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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
MLBBryce Elder Out 3-4 Weeks With Knee Surgery Just in Time for the Stretch Run
Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder will miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing knee surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the regular season.InjuryRoster Move
MLBDiamondbacks Activate Corbin Burnes From 60-Day IL Just in Time for October Push
The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated ace Corbin Burnes from the 60-day injured list, giving their rotation a massive boost for the September playoff race.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBMLB Injury Bug Bites Hard: O'Hearn's Absence Sinks Pirates While Orioles Sweat Helsley's Elbow
MLB Trade Rumors dropped injury updates on Ryan O'Hearn, Ryan Helsley, Andy Pages, and Jeremy Pena. The Pirates have collapsed without O'Hearn, while the Orioles desperately await Helsley's return to the bullpen.InjuryPlayoffsRoster Move
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 Returns to Dodgers Lineup, But His Pitching Season is Over
Shohei Ohtani is returning to the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Reds after missing four games, though his 2026 pitching campaign is officially done.InjuryBreaking NewsBetting
MLBTwins Activate Joe Ryan Just in Time for the Playoff Push
The Minnesota Twins have activated All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan from the injured list following a stint for a mild left glute strain, setting him up for a crucial return against the Detroit Tigers.Roster MoveInjuryBetting
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
MLBNick Pivetta is Finally Back, and the Padres Rotation is Suddenly Terrifying
Nick Pivetta is returning to the San Diego Padres rotation after a five-month absence, giving a surging pitching staff even more depth for the playoff push.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBOrioles Claimed Luis Robert Jr. Just to Put Him on the IL Six Days Later
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers and took on his hefty contract, only to place the injury-prone outfielder on the 10-day IL less than a week later amidst a tight playoff race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBRed Sox Place Ceddanne Rafaela on 10-Day IL as Injury Crisis Deepens
The Boston Red Sox have placed center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list with a right quad injury, adding to a growing list of sidelined starters.InjuryRoster Move
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