Byron Buxton will not take the field Friday, May 17, as the Minnesota Twins host the Milwaukee Brewers, after the team announced a hip issue forced him out of the lineup. The No. 1 fantasy hitter over the past two weeks misses another start, and manager Rocco Baldelli must reshuffle the batting order and defensive alignment. […]
Seattle Mariners executives are fielding trade whispers about their starting staff as the Aug. 3 deadline looms. The rotation, long‑ranked among MLB’s elite, could become the league’s most coveted commodity if health holds. By Staff Writer • Published May 16, 2026 Ken Rosenthal of Sports Illustrated reported the club might “entertain” moving a starter, but […]
On June 5, 2026, the MLB Draft delivered a wave of hard‑throwing right‑handers, with 12 high‑school arms topping 95 mph in the first round, a record for any draft year. Teams scrambled to adjust bonus pools as the talent curve steepened, turning traditional sign‑and‑trade models on their heads. By Staff Writer • Published May 16, 2026 […]
San Diego Padres added left‑hander Alek Jacob to the major‑league bullpen on Friday, May 15, 2026, according to CBS Sports. The move follows two relievers landing on the injured list and gives the club a fresh arm as the wild‑card race tightens. In a division as volatile as the NL West, where every bullpen bridge […]
May 15, 2026 — The Atlanta Braves have narrowed the Chicago Cubs’ grip on the NL East by one game after completing a three‑game sweep, delivering the latest MLB Standings Update. The win moves Atlanta to 45‑12‑7, while Chicago slips to 46‑12‑7, setting up a pivotal weekend series that could decide the division crown. This […]
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not appear in Thursday’s home game against the San Francisco Giants, giving his right oblique a few extra days to heal. The decision was confirmed by AM 570 LA Sports reporter David Vassegh, who said the move is precautionary after Betts returned to the lineup on Monday. By […]
May 14, 2026 — The MLB World Series picture is wobbling as two‑time World Series MVP Corey Seager endures a career‑worst slump. The San Diego shortstop went hitless in his last seven games, extending a 0‑for‑27 stretch that includes 11 strikeouts, according to ESPN. Analysts say the sudden decline could ripple through betting markets, shifting […]
Los Angeles Dodgers ace‑star Shohei Ohtani addressed his dual role on May 14, 2026, after delivering seven scoreless innings in a Wednesday night victory over the San Francisco Giants. The 31‑year‑old said he is comfortable staying on the mound and in the lineup, even as his batting numbers lag behind expectations. By Sports Analyst • […]
On Tuesday night, the Cincinnati Reds head to Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians in a pivotal early‑season clash. Andrew Abbott steps onto the mound after posting a 1.02 ERA in his last three starts, a stark turnaround from his 6.59 ERA over his first six outings this year. By Staff Writer • […]
Houston Astros have reportedly placed Isaac Paredes on the trade radar as the July 31 deadline approaches, according to Dayn Perry of CBS Sports cited by Sporting News. The 27‑year‑old infielder, who posted a .763 OPS this season, is not the highest‑priced asset in Houston but is deemed the most likely piece to be flipped […]