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Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
2 weeks ago

Blue Jays: Max Scherzer providing crucial rotation insurance when it suddenly became necessary

The Toronto Blue Jays' deep starting pitching rotation faces multiple injury setbacks just before Opening Day, making their offseason acquisitions critical to season viability.
Atlanta Braves
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

What's next for Braves after Jurickson Profar suspension

The Atlanta Braves' early-offseason signing of Mike Yastrzemski proved fortuitous after Jurickson Profar received a 162-game PED suspension, leaving the team without a key outfielder.
Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
1 week ago

Jordan Wicks, Porter Hodge to Open Season on IL -

The Cubs will be without pitchers Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks for at least the first couple weeks due to arm injuries, testing their recently built pitching depth.
Miami Marlins
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

Adam Mazur To See Specialist For Elbow Discomfort

Marlins right-hander Mazur is consulting Dr. Keith Meister about elbow discomfort, with imaging already completed, raising concerns about potential pitcher injury.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Jeff Passan Says Dodgers Are Clearest Title Favorites He's Seen in Career

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the most distinct World Series favorite Jeff Passan has covered in nearly 25 years, having retained key contributors and added All-Star talent like Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago

Latest On Griffin Canning

Griffin Canning is still recovering from last year's ruptured left Achilles tendon and will start the 2026 season on the injured list. He is already throwing just fine but isn't yet ready to field his position. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune says that a return in late April is possible but that May or June would be more likely.
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Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 weeks ago

Cubs Roster Move: They Grabbed Ben Cowles Again - Bleacher Nation

Ben Cowles was claimed by the Cubs off waivers for the third time, with teams preferring to keep him as Triple-A depth outside the 40-man roster rather than committing a roster spot.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago

Dodgers Injury Update: Brock Stewart 'Progressing Better Than Expected'

Brock Stewart's shoulder surgery recovery is progressing faster than expected, offering positive news for the Dodgers pitching staff amid multiple injuries to other relievers.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 weeks ago

Josh Hader Still Uncertain For Astros' Opening Day Roster

Astros closer Josh Hader's biceps inflammation sustained in late January continues limiting his Spring Training availability, with Opening Day status uncertain.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 weeks ago

Out Of Options Players To Watch This Spring

Out-of-options players face increased risk of being designated for assignment during Spring Training because teams cannot send them to minor leagues without exposing them to waivers.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 weeks ago

Latest On A.J. Minter

He tells Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that he's about a month behind the other pitchers in camp. He hopes to get into a Grapefruit League game before spring training is done but isn't guaranteed to do so. The injury tracker at MLB.com lists his expected return as early May.
New York Mets
fromBleacher Nation
2 weeks ago

REPORT: Jordan Wicks Is Not Throwing as He Deals with an Injury - Bleacher Nation

Jordan Wicks, a depth pitcher for the Cubs, has paused his throwing program while dealing with left forearm inflammation. Craig Counsell said an MRI showed "no UCL concerns." The club hopes Wicks' timeline is "days down, not weeks."
Chicago Cubs
fromBattery Power
3 months ago

Rule 5 Draft thoughts and names: 2025 Edition

Basically, back in the day, MLB had a problem with some teams signing and stashing guys that could probably be productive major leaguers in their farm system. This was all before the Rule 4 (amateur) draft and stuff like "international amateur free agency" with bonus pools and the like, and basically the idea was that MLB wanted MLB-caliber players in MLB, not waiting in the wings.
Los Angeles
fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 months ago

Tigers Pull Alex Cobb Off Rehab Assignment

I think the goal is to have as many productive players as we can and guys that can help us win,
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