MLB Player News
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Gunnar Henderson SS | BAL
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Opens scoring with homer
Henderson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.
After opening June with no homers or RBI over 10 games, Henderson has two long balls and four RBI across his last five contests. The shortstop opened the scoring when he took George Kirby deep in the third inning. Henderson is batting .225 with a .713 OPS, 15 homers, 36 RBI, 40 runs scored, six stolen bases, 13 doubles and a triple over 74 contests this season. He's just two homers shy of his total from last year, but the rest of his numbers are level or a bit down compared to 2025.
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Kyle Bradish SP | BAL
Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Dominant in fourth win
Bradish (4-7) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out 12 over 7.2 innings to earn the win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
Bradish set season highs in innings pitched and strikeouts during this dominant performance. It was a big bounce-back effort after he allowed five runs in each of his previous two starts. The right-hander now has a 4.00 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP and 85:41 K:BB across 81 innings through 15 starts this season. He has issued multiple free passes in seven straight outings and in 13 of his 15 games this year, which continues to limit his overall effectiveness. Bradish is lined up for a favorable road start early next week against the Angels.
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Julio Rodriguez CF | SEA
Mariners' Julio Rodriguez: Battling hamstring spasms
Rodriguez was pulled from Wednesday's game against Baltimore due to hamstring spasms, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Manager Dan Wilson said that Rodriguez's hamstring began to bother him after he made a leaping grab in center field, so the Mariners took him out of the game as a precaution. The team may err on the side of caution and hold him out of Thursday's series finale as well, though no decision has been made just yet.
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Daniel Espino RP | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Espino: Scoreless frame in MLB debut
Espino recorded two strikeouts over one perfect inning against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Espino came in to relieve Gavin Williams in the sixth inning and struck out Garrett Mitchell and Cooper Pratt before inducing a flyout for a clean MLB debut. The 2019 first-round pick, who was once one of the top prospects in baseball before injuries took a toll, had a 5.30 ERA and a 29:15 K:BB in 22 appearances (18.2 innings) for Triple-A Columbus this year prior to being promoted last week.
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Daniel Schneemann CF | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Launches grand slam in loss
Schneemann went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.
The Guardians' only runs of the game came off Schneemann's blast to right field off Brandon Sproat in the fourth inning for his second homer in the past three contests. Schneemann started the game at third base, filling in for the injured Jose Ramirez (hand). The 29-year-old Schneemann figures to see plenty of action at the hot corner going forward with Ramirez out but will likely continue to be utilized across the diamond.
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Julio Rodriguez CF | SEA
Mariners' Julio Rodriguez: Removed with injury
Rodriguez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two strikeouts before leaving the game in the seventh inning. The details of his injury remain unknown, but the Mariners should provide some clarity in the near future.
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Louie Varland RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Louis Varland: Shuts door for 14th save
Varland secured the save Wednesday against the Red Sox, striking out the side.
Varland made quick work of the scuffling Boston bats Wednesday, throwing all but one of his 10 pitches for strikes. After taking over closing duties from Jeff Hoffman earlier this year, Varland is running away with the job as 2026 has progressed. Through 40 innings, the 28-year-old right-hander boasts a 0.90 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 55:11 K:BB while going 14-for-14 in save situations.
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Simeon Woods Richardson RP | TOR
Blue Jays' Simeon Woods Richardson: Finally gets into win column
Woods Richardson (1-7) notched the win Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing no runs on three hits and three walks in three innings. He struck out one.
Woods Richardson landed only 28 of his 55 offerings for strikes, but he still managed to keep Boston off the board en route to getting into the win column for the first time this year. After being jettisoned by the Twins earlier this season, the 25-year-old right-hander is up to seven scoreless frames covering two outings in bulk relief with the Blue Jays. Even so, Woods Richardson has a 6.75 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 30:28 K:BB over 54.2 innings on the campaign and could be relegated to mop-up duties more frequently once Shane Bieber (elbow) is ready to make his season debut.
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Jake Bennett SP | BOS
Red Sox's Jake Bennett: Hard-luck loss Wednesday
Bennett (1-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out five.
Bennett fared well Wednesday, keeping the ball in the yard while firing 55 of his 79 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old left-hander also gave up a season-low three knocks, fanned a season-high five and even issued no free passes for the first time in four starts this year. Bennett has a 4.79 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 20.2 innings and should maintain a rotation spot while Garrett Crochet (shoulder/lat) is sidelined, but a difficult assignment in Colorado awaits Bennett in his next scheduled outing.
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Cody Bellinger LF | NYY
Yankees' Cody Bellinger: Strong campaign continues
Bellinger went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the White Sox.
With Aaron Judge (ribs) sitting on the shelf, Bellinger continues to help hold down the fort in New York's lineup. The star outfielder has gone 16-for-51 (.314) in June, racking up three homers, 11 RBI, three stolen bases and eight runs scored this month. Through 308 trips to the dish, Bellinger is slashing a robust .280/.373/.487 with 11 long balls, 49 RBI, eight pilfers and 45 runs scored as a five-category fantasy contributor.