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MLBAlex Bregman Undergoing Tests After Taking Foul Ball to the Face
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is undergoing medical tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball, adding another brutal injury hurdle to his season.InjuryBreaking News
MLBShane McClanahan Shut Down for Regular Season in Brutal Blow to Rays
Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season due to a lingering back injury, dealing a massive blow to the team's rotation and playoff odds.InjuryAnalysis
MLBRangers Lose Cal Quantrill to Lat Strain After Ignoring the Check Engine Light
The Texas Rangers placed Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain after his fastball velocity plummeted, dealing a massive blow to their AL Wild Card hopes and a heavily taxed bullpen.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBAaron Judge Eyes Playoff Return After Frustrating Injury Season
Aaron Judge is targeting a return for the MLB playoffs after suffering a right calf strain, giving the New York Yankees a massive boost ahead of October.InjuryPlayoffsBreaking News
MLBOrioles Swap Closers: Félix Bautista Returns as Ryan Helsley Shuts Down
The Baltimore Orioles are reinstating star closer Félix Bautista from his long injury layoff while officially shutting down Ryan Helsley for the season.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBAaron Judge Hits the IL with a Calf Strain, Forcing the Yankees to Scramble
Aaron Judge is heading to the 10-day IL with a right calf strain, prompting the Yankees to recall Max Schuemann and leaving a massive hole in their lineup.InjuryRoster Move
MLBDiamondbacks Eat Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s Contract in Desperate Wild Card Move
The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, eating the remainder of his $42 million contract amid a tight NL Wild Card race.Roster MoveContractPlayoffs
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
MLBAaron Judge Shut Down for Regular Season as Yankees' Injury Nightmare Continues
Aaron Judge is heading back to the injured list and will miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower leg issue, leaving the Yankees scrambling ahead of the playoffs.InjuryPlayoffsBetting
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