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MLBDodgers Lose Blake Treinen for the Postseason to a Warmup Injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Blake Treinen on the IL with a season-ending shoulder injury and recalled Bobby Miller just days before the playoffs.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBPhillies Activate Jesus Luzardo, Ending the Jose Urquidy Era Just in Time for October
The Philadelphia Phillies activated All-Star pitcher Jesus Luzardo from the injured list and designated Jose Urquidy for assignment, bolstering their rotation ahead of the playoffs.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBThe AL West Winner Will Make MLB History for All the Wrong Reasons
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are tied at 80-81 entering the final day of the MLB season, guaranteeing the AL West winner will have the worst full-season record of any playoff team in history.PlayoffsGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBPhillies Activate Jesús Luzardo Just in Time for October Chaos
The Philadelphia Phillies are activating star pitcher Jesús Luzardo from the injured list ahead of the regular-season finale, providing a massive boost to their playoff rotation.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBBlake Treinen's Shoulder Gives Out Just in Time to Ruin the Dodgers' Postseason Bullpen Math
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen is out for the 2026 postseason with a shoulder injury, dealing a massive blow to the team's bullpen depth right before October.InjuryPlayoffsBreaking News
MLBCasey Mize Hits the IL After Losing a Battle With the Dugout Steps
San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize is heading to the 15-day injured list with a sprained ankle after slipping in the dugout, capping off a rough stretch on the mound with a bizarre freak injury.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBJosh Jung Fractures Right Hand, Adding Another Brutal Chapter to His Cursed Medical Chart
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung suffered a fractured right hand after being hit by a pitch, ending his season and adding to a long list of brutal injuries for the star infielder.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
MLBMariners Shut Down Andres Munoz Just In Time For It Not To Matter
The Seattle Mariners placed star reliever Andres Munoz on the 15-day IL with right knee discomfort, officially ending his season right after the team was eliminated from the AL West race.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBCorbin Burnes Hits the IL Again Just in Time to Ruin Arizona's Wild Card Hopes
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed ace Corbin Burnes back on the injured list with elbow inflammation after just three starts, dealing a massive blow to their playoff push.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBAlex Bregman Returns to Cubs Lineup Days After Fracturing Face
Alex Bregman is returning to the Chicago Cubs' lineup for a crucial doubleheader against the Red Sox just days after suffering multiple facial fractures from a foul ball.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBPhillies Panic Meter Spikes as Luis Arraez Exits With Late-September Ankle Injury
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez left with an ankle injury just days before the playoffs, dealing a massive blow to a struggling lineup.InjuryBreaking News
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