Ethan Roberts last pitched for the Chicago Cubs on April 29, 2022, against the Milwaukee Brewers. Over two years later, the right-handed pitcher has made his return to the majors, rejoining the Cubs to start the weekend series at the same venue where he last appeared in the big leagues. Selected in the fourth round…
New York Mets right-handed reliever Drew Smith revealed to reporters on Friday that he is likely facing another Tommy John surgery, signaling a devastating blow to his 2024 season and potentially his tenure with the Mets as he approaches free agency. Smith, 30 years old, was recently placed on the 15-day injured list after experiencing…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Reports indicate that the Washington Nationals will promote top prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Mets. Wood, 21, acquired in the trade that sent Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres, is currently the third-ranked prospect in MLB. The 6-foot-7, 234-pound outfielder…
As MLB’s July 30 trade deadline approaches, uncertainty looms over whether the Boston Red Sox will opt to be active buyers. In recent seasons, the Red Sox front office has remained inactive during the trade deadline, contributing to their absence from the postseason in four of the last five years. The team’s recent strong performance,…
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their injury-plagued pitching staff on Tuesday by acquiring 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel, who has spent this season in the minor leagues. Milwaukee acquired the 36-year-old left-hander from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash. Keuchel, a former University of Arkansas player, has a 7-4 record…
Despite a few recent losses, Juan Soto and the New York Yankees are dominating the competition this season. New York’s decision to acquire Soto in December is proving to be highly beneficial for the first-place Yankees. However, Soto’s contract only extends through the rest of the season. MLB rules allow for in-season contract negotiations, but…
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand is set to undergo surgery to repair ligaments in his right wrist, as announced by manager David Bell on Tuesday. Encarnacion-Strand has been out of action since early May due to a fractured bone in his wrist, and the surgery is scheduled for July 11 with an expected recovery…
With about five weeks remaining until the MLB trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies have solidified their status as genuine contenders. Unlike many teams still deciding their direction, the Phillies are clear buyers. Currently, the Phillies boast the best record in baseball at 52-26. They are leading the NL East by eight games over the Atlanta…
The St. Louis Cardinals activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves. Contreras, who will be catching and batting third, is returning to the majors for the first time since fracturing his forearm on May 7. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals sent backup catcher Nick Raposo…
The Boston Red Sox need to improve their infield, while the Arizona Diamondbacks have an excess of middle infielders, making them potential trade partners for Kevin Newman, as suggested by Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report. The Red Sox demonstrated their playoff potential by winning a series against the first-place New York Yankees over Father’s Day…