MLB news, Friday, June 26, 2026
18 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
MLBTR releases top 35 trade candidates ahead of the August 3 deadline
MLB Trade Rumors has published its top 35 trade candidates for the 2026 deadline, with significant activity not expected until after the All-Star Break.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Freddy Fermin returns for Padres but .145 average keeps catcher spot in question
Fermin came back from concussion symptoms to help San Diego sweep Atlanta, but a .145 average and .505 OPS in 124 at-bats leaves the catching situation unresolved, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets dismiss Carlos Mendoza, name Andy Green interim manager
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza and appointed Andy Green as interim manager, per MLB.com, with the club eliminated from playoff contention.
Source · MLB.com
Mets fire Carlos Mendoza as New York searches for a new full-time manager
The Mets dismissed Carlos Mendoza on June 26, per Yahoo Sports, as the club sits 74-88 and eliminated from both the division and Wild Card races.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Washington Nationals bullpen suffers third straight meltdown as Butera's frustration shows
The Nationals bullpen collapsed for a third consecutive game, per Yahoo Sports, with manager Blake Butera offering clipped answers and visibly losing confidence in his relief corps.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Ben Brown diagnosed with stress reaction in neck, Cubs seeking more rotation help
Follow-up testing revealed a stress reaction in Ben Brown's neck; Craig Counsell says the righty faces roughly a month of limited activity with no firm return timetable.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza with team at 34-47 at season's halfway point
The New York Mets dismissed Carlos Mendoza on Friday, per CBS Sports, with the club sitting at 34-47 at the halfway mark of the season.
Source · CBS Sports
Mets fire manager at 34-47, with offseason rebuild and Tarik Skubal among reported targets
New York dismissed its manager amid a 34-47 record, per CBS Sports, which reports the club's offseason plans center on improved health and potential major acquisitions including Tarik Skubal.
Source · CBS Sports
Cincinnati Reds fall 5 games under .500, face Paul Skenes next
The Reds dropped all three games to Milwaukee and sit 5 under .500 with a 2-15 record against NL Central opponents; Paul Skenes awaits Friday at PNC Park.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Guardians select Cooper Ingle, designate Stuart Fairchild for assignment
Cleveland announced it has selected the contract of catcher/outfielder Cooper Ingle, adding him to both the active and 40-man roster while designating outfielder Stuart Fairchild for assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays designate Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment, recall Adam Macko
Toronto announced the DFA of RHP Simeon Woods Richardson and the recall of LHP Adam Macko; the club reportedly plans to select infielder Sean Keys as soon as Friday.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Giants designate Wilkin Ramos for assignment, clearing a 40-man spot for Drew Cavanaugh
San Francisco designated right-hander Wilkin Ramos for assignment, per a club announcement, opening a 40-man roster spot for catcher Drew Cavanaugh.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers enter 2026 deadline as buyers, but history says expect restraint
Los Angeles is reportedly seeking starting pitching, relief pitching, and utility help, though Andrew Friedman has historically resisted paying inflated deadline prices.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets reportedly fire Carlos Mendoza after six straight losses
The Mets have reportedly parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza following a six-game losing streak, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Konnor Griffin activated from IL, homers in first at-bat against the Reds
Konnor Griffin was activated from the injured list and hit a 435-foot home run in his first at-bat back, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Braves place Robert Suarez on IL with forearm tightness
Atlanta placed setup man Robert Suarez on the 15-day IL retroactive to June 23; Walt Weiss downplayed the severity, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Angels fire GM Perry Minasian with team on pace for last-place AL West finish
The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian, per CBS Sports, as the club sits at 62-100 and eliminated from both the division and Wild Card races.
Source · CBS Sports
D-backs release Carlos Santana after DFA, making veteran first baseman a free agent
Arizona officially released Carlos Santana per the MLB.com transaction log, completing his DFA after an adductor strain and a .083 rehab line with Triple-A Reno.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors