Framber Valdez Punches Out 10 in Win

Houston Astros southpaw Framber Valdez stymied the Athletics in an 11-5 victory on Thursday to notch his 13th win of the year. Making his final start of the regular season, Valdez surrendered one run on seven hits and two walks while tallying 10 strikeouts over seven innings. It was a much-needed rebound for Valdez, whose […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wraps Up Excellent Regular Season

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto put the finishing touches on a great regular season in an 8-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Yamamoto fired six scoreless innings of four-hit ball with seven strikeouts against two walks to pick up his 12th win and help the Dodgers clinch the National League West. The […]

Will Vest Closes Out Key Win on Thursday

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest mowed down the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 win on Thursday for his 22nd save of the year. Vest struck out the side in order, fanning Gabriel Arias, Angel Martinez, and Bo Naylor, to secure a crucial victory for the Tigers and snap an eight-game losing streak. They now have […]

Mike Tauchman to Undergo Knee Surgery

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Mike Tauchman (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday. Tauchman will undergo surgery on Sept. 30 to repair the issue, and he's expected to recover within five weeks. In what could end up as his lone season as a member […]

Bryan Woo Plays Catch on Thursday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (pectoral) played "light catch" on Thursday, according to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. It was the first time Woo did so since he left his start against the Houston Astros last Friday with pectoral tightness. Woo, who won't make another start in the regular season, said that he's "still […]

Oneil Cruz Exits With Ankle Injury on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (ankle) exited the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday with discomfort in his left ankle, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Cruz suffered the injury when he collided with the wall in center field in the eighth inning, and the Pirates brought in Jack Suwinski to replace him […]

Luis Garcia to Undergo Elbow Surgery, Miss 2026 Season

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) will undergo elbow surgery and miss the entire 2026 season, manager Joe Espada announced. It's unclear whether Garcia will require Tommy John surgery, which he previously underwent in 2023. Garcia, who took more than two calendar years to recover from that procedure, finally returned to take the mound for […]

Luke Keaschall to Miss Rest of Season With Thumb Injury

Minnesota Twins rookie second baseman Luke Keaschall (thumb) will miss the rest of the season with a sprained left thumb. The 23-year-old will visit a specialist next week to determine whether he'll require surgery. A second-round pick in 2023, Keaschall rose quickly through the Twins' system and debuted with the club on April 18. Keaschall's […]

Ramon Laureano Fractures Finger, Out Through First Round of Playoffs

San Diego Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano (finger) fractured his right index finger and will be out through at least the first round of the playoffs, manager Mike Shildt told reporters. Laureano suffered the injury during a 3-1 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, forcing him to exit after the second inning. The 31-year-old is […]

Daniel Palencia Activated From 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have activated closer Daniel Palencia (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned left-hander Jordan Wicks to their Arizona complex. Palencia is returning after missing a little over two weeks with a strained right shoulder. The 25-year-old will look to rebound after he was blown up for five earned runs while failing […]

Mike Trout Sitting on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/outfielder Mike Trout is getting the night off versus the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Yoan Moncada will DH and hit third against right-hander Stephen Kolek, while Luis Rengifo will take over at the hot corner and bat fifth. Trout slugged the 400th home run of his illustrious career last Saturday, […]

Jeremy Pena Out Again on Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (oblique) is out of the lineup on Wednesday against Athletics right-hander Luis Severino. This will be the third straight game off for Pena, who is day-to-day with soreness in his left oblique. It's unfortunate timing for Houston, which has lost four in a row and fallen to one game out […]

Brandon Walter Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros left-hander Brandon Walter (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday. Walter is expected to miss the entire 2026 campaign while recovering from the procedure. The 29-year-old made the first nine starts of his career this season and performed well over 53 2/3 innings. Walter logged a 3.35 ERA with a .93 WHIP, 52 […]

Gary Sanchez Won't Return This Season

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) will not return from the injured list this season, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Sanchez suffered a sprained right knee on July 5, and though he did play eight rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk earlier this month, the Orioles decided not to activate him from the 60-day IL. […]

Dane Myers to Miss Rest of Season With Knee Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (knee) suffered a right-knee laceration in a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday and will miss the rest of the season. Myers had to be carted off after crashing into the wall in right field at Citizens Bank Park while attempting to make a catch in the bottom […]

Tylor Megill Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Monday and will miss the entire 2026 season as a result. The 30-year-old landed on the 15-day IL on June 17 with an elbow sprain, which proved to be a season-ending injury. Megill attempted to work his way back in the minors, but […]

Kyle Tucker Still has No Timetable to Return

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) still has no timetable to return from the 10-day injured list, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Tucker is dealing with a strained left calf that has kept him out since Sept. 2, though he resumed running on Monday and did some agility work on Tuesday. "There's probably […]

Robbie Ray Shut Down for the Season

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray has been shut down for the rest of the season, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. Righty JT Brubaker will start in his place against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Ray combined for just eight starts from 2023-24 as a result of Tommy John surgery, but he stayed […]

Brendan Donovan Expected to Return on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (groin) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb. Donovan has missed back-to-back games while dealing with soreness in his left groin. The 28-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a groin strain on Aug. 15 and was out […]

Dustin May to Throw Live Batting Practice on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Dustin May (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice in Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday. May, who has been on the 15-day injured list with elbow neuritis since Sept. 6, is running out of time to return during the regular season. Between the injury and his subpar performance, the 28-year-old […]

Jordan Romano Unlikely to Return During Regular Season

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano (finger, neck) is unlikely to return during the last week of the regular season. Romano has been on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right middle finger since Aug. 26, and he's now dealing with numbness in his finger and neck stiffness. He's not throwing as a result. […]

Carlos Rodon to Start on Thursday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon will make his next start on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, manager Aaron Boone announced. Rodon had been slated to start Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, but the Yankees want to set him up with an extra day of rest before he takes the ball in Game 2 […]

Bruce Zimmermann to Start for Brewers on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Bruce Zimmermann will start on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The 30-year-old is filling in for righty Brandon Woodruff (lat), who went on the 15-day injured list with a moderate lat strain on Sunday. Zimmermann saw action in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles from 2020-23 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Likely to Miss Multiple Games

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) is expected to sit out with an illness until later this week, according to president of baseball operations A.J. Preller. After Tatis missed the Padres' playoff-clinching win over the Brewers on Monday, Preller said that the team is testing him for multiple illness, including "influenza and Covid." […]

Masyn Winn to Have Knee Surgery on Thursday, Should be Ready for Spring

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday, manager Oliver Marmol announced. The Cardinals expect Winn to be ready for spring training in 2026. The 23-year-old gutted out a meniscus tear during the second half of the season until the Cardinals shut him down earlier this […]

Griffin Conine Activated From 60-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins announced that they have activated outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list. Conine is returning at the expense of outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring), whom the Marlins activated from the 10-day IL and designated for assignment. Expectations were that Conine would miss the rest of the 2025 campaign after he dislocated […]

Derek Hill Designated for Assignment

The Miami Marlins announced that they have activated outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment. His roster spot will go to outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder), who's back from the 60-day IL. Hill has dealt with multiple injuries this year, most recently a strained right hamstring he suffered on […]

Ozzie Albies Exits With Apparent Wrist Injury

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) exited early against the Washington Nationals on Monday with an apparent injury to his left wrist, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Albies appeared to suffer the injury while following through on a swing in the bottom of the third inning, leading the Braves to replace him with […]

Jung Hoo Lee Out of Lineup on Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is not in the lineup on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy. Drew Gilbert will take Lee's place in center field and bat ninth, while Jerar Encarnacion will play right and hit eighth. Although the lefty-swinging Lee has posted a respectable .269/.342/.419 line against righties this […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched From Lineup on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (groin) has been scratched from the lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. Donovan was originally penciled in to play second and lead off, but he'll instead sit out with stiffness and soreness stemming from a groin injury, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The […]