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MLBYankees Officially Have 'No Idea' If Aaron Judge Will Return This Season
Bob Nightengale reports the Yankees are unsure if Aaron Judge will play again in 2026 as he recovers from a rib fracture, leaving New York's struggling offense in limbo.InjuryPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBGiants Finally Shut Down Logan Webb's Season Because Pitching For A 90-Loss Team Is Bad For Your Knees
The San Francisco Giants placed ace Logan Webb on the 15-day injured list with right knee bursitis, ending his streak of 157 consecutive starts and mercifully shutting him down for the rest of a lost season.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBPete Fairbanks Headed For Thoracic Outlet Surgery As Marlins Bullpen Takes A Hit
Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks will undergo thoracic outlet surgery, ending his season and leaving the team to rely on a closer-by-committee approach for the rest of their playoff push.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBJake Meyers' Nightmare 2026 Season Ends With a Foul Ball to the Knee in Triple-A
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers has suffered a season-ending knee injury after fouling a ball off his leg in Triple-A, capping off a disastrous 2026 campaign that makes him a prime non-tender candidate this winter.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBJameson Taillon's Season Is Over, And His Elbow Is Seeking 'Additional Opinions'
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jameson Taillon is out for the rest of the 2026 season as he seeks additional medical opinions on his injured right elbow.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
MLBYankees Unbox Clarke Schmidt Just in Time for September Chaos
The New York Yankees are activating Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, dropping the right-hander into a high-stakes bullpen role after a 15-month Tommy John recovery.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
MLBRafael Devers Headed for Core Surgery as Red Sox Limp Toward the Finish Line
Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers is undergoing core surgery, officially ending his season just as the team heads to Texas.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBBraves Rotation Takes a Hit: Reynaldo López Likely Heading to the IL
The Atlanta Braves are expected to place right-hander Reynaldo López on the injured list, dealing a significant blow to their pitching depth in mid-September.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBGiants Reportedly Considering Shutting Down Logan Webb for the Season
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly weighing whether to shut down ace Logan Webb for the remainder of the season following a weekend sweep by the Padres.RumorRoster MoveAnalysis
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
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