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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
MLBDodgers Activate Bobby Miller, Designate Alek Thomas in September Roster Shuffle
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated pitcher Bobby Miller from the 60-day injured list and designated outfielder Alek Thomas for assignment as they prepare for the stretch run.Roster MoveInjury
MLBJameson Taillon’s Elbow Just Nuked the Blue Jays’ Rotation Again
Jameson Taillon is heading back to the injured list with elbow discomfort after lasting just two innings in his return, adding another brutal blow to Toronto's cursed pitching staff.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBCorbin Burnes is Finally Back to Save the Diamondbacks' Bullpen
The Arizona Diamondbacks are activating former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, ending his long recovery from an elbow injury.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
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
MLBRays Place Ace Shane McClanahan on IL With Forearm Tightness
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Shane McClanahan on the injured list with forearm tightness, a massive blow to their rotation given his extensive injury history and the team's recent struggles.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBThe Padres Tried to Buy Luis Robert Jr., But the Waiver Wire Said No
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, blocking a $5 million attempt by the San Diego Padres to add the former All-Star to their outfield.Roster MoveBreaking News
MLBCarlos Estévez's Disastrous 2026 Season Ends With 'Exploratory' Shoulder Surgery
Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estévez is undergoing shoulder surgery, ending a nightmare 2026 season where he made just one appearance and allowed six runs.InjuryContractRoster Move
MLBLuis Rengifo's Season Ends With a Torn ACL and a Cursed Highlight
Luis Rengifo's season is over after suffering a torn ACL on a chaotic play, dealing a major blow to the Padres' wild card hopes.InjuryPlayoffsRoster Move
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
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