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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Joel Kuhnel in a dynamic throwing pose on the mound during a night game, symbolizing his recent acquisition.

Brewers acquire pitcher Joel Kuhnel from Athletics

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

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 7· 3 min
New York Yankees player Aaron Judge grimacing in pain on the baseball field, clutching his rib area, symbolizing his uncertain recovery from a stress fracture.

Aaron Judge diagnosed with rib stress fracture, recovery uncertain

After missing just two games with what was initially described as vague discomfort, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 5· 3 min
Simeon Woods Richardson, a pitcher, is acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Minnesota Twins in a baseball trade.

Blue Jays acquire Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins

Simeon Woods Richardson, who posted a 7.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 4· 3 min
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matt Pushard, a Rule 5 acquisition from the Marlins, is activated and added to the team's 40-man roster.

Cardinals Activate Rule 5 Pick Matt Pushard From Marlins

On March 29th, Matt Pushard allowed three earned runs on just 31 pitches during his brief major league debut, yet the Cardinals have now activated him, bringing their 40-man roster to 39, according to

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 4· 3 min
Lars Nootbaar rounding third base during a baseball game, symbolizing his return to the Cardinals lineup.

Cardinals target Lars Nootbaar activation before Friday's series

After hitting an opposite-field home run on a 1-0 pitch in his first rehab game, Lars Nootbaar is now targeted for activation from the 60-day injured list before Friday's series against the Reds, acco

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 4· 3 min
Split image contrasting a chaotic online forum of trade rumors with a focused baseball front office, illustrating the gap between speculation and reality.

MLBTR Chat Transcript Analysis Reveals Speculation Gap

An analysis of 10,000 recent MLBTR chat messages revealed that 75% of highly discussed trade rumors over the past six months never materialized.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 1· 3 min
Miami Marlins pitcher Zach Brzykcy on the mound, ready to throw a pitch during a night game under bright stadium lights.

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· Jun 1· 3 min
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
Editorial illustration for The Four Strategic Goals of NFL Pre-Snap Motion

The Four Strategic Goals of NFL Pre-Snap Motion

Pre-snap motion in the NFL is a strategic tool used by offenses to gain a decisive advantage before the play begins. It serves four primary objectives: diagnosing defensive coverage, creating favorable mismatches, generating leverage and space, and giving players a running start.

Rachel Goldberg· Oct 4· 4 min
Young NFL coaches and executives collaborating around a futuristic tactical display, symbolizing the league's new era of leadership.

NFL's Under-40 Revolution: Top Coaches and Execs Reshape the League

At 30, Sean McVay became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.

Rachel Goldberg· Sep 2· 3 min
Seattle Mariners infielder Buddy Kennedy in uniform on a baseball field, ready for action.

Mariners acquire Buddy Kennedy from Giants for cash

In 48 games at Triple-A Sacramento in 2026, infielder Buddy Kennedy posted a .

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 29· 2 min
An empty catcher's mitt on a baseball field at night, symbolizing the New York Yankees' urgent need for a backup catcher at the trade deadline.

Yankees' trade focus shifts to essential catcher need

Backup catcher Ali Sánchez's Monday night exit from the 5-3 loss to the Tigers, after being hit by a pitch, immediately shifts the New York Yankees' trade deadline focus from luxury acquisitions to es

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 26· 2 min
MLB scouts intently watching a game from the stands, analyzing player statistics on the scoreboard for the 2026 trade deadline.

MLB Scouts Track Top 35 Trade Candidates for 2026 Deadline

Tarik Skubal, a two-time defending AL Cy Young winner, is already posting a 3.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 26· 2 min
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López on the mound, preparing to start a game, with the team's dugout visible in the background.

Braves move Reynaldo López back into starting rotation

Just last Tuesday, Reynaldo López surrendered four earned runs in little over an inning during the Braves' 11-4 loss to the Nationals.

Rachel Goldberg· Jun 25· 2 min