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MLBDiamondbacks Activate Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka Just in Time for October Push
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated pitchers Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka from the injured list, providing a massive rotation boost during a late-season winning streak.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBZac Gallen and Michael Soroka Are Back to Save the Diamondbacks' September
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly activating pitchers Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka, giving their rotation a massive boost right in the middle of a crucial September playoff push.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBDiamondbacks Activate Corbin Burnes From 60-Day IL Just in Time for October Push
The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated ace Corbin Burnes from the 60-day injured list, giving their rotation a massive boost for the September playoff race.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBMLB Injury Bug Bites Hard: O'Hearn's Absence Sinks Pirates While Orioles Sweat Helsley's Elbow
MLB Trade Rumors dropped injury updates on Ryan O'Hearn, Ryan Helsley, Andy Pages, and Jeremy Pena. The Pirates have collapsed without O'Hearn, while the Orioles desperately await Helsley's return to the bullpen.InjuryPlayoffsRoster Move
MLBShohei Ohtani's 2026 Pitching Season is Likely Over, and the Dodgers Will Be Just Fine
Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch again in 2026 due to lingering knee and biceps soreness, but the Dodgers' loaded rotation and his elite bat make the shutdown an easy choice.InjuryPlayoffsAnalysis
MLBNick Pivetta is Finally Back, and the Padres Rotation is Suddenly Terrifying
Nick Pivetta is returning to the San Diego Padres rotation after a five-month absence, giving a surging pitching staff even more depth for the playoff push.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBOrioles Claimed Luis Robert Jr. Just to Put Him on the IL Six Days Later
The Baltimore Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers and took on his hefty contract, only to place the injury-prone outfielder on the 10-day IL less than a week later amidst a tight playoff race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBRays Place Ace Shane McClanahan on IL With Forearm Tightness
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Shane McClanahan on the injured list with forearm tightness, a massive blow to their rotation given his extensive injury history and the team's recent struggles.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
MLBLuis Rengifo's Season Ends With a Torn ACL and a Cursed Highlight
Luis Rengifo's season is over after suffering a torn ACL on a chaotic play, dealing a major blow to the Padres' wild card hopes.InjuryPlayoffsRoster Move
MLBKetel Marte Returns to Diamondbacks Lineup Just in Time for the Playoff Push
Ketel Marte is being activated from the injured list by the Arizona Diamondbacks, providing a massive boost to their lineup ahead of a crucial series against the Phillies.Roster MoveInjuryPlayoffs
MLBByron Buxton Hits the IL (Again), Forcing the Twins to Unleash Walker Jenkins
Byron Buxton is back on the injured list with hip impingement, prompting the Minnesota Twins to hand everyday center field duties to top prospect Walker Jenkins during a tight playoff race.InjuryRoster MovePlayoffs
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