MLB news, Thursday, June 18, 2026
7 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Giants reportedly preparing deadline sell-off with five players in the mix
Per MLB Trade Rumors, San Francisco is beginning to prepare for a deadline sell-off involving Arraez, Ray, Devers, Adames, and Chapman, though no deals are finalized.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Jacob Misiorowski is having a historically good season through 14 starts
The Milwaukee Brewers starter carries a 1.34 ERA, 1.68 FIP, and 307 ERA+ through 14 starts — numbers Yahoo Sports places in rare historical company.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Giants outright Will Brennan to Triple-A Sacramento after going unclaimed on waivers
Will Brennan went unclaimed on waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento, per a Giants announcement; acceptance of the assignment is widely expected given his contract structure.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Paul Goldschmidt's resurgence is helping carry a Yankees lineup short on sluggers
With key Yankees sluggers sidelined by injuries, 38-year-old Paul Goldschmidt has stepped into an everyday role, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Quinn Priester scheduled for thoracic outlet decompression surgery Monday
Brewers RHP Quinn Priester is expected to miss the rest of 2026 after scheduling thoracic outlet decompression surgery, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Phillies select Bryse Wilson after he triggers upward mobility clause in minor league deal
Philadelphia selected Bryse Wilson and recalled Seth Johnson, per the club announcement, with Tanner Banks optioned in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Josh Naylor returns to Mariners lineup for series finale vs. Baltimore
Josh Naylor is back in Seattle's starting lineup Wednesday after missing previous games, per Yahoo Sports, as Bryan Woo starts against the Orioles' Shane Baz.
Source · Yahoo Sports