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Miami Marlins first baseman Christopher Morel looking dejected on a baseball field after his release from the team.
The Pitch

Miami Marlins Release First Baseman Christopher Morel

In just 22 games with the Miami Marlins, first baseman Christopher Morel posted an 18 wRC+, the fourth-lowest among all MLB hitters with at least 70 plate appearances, leading to his swift release.

Sofia Castillo·June 28, 2026
Texas Rangers pitcher Michel Otañez on a baseball mound, appearing disappointed after being sent outright to Triple-A.
The Pitch

Texas Rangers send pitcher Michel Otañez outright to Triple-A

Despite a 34.1 percent strikeout rate in his big-league career, Michel Otañez was removed from the Texas Rangers' 40-man roster after allowing four runs in just 2 1/3 spring innings. This move sent th

Sofia Castillo·June 20, 2026
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·June 12, 2026
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·June 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound, ready to pitch, with stadium lights illuminating the scene.
The Pitch

Pirates Reinstate Carmen Mlodzinski From Restricted List Monday

Less than 24 hours after being placed on the restricted list because he 'wasn’t ready to' pitch, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski was reinstated to the active roster on Monday, June 1st.

Sofia Castillo·June 2, 2026
Miami Marlins pitcher Zach Brzykcy on the mound, ready to throw a pitch during a night game under bright stadium lights.
The Huddle

Marlins select Zach Brzykcy for immediate MLB call-up

The Miami Marlins have selected Zach Brzykcy, making a high-stakes gamble on a pitcher with a 10.

Rachel Goldberg·June 1, 2026
Minor league pitcher Joe La Sorsa triggering an upward mobility clause in his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing player leverage.
The Pitch

Joe La Sorsa triggers upward mobility clause in Pirates deal

For the second time this year, minor league pitcher Joe La Sorsa is triggering an upward mobility clause in his deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, forcing the team to either promote him to the 40-man r

Sofia Castillo·June 1, 2026
Charles McAdoo, infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, in uniform on a baseball field, celebrating his selection to the MLB roster.
Draft HQ

Charles McAdoo selected to Blue Jays' MLB roster

Just over a year after being drafted in the 13th round, infielder Charles McAdoo is being selected by the Blue Jays onto their MLB roster, bypassing a full season of Triple-A development, according to

Rachel Goldberg·May 28, 2026
Veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco in an Atlanta Braves uniform on the pitcher's mound, ready to play.
The Huddle

Braves select veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco

The Atlanta Braves have committed $1.

Rachel Goldberg·May 21, 2026