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Cincinnati Reds player Elly De La Cruz grimaces in pain as he clutches his right hamstring after an apparent injury during a game.

Elly De La Cruz exits Sunday's game with hamstring injury

Elly De La Cruz pulled up at first base on a line drive Sunday, clutching his right hamstring and casting a shadow over the Cincinnati Reds' promising season.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 1· 4 min
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is shown with a noticeable limp on the field, while rookie pitcher Ryan Miller is seen in the dugout, as the team faces playoff uncertainty.

Phillies update J.T. Realmuto injury, Ryan Miller call-up for 2026

J.T. Realmuto exhibited a noticeable limp just hours before a crucial division series, casting uncertainty over the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff prospects for the 2026 season. Realmuto's MRI results

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 1· 3 min
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Pop walking off a baseball mound, looking dejected after being designated for assignment.

Phillies designate pitcher Zach Pop for assignment

Just days after his reinstatement from the injured list on Saturday, May 18, 2026, and despite signing a one-year contract on Monday, May 13, right-handed pitcher Zach Pop was designated for assignmen

Rachel Goldberg· May 31· 3 min
Kansas City Royals pitcher on the mound under a stormy sky, symbolizing team struggles with injuries and bullpen issues.

Kansas City Royals face pitching injuries and bullpen struggles

On May 30, 2026, Kansas City Royals shortstop Maikel Garcia exited the game against the Rangers with a hamstring strain, adding another critical injury to a team already battling the third-highest bul

Rachel Goldberg· May 31· 3 min
Nolan Arenado of the Arizona Diamondbacks hitting a powerful home run during a crucial game, with stadium lights in the background.

Nolan Arenado's 7 Home Runs Fuel Diamondbacks Comeback

Nolan Arenado, a key figure for the Arizona Diamondbacks, recently launched a 411-foot, three-run go-ahead homer.

Rachel Goldberg· May 31· 3 min
Teoscar Hernández shown experiencing pain and exiting a baseball game due to a left groin strain injury.

Teoscar Hernández strains groin, exits Wednesday's game

Teoscar Hernández, hitting .

Rachel Goldberg· May 28· 4 min
MLB players and owners in a tense negotiation over a new collective bargaining agreement, symbolizing financial stakes and team expenditures.

MLBPA Proposes New Spending Floor in Collective Bargaining

The MLB Players Association has proposed nearly doubling the minimum player salary to $1.

Rachel Goldberg· May 28· 4 min
Houston Astros pitcher delivering a pitch during a combined no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, with stadium lights illuminating the field.

Astros Pitchers Combine for First No-Hitter of the Season

In a stunning turn, Alimber Santa pitched the ninth inning of the Houston Astros' combined no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, becoming only the second player in MLB history to achieve such a feat in

Rachel Goldberg· May 26· 3 min
Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans experiencing elbow stiffness and pain during a rehab outing on the baseball mound.

Cole Ragans experiences elbow stiffness during rehab

Royals pitcher Cole Ragans experienced elbow stiffness immediately after throwing 68 pitches in his first Triple-A rehab outing on May 23.

Rachel Goldberg· May 26· 3 min
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford practicing ground balls at third base during a sunset practice session, demonstrating his flexibility.

Mariners' Crawford Open to Playing Third Base

J.P. Crawford, the Seattle Mariners' veteran shortstop, immediately volunteered to manager Dan Wilson that he was willing to move to third base after learning of rookie Colt Emerson's promotion, accor

Rachel Goldberg· May 24· 3 min
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, looking dejected, walks off a baseball field after being placed on the injured list due to lower back inflammation.

Texas Rangers place Corey Seager on injured list

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, already mired in a 0-for-25 slump, was placed on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation, according to AP News .

Rachel Goldberg· May 24· 3 min
Eugenio Suarez activated from IL as Ke'Bryan Hayes is placed on the injured list with a back injury.

Eugenio Suarez Activated, Ke'Bryan Hayes Lands on Injured List

Ke'Bryan Hayes, who was hitting .

Rachel Goldberg· May 23· 4 min
Chicago Cubs prospect Kevin Alcantara steps up to bat as veteran Nicky Lopez is seen departing the dugout, symbolizing a roster change.

Cubs designate Nicky Lopez, promote Kevin Alcantara

Kevin Alcántara, the Chicago Cubs' No.

Rachel Goldberg· May 23· 4 min
Victor Bericoto, a San Francisco Giants player, stands on the field in uniform, celebrating his contract selection after a successful minor league career.

San Francisco Giants select Victor Bericoto's contract

Victor Bericoto signed with the San Francisco Giants as an international free agent in 2018 for $25,000, an investment that yielded an exceptional return as the team selected his contract from Triple-

Rachel Goldberg· May 22· 3 min
Veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco in an Atlanta Braves uniform on the pitcher's mound, ready to play.

Braves select veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco

The Atlanta Braves have committed $1.

Rachel Goldberg· May 21· 3 min
Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees pitcher, in action on the mound during a game, demonstrating his powerful pitching style after injury recovery.

Gerrit Cole starts for Yankees Friday against Rays

Gerrit Cole reached 99.

Rachel Goldberg· May 20· 4 min
New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes, recovering from a fibula fracture, with a determined look, symbolizing his targeted August return to the game.

Clay Holmes avoids surgery, targets August return from fibula fracture

Yankees closer Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula on May 15, according to NY Sports Day and mlb.

Rachel Goldberg· May 18· 3 min
Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton stands on the field, looking determined amidst trade speculation, affirming his commitment to the team.

Buxton declares "I'm a Twin" amid trade speculation

Byron Buxton, hitting .

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 19· 2 min
Shinnosuke Ogasawara, former Washington Nationals pitcher, shown making a decision between MLB and NPB, ultimately signing with the Yomiuri Giants.

Shinnosuke Ogasawara signs with Yomiuri Giants after Nationals release

Just months after securing a two-year, $3.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 19· 2 min
Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash walking off the mound with a dejected expression, symbolizing the team's injury struggles.

Seattle Mariners place pitcher Matt Brash on IL

For the second time in a month, Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash has been placed on the 15-day injured list, signaling a deepening crisis of player availability for the team.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 15· 2 min
Dejected baseball player Omar Martinez watches a ball fly out of a minor league stadium after being outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Omar Martinez cleared waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake

After recording a single in his very first MLB at-bat, catcher Omar Martinez was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake just weeks later, a stark reminder of the brutal churn on the Angels' 40-man roster.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 14· 2 min
Jerar Encarnacion, the newly signed first baseman for the Yokohama BayStars, poses on a baseball field with the stadium lights on and the city skyline in the background.

Yokohama BayStars Sign Jerar Encarnacion for 2026 Season

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars officially confirmed Friday the signing of first baseman Jerar Encarnacion to an $800,000 contract for the 2026 season.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 12· 2 min
Baseball pitcher Jack Kochanowicz looking somber as he walks off the mound, symbolizing the impact of his Tommy John surgery diagnosis.

Jack Kochanowicz sidelined for Tommy John surgery

Jack Kochanowicz's promising career hit a major roadblock Tuesday.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 10· 2 min
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon is shown in pain on the mound, clutching his hamstring after suffering an injury during a game.

Jameson Taillon lands on injured list with hamstring strain

After just one inning on Sunday, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon exited his start with a strained hamstring, sidelining him until after the All-Star break.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 10· 2 min
Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown firmly states there are no trade discussions for star slugger Yordan Alvarez, emphasizing team commitment.

Astros GM Dana Brown: No Trade Talks for Yordan Alvarez

Despite a challenging start to the 2026 season, Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown has declared the team has had "zero internal discussions" about trading their MVP-caliber slugger Yordan Alvar

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 9· 2 min
Struggling Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello walking off a minor league baseball mound after a difficult outing.

Red Sox option struggling pitcher Brayan Bello to Triple-A

On Thursday, Brayan Bello allowed six runs in the first inning during an 8-2 loss to the Orioles, a performance that directly led to his demotion to Triple-A, according to Boston Herald and MLB .

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 5· 2 min
Santiago Espinal signing a new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting the team's strategic contract flexibility.

Dodgers Sign Santiago Espinal to New Contract in 2026

Just days after being outrighted to Triple-A, Santiago Espinal was re-signed by the Dodgers with a new clause allowing the team to release him within 45 days without paying his full salary, according

Rachel Goldberg· May 30· 2 min
Baseball player Brandon Lowe at bat, representing the increased value of controllable assets in a weak MLB free agent market.

Controllable MLB bats boost value amid weak free agent class

Brandon Lowe, not eligible for free agency until 2027, is on pace to match his career-high 39 home runs from 2021, positioning him as a premier trade asset.

Rachel Goldberg· May 30· 2 min
A dimly lit baseball bullpen with empty chairs and equipment, juxtaposed against a scoreboard displaying a long shutout streak, symbolizing underlying struggles.

Dodgers Bullpen Struggles: The Reality Behind the Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has thrown 36 straight shutout innings, the longest streak in franchise history since at least 1901, according to AP News .

Rachel Goldberg· May 25· 2 min
Antonio Senzatela, a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, in a relief pitching stance on a baseball mound under stadium lights.

Padres Show Interest in Pitcher Antonio Senzatela

After posting a dismal 7.

Rachel Goldberg· May 25· 2 min