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A’s Acquire Scott Blewett

The Athletics announced that right-hander Scott Blewett was acquired from the Cardinals, with St. Louis getting cash considerations in return.  The Cards designated Blewett for assignment earlier this week. The A’s will be the seventh different organization the well-traveled Blewett has pitched for in his career, plus he has two separate stints apiece with the […]

White Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy

The White Sox are set to acquire right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pirates, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports.  Pittsburgh will receive minor league righty Felix Doroteo in return, as per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Urquidy has an 8.53 ERA over 6 1/3 relief innings this season, and the righty hasn’t pitched in a big league game since […]

Reds’ Spencer Steer Leaves Game Due To Wrist Injury

Second baseman Spencer Steer made an early exit from the Reds’ 5-3 win over the Cardinals today due to what the Reds officially described as “right wrist pain.”  During a fifth inning at-bat, Steer took an awkward swing while hitting a foul ball and was in obvious discomfort afterwards.  A brief visit with the team […]

Rangers Notes: Seager, Montgomery, Bradford

Corey Seager looks to be nearing a rehab assignment, as the Rangers shortstop took part in a live batting practice session today.  Seager told MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry and other reporters that another live BP is scheduled for tomorrow, and if all goes well, a minor league rehab assignment should soon follow. The five-time All-Star hasn’t […]

Diamondbacks Interested In Extension With Gabriel Moreno

During a radio interview Thursday with Dan Bickley and Vince Marotta of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Diamondbacks team president/CEO Derrick Hall said his club has had some talks with catcher Gabriel Moreno about a long-term contract extension.  “We love Gabi, and we’ve had those conversations in the past with him and I’m sure we’ll continue […]

Red Sox Notes: Durbin, Trade Targets, Suarez

The Red Sox upgraded their infield yesterday by trading for the Nationals’ Curtis Mead. Having a 134 wRC+ in 327 plate appearances this year, he’s sure to get plenty of at-bats with his new team. The defensive fit was more of an open question, as Mead has mostly played at the infield corners in 2026. […]

Yankees Place Cody Bellinger On IL With Left Hamstring Strain

The Yankees announced this afternoon that they’ve placed left fielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Outfielder Spencer Jones has been recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Bellinger suffered the strain in the eighth inning of yesterday’s 3-1 win over the Phillies. Facing reliever Jonathan Bowlan, Bellinger hit […]

Brewers Designate Lance McCullers Jr. For Assignment

The Brewers have designated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Righty Garrett Stallings has been recalled in a corresponding active roster move. The team’s 40-man roster stands at 38 with McCullers’ designation. It’s a quick change given that McCullers was just acquired from the Astros on […]

Twins Reinstate Connor Prielipp, Cole Sands; Place Mike Paredes On IL

The Twins have activated left-hander Connor Prielipp and righty Cole Sands off the 15-day injured list, according to Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. In corresponding moves, they’ve optioned Jack Anderson to Triple-A St. Paul and placed Mike Paredes on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain. Prielipp went down with a left middle finger blister on […]

Shea Langeliers Suffers Torn Meniscus, Could Miss Rest Of Season

The Athletics announced today that All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee. The move, which is retroactive to July 25th, sees catcher Brian Serven recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Langeliers suffered the injury on the basepaths […]

Cubs’ Matt Shaw Out Beyond Trade Deadline

Coming off a 92-70 record and a Wild Card appearance last year, the Cubs are well-equipped to repeat that in 2026. The offense, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, ranks third in the Majors with a 110 wRC+. While the pitching staff can be improved, Chicago has scored 77 more runs than they’ve allowed, and they currently […]

The Opener: Díaz, Cease, Perez

The Red Sox and Nationals kickstarted trade deadline activity last night in a one-for-one swap of young talent. Left-hander Connelly Early heads to D.C., while infielder Curtis Mead goes to Boston in return. Mead has mostly played third base this year and could slot in there for the Sox. Speaking before the trade, incumbent third […]

Red Sox To Trade Connelly Early To Nationals For Curtis Mead

The Red Sox are sending left-hander Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The teams have not announced the deal. It’s a fascinating one-for-one swap between two teams in the thick of the playoff race. Boston currently holds the final AL Wild Card spot. The club adds a […]

AL East Notes: Bellinger, Suarez, Bassitt, Basallo, Matz

Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger was removed in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Phillies on Saturday with a hamstring injury. He’s set to undergo testing. Bellinger downplayed the issue after the game. “It just feels a little tight,” Bellinger told reporters, relayed by Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “I really don’t think it’s anything […]

Shohei Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session With Knee “Regression”

Dodgers righty Shohei Ohtani had another bullpen session on tap for Saturday, but it didn’t happen. After failing to adequately recover from a 31-pitch workout earlier this week, the Dodgers scrapped the plan for Ohtani to throw this weekend. “Just doesn’t feel 100%, because I think that the last ‘pen that he had, there was […]

Rangers Place Josh Jung On IL, Recall Josh Smith

Third baseman Josh Jung went on the injured list with a right calf strain before Friday’s matchup against the Mariners. The Rangers recalled utilityman Josh Smith to add some infield depth. Jung was pulled from Tuesday’s contest against the White Sox after singling and coming around to score in the third inning. He did some […]

Twins’ Joe Ryan Scratched With Arm Fatigue

Right-hander Joe Ryan will not start this weekend against the Athletics, manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. Ryan is dealing with arm fatigue. The club is hopeful he can pitch in an upcoming series against the Royals. Mike Paredes was expected to start tonight, but was also scratched. Kendry Rojas ended […]

Astros Place Spencer Arrighetti On 15-Day IL

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti is heading to the injured list with right foot nerve irritation, the team announced. Reliever Bryan King is heading back to the big-league squad to take his spot. Arrighetti was pulled from yesterday’s outing after an erratic first inning. The White Sox sent all nine hitters to the plate and pushed […]

Yankees, Brewers Have Shown Interest In CJ Abrams

Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has drawn some trade interest from the Yankees and is “expected to” get some interest from the Brewers as well, as per The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and Will Sammon.  Milwaukee reportedly also looked into acquiring Abrams from Washington last offseason, Nusbaum/Sammon write, but talks went nowhere due to the very high […]

Mets Place Juan Soto On 10-Day Injured List

2:36PM: “One initial estimate” on Soto’s recovery time is 4-6 weeks, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. 2:16PM: The Mets announced that slugger Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain.  Infielder Eric Wagaman was called up from Triple-A to take Soto’s spot on […]

Cardinals Sign Peter Strzelecki To Minor League Contract

The Cardinals have signed right-hander Peter Strzelecki to a minors contract, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports.  The signing comes just a few days after Strzelecki opted out of another minor league deal with the Brewers. The 31-year-old posted a 3.44 ERA, 24% strikeout rate, and 8.4% walk rate over 83 2/3 innings with […]

Phillies Select Brian Keller

TODAY: Keller’s contract has been officially selected.  Tanner Banks was moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL create a 40-man roster spot, and a 26-man roster spot was opened up when Alex McFarlane was optioned to Triple-A yesterday.  The Phillies also called up left-hander Kyle Backhus from Triple-A and optioned right-hander Max […]

Athletics Sign Dallas Keuchel To Minor League Contract

The A’s have signed left-hander Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports.  Keuchel will pitch for the Athletics’ Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas as the 38-year-old looks to resurrect his career. It has been close to a year since Keuchel last pitched in a pro game, as he threw 5 2/3 […]

Trade Deadline Outlook: San Diego Padres

The Padres might have the widest range of outcomes this deadline. They have the sport’s most unpredictable baseball operations leader. They’re expected to officially get new ownership a few weeks after August 3, potentially expanding their payroll capabilities. It’s a top-heavy roster with a couple high-impact trade chips, a bunch of bloated contracts, and a […]

Phillies Acquire Kameron Misner, Designate Steward Berroa

The Phillies announced that outfielder Kameron Misner has been acquired from the Royals for cash considerations.  Misner was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and fellow outfielder Steward Berroa was designated for assignment to create space on the Phillies’ 40-man roster. This is the second time in the last eight months that Misner has been traded […]