Eugenio Suarez Remains "Top Priority" for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners made a big splash Thursday in acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the two teams may not be finished dealing. Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez remains the Mariners' "top priority" as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. The Mariners are among many teams […]

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 […]

Josh Naylor Traded to Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia and right-handed pitching prospect Ashton Izzi. With the Diamondbacks falling out of the Wild Card race, several of their top hitters have been linked to competing rosters, including Naylor and third baseman Eugenio Suarez. […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Receiving Trade Interest

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. could be on the move ahead of this year's trade deadline. The assumption is that the D-Backs are going to be heavy sellers at the deadline this summer. This team has a handful of players on expiring deals that could help contending organizations. The obvious targets are Merrill Kelly, […]

Yimi Garcia Shut Down from Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) has been shut down from throwing for the next two weeks, according to Jays' manager John Schneider. Garcia recently experienced nerve symptoms in his elbow while rehabbing an ankle injury. He received a cortisone injection in his elbow, so he'll need to give it some time to […]

Alek Manoah Throwing Simulated Game on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (elbow) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday. The organization wants to wait until Saturday when the team is back at home so it's easier to control Manoah's pitch count. The right-hander continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery from […]

Andres Gimenez Begins Running

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) began a running progression on Thursday. This is a positive step forward for Gimenez who has been sidelined since early July due a sprained left ankle. There doesn't appear to be a timetable for his return right now. Jays' manager John Schneider said the first day of […]

Jorge Soler Resting on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This comes a day after Soler was forced to leave Wednesday's game due to back tightness. The Angels are going to play it safe and have Soler sit out this game to rest. This […]

Jacob Wilson Taking a Seat Against Astros

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson will take the day off for Thursday's series opener against the division-rival Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Max Schuemann will make the start at shortstop and will hit leadoff against Astros right-hander Jason Alexander, who will be making only his second start of the year. The A's will give Wilson […]

Alejandro Kirk Getting the Day Off on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's showdown against the first-place Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in the series opener. Tyler Heineman will do the catching for left-hander Eric Lauer and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. It's just a normal day of rest for […]

Steven Kwan Goes Deep Twice in Losing Effort

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan had the first multi-home run game of his career on Thursday in the series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, but the Guardians were unable to pull off the four-game sweep in a 4-3 loss. Kwan went 2-for-4 in the contest with two solo home runs (both off Orioles starter […]

Gregory Soto Picks Up First Save on Thursday

In the first game with closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the injured list, Baltimore Orioles left-hander Gregory Soto shut the door on the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-3 win on Thursday in the series finale for his first save of the season. Soto struck out both Brayan Rocchio and David Fry before inducing a game-ending […]

Diamondbacks to be Sellers at Trade Deadline

Although it's not exactly unexpected, the Arizona Diamondbacks are telling rival teams that they plan to trade at least some of their veterans at this year's July 31 deadline. However, the extent to which the D-backs will sell is unknown, league sources tell The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Arizona was just swept by the Houston Astros […]

Carter Mathison Placed on Seven-Day Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Carter Mathison (undisclosed) was placed on the seven-day injured list on Wednesday while at Single-A Clearwater. There are no indications as to what exactly the injury was, however, Mathison came out of the game on July 22 after making a defensive play in right field. The Phils' 27th-ranked prospect has had […]

Kade Strowd Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Kade Strowd was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. The 27-year-old made his major league debut with the O's back in May, having made three appearances for Baltimore so far this year. The righty has allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three in 4 […]

John Gil Begins Rehab Assignment With FCL Braves

Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect John Gil (nose) began a rehab assignment with the team's Florida Complex League (FCL) affiliate on Thursday. The Braves' 12th-ranked prospect broke his nose on a slide into third base on July 10 and has been out ever since. In the final game of the FCL regular season, Gil went 0-for-2 with a […]

Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement

Veteran right-handed relief pitcher Jesse Chavez announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday on Foul Territory. Chavez will hang up his cleats after pitching in the big leagues for almost 20 years. The 41-year-old indeed had a rubber arm and ended up with 1,142 innings pitched in the regular season over 18 years with […]

Nick Ahmed Calls it a Career

Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Sports Spectrum's "Get in the Game" podcast on Thursday. "The game has given me so much and I have so much to be thankful for from it, but now it's time to move on," Ahmed said. The 35-year-old infielder was originally a […]

Nick Morabito Lands on Seven-Day Injured List

New York Mets outfield prospect Nick Morabito (undisclosed) was placed on the seven-day injured list on Wednesday while at Double-A Binghamton. There was no indication as to what the nature of the injury was, but the Mets' 15th-ranked prospect was pulled from a game back on July 18 and has not played in a game […]

Spencer Jones Smashes Three More Home Runs on Thursday

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has been white hot at the plate during his time at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he outdid himself on Thursday. The Yanks' fourth-ranked prospect homered in his first three plate appearances, finishing the day 3-for-5 with four RBI. The 6-foot-7 slugger is now hitting .400 (32-for-80) with 13 home […]

Kyle Leahy Could be an Option for Cardinals Rotation

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold writes that St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy has generated some intrigue as an option for the big-league starting rotation. Leahy has never made a start in the big leagues, as all 76 of his appearances since his debut in 2023 have come out of the bullpen. However, the […]

Shane Bieber to Make Next Rehab Start on Sunday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to throw around 55 pitches in his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. It's unclear where Bieber will be pitching, but Stebbins notes that both Triple-A Columbus and High-A Lake County are home this weekend. In his three rehab starts to this […]

Jeferson Quero Dealing With Arm Injury

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (arm) was pulled from Wednesday night's game with Triple-A Nashville after feeling something with his left arm when reaching for a swipe tag, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It's good news that it's to Quero's non-throwing arm, but we'll have a better idea on a timeline for his […]

Tyler O'Neill Back on the Field on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) is back in right field and will bat fifth for Thursday's contest against the hosting Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen at Progressive Field. The Orioles held O'Neill out of the lineup the last few games due to general soreness, but he's feeling better for the series finale against […]

Orioles Place Felix Bautista on Injured List With Shoulder Discomfort

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder discomfort and recalled right-hander Kade Strowd from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Bautista was unavailable for the loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, and now we know why. […]

Brusdar Graterol is Working Through a Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) is working through a throwing progression at the team's complex in Arizona, and it remains possible that he'll be able to return this season. He underwent right shoulder surgery on his labrum last November and has been on the sidelines all season. Graterol only appeared in seven […]

Mark Canha is Throwing but Not Hitting

Kansas City Royals outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) continues to recover from left elbow epicondylitis, which landed him on the 10-day injured list earlier this month. He is reportedly feeling much better after receiving an injection to help with his elbow soreness, and he has been able to resume throwing and playing catch. He has not […]

Fernando Cruz Resumes a Throwing Program

New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (oblique) is still a ways from returning to the Yankees' pen, but he has resumed a throwing program. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cruz felt "awesome" after his last session, but also acknowledged it's a slower program because Cruz is not fully recovered from his left oblique strain. […]

Robert Gasser Will Make a Rehab Start on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser (elbow) is continuing his rehab from Tommy John surgery and is scheduled to make a one-inning start for the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday. The 26-year-old lefty looked strong in five starts for the Brew Crew last season before undergoing the season-ending procedure in late June. This will […]

Blake Treinen Nearing a Return

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (forearm) pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Wednesday, needing only nine pitches to get through the inning. He is scheduled to pitch again on Thursday for the Oklahoma City Comets, and if everything goes well, could rejoin the Dodgers bullpen this weekend. Pitching on back-to-back days […]