After yet another starting pitcher landed on the injured list, the Baltimore Orioles have recalled left-hander Cole Irvin to start in Wednesday’s series finale against the Mets. Originally, newly acquired pitcher Zach Eflin was set to close out the three-game series, but he was placed on the injured list on Tuesday due to shoulder inflammation….
Just days after electing free agency following a DFA, right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has rejoined the Padres on a minor league deal, as noted in the team’s transaction log. Edwards was initially designated for assignment by San Diego on August 12 and chose free agency three days later after clearing waivers. This marks Edwards’ second…
Christian Yelich had hoped to return from his latest back injury by the end of the season through rest and rehab, but recent news has dashed those hopes. As of August 15, Yelich announced he will undergo surgery, marking a setback for both him and the Brewers in the short term. However, this situation might…
OAKLAND — The Rays are facing a significant gap in their bullpen, as closer Pete Fairbanks was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain prior to Monday’s 3-0 loss to the A’s. Fairbanks sustained the injury during Sunday’s 12-inning walk-off win that completed a sweep of the D-backs. After giving…
As the Minnesota Twins embrace another youth movement, particularly within their pitching staff, the next generation of prospects is beginning to emerge from their minor league system. Among these rising stars, 2024 first-round pick Kaelen Culpepper is making a notable impact. After just nine games, Culpepper is on track for a promotion. He was initially…
The Atlanta Braves have been plagued by injuries all season, and their misfortune continues to worsen. As they battle for the third wild card spot in the National League, they’re doing so without several key All-Star players. During Sunday’s game against the Angels, yet another All-Star, Austin Riley, became the latest injury concern. Riley, the…
The San Diego Padres dropped their first series in over a month on Sunday and may have also lost their shortstop. When they begin a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, Ha-Seong Kim is likely to be sidelined due to a shoulder injury sustained in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat against the…
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly designating 1B/OF Dominic Smith for assignment, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Smith, who previously played for the New York Mets and Washington Nationals, posted a slash line of .237/.317/.390/.706 over 83 games with the Red Sox in 2024. The decision to DFA Smith follows the news that first…
On Friday, the New York Mets received significant updates regarding two key players who have been sorely missed in their lineup and rotation. The Mets, having lost five of their last six games, are now two games behind the final Wild Card spot as they head into the weekend’s MLB games. This recent slump has…
The Tampa Bay Rays have reactivated right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot just in time for his start against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. This marks Pepiot’s return to the mound after spending a month on the 15-day injured list due to an infection in his right knee. Pepiot, who has shown promise throughout his…