Logan Evans Recalled, Starting on Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Evans has been recalled and will take the ball versus the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The Mariners could use some help in the rotation with Bryce Miller (elbow) still sidelined and Emerson Hancock being optioned to the minors. Evans has been decent this season, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.33 […]

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers

Defenseman Nick Leddy was claimed off waivers on Thursday by the San Jose Sharks. The 34-year-old had a rough campaign with the St. Louis Blues in 2024-25 and was waived by the team earlier in the week. Leddy is entering the final year of his contract, which has an average annual value of $4 million. […]

Max Scherzer Cleared to Start on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that all systems are go for right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, thumb) to start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels after he threw a bullpen session on Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. A right-thumb issue has been bothering Scherzer all year and is the reason he's only […]

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov has joined the San Jose Sharks as a free agent. The Russian rearguard, who will celebrate his 34th birthday in a couple of weeks, was handed a two-year, $13 million contract. Orlov is moving to the West Coast after spending the past two seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. He notched 28 points […]

Daulton Varsho Expected to Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

The Athletic's Mitch Bannon writes that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) should start a minor-league rehab assignment in the next few days. Varsho resumed running last Wednesday and has now apparently been cleared to play in rehab games, which means he'll be a candidate to return to the big-league roster next week, barring […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract

Winger Nikolaj Ehlers signed a six-year, $51 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. He was the biggest name remaining among free agents and reportedly preferred a move to Raleigh over Washington and Utah. Ehlers had spent his entire NHL career so far with the Winnipeg Jets. Last season, the Danish forward had one […]

Andres Gimenez Out Thursday With Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) is sitting out of Thursday's series finale against the New York Yankees after injuring his ankle in the win on Wednesday. Leo Jimenez will start at second base and will bat in the nine-hole versus Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reports that Gimenez should […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton Sitting on Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are both out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Ben Rice is starting at first base and batting second, while Aaron Judge is serving as the DH and hitting third against Blue Jays right-hander Chris […]

Yankees Interested in Ryan McMahon?

The New York Post's Jon Heyman writes that the New York Yankees are fielding trade calls for a first baseman with the July 31 trade deadline approaching, and they have expressed interest in Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. Their current third baseman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., has arguably been their second-best offensive player this year […]

Dedniel Nunez Placed on Injured List With Elbow Sprain

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they placed right-handed reliever Dedniel Nunez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a right-elbow sprain and recalled right-hander Justin Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. There's no exact timetable for Nunez's return, but it's possible he won't be ready to go for the start […]

Sean Manaea Expected to Make One More Rehab Start on Tuesday

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (elbow, oblique) is expected to make one more minor-league rehab start on Tuesday before coming off the 60-day injured list, according to NJ Advance Media's Manny Gomez. The Mets would like to get Manaea one start in the big leagues before the All-Star break, but they're taking it "one […]

Kodai Senga Could be "in Play" to Return Before All-Star Break

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that the goal is for right-hander Kodai Senga (hamstring) to pitch in a minor-league rehab game for Double-A Binghamton this weekend. The skipper also said that Senga could be "in play" to come off the injured list before the All-Star break. The Mets' starting rotation should be getting […]

Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring, shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Curtis Mead to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Kim is expected to make his debut with the team during the weekend series in Minnesota against the Twins. The […]

Trent Grisham, Austin Wells Both Back on Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) and catcher Austin Wells (finger) are both back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Grisham is in center field and batting leadoff, while Wells is catching and in the eight-hole. Grisham is back after missing the […]

Christian Moore Placed on Injured List With Thumb Sprain

The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie infielder Christian Moore (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-thumb sprain and selected the contract of infielder Chad Stevens from the minors in a corresponding move. The team also released right-handed reliever Hector Neris. Moore injured his thumb diving for a ball in Wednesday's game […]