MLB news, Monday, July 6, 2026
15 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Ranger Suarez exits start with left adductor tightness, severity still unknown
Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez left Sunday's game in the third inning after appearing to land awkwardly on his left leg, per the Boston Globe's Tim Healey; tests are ongoing.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Ranger Suarez exits with left adductor tightness as Red Sox beat Angels 7-5
Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez left Sunday's game in the third inning with left adductor tightness; Boston won 7-5 to complete a three-game sweep.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Paul Skenes named to NL All-Star team for third consecutive year
Skenes reportedly earns his third straight All-Star nod despite recent struggles, while rotation partner Braxton Ashcraft was notably left off the roster.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Yunior Marte signs with NPB's Rakuten Eagles after Pirates release
Right-hander Yunior Marte, released by Pittsburgh over the weekend, is reportedly signing with the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball, per a team announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Landen Roupp starts Monday as Giants eye an unwanted San Francisco franchise record
San Francisco has dropped each of Roupp's 11 starts this season; a 12th straight loss Monday vs. Toronto would set a franchise record, per CBS Sports.
Source · CBS Sports
Mets reportedly acquire RHP Matt Seelinger from Detroit Tigers for cash considerations
The Mets reportedly picked up right-hander Matt Seelinger from Detroit for cash; per Yahoo Sports, he is expected to report to Triple-A Syracuse.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Eduardo Rodriguez reportedly will not pitch in Diamondbacks-Padres series
Per a Yahoo Sports series preview, Rodriguez is not expected to take the mound as Arizona opens a four-game set at Petco Park; no reason for his absence was given.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Rays reportedly seeking catching help with trade deadline four weeks out
Tampa Bay is actively looking for a catcher ahead of the deadline, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, though no deal has been reported.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Braves call up Owen Murphy from Triple-A, place Martín Pérez on IL
Atlanta has called up RHP Owen Murphy from Triple-A and is expected to use him in relief until at least the All-Star break, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Cade Cavalli's suspension reduced to 5 games, begins Monday vs. Astros
MLB cut Cavalli's 7-game ban to 5 games, per The Washington Post's Danielle Allentuck; the Nationals reportedly plan to swap him with Zack Littell in the rotation.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Giants claim RHP Eric Cerantola off waivers from Royals, assign him to Triple-A Sacramento
San Francisco claimed right-hander Eric Cerantola off waivers from Kansas City per MLB Trade Rumors; he heads to Triple-A Sacramento with no corresponding 40-man move required.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Dustin May starts for Cardinals vs Brewers Monday at Busch Stadium, first pitch 6:45pm CT
St. Louis hosts Milwaukee Monday with Dustin May opposing Shane Drohan; Cardinals enter on an L4 streak, eliminated from both the division and Wild Card races.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Phillies (50-41) reportedly targeting aggressive deadline buys after .641 stretch run
Philadelphia has climbed from the worst record in MLB to Wild Card contention, per MLB Trade Rumors, though no specific targets or transactions have been announced.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics release reliever Michael Kelly, who is now a free agent
The Athletics released right-hander Michael Kelly over the weekend per the MLB.com transaction log, a week after his DFA while on the Triple-A injured list.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets beat Braves 7-6 in extras as Soto homers and Torrens delivers walk-off double
Torrens doubled in the winning run in the tenth and Soto drew three walks and homered, per Yahoo Sports, as the Mets split the series with Atlanta.
Source · Yahoo Sports