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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt, a top prospect, makes his way onto a major league baseball field for his debut, with fans cheering in the background.
Draft HQ

Brewers promote shortstop Cooper Pratt to major leagues

The Milwaukee Brewers are calling up their No.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 15
Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans experiencing elbow pain on the mound, with a stormy sky symbolizing his uncertain future.
The Huddle

Cole Ragans' rehab hits setback, Royals face uncertainty

Just weeks after a seemingly promising rehab outing, Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans' elbow pain has returned, forcing him into additional testing and an undetermined future.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 14
Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez grimacing in pain on the baseball field after sustaining a hamate bone fracture in his left hand.
The Huddle

Jose Ramirez suffers hamate fracture, Guardians face lineup uncertainty

Cleveland Guardians' star third baseman Jose Ramirez, who has played in all 72 games this season and leads the American League in steals, fractured the hamate bone in his left hand on Saturday, June 1

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 14
Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo being checked by medical staff after being hit by a line drive, highlighting the concern for player safety.
The Huddle

Royals place Seth Lugo on IL after clear CT scan

A 106.7 mile per hour line drive struck Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo in the forehead, leading to his placement on the concussion injured list. This action occurred despite a clear CT scan, hig

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 13
Caleb Kilian, the new San Francisco Giants closer, on the pitcher's mound under dramatic stadium lighting, ready to throw.
The Playbook

Caleb Kilian Takes Over as Giants Closer

Since the beginning of May, the San Francisco Giants' bullpen has posted a dismal 5.

Darius Tehrani·Jun 13
Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Chase Dollander sitting on the dugout bench, head in hands, after news of season-ending UCL surgery.
The Huddle

Chase Dollander likely headed for UCL surgery, season over

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Chase Dollander, who last pitched only one inning on May 14, is now expected to undergo UCL surgery, effectively ending his season.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 13
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Antwone Kelly on the mound, ready for his anticipated 2026 MLB debut.
Draft HQ

Pirates Promote Antwone Kelly for 2026 MLB Debut

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a brutal 10-run inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates' relief corps, a catastrophic performance that now necessitates an urgent roster adjustment.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 12
Tommy Pham, a baseball player, contemplates his future on a minor league field, deciding whether to opt out of his contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Hardwood Intel

Tommy Pham to opt out of Orioles minor league deal

Tommy Pham, after hitting just .

Darius Tehrani·Jun 12
Arizona Diamondbacks player Jordan Lawlar emerges from the dugout onto a baseball field, greeted by a cheering crowd.
The Playbook

D-Backs to Activate Jordan Lawlar From Injured List

Jordan Lawlar is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list for Friday's game in Cincinnati, marking his return to the Diamondbacks roster.

Darius Tehrani·Jun 12
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, looking concerned, walks off a baseball field during a game, highlighting his placement on the injured list.
The Huddle

Dodgers place catcher Will Smith on injured list

Dodgers catcher Will Smith, who entered Saturday batting .

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 11
New York Yankees' empty baseball stadium at dusk, symbolizing a shift in team strategy and the absence of a dominant power hitter.
On the Ice

Yankees' Power Shift Without Judge: New Free Agent Strategy

For the first time in a decade, the New York Yankees' 2026 power ranking projections don't feature a single player with 40+ home run potential.

Marco Moretti·Jun 11
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Lara signs a seven-year, $31 million contract extension before his MLB debut.
Draft HQ

Brewers sign Luis Lara to seven-year extension

Outfield prospect Luis Lara, who hasn't even played a single MLB game, just secured a seven-year, $31 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 10
Washington Nationals players celebrating a dramatic 4-3 victory on the field, with CJ Abrams at the center of the jubilant scene.
The Pitch

Washington Nationals Player Updates

In a dramatic ninth-inning rally, CJ Abrams delivered a tying base hit, propelling the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 victory.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 9
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada clutching his knee in pain on the baseball field during a game.
The Huddle

Yoán Moncada undergoes knee surgery for inflammation

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada will undergo surgery on his right knee, placing him on the sidelines until at least mid-July.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 9
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon is injured on the mound with a hamstring strain during a close game.
The Huddle

Jameson Taillon injured in Cubs' 2-1 loss

In a game where the Cubs lost 2-1 in 10 innings, starting pitcher Jameson Taillon exited in the second inning with a hamstring strain, forcing an immediate change in strategy.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 8
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic on the mound, looking determined despite recent elbow soreness, after signing a one-year contract for the 2026 season.
The Huddle

Kris Bubic agrees to one-year deal for 2026 season

Despite not pitching since May 14 due to elbow soreness, Kris Bubic signed a one-year, $6.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 8
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow exits the game with lower back pain, leading to Nick Frasso's call-up to the major league roster.
The Huddle

Dodgers move Tyler Glasnow to 60-day IL, add Nick Frasso

Just one inning into his last start, Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow exited the game with lower back pain.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 7
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Joel Kuhnel in a dynamic throwing pose on the mound during a night game, symbolizing his recent acquisition.
The Huddle

Brewers acquire pitcher Joel Kuhnel from Athletics

Just weeks after right-hander Joel Kuhnel posted a stellar 1.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 7
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells looking concerned while experiencing cervical headaches, placed on the injured list.
The Pitch

Austin Wells placed on 10-day IL with cervical headaches

Just days after a promising 3-for-6 performance against the Royals, Yankees catcher Austin Wells landed on the 10-day injured list with cervical headaches.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 7
Houston Astros catcher Cesar Salazar standing on a minor league baseball field, looking dejected after being outrighted to Triple-A.
Hardwood Intel

Astros Outright Cesar Salazar Contract, Sending Him to Triple-A

After hitting just .056 in the past month, Astros catcher César Salazar has been sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, choosing to accept the assignment rather than test free agency. This move clears

Darius Tehrani·Jun 7
Minnesota Twins player Royce Lewis returns to the lineup as James Outman is designated, highlighting a significant team roster change.
Fairway Digest

Royce Lewis returns as Twins designate James Outman

In just 67 plate appearances at Triple-A, Royce Lewis crushed 10 home runs with a .

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 7
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bryse Wilson on the mound, ready to throw a pitch during a baseball game.
The Pitch

Phillies ink Bryse Wilson to minor league contract for 2025

Despite a dismal 7.23 earned run average across 47 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season, right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson has secured a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. This 2025

Sofia Castillo·Jun 6
New York Yankees catcher Ali Sánchez in uniform, looking focused as he steps onto the baseball field under stadium lights.
Draft HQ

Yankees call up catcher Ali Sánchez to MLB

Despite a career batting average of just .

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 6
Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate Seth Jarvis's overtime game-winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
On the Ice

Hurricanes Face Golden Knights in 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Less than four minutes into overtime, Seth Jarvis silenced the T-Mobile Arena crowd, scoring a power-play goal to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of

Marco Moretti·Jun 5