MLB news, Thursday, July 2, 2026
9 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Zac Gallen's 6.15 ERA is quietly reshaping Arizona's rotation calculus
Per Yahoo Sports, Gallen carries a 6.15 ERA and 1.575 WHIP in 2026, with the Diamondbacks going 6-11 in his starts.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza, name Andy Green interim manager
The New York Mets fired Carlos Mendoza and named Andy Green interim manager, per the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast, as the club sits 74-88 and eliminated from postseason contention.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Sam Huff elects free agency after second Orioles DFA this season
Catcher Sam Huff went unclaimed on waivers and rejected an outright assignment, the Orioles announced Thursday — though a minor league reunion remains possible.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Allen Rangel makes first start of 2026 season as Phillies close out Pirates series
Allen Rangel is reportedly set to make his first start of the 2026 season for Philadelphia in Thursday's series finale against Pittsburgh, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
White Sox SP Jordan Early on IL with elbow inflammation; Sandoval expected to fill spot
Jordan Early is reportedly on the IL with elbow inflammation, per FanGraphs' RosterResource chat, with Patrick Sandoval expected to step into the rotation.
Source · FanGraphs
White Sox SP Jordan Early on IL with elbow inflammation, Sandoval expected to fill spot
Jordan Early is reportedly on the IL with elbow inflammation, per FanGraphs' RosterResource chat, with Patrick Sandoval expected to step into the rotation.
Source · FanGraphs
Royals sign Scott Barlow to minor league deal after A's release
Kansas City reportedly brought back reliever Scott Barlow on a minor league contract, reuniting him with the organization where he posted a 2.30 ERA across 140 2/3 innings.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Matt McLain gets center field reps as Dane Myers lands on the IL
Reds infielder Matt McLain has made his first career starts in center field days after manager Terry Francona suggested the experiment, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Giants RHP Wilkin Ramos outrighted back to Sacramento after clearing waivers
Wilkin Ramos cleared waivers and was outrighted back to Sacramento, per Yahoo Sports, with his spot on the 40-man roster now open.
Source · Yahoo Sports