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MLBDansby Swanson Hits the IL With an Oblique Injury, Testing the Cubs' Infield Depth
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with an oblique injury, forcing Nico Hoerner to slide over as the team awaits MRI results.InjuryRoster Move
MLBThe Mets Are Calling Up Christopher Morel Because Why Not
The New York Mets are selecting Christopher Morel to the major league roster, hoping to find the 2023 version of the slugger instead of the guy who struck out in nearly 40 percent of his at-bats in Miami.Roster MoveBreaking NewsAnalysis
MLBAthletics Lose Severino for the Season, Soderstrom Likely Next in Brutal Injury Update
The Oakland Athletics' season goes from bad to worse as starting pitcher Luis Severino is shut down for the year, with top bat Tyler Soderstrom potentially joining him.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBDansby Swanson Hits the IL with an Oblique Injury Just in Time for the Crosstown Classic
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is heading to the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury, forcing Nico Hoerner to slide over and shaking up the infield ahead of their series against the White Sox.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBCubs Activate Edward Cabrera: The 99 MPH Wild Card Returns
The Chicago Cubs have activated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day IL to start Sunday against the Cardinals, bringing his high-velocity, high-variance arm back to the rotation.InjuryRoster Move
MLBLuis Severino's Season-Ending Shoulder Injury Ruins the A's Trade Deadline Plans
Luis Severino is reportedly out for the rest of the season with a right shoulder strain, dealing a massive blow to the Oakland Athletics' rotation and eliminating their best trade chip.InjuryTradeRumor
MLBBlue Jays Finally Call Up Ricky Tiedemann For MLB Debut
The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann for his MLB debut, bringing his elite strikeout stuff and massive injury history to the big leagues.Roster MoveBreaking NewsBetting
MLBBrewers Bullpen Takes a Hit as Abner Uribe Heads to the Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers are placing hard-throwing reliever Abner Uribe on the injured list right in the middle of a tough West Coast road trip.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBOrioles Get a Massive Rotation Boost as Chris Bassitt Returns from 60-Day IL
The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated veteran pitcher Chris Bassitt from the 60-day injured list, providing a crucial arm for their rotation ahead of a series against the Tampa Bay Rays.Roster MoveInjury
MLBRoyals Sign Tony Gonsolin After Getting Swept By His Old Team
The Kansas City Royals have signed veteran pitcher Tony Gonsolin to a Major League deal right after a rough sweep by the Dodgers.Roster MoveFree AgencyAnalysis
MLBMLB Trade Rumors Drops Ominous 'Awful News' Bomb on Reds Rotation
A cryptic but devastating update from MLB Trade Rumors signals a major injury blow to the Cincinnati Reds' starting rotation just as the team struggles through a brutal August stretch.InjuryAnalysis
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