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The Opener: Cameron, McClanahan, Munoz
Veteran catcher Jake Rogers made his debut with the White Sox on Saturday. It’s been a wild three weeks for the backstop. A series of waiver claims and trades led to Rogers suiting up for four teams in 21 days, easily a record (h/t Codify on X). The previous mark was held by Frank Huelsman, […]
Tommy John Passes Away
Tommy John has passed away at age 83, as per a statement from the Yankees. John had been dealing with bladder cancer, and during his absence from a Yankees’ old-timers event last weekend, John sent a statement to fans that now serves as his farewell. “I want to thank the Yankees organization and the Steinbrenner […]
Nolan Arenado Likely To Undergo MRI For Torso Injury
Nolan Arenado left today’s 5-3 Diamondbacks loss to the Braves with what the club described as left trunk discomfort. The third baseman told MLB.com’s Rick Farlow and other reporters post-game that he would “probably get an MRI,” and admitted that he was “worried” given his unfamiliarity with the nature of the soreness. “I just felt […]
Mets To Select Christopher Morel
The Mets will select Christopher Morel‘s contract from Triple-A Syracuse prior to Monday’s game with the Padres, according to Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports. In addition to a corresponding 26-man roster move, New York will also need to make room for Morel on the 40-man roster. Morel signed a minor league deal with the Mets […]
Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Phillies Interested In Teruaki Sato
Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato was expected to be posted for MLB teams this winter even before he delivered big numbers during the 2026 NPB season. With Sato on pace for the best season of his six-year stint with the Tigers, big league clubs like the Mets, Yankees, Phillies, and Dodgers have all been “linked […]
MLBTR Live Chat
Mark P The Weekend Chat is here! We’ll officially get started once a few questions start piling into the queue…. Coleston Chances PCA actually wins MVP? Mark P Pretty strong. Voter fatigue might play a role in a fresher face than Ohtani capturing the trophy, plus it’s not like PCA doesn’t deserve it on merit alone […]
A’s Place Tyler Soderstrom On 10-Day IL Due To Hip Impingement
Prior to today’s game with the Rangers, the Athletics announced that Tyler Soderstrom has been placed (retroactive to August 15) on the 10-day injured list due to a left hip impingement. Infielder Darell Hernaiz was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move. This is now the second time in the last two months that […]
Red Sox Notes: Yoshida, Slaten, Anthony, Story, IKF
The Red Sox announced a pair of injuries prior to this afternoon’s game against the Pirates. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida heads to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, while righty reliever Justin Slaten goes on the 15-day IL (retroactive to August 13) with right elbow inflammation. In corresponding active roster moves, the […]
Braves To Release Carlos Santana From Minor League Contract
The Braves will grant veteran first baseman Carlos Santana his release from Triple-A Gwinnett today, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Santana had been with Gwinnett on a non-roster deal since the end of June. He will become a free agent and try to latch on with another team for the stretch run. The 40-year-old […]
Dodgers Place Justin Wrobleski On 15-Day Injured List
The Dodgers announced this afternoon that they are placing left-hander Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation. Right-hander Kyle Hurt is being recalled in a corresponding active roster move. Wrobleski threw six innings of four-run ball against the Brewers last night. He struck out six hitters while surrendering four hits, one […]
Athletics Claim Joe Rock From White Sox
The Athletics announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the White Sox. They quickly optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. To clear a 40-man roster spot for Rock, the team transferred right-hander Justin Sterner to the 60-day injured list. The White Sox designated Rock for assignment two days ago after […]
Cubs Activate Edward Cabrera From 15-Day IL
The Cubs are activating right-hander Edward Cabrera off the 15-day injured list, per the Chicago Tribune’s Paul Sullivan. Cabrera will start today’s game against the Cardinals. In a corresponding active roster move, Chicago optioned swingman Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa. Cabrera had been on the IL since June 24th due to a left hamstring strain. […]
Luis Severino Likely Out For Rest Of Season
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay provided an unfortunate update on injured right-hander Luis Severino yesterday. Kotsay told reporters, including Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, that he doesn’t expect Severino to pitch again this season, as there is not enough time in his throwing program to fully build up. Severino hit the 15-day injured list at the end […]
Diamondbacks Select Dennis Santana, Designate Philip Abner For Assignment
The Diamondbacks are swapping out a pair of relievers before today’s game. The team announced that right-hander Dennis Santana has been selected from Triple-A Reno. Left-hander Philip Abner has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Santana joined Arizona on a minor league deal on August 6th. He had spent most of 2026 with […]
Tigers Promote Brett Callahan For MLB Debut, Designate Trei Cruz
The Tigers are selecting the contract of outfielder Brett Callahan from Triple-A Toledo, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Callahan is in the starting lineup today and will be making his major league debut. In a corresponding move, outfielder Trei Cruz has been designated for assignment. Callahan, 24, was the Tigers’ 13th-round draft […]
Braves Designate Danny Young For Assignment, Select Ray Kerr
The Braves are selecting left-hander Ray Kerr to the 40-man roster, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In a corresponding move, fellow southpaw Danny Young is being designated for assignment. The team’s 40-man roster continues to have an open spot after this move. Young underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year and continued to […]
The Opener: Báez, Misiorowski, Cleveland
The American League Wild Card race is as crowded as ever. The Yankees and Red Sox sit comfortably in the top two spots, but after yesterday’s action, the 61-63 Rangers are facing stiff competition to hold onto the third spot. Five teams – the Blue Jays (61-64), Orioles (60-63), Tigers (60-63), Twins (60-64), and Guardians […]
Cardinals Promote Joshua Báez
TODAY: Báez has officially been promoted, as noted in his transactions tracker at MLB.com. Prieto was indeed optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding move. August 14: The Cardinals are going to promote outfield prospect Joshua Báez. Manager Oli Marmol tells reporters, including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that Báez will be in tomorrow’s […]
Pirates Push Back Paul Skenes’ Next Start
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes was lined up to take the ball in the final matchup of a three-game set against the Red Sox on Sunday. Instead, it’ll be a bullpen game for Pittsburgh. Manager Don Kelly told reporters that Skenes will make his next start on Wednesday against the Tigers. Kelly said the move is […]
Aroldis Chapman Reaches Vesting Option Threshold
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman crossed the 40-inning mark on Saturday in an outing against the Pirates. The appearance triggered the vesting option in his contract for next season. If he clears a post-season physical exam, Chapman will be signed for 2027. Chapman will make at least $13MM next year, though that number could go […]
Butch Huskey Passes Away
Former big leaguer Butch Huskey passed away on Friday, the Mets announced. He was 54. Huskey spent the majority of his seven-year big-league career in New York. He was known for wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. The Mets took Huskey in the seventh round of the 1989 draft out of high […]
Rangers Designate Marco Gonzales For Assignment
The Rangers activated Jakob Junis from the 15-day IL before Saturday’s matchup against the Athletics. Junis will take the spot of left-hander Marco Gonzales, who was designated for assignment. Texas now has 39 players on its 40-man roster. Gonzales had his contract selected yesterday. He was about as efficient as possible in his lone outing. […]
Angels Select Michael Fulmer
Right-hander Michael Fulmer is joining the Angels tonight against the Royals. The club announced the selection of Fulmer’s contract, along with the demotion of lefty Sammy Peralta back to Triple-A. The Angels moved catcher Sebastian Rivero to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man roster spot for Fulmer. The 33-year-old Fulmer made his big-league return […]
Brewers Acquire Jonathan Ornelas From Athletics
3:50pm: Ornelas is in the lineup, batting ninth and playing second base tonight. Brice Turang remains on the bench as he nurses a knee injury. Turang told reporters he’s optimistic he’ll avoid an IL stint (h/t Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). 2:52pm: The Brewers and Athletics agreed to a minor trade this afternoon, […]
Mariners Claim Troy Watson
The Mariners have claimed right-hander Troy Watson off waivers from the Tigers. Watson fills the empty spot on Seattle’s 40-man roster. He has been assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. Watson, 29, was a late-round draft pick by the Blue Jays in 2018. Toronto sent him to Detroit for cash considerations during the 2024 campaign, […]