MLB Threatens Restricted List For Players Declining Olympic Call

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MLB Threatens Restricted List For Players Declining Olympic Call

MLB reportedly proposed discipline for players selected to their countries’ Olympic teams who decline without an exemption. The penalties could include fines and placement on MLB’s restricted list for 2-3 weeks. The proposal also says clubs, owners, agents and executives may not discourage players from participating, adding another labor flashpoint amid the salary cap fiasco.

By Tanish Chachra

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Pete Crow-Armstrong Backs England To Eliminate Lionel Messi

Crow-Armstrong said fans “never want to see Messi get eliminated from anything,” calling him “a joy to watch,” but backed England to end Argentina’s World Cup run on Wednesday. The Cubs outfielder said he wants England to “do it,” praising Jude Bellingham’s form and Harry Kane’s leadership as reasons he believes the Three Lions can reach the final.

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Astros Prioritize Deadline Money In Lance McCullers Brewers Move

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Astros Prioritize Deadline Money In Lance McCullers Brewers Move

Bob Nightengale reported Houston’s McCullers trade is about clearing deadline money, not landing one of Milwaukee’s prized prospects. The Astros will pay down a chunk of the right-hander’s $17 million salary in the final year of his five-year, $85 million deal. McCullers waived his no-trade clause, giving the Astros more flexibility before the trade deadline.

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Lance McCullers Waives No-Trade Clause As Astros Dump $17M Salary

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Lance McCullers Waives No-Trade Clause As Astros Dump $17M Salary

McCullers sports a 6.86 ERA in 39.1 innings this season. "McCullers, who waived his no-trade clause, is being paid $17 million this year in the final year of his 5-year, $85 million contract," per Bob Nightengale. He is 2-3 with 43 strikeouts in eight starts. "The Astros will pay down a chunk of the contract in this salary dump."

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Brewers Acquire Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon From Astros

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Brewers Acquire Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon From Astros

"Lefty Colton Gordon is going with McCullers from Astros to Brewers" per Jon Heyman. Milwaukee is acquiring Gordon who has posted an 11.57 ERA in 9.1 innings along with McCullers who holds a 6.86 ERA through 39.1 innings pitched. The move adds arms to a Brewers club in contention. "Crew adding to depth" Heyman noted.

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Justin Wrobleski Joins Rare All-Star Strikeout Club

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Justin Wrobleski Joins Rare All-Star Strikeout Club

Sarah Langs noted that Wrobleski became just the third pitcher since MLB lowered the mound in 1969 to record 5+ strikeouts in an All-Star Game. The 2026 performance put him alongside Pedro Martinez, who did it in 1999, and Fernando Valenzuela, who reached the mark in 1986, giving the Dodgers lefty a rare Midsummer Classic milestone of his own.

By Tanish Chachra

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