New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been sidelined since September 15 due to a persistent back injury. Initially, it was suggested he would need “a miracle” to be ready for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. However, Lindor made an appearance in the on-deck circle during the ninth inning of the Mets’ 5-1 loss,…
The New York Mets bullpen has been plagued by injuries throughout the season. With Brooks Raley and Grant Hartwig sidelined for the rest of the season, and key players like Edwin Díaz and Reed Garrett also missing significant time, first-year manager Carlos Mendoza has faced numerous challenges. Despite these setbacks, the injuries have opened up…
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…
The Cleveland Guardians have made notable roster changes, recalling left-handed pitcher Logan Allen from Triple-A Columbus while sending right-hander Connor Gillispie back to the minors. Logan Allen, who is 25 years old, is expected to take the mound for Monday’s home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This call-up comes in response to an injury affecting…
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs received tough news about a bullpen pitcher, Adbert Alzolay, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. According to MLB.com, he is likely to require surgery, effectively ending his season. Alzolay, who hasn’t pitched since May 12 while attempting to rehab the injury,…
In a surprising move, the Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed pitcher Yilber Diaz to Triple-A and recalled right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi ahead of their three-game series against the Washington Nationals starting Monday. Diaz, who made his major league debut in early July and impressed with six solid innings allowing only one earned run against the…
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Miami Marlins reliever Tanner Scott, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman also mentioned that the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Seattle Mariners are in the running for Scott. With the Marlins at 38-66 and looking to sell ahead…
The D-backs have released veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart after designating him for assignment last week, according to the team’s transaction log on MLB.com. He is now a free agent. Barnhart, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks in January. He is technically in the second season of a two-year, $6.5 million contract he…
The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their pitching roster by acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, marking a significant move ahead of the second half of the season. In exchange, the Rays received minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios. Civale, originally acquired by the Rays at the 2023 trade deadline from the Cleveland Guardians,…
The Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken disciplinary actions against five players from four teams for individual breaches of its betting regulations. Notably, Tucupita Marcano, an infielder and outfielder for the San Diego Padres, received the most severe punishment—a lifetime ban from professional baseball. Jay Groome, Marcano’s teammate on the Padres and a pitcher, also…