The Huddle
Insider news, film breakdown, and front-office rumors from around the NFL.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Teoscar Hernández strains groin, exits Wednesday's game
Teoscar Hernández, hitting .

MLBPA Proposes New Spending Floor in Collective Bargaining
The MLB Players Association has proposed nearly doubling the minimum player salary to $1.

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

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.

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

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 .

Eugenio Suarez Activated, Ke'Bryan Hayes Lands on Injured List
Ke'Bryan Hayes, who was hitting .

Cubs designate Nicky Lopez, promote Kevin Alcantara
Kevin Alcántara, the Chicago Cubs' No.

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-

Braves select veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco
The Atlanta Braves have committed $1.

Gerrit Cole starts for Yankees Friday against Rays
Gerrit Cole reached 99.

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.

Buxton declares "I'm a Twin" amid trade speculation
Byron Buxton, hitting .

Shinnosuke Ogasawara signs with Yomiuri Giants after Nationals release
Just months after securing a two-year, $3.

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.

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.

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.

Jack Kochanowicz sidelined for Tommy John surgery
Jack Kochanowicz's promising career hit a major roadblock Tuesday.

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.

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

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 .

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

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.

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 .

Padres Show Interest in Pitcher Antonio Senzatela
After posting a dismal 7.