The Phillies announced the release of two minor league players yesterday: third baseman Nick Podkul and left-handed pitcher Taylor Lehman. Podkul was drafted by Toronto in the 7th round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Notre Dame and reached Triple-A Buffalo before being released in August 2022. He signed a minor league contract with…
The Minnesota Twins’ starting rotation has been plagued with injuries this season, creating a new opening for top-100 prospect Zebby Matthews to make his major league debut. **Zebby Matthews Joins Minnesota Twins Rotation** The Minnesota Twins are calling up right-hander Zebby Matthews, one of the fastest-rising prospects in baseball this year, sources tell ESPN. Matthews,…
The New York Mets have been heavily involved in pursuing top talent both on the mound and at the plate, and a key ace they missed out on last offseason might finally be available in the upcoming one. Throughout the winter of 2023 and 2024, the Mets were actively interested in San Francisco Giants star…
The San Diego Padres are set to welcome back a potentially crucial player to their starting rotation on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Musgrove (3-4, 5.66 ERA), who has been sidelined since May 26 due to right elbow inflammation, is slated to pitch. Although he is…
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias announced on Saturday that closer Félix Bautista is set to throw off a full mound next week, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Bautista underwent the surgery 11 months ago and has had a smooth recovery, aside from a debridement and ulnar nerve transposition…
Injuries can often be a blessing in disguise, offering young players the opportunity to prove their value. However, when the injured stars are ready to return, teams face tough decisions about how to reconfigure their lineup. This is the situation the New York Yankees now find themselves in. Former All-Stars Nearing Return to Yankees Lineup…
The Red Sox are once again grappling with a series of injuries, a familiar scenario in recent seasons. However, there is some positive news as manager Alex Cora provided updates on several key players. **Tyler O’Neill** O’Neill has been sidelined with a leg infection since August 4, though he’s not currently engaging in any baseball…
According to Tim Britton, the New York Mets are planning to activate right-handed pitcher Reed Garrett from the Injured List later today. In a corresponding move, the team has decided to option left-handed pitcher Alex Young to Triple-A Syracuse. Garrett, who initially had a strong start to the season, began to struggle as the calendar…
There have been recent calls for Louie Varland to return to the Twins as a late-inning reliever. However, with Joe Ryan expected to miss significant time due to a grade 2 Teres Major strain, which typically requires over eight weeks to heal, the lack of a trade for a starting pitcher at the deadline likely…
The Guardians have placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list due to a left hip strain and have optioned infielder/outfielder Angel Martinez to Triple-A Columbus, according to a team announcement. To fill their spots, Cleveland has recalled outfielder Will Brennan and reliever Peter Strzelecki from Columbus. Additionally, left-hander Joey Cantillo has been…