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MLBJesus Luzardo's Shoulder Inflammation is the Last Thing the Phillies Need Right Now
Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo is dealing with throwing shoulder inflammation, adding a massive question mark to Philadelphia's rotation just as they hit a rough September slide.InjuryAnalysis
MLBByron Buxton's Season Ends Early (Again) With Hip Surgery
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton will undergo season-ending hip surgery, continuing a frustrating career trend of injuries and impacting the Twins' lineup.InjuryAnalysis
MLBJazz Chisholm Jr.'s Thumb Sprain Gives Yankees a Late-Season Sweat
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is dealing with a thumb sprain that could sideline him until the playoffs, throwing a wrench into the Yankees' October preparations.InjuryPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBCubs Bullpen Takes a Hit: Phil Maton Headed for Knee Surgery
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Phil Maton is set to undergo knee surgery, dealing a blow to the team's bullpen depth as they navigate the final stretch of the season.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBShohei Ohtani Sits Again as Freddie Freeman Takes Over Dodgers DH Duties
Shohei Ohtani is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for a second consecutive game, with Freddie Freeman sliding into the DH spot against the Cincinnati Reds.Roster MoveAnalysis
MLBBraves Finally Get Pitching Relief as Reynaldo Lopez Returns
Reynaldo Lopez is returning from a knee injury to start for the Braves on Wednesday, providing desperate relief to a battered Atlanta rotation.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBShohei Ohtani's 2026 Pitching Season is Likely Over, and the Dodgers Will Be Just Fine
Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch again in 2026 due to lingering knee and biceps soreness, but the Dodgers' loaded rotation and his elite bat make the shutdown an easy choice.InjuryPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBMatt Brash Shut Down for Season as Mariners Bullpen Takes a Brutal Hit
Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash has been shut down for eight weeks with lat inflammation, ending his 2026 season and dealing a massive blow to an already taxed bullpen.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBRed Sox Lose Willson Contreras to IL After Yankees Massacre
Boston Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras lands on the injured list with a hamstring issue following a brutal 16-1 loss to the Yankees.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBOrioles Claim Luis Robert Jr. Off Waivers in Zero-Risk Heist from Mets
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed former All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off outright waivers from the New York Mets, adding a red-hot bat for the playoff push without giving up any prospects.Roster MoveBreaking NewsAnalysis
MLBByron Buxton Hits the IL Again Because Time is a Flat Circle
The Minnesota Twins placed star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, dealing a massive blow to their AL Central playoff hopes.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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