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MLBRed Sox Activate Roman Anthony and Trevor Story in Massive Late-Season Boost
The Boston Red Sox have activated Roman Anthony and Trevor Story from the 60-day IL, injecting two high-upside bats into a lineup that has already surged into the AL Wild Card race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBLuis Rengifo Suffers Knee Sprain, Adding to a Chaotic 2026 Season
San Diego Padres utility man Luis Rengifo has suffered a knee sprain, adding another injury to a turbulent 2026 season that already included a release from the Brewers.InjuryRoster Move
MLBShohei Ohtani's Pitching Return Put on Ice by Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have postponed Shohei Ohtani's scheduled Sunday start on the mound due to lingering left knee inflammation.InjuryAnalysis
MLBJacob Wilson's Shoulder Surgery Puts a Bow on Another Miserable A's Season
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery, capping off a frustrating, injury-riddled 2026 campaign for both him and the worst team in baseball.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBJuan Soto Returns to Save the Mets' Season (Which Ended Weeks Ago)
The New York Mets have activated Juan Soto from the injured list after a month-long absence due to a calf strain, bringing their $765 million star back to a team long out of the playoff race.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
MLBCardinals Lose Blaze Jordan to Ankle Sprain as Injury Ward Crowds
The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie third baseman Blaze Jordan on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, adding to a growing list of sidelined players.InjuryRoster Move
MLBYankees Rush Max Fried Back for Red Sox Doubleheader
The New York Yankees are activating left-hander Max Fried from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.Roster MoveInjuryBetting
MLBBraves Rotation Already in Shambles as Schwellenbach and Waldrep Head for Elbow Surgery
Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are both undergoing elbow surgery, leaving the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation in a precarious position before the season even begins.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBRoki Sasaki Hits the IL with a Blister Because the Dodgers' Rotation is Officially Cursed
Roki Sasaki is heading to the 15-day IL with a right middle finger blister after a rough outing in Atlanta, adding another headache to the Dodgers' battered pitching staff.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBFernando Cruz’s UCL Tear Turns the Yankees Bullpen Into a September Science Project
Yankees setup man Fernando Cruz has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL, ending his 2026 season and forcing New York to scramble for bullpen help ahead of the playoffs.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBPirates Catcher Endy Rodriguez's Breakout Season Erased by Hip Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is out for the season after undergoing left hip surgery, dealing a massive blow to a lineup already decimated by injuries.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
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