Mets pitcher Kodai Senga will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against Jack Flaherty and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, marking his return from injuries that limited him to just two starts this season. New York manager Carlos Mendoza noted that “everyone should be available and ready” in the bullpen.“It’s Senga…
If the Baltimore Orioles are to surpass the New York Yankees and secure their second straight American League East title, they’ll have to do so without veteran infielder Jorge Mateo. Mateo, who had been sidelined since July 23 due to an elbow injury from a collision with a teammate, recently underwent season-ending surgery to install…
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 New York Yankees made significant moves in the trade market, acquiring Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins on July 27. They also added Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs and Enyel De Los Santos from the San Diego Padres to their roster. However, the Yankees opted out of a preliminary trade deal…
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to acquire right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham from the Chicago White Sox in a three-team trade that will also see Tommy Edman moving to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers will also receive right-hander Michael Kopech from the White Sox and minor league right-hander Oliver Gonzalez from…
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 Boston Red Sox faced a challenging 2023-24 offseason, primarily due to moves made by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers signed former Red Sox free-agent targets Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Teoscar Hernández, and James Paxton. Just a day after facing one of these targets, the Red Sox have an opportunity to strengthen their roster before the…
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 New York Mets’ difficult season took a further hit on Wednesday afternoon with two significant setbacks occurring in quick succession. First, struggling closer Edwin Díaz was placed on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement just before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers began. Then, All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso left the…
Los Angeles Dodgers have terminated the contract of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close companion amidst accusations of involvement in illicit gambling and alleged theft from the Japanese baseball sensation. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was dismissed from the team on Wednesday following reports from The Los Angeles Times and ESPN regarding his purported connections to an illegal…