MLB news, Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Orioles LHP Keegan Akin to seek second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister on elbow
Akin, on the IL for the second time this season, will meet Dr. Keith Meister next week, per MLB Trade Rumors citing the MLB.com injury tracker.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani hits 300th career homer, first Japanese-born MLB player to reach the mark
Ohtani hit a 409-foot leadoff shot off Michael Lorenzen on Tuesday night, reportedly becoming the 170th member of the 300-homer club, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Zack Wheeler calls MLB's All-Star snub "BS" after 14-strikeout outing against Cincinnati
Wheeler (9-1) tied a career high with 14 strikeouts Tuesday but was passed over when MLB added three NL pitchers as All-Star replacements.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits 300th career MLB home run with Dodgers under contract through 2033
Shohei Ohtani reached 300 career MLB home runs, per CBS Sports, a milestone for the Dodgers star whose contract runs through 2033.
Source · CBS Sports