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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
MLBTommy Pham's 2026 MLB Tour Makes a Stop Back in Chicago
The Chicago White Sox are acquiring 38-year-old outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies, marking his fourth organization of the 2026 season.TradeRoster Move
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
MLBKetel Marte Returns to Diamondbacks Lineup Just in Time for the Playoff Push
Ketel Marte is being activated from the injured list by the Arizona Diamondbacks, providing a massive boost to their lineup ahead of a crucial series against the Phillies.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBGiants Stash Sam Hentges on the IL as San Francisco's Medical Ward Reaches Capacity
The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed reliever Sam Hentges on the 15-day injured list, adding another arm to a crowded training room amidst a brutal losing streak.InjuryRoster Move
MLBByron Buxton Hits the IL (Again), Forcing the Twins to Unleash Walker Jenkins
Byron Buxton is back on the injured list with hip impingement, prompting the Minnesota Twins to hand everyday center field duties to top prospect Walker Jenkins during a tight playoff race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
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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