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MLBCubs Lose Dansby Swanson and Edward Cabrera to IL After Brutal Sunday
The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson and pitcher Edward Cabrera on the injured list following an 11-4 loss to the Cardinals, forcing a middle infield shuffle.InjuryRoster Move
MLBThe Royals Finally Pull the Plug on the Starling Marte Experiment
The Kansas City Royals have designated 37-year-old outfielder Starling Marte for assignment after a disappointing stint featuring a .242 average and just two home runs.Roster MoveBreaking News
MLBPirates Finally Activate Oneil Cruz After Two-Month Hand Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated star center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list, bringing his elite power and speed back to the lineup just in time for a series against the Detroit Tigers.InjuryRoster Move
MLBNolan Arenado Headed for MRI After Torso Injury in Diamondbacks Loss
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado is scheduled for an MRI on his torso following Sunday's loss to Atlanta, raising concerns about his availability and the team's lineup.InjuryBetting
MLBDansby Swanson Hits the IL With an Oblique Injury, Testing the Cubs' Infield Depth
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with an oblique injury, forcing Nico Hoerner to slide over as the team awaits MRI results.InjuryRoster Move
MLBThe Mets Are Calling Up Christopher Morel Because Why Not
The New York Mets are selecting Christopher Morel to the major league roster, hoping to find the 2023 version of the slugger instead of the guy who struck out in nearly 40 percent of his at-bats in Miami.Roster MoveBreaking NewsAnalysis
MLBAthletics Lose Severino for the Season, Soderstrom Likely Next in Brutal Injury Update
The Oakland Athletics' season goes from bad to worse as starting pitcher Luis Severino is shut down for the year, with top bat Tyler Soderstrom potentially joining him.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
MLBDansby Swanson Hits the IL with an Oblique Injury Just in Time for the Crosstown Classic
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is heading to the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury, forcing Nico Hoerner to slide over and shaking up the infield ahead of their series against the White Sox.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
MLBCubs Activate Edward Cabrera: The 99 MPH Wild Card Returns
The Chicago Cubs have activated Edward Cabrera from the 15-day IL to start Sunday against the Cardinals, bringing his high-velocity, high-variance arm back to the rotation.InjuryRoster Move
MLBLuis Severino's Season-Ending Shoulder Injury Ruins the A's Trade Deadline Plans
Luis Severino is reportedly out for the rest of the season with a right shoulder strain, dealing a massive blow to the Oakland Athletics' rotation and eliminating their best trade chip.InjuryTradeRumor
MLBBlue Jays Finally Call Up Ricky Tiedemann For MLB Debut
The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann for his MLB debut, bringing his elite strikeout stuff and massive injury history to the big leagues.Roster MoveBreaking NewsBetting
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