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MLBAlex Bregman Takes a Foul Ball to the Face, Somehow Avoids Surgery
Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures from a friendly-fire foul ball but is aiming for a postseason return.InjuryPlayoffsBreaking News
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
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
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
MLBAaron Judge Hits the IL Again Just Days After Returning
Aaron Judge is heading back to the Injured List with a calf issue after playing just five games since his return from a rib injury, leaving the Yankees scrambling ahead of the playoffs.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBAaron Judge Hits the IL with a Calf Strain Just in Time for the Playoff Push
Aaron Judge is heading to the injured list with a calf strain after leaving Wednesday's game, dealing a massive blow to the Yankees' lineup right in the middle of a pennant race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBJoc Pederson Is Playing Through a Fractured Hand Because Baseball Players Are Built Different
Texas Rangers DH Joc Pederson plans to play through a left hand fracture as the team fights for the AL West crown.InjuryPlayoffs
MLBPhillies Finally Cave and Put Jesús Luzardo on the IL
The Philadelphia Phillies are placing star pitcher Jesús Luzardo on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, dealing a massive blow to their playoff rotation and betting futures.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
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