MLB news, Sunday, July 12, 2026
12 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Mookie Betts not expected to attend Dodgers' White House visit on July 23
Betts told the California Post on July 11 he does not plan to attend the July 23 ceremony, per Yahoo Sports; the visit itself remains scheduled.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Nick Lodolo placed on 15-day IL with blister on left index finger, Chase Petty recalled
The Reds announced Lodolo's IL placement after he exited his Cubs start in the sixth inning; Chase Petty was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Danny Young replaces JR Ritchie as Braves starter for Cardinals series finale
JR Ritchie was scratched at the last minute; Danny Young, carrying a 2.70 ERA, is reportedly set to start Atlanta's first-half finale against St. Louis.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Zac Gallen placed on 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation, backdated to July 9th
The Diamondbacks announced Gallen's IL placement with right elbow inflammation; Mitch Bratt has been recalled to fill the rotation spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Robert Hassell III outrighted to Triple-A Rochester after clearing waivers
The Nationals announced Hassell cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester, a week after Washington designated him for assignment.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Phillies reportedly considering Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in outfield search
Philadelphia is weighing Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. as a trade target, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, though his offensive struggles complicate any deal.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Zack Wheeler declined All-Star replacement spot, citing disrespect from selection process
Wheeler reportedly turned down a chance to join the NL All-Star roster as a replacement after feeling disrespected by how the selection was handled, per Baseball Bar-B-Cast.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Blue Jays sign Daz Cameron to minor league deal, assign him to FCL affiliate
Toronto reportedly signed outfielder Daz Cameron to a minor league deal this week, per his MLB.com profile page, following his release from the Doosan Bears.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mets select LSU two-time national champion Gavin Guidry with 480th pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The New York Mets took LSU's Gavin Guidry in the 16th round (480th overall) of the 2026 MLB Draft, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Connelly Early has no structural elbow damage but no throwing timetable yet
The Red Sox rookie left-hander remains on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation; a specialist found no structural damage, but no throwing timetable has been set.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cardinals release Bligh Madris, who is reportedly headed to the KBO
St. Louis released Bligh Madris; The Cardinal Nation's Brian Walton reports the first baseman/outfielder is departing for a KBO League team after a strong Triple-A season.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Grady Emerson goes to Tampa Bay Rays as top fantasy prospect of 2026 MLB Draft
The 2026 MLB Draft is over; per Yahoo Sports, shortstop Grady Emerson landed with the Tampa Bay Rays and drew the top fantasy ranking among all drafted players.
Source · Yahoo Sports