# philadelphia phillies (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover philadelphia phillies. Page: Feed: --- ## [Aaron Nola solid, but Phillies lose late-night snoozer against Mariners](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-seattle-mariner-recap-aaron-nola-august-25-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Destiny Lugardo · Phillies Nation_ If you chose to go to bed instead of watching the game, you probably made the right choice. Aaron Nola pitched a solid six innings, but the Phillies offense couldn’t get anything going in a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park. Nola allowed a pair of runs and struck \[…\] ## [Carson Whisenhunt Diagnosed With UCL Tear](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/giants-rumors-carson-whisenhunt-elbow-injury-mri.html) _2026-08-25 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ 6:05pm: Whisenhunt was diagnosed with a torn UCL and has been recommended for surgery, the Giants informed reporters (including Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle). It’s unclear if he’ll seek a second opinion. San Francisco placed him on the injured list tonight and recalled Spencer Bivens from Triple-A. 11:30am: Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt exited last \[…\] ## [Joe Espada To Remain Astros’ Manager For Rest Of Season](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/joe-espada-to-remain-astros-manager-for-rest-of-season.html) _2026-08-25 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espada’s job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before Tuesday’s matchup against the Yankees and said Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 campaign (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic). \[…\] ## [Tigers Outright James Outman](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/tigers-outright-james-outman.html) _2026-08-25 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Outfielder James Outman has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A, according to multiple reports, including from Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The Tigers designated Outman for assignment over the weekend to clear a spot for lefty Andrew Sears. He only has two years of MLB service time and hasn’t been outrighted before, so \[…\] ## [Brewers Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/brewers-designate-jonathan-ornelas-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-25 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Brewers announced that outfielder Sal Frelick has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Ornelas’ tenure in Milwaukee is over after less than two weeks. He joined the club in a rare post-trade deadline swap with the A’s. The veteran utilityman played \[…\] ## [Rockies Select Mason Adams, Activate Hunter Goodman](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/rockies-call-up-mason-adams-blake-adams.html) _2026-08-25 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ August 25: Colorado officially selected Mason Adams before Tuesday’s game against the Nationals. He’s a candidate to draw the start tonight. Blake Adams was sent back to Triple-A. The Rockies also activated catcher Hunter Goodman from the 10-day IL after a minimum stint. Braxton Fulford was optioned to the minors. August 24: The Rockies are planning \[…\] ## [Athletics Claim Chris Roycroft](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/athletics-claim-chris-roycroft.html) _2026-08-25 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Athletics announced that they have claimed right-hander Chris Roycroft off waivers from the Rays. Tampa had designated him for assignment in recent days. To open a 40-man spot, the A’s transferred shortstop Jacob Wilson to the 60-day injured list. It was reported last week that Wilson was unlikely to come back from his left \[…\] ## [Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/marlins-place-pete-fairbanks-on-injured-list-2.html) _2026-08-25 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Marlins announced that right-hander Pete Fairbanks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right median nerve irritation. Left-hander Dax Fulton has been recalled in the corresponding move. Miami’s loss in last night’s game was a blow in a few different ways. They went into the ninth inning tied with the Red Sox \[…\] ## [Cardinals Place Masyn Winn On Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/cardinals-likely-to-place-masyn-winn-on-injured-list.html) _2026-08-25 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ 2:20pm: The Cards have now officially placed Winn on the IL, listing his injury as a left thumb fracture. Gorman has been recalled. 10:09am: The Cardinals are recalling Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis, reports Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. Shortstop Masyn Winn is likely to end up on the 10-day injured list as the corresponding \[…\] ## [Blue Jays Place Shane Bieber On Injured List](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/blue-jays-place-shane-bieber-on-injured-list.html) _2026-08-25 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 21, with right teres major inflammation. IL stints can only be backdated by three days, so they must have made the move at some point during yesterday’s off-day. Righty Chad Dallas has been recalled as a \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tHOyUzMz2Xzz) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Here’s the full list of Phillies players to record 1,000 hits with the team](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-history-1000-career-hits/) _2026-08-25 · Destiny Lugardo · Phillies Nation_ On Monday night in Seattle, Bryce Harper became the 34th player in franchise history to record 1,000 hits as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the first Phillie to reach that mark since Ryan Howard on July 30, 2011. A few of his Phillies teammates could join him eventually. J.T. Realmuto might be \[…\] ## [Nationals Designate Trevor Williams For Assignment](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/nationals-designate-trevor-williams-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-25 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Nationals announced today that right-hander Matt Waldron, who they recently claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays, has been added to the active roster. Fellow righty Trevor Williams has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Williams, 34, has mostly been a back-end starter or swingman throughout his career. He has a 4.43 \[…\] ## [The pitch behind Aaron Nola’s recent turnaround](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-aaron-nola-turnaround-changeup-analysis-statistics-mlb-update/) _2026-08-25 · Tyler Brown · Phillies Nation_ It’s no secret that Aaron Nola had been struggling to find his groove for a while. After an injury-riddled 2025 in which he posted a 6.01 ERA across 17 starts, the 33-year-old right-hander posted a 6.04 ERA through the first 17 starts of his 2026 campaign. Perhaps the low point of his season came on \[…\] ## [Wheeler’s struggles compound as Phillies’ winning streak ends at nine in Seattle](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-mlb-news-zack-wheeler-struggles-seattle-mariners-august-24-2026-recap/) _2026-08-25 · Nathan Ackerman · Phillies Nation_ Despite all the Phillies players and trends in which a nine-game winning streak inspired newfound confidence, one of the unsolved mysteries remained arguably the most important: Zack Wheeler. He made one start during the streak, and it was a minor step up, but still just OK. After Monday night, the Phillies still have questions – \[…\] ## [How to watch this week’s Phillies vs. Mariners west coast series](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-seattle-mariners-how-to-watch-nbc-sports-philadelphia/) _2026-08-25 · Destiny Lugardo · Phillies Nation_ The Phillies will look to stretch their winning streak to 10 on the west coast on Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Coming off a thrilling 6-4 ninth-inning comeback, the Phillies will embark on a three-city trip on the west coast beginning in Seattle on Monday and ending in Phoenix next week. The Phillies will \[…\] ## [The numbers behind the Phillies’ bizarre three-year drought without a walk-off home run](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-kyle-schwarber-walk-off-august-23-history-home-run-mlb/) _2026-08-24 · Destiny Lugardo · Phillies Nation_ Kyle Schwarber’s big swing in the ninth inning on Sunday extended a pair of notable Phillies streaks and ended a longstanding drought. His 459-foot walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning stretched the Phillies’ longest winning streak of the year to nine. They have also swept three-consecutive series for the first time \[…\] ## [Phillies react to Kyle Schwarber’s ‘unbelievable’ walk-off home run over batter’s eye: ‘A plane taking off’](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/phillies-react-to-kyle-schwarbers-unbelievable-walk-off-home-run-over-batters-eye-a-plane-taking-off/) _2026-08-23 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber’s bat landed near the coach’s box down the first-base line, his helmet landed nearby and the ball landed 459 feet away in dead center field, bouncing on Ashburn Alley as the slugger circled the bases. The surging Phillies entered the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday afternoon down four runs. \[…\] ## [Phillies pull off stunning comeback in ninth against Cardinals](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-comeback-kyle-schwarber-august-23-2026-bryan-de-la-cruz-edmundo-sosa/) _2026-08-23 · Destiny Lugardo · Phillies Nation_ Down to their final out in the ninth inning, the Phillies erased a 4-0 deficit on a pair of clutch hits from Edmundo Sosa and Bryan De La Cruz. Kyle Schwarber finished it off with the first Phillies walk-off home run since 2023 in a stunning 6-4 win over the Cardinals to extend the Phillies’ \[…\] ## [Bryson Stott leaves game early with injury](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-bryson-stott-injury-update-august-23-2026/) _2026-08-23 · Destiny Lugardo · Phillies Nation_ Bryson Stott, starting at second base with Luis Arraez out of the lineup, was removed from Sunday’s game in the top of the eighth with a bruised right foot. Stott fouled a pitch off his foot in the bottom of the sixth inning. He fell to the ground and was checked out by Phillies head \[…\] ## [Phillies to host watch party at Citizens Bank Park for upcoming road game](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-watch-party-open-house-angels-game-weekend-hall-of-fame-club-scoreboard-phanavision-fans-road-citizens-bank-park/) _2026-08-23 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are giving fans a chance to watch a game at Citizens Bank Park next weekend, despite the fact that the club will be on to the West Coast. The team is hosting a watch party and open house next Sunday, Aug. 30, when the Phillies play the Los Angeles Angels at \[…\] ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B0oLpwKJsHeT) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Phillies rookie Andrew Painter shows confidence in stellar outing; Kyle Schwarber ‘finally’ comes through against position player](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-andrew-painter-kyle-schwarber-home-run-position-player-august-22-2026-mlb/) _2026-08-23 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter has a new look. After struggling to start his major-league career and being sent down to the minor leagues to regroup, he’s emerged with a different energy, a resurgent fastball and better results. Painter has looked like he belongs. His outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night \[…\] ## [Twins Place Kendry Rojas On IL With Oblique Strain](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/twins-place-kendry-rojas-on-il-with-oblique-strain.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Twins put Kendry Rojas on the minor league injured list with an oblique strain, per Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. Rojas left his start on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul after one inning. The official timetable is unclear, but the nature of the injury puts the lefty’s season in jeopardy. Rojas has performed well in \[…\] ## [Twins Sign Ron Marinaccio To Minor League Deal](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/twins-sign-ron-marinaccio-to-minor-league-deal.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Veteran reliever Ron Marinaccio has joined the Twins on a minor league deal, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The righty cleared waivers and elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Reds earlier this week. Marinaccio is represented by ACES. The well-traveled Marinaccio has already pitched for three teams this \[…\] ## [Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow To Return On Tuesday](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/dodgers-tyler-glasnow-to-return-on-tuesday.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow will rejoin the club early next week for a series against the Braves, manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Glasnow has missed more than three months with a back injury. He’s been on the 60-day IL since June. The Dodgers currently have an opening on the \[…\] ## [Tigers To Select Andrew Sears For MLB Debut](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/tigers-to-select-andrew-sears-for-mlb-debut.html) _2026-08-23 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Saturday that left-hander Andrew Sears will have his contract selected tomorrow. The prospect is expected to make his big-league debut as a bulk reliever against the Royals on Sunday. Detroit has a full 40-man roster, so a corresponding move will be needed. The 23-year-old Sears was only recently \[…\] ## [Phillies outfielder Derek Hill leaves early as team suffers second injury of game](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-derek-hill-injury-update-neck-stiffness-luis-arraez-cardinals/) _2026-08-23 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies outfielder Derek Hill was removed from the club’s matchup against the Cardinals on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park with neck stiffness, the club announced. It was the second injury the Phillies dealt with after second baseman Luis Arraez left with lower-body cramps. “It was kind of a really weird game from \[…\] ## [Why did Phillies cleanup hitter Luis Arraez leave game versus Cardinals early?](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-luis-arraez-cleanup-hitter-exit-game-leave-early-injury-update-information-lower-body-cramps/) _2026-08-22 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez left the club’s matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals early on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. The team announced that he was dealing with lower-body cramps and would be evaluated further. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, went 1-for-2 with a single off Cardinals left-hander Quinn Matthews and \[…\] ## [Angels Place Nolan Schanuel, Wade Meckler On IL](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/angels-place-nolan-schanuel-wade-meckler-on-il.html) _2026-08-22 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Angels announced multiple moves ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Rangers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel is heading to the 10-day IL with a right intercostal strain. Outfielder Wade Meckler was placed on the 7-day concussion IL. Outfielder Gustavo Campero and infielder Christian Moore were recalled to replace Schanuel and Meckler. Schanuel and Meckler were \[…\] ## [Phillies notes: Why Bryson Stott is out of lineup vs. Cardinals, an injury update and more](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-news-notes-why-bryson-stott-is-out-of-lineup-vs-cardinals-an-injury-update-and-more-tanner-banks-trea-turner-alec-bohm-brian-keller/) _2026-08-22 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Phillies third baseman Bryson Stott is batting .318 with a .376 on-base percentage in 19 August games. He has an .838 OPS against left-handed pitching this season. But he will not be in the lineup versus Cardinals lefty Quinn Matthews on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. The last time Stott began a \[…\] ## [Yankees’ Ryan Weathers Removed With Left Forearm Discomfort](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/yankees-ryan-weathers-removed-with-left-forearm-discomfort.html) _2026-08-22 · Charlie Wright · MLB Trade Rumors_ Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers was pulled from his outing on Saturday against the Blue Jays with forearm discomfort, per a team announcement. He’s headed for imaging. Weathers was removed with one out and two runners on in the fourth inning during a Myles Straw at-bat. Weathers labored through his outing before the injury. He had \[…\] ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YBQaPdMS1D8T) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Tigers Notes: Flaherty, Hurter, Meadows](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/tigers-notes-flaherty-hurter-meadows.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ It has been a month since flexor inflammation sent Jack Flaherty to the 15-day injured list, and Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including the Detroit News’ Chris McCosky) that the right-hander could throw a bullpen session as early as this weekend. As McCosky breaks down the usual pattern of the Tigers’ throwing progression and \[…\] ## [Nationals Claim Matt Waldron](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/nationals-claim-matt-waldron.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Nationals announced that right-hander Matt Waldron was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays. Connelly Early was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL in the corresponding roster move. It’s the second time in under a month that Waldron has changed teams via the waiver wire. The Padres designated the knuckleballer \[…\] ## [Rockies Outright Parker Mushinski](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/rockies-designate-parker-mushinski-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-22 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ TODAY: The Rockies announced that Mushinski cleared waivers, and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A. AUGUST 19: The Rockies announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Mark Manfredi, a move that was previously reported. They also reinstated right-hander Jaden Hill from the 15-day injured list. To open active roster spots for those two, \[…\] ## [Brandon Woodruff Starting Throwing Progression, Hopes To Pitch Again In 2026](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/brandon-woodruff-starting-throwing-progression-hopes-to-pitch-again-in-2026.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Brandon Woodruff announced in mid-July that he was undergoing a season-ending shoulder surgery, but that ended up not being the case. Speaking with Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today, Woodruff said he will start Wednesday on what is planned as a five-week throwing progression, with the aim of pitching again before the Brewers’ 2026 \[…\] ## [Blue Jays Reinstate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. From Seven-Day IL](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/blue-jays-reinstate-vladimir-guerrero-jr-from-seven-day-il.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Blue Jays announced that first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been reinstated from the seven-day concussion-related injured list. Davis Schneider was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Guerrero returns after a minimal stint on the concussion IL, as he was placed on the injured list last Saturday. The team made the move after \[…\] ## [Andy Pages To Miss 4-5 Weeks Due To Fractured Hand](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/andy-pages-to-miss-4-5-weeks-due-to-fractured-hand.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ 11:01AM: The Dodgers will call up Thomas from Triple-A to take Pages’ spot on the active roster, according to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Thomas is already on the 40-man roster, so Pages’ IL placement will be the only roster move required. 8:16AM: Andy Pages was hit on the left hand by a Bubba Chandler fastball in \[…\] ## [Giancarlo Stanton Sustains New Calf Injury](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/giancarlo-stanton-sustains-new-calf-injury.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ A right calf strain and a tweak to that same calf in June have kept Giancarlo Stanton out of the Yankees’ lineup since April 24. Just when it seemed like Stanton was making solid progress towards a return, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch and other media that Stanton fell during a running \[…\] ## [Padres Gain 2027 Club Option On Nick Pivetta](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/padres-gain-2027-club-option-on-nick-pivetta.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 due to a flexor strain, and the Padres right-hander has yet to return to action. Friday marked the 131st consecutive day of Pivetta’s IL stint, which has now triggered a contract clause that gives the Padres some flexibility in walking away from the \[…\] ## [Spencer Steer Unlikely To Play Again In 2026](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/spencer-steer-unlikely-to-play-again-in-2026.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Spencer Steer hasn’t played since July 26, when the Reds utilityman suffered a partial tear in a sheath in his right wrist. Almost a month after the injury, Steer provided an update on his status to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer and admitted that “I’m pretty much done for the year, for sure….I figured \[…\] ## [Dodgers Outright Jonathan Hernández](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/dodgers-designate-jonathan-hernandez-for-assignment-2.html) _2026-08-22 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ TODAY: Hernandez cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A, as per his MLB.com profile page. AUGUST 19: The Dodgers announced that right-hander Brock Stewart has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jonathan Hernández has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Hernández, 30, has been the unofficial 41st man on \[…\] ## [The Opener: Phillies, Yankees, Rogers, Rangers](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/the-opener-phillies-yankees-rogers-rangers.html) _2026-08-22 · Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors_ Yesterday’s duel between Jacob Misiorowski and Chris Sale didn’t disappoint, as the two aces each delivered quality starts in the Brewers’ 2-1 win over the Braves on Friday afternoon. Sale was charged with two runs on eight hits over six innings of work, with both Milwaukee runs coming in the third inning on a William \[…\] ## [Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/rays-to-activate-manuel-rodriguez.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM. Tampa Bay will need to open space on the active and 40-man rosters. Rodríguez makes his return from last July’s elbow surgery. The Mexican-born righty had emerged as a \[…\] ## [Alec Bohm plays hero, continues to reward Phillies’ extreme patience in red-hot August](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/philadelphia-phillies-mlb-news-alec-bohm-walk-off-triple-red-hot-august-national-league-east-august-21-2026-st-louis-cardinals-recap/) _2026-08-22 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — On May 7, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly gave Alec Bohm a game off. He wanted the right-handed hitter to take a “reset day.” No playing. No swinging. Bohm was batting .154 with a .398 OPS, but he wasn’t being benched for an extended period. Mattingly maintained that Bohm would turn it around. \[…\] ## [Kasten: Dodgers “Not Being Sold”](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/kasten-dodgers-not-being-sold.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ Dodgers president Stan Kasten met with reporters on Friday evening to reiterate ownership’s commitment to the team. “I wanted to make sure everyone understood one thing very clearly: The Dodgers are not being sold,” Kasten told L.A. media (links via Jack Harris of The California Post and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic). “They’re not going \[…\] ## [Phillies Outright Brian Keller](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/phillies-to-designate-brian-keller-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ August 21: Keller cleared waivers and will remain in the organization on an outright assignment, the Phillies announced. He’ll return to minor league free agency this offseason if the Phillies don’t add him back to the 40-man roster. August 19: The Phillies are designating right-hander Brian Keller for assignment, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. That’ll open \[…\] ## [Mariners Activate Carlos Vargas](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/mariners-activate-carlos-vargas.html) _2026-08-22 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Mariners announced that reliever Carlos Vargas is back from the 60-day injured list. Seattle optioned Nick Davila to Triple-A Tacoma to clear a bullpen spot and transferred Matt Brash to the 60-day IL to create an opening on the 40-man roster. Vargas has been out all season with a lat strain that he suffered late in \[…\] ## [Cubs Designate Owen Miller For Assignment](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/cubs-designate-owen-miller-for-assignment.html) _2026-08-21 · Anthony Franco · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Cubs announced they’ve designated infielder Owen Miller for assignment and optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa. Those are the corresponding moves to reinstate Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list and activate infielder Gabriel Arias, who was recently claimed off waivers from the Mets. Miller was just called up on Monday as an extra infielder \[…\] ## [Don Mattingly gives update on Phillies’ plan for former All-Star Nestor Cortes: ‘We’ve got to see what we got’](https://philliesnation.com/2026/08/don-mattingly-gives-update-on-phillies-plan-for-former-all-star-nestor-cortes-weve-got-to-see-what-we-got/) _2026-08-21 · Ty Daubert · Phillies Nation_ PHILADELPHIA — Former Yankees All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes officially joined the Phillies organization on Wednesday after being sidelined for the entire season so far following a surgery in October. The 31-year-old threw for scouts in Florida earlier this week, then signed a major-league deal with Philadelphia. Cortes was optioned to Single-A Clearwater to give the \[…\] ## [MLB Mailbag: Cubs Outfield, Rays Catchers, Yankees, Skubal, Detmers, Lowe, Kwan](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/mlb-mailbag-cubs-outfield-rays-catchers-yankees-skubal-detmers-lowe-kwan.html) _2026-08-21 · Steve Adams · MLB Trade Rumors_ This week’s MLBTR Mailbag will dig into the Cubs’ long-term outfield look, the Rays’ crop of catching talent, the Yankees’ 2027 payroll and roster pursuits, and possible contracts for some notable names around the league. (Note: questions are lightly edited for clarity and brevity.) Let’s get into it! Colin asks: What are the Cubs’ options \[…\] ## [Braves Release Tyler Kinley](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/braves-release-tyler-kinley.html) _2026-08-21 · Darragh McDonald · MLB Trade Rumors_ The Braves have released right-hander Tyler Kinley, reports Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kinley had been designated for assignment earlier this week. He will be a free agent as soon as he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already. Kinley was designated for assignment a few days ago when AJ Smith-Shawver was recalled to \[…\]