Kyle Bradish Throws Two Innings in Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) threw two innings in his first rehab start with High-A Aberdeen on Thursday. Making his first appearance in a game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024, Bradish yielded one earned run on two hits with four strikeouts against one walk over 37 pitches (22 strikes). He regularly […]

Taj Bradley Demoted to Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The club made the move after Bradley's rough start against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bradley didn't factor into the decision in an 11-9 loss, but he put the Rays behind the 8-ball by […]

Oneil Cruz Likely to Stay Put at Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates are willing to entertain trade offers for outfielder Oneil Cruz before the July 31 deadline, but they're not likely to deal him, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. While the last-place Pirates are going to sell pieces off in the next week, they're not under any pressure to part with Cruz. He's making […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) has been pulled off his rehab assignment because of ongoing neck issues and "general fatigue," Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Gipson-Long, on the 15-day injured list with neck stiffness since July 2, had an ugly rehab start with Triple-A Toledo last Friday. The 27-year-old yielded seven […]

Shane Bieber Potentially On the Move at Trade Deadline

The Cleveland Guardians have made right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) "available" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2024 and hasn't pitched in the majors since then. The former Cy Young winner is progressing in his minor-league rehab assignment, though, and could […]

Robert Suarez a Potential Trade Chip for Padres

With the July 31 deadline nearing, the San Diego Padres could use closer Robert Suarez as a trade chip to improve other aspects of their roster, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Suarez would be a significant in-season loss for the Padres' bullpen, as the 34-year-old right-hander leads the majors in saves (29) and is coming […]

Felix Bautista "Doesn't Feel Right" on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (undisclosed) was unexpectedly unavailable for the team's 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, interim manager Tony Mansolino told reporters afterward. "Something didn't feel right, so we shut him down," Mansolino said. "We'll have more information by tomorrow." Bautista has made a resoundingly successful return this season from the […]

Ryan McMahon Drawing Interest From Yankees

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon is continuing to receive interest from the New York Yankees heading into the July 31 trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Yankees regard McMahon as a backup plan to Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who's their preferred acquisition, per Feinsand. Third base is an obvious […]

Jarren Duran Garnering Interest From Royals

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is drawing interest from the Kansas City Royals for his combination of athleticism and team control, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Duran isn't due to hit free agency until after the 2028 season. In the meantime, he's making $3.75 million this year and has a similarly affordable $8 […]

Hunter Greene Strong in Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) delivered an encouraging performance in a rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Wednesday. Greene, who's working back from a strained right groin, tossed two scoreless, no-hit innings with four strikeouts against one walk. The 25-year-old threw 28 pitches (16 strikes), and should climb to the Triple-A […]

Marcelo Mayer Exits Game with Wrist Discomfort

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) exited the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday with right-wrist discomfort, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Mayer scored on a Romy Gonzalez grand slam in the top of the fifth inning, but the team then replaced him at third base with Abraham Toro. Mayer went 0-for-1 […]

Shohei Ohtani to Make Next Start on July 30

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on July 30 against the Cincinnati Reds, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are hoping to get a season-high four innings from the right-hander, who continues a gradual buildup in his return to pitching from 2023 Tommy John surgery. The […]

Mookie Betts Questionable for Friday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (personal) could miss their next game on Friday against the Boston Red Sox for personal reasons, manager Dave Roberts announced. "There might be some things going on that he might not be around, that he's got to deal with personally," Roberts told reporters. "Everything is okay with him, but […]

Eugenio Suarez on Reds Radar

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, among the most coveted players available around the July 31 deadline, has drawn interest from the Cincinnati Reds, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Suarez, 34, played for the Reds from 2015-21 and posted three seasons of 30-plus home runs with the club. He slugged a career-best […]

Alexis Diaz Back in Majors

The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz on Tuesday after sending lefty Tanner Scott (elbow) to the 15-day injured list. Making his first appearance with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Diaz logged a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and one strikeout in a 10-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins. A former All-Star with the Cincinnati […]

Cristian Javier Heading to Triple-A This Week

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) is scheduled to move his rehab to Triple-A Sugar Land this week. It's the next step toward the majors for Javier, who got through a three-inning, 46-pitch Double-A rehab start last weekend. Javier hasn't pitched in the bigs since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Before then, […]

Luis Garcia to Report to Double-A This Week

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to report to Double-A Corpus Christi this week, according to the club. Garcia, who's on his way back from May 2023 Tommy John surgery, threw two innings in a Single-A start last Sunday and could return to the majors later this month or in August. It has […]

Spencer Arrighetti to Make Another Double-A Start This Week

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another Double-A rehab start this week, according to the club. Arrighetti threw three scoreless innings in his previous Double-A start on July 19. The 25-year-old is working back from a broken right thumb that has kept him out of the majors since April 5. The injury has […]

Tanner Scott Avoids Ligament Damage, Expects to Return in 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (elbow) underwent an MRI on his left elbow that revealed no ligament damage, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Scott expects to return this season as a result, though it's unclear how much time he'll miss. The Dodgers placed Scott on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, continuing […]

Shane Bieber Sharp in High-A Rehab Outing

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) was sharp in a rehab start with High-A Lake County on Tuesday. The former AL Cy Young winner threw three innings of one-run ball with two hits allowed, four strikeouts, and no walks over 43 pitches (30 strikes). Bieber is getting closer to a major league return as he […]

Tarik Skubal Placed on Paternity List, Expected to Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been placed on the paternity list. However, the star left-hander is still scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. For now, right-hander Troy Melton will take his place on the Tigers' roster. Skubal was dominant […]

Marcell Ozuna Drawing Interest From Padres

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is drawing serious interest from the San Diego Padres, Hector Gomez reports. Trade talks between the two teams "have intensified," according to Gomez, who adds that the Braves would receive right-handers Francis Pena and Ryan Bergert in exchange for Ozuna. It's no surprise that the out-of-contention Braves may part […]

MacKenzie Gore Lit Up in Loss

Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore (4-9) posted his worst start of the season and took his ninth loss in an 8-1 blowout versus the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Gore lasted just 2 1/3 innings against his former team and coughed up eight earned runs on eight hits, including two homers, with three walks and […]

Eugenio Suarez Launches Two More Homers on Sunday

Another day, another two home runs for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The 34-year-old went deep twice for the second game in a row in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Suarez smashed a three-run bomb in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third, upping his […]

Will Vest Spotless in Second-Half Debut

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest mowed down the Texas Rangers for his 16th save in a 2-1 win on Sunday. Making his first appearance in a week, the right-hander entered with the bases empty and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Vest fanned Wyatt Langford to end the frame and then pitched […]

Dodgers Interested in Several Notable Relievers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are eyeing several established relievers as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. They've had discussions centering on Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax (Minnesota Twins), Felix Bautista (Baltimore Orioles), Ryan Helsley (St. Louis Cardinals), Emmanuel Clase (Cleveland Guardians), and David Bednar (Pittsburgh Pirates). Some of […]

Pavin Smith Taking Dry Swings

Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter/first baseman Pavin Smith (oblique) has begun taking dry swings as he works back from a strained right oblique. The Diamondbacks still don't have a timetable to return for Smith, who landed on the 10-day injured list on July 6. Playing almost exclusively against right-handed pitchers, the lefty-swinging Smith has hit .261/.371/.446 […]

Chris Martin Suffers Calf Strain, Takes Loss on Sunday

Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin (calf) left early in a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday after suffering a calf strain, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. It truly added injury to insult for Martin, who fell to 1-6 on the season after giving up an earned run on three hits […]

Freddie Freeman Day-to-Day After Negative Wrist X-Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (wrist) exited the team's 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers early on Sunday after taking a pitch off his left wrist. X-rays came back negative on Freeman, who's day-to-day with a wrist contusion, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. Manager Dave Roberts said after the game that the club […]

Mason Miller Expected to Stay Put at Trade Deadline

The Athletics have made it clear to the rest of the league that they have no intention of dealing closer Mason Miller before the July 31 trade deadline, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. It's no surprise that teams have contacted the Athletics about Miller, as the electrifying 26-year-old is among the most valuable relievers […]