksSignal confidence 100%
Pavin Smith Outrighted to Triple-A After Clearing Waivers
Arizona's outright assignment of Pavin Smith to Reno is now official, removing the first baseman from the 40-man roster.
Posterior Wire
MIN
News
Minnesota.
Buxton Emerges as Top Trade Deadline Target
TwinsSignal confidence 50%
Buxton Emerges as Top Trade Deadline Target
The Twins outfielder is among the most coveted names as contenders eye upgrades before the Aug. 3 deadline.
Posterior Wire
SF
Roster note
San Francisco.
Giants Outright Eric Cerantola to Triple-A After Clearing Waivers
GiantsSignal confidence 85%
Giants Outright Eric Cerantola to Triple-A After Clearing Waivers
San Francisco sent the right-hander through waivers unclaimed and assigned him to Sacramento, one week after claiming him from Kansas City.
Posterior Wire
STL
Roster note
St. Louis.
Cardinals Lock Up JJ Wetherholt on Eight-Year Deal
CardinalsSignal confidence 75%
Cardinals Lock Up JJ Wetherholt on Eight-Year Deal
St. Louis secured a long-term commitment from top prospect JJ Wetherholt with an eight-year extension.
Posterior Wire
CHW
Roster note
Chicago.
White Sox Sign No. 1 Pick Cholowsky to Record $10.35M Bonus
White SoxSignal confidence 90%
White Sox Sign No. 1 Pick Cholowsky to Record $10.35M Bonus
UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky officially agrees to terms with Chicago, setting a new amateur draft signing bonus record.
Posterior Wire
MIL
Trade wire
Milwaukee.
Brewers Near Deal for McCullers Jr. and Gordon from Houston
BrewersSignal confidence 85%
Brewers Near Deal for McCullers Jr. and Gordon from Houston
Milwaukee is set to add two Astros pitchers in a depth move, with Houston absorbing part of McCullers' remaining $17M salary.
Posterior Wire
HOU
Trade wire
Houston.
McCullers Headed to Milwaukee in Astros-Brewers Deal
AstrosSignal confidence 95%
McCullers Headed to Milwaukee in Astros-Brewers Deal
Houston is sending Lance McCullers Jr. to Milwaukee in a surprising trade, with the Astros absorbing part of his remaining salary.
Posterior Wire
ATH
Roster note
Athletics.
A's Rookie Gage Jump Settling In After Late-May Call-Up
AthleticsSignal confidence 70%
A's Rookie Gage Jump Settling In After Late-May Call-Up
The 23-year-old southpaw has posted solid numbers since joining Oakland's rotation, flashing the stuff that made him a top prospect.
Posterior Wire
NYY
Player watch
New York.
George Lombard Jr. homers again in Yankees rehab stint
YankeesSignal confidence 60%
George Lombard Jr. homers again in Yankees rehab stint
The Yankees SS prospect is working his way back through the FCL, going deep for the second time in his rehab assignment.
Posterior Wire
LAA
News
Los Angeles.
Angels Install John Mozeliak as Interim GM Ahead of Trade Deadline
AngelsSignal confidence 80%
Angels Install John Mozeliak as Interim GM Ahead of Trade Deadline
Perry Minasian was fired in late June, with former Cardinals front office chief John Mozeliak stepping in to oversee the Angels' 2026 deadline strategy.
Posterior Wire
CLE
News
Cleveland.
Guardians Projected as Deadline Buyers Despite Cautious History
GuardiansSignal confidence 60%
Guardians Projected as Deadline Buyers Despite Cautious History
Cleveland sits in playoff position amid a weak AL field, setting up a buyer role at the deadline while likely limiting major prospect outflows.
Posterior Wire
STL
Roster note
St. Louis.
Wetherholt Locks In 8-Year Deal With Cardinals
CardinalsSignal confidence 100%
Wetherholt Locks In 8-Year Deal With Cardinals
The Cardinals rookie second baseman agreed to a long-term extension worth $112.5M guaranteed, keeping him in St. Louis through the 2034 season.
Posterior Wire
SD
News
San Diego.
Padres Sitting Squarely on Trade Deadline Fence at .500
PadresSignal confidence 70%
Padres Sitting Squarely on Trade Deadline Fence at .500
San Diego's front office says post-All-Star play will decide whether they buy or sell before the August 3 deadline.
Posterior Wire
BAL
News
Baltimore.
Rutschman Makes 2026 AL All-Star Team as Reserve
OriolesSignal confidence 60%
Rutschman Makes 2026 AL All-Star Team as Reserve
The Orioles catcher earns his third All-Star nod after rebounding from two down years, a positive sign for Baltimore's outlook.
Posterior Wire
CHC
Roster note
Chicago.
Jake Woodford Outrighted by Cubs, Free Agency Option Available
CubsSignal confidence 100%
Jake Woodford Outrighted by Cubs, Free Agency Option Available
Chicago cleared Woodford off the 40-man roster after a brief one-appearance stint following his July 4 signing.
Posterior Wire
LAA
News
Los Angeles.
Angels Install John Mozeliak as Interim GM Ahead of Trade Deadline
AngelsSignal confidence 80%
Angels Install John Mozeliak as Interim GM Ahead of Trade Deadline
Perry Minasian was fired in late June, with former Cardinals front office chief John Mozeliak stepping in to oversee the Angels' 2026 deadline strategy.
Posterior Wire
STL
Roster note
St. Louis.
Wetherholt Locks In 8-Year Deal With Cardinals
CardinalsSignal confidence 95%
Wetherholt Locks In 8-Year Deal With Cardinals
The Cardinals rookie second baseman agreed to a long-term extension worth $112.5M guaranteed, keeping him in St. Louis through the 2034 season.
Posterior Wire
SF
News
San Francisco.
MLB, Union in Early Talks on Major Leaguer Participation in 2028 Olym...
GiantsSignal confidence 40%
MLB, Union in Early Talks on Major Leaguer Participation in 2028 Olympics
Negotiations are ongoing among five entities to arrange an 11-day All-Star break window for an Olympic baseball tournament at Dodger Stadium.
Posterior Wire
PHI
Player watch
Philadelphia.
Wheeler Back After Thoracic Outlet Surgery, Pitching at Elite Level
PhilliesSignal confidence 70%
Wheeler Back After Thoracic Outlet Surgery, Pitching at Elite Level
The Phillies ace missed spring training and early-season games recovering from September surgery but has posted a 2.13 ERA in 15 first-half starts.
Posterior Wire
TB
Trade wire
Tampa Bay.
Rays Among Suitors for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal
RaysSignal confidence 70%
Rays Among Suitors for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal
Multiple reporters confirm Tampa Bay is in the mix for two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal as the deadline approaches.
Posterior Wire
LAD
Roster note
Los Angeles.
Dodgers Outright LHP Charlie Barnes to Triple-A
DodgersSignal confidence 95%
Dodgers Outright LHP Charlie Barnes to Triple-A
Barnes cleared waivers after being DFA'd when Landon Knack returned from the IL. He can opt for free agency given prior outright history.
Posterior Wire
STL
News
St. Louis.
Jordan Walker Wins 2026 Home Run Derby
CardinalsSignal confidence 75%
Jordan Walker Wins 2026 Home Run Derby
The Cardinals outfielder edged hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber in the final round at Citizens Bank Park under a cascade of boos.
Posterior Wire
DET
Trade wire
Detroit.
Skubal Trade Market Taking Shape as Deadline Approaches
TigersSignal confidence 60%
Skubal Trade Market Taking Shape as Deadline Approaches
Several clubs are reportedly interested in acquiring two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Detroit.
Posterior Wire
CHW
News
Chicago.
White Sox 2026 Draft Tracker: Outfielders and Power Bats Targeted
White SoxSignal confidence 50%
White Sox 2026 Draft Tracker: Outfielders and Power Bats Targeted
Chicago's 2026 draft class leans heavily on outfield and power, with the signing deadline set for July 22.
Posterior Wire
ATL
Player watch
Atlanta.
Acuña Rehab Assignment Imminent
BravesSignal confidence 60%
Acuña Rehab Assignment Imminent
Ronald Acuña Jr. is set to begin a rehab stint, marking a key step in his recovery and potential return to the Braves.
Posterior Wire
STL
Roster note
St. Louis.
Madris Departs Cardinals Organization for KBO Deal
CardinalsSignal confidence 80%
Madris Departs Cardinals Organization for KBO Deal
The 30-year-old outfielder was released from Triple-A Memphis to pursue a contract with South Korea's SSG Landers.