Detroit Tigers right‑hander Tarik Skubal is accelerating his comeback, having begun light tosses just two weeks after elbow surgery, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The MLB Injury Report released on May 15, 2026, notes the 27‑year‑old started playing catch, sparking hope he could be back in a month. By Staff Writer • Published May 16, […]
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 catcher Cal Raleigh was sidelined with a hand fracture on May 14, 2026, as the club faced the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. In a division where every game carries the weight of a playoff seed, the loss of “Big Dumper”—the emotional and offensive heartbeat of the Mariners’ battery—could have been a […]
Jacob deGrom represents the gold standard of modern pitching efficiency. By combining elite velocity with an unprecedented ability to locate pitches on the edges of the strike zone, he shifted the league’s understanding of pitching dominance. His career serves as a masterclass in maximizing a limited pitch palette through extreme precision and high spin rates. […]
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 […]
Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera will take the mound Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox as the two city rivals meet at Wrigley Field on May 15, 2026. The start comes after Cabrera has allowed three or more earned runs in each of his last six outings, including a five‑run night versus Texas, putting […]
Seattle’s starting catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10‑day IL on May 14, 2026, after doctors diagnosed a right‑oblique strain. The move marks the first time in his career that the 28‑year‑old will miss a game, and it arrives just two days after he snapped a 38‑at‑bat hitless streak. By Staff Writer • Published […]
Seattle announced on May 14 that All‑Star catcher Cal Raleigh has been placed on the 10‑day injured list with a right oblique strain, a move that instantly reshapes the 2026 MLB Playoff Picture. The timing, just before the All‑Star break, forces the Mariners to re‑tool a lineup that has been a key driver of their […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton was scratched from Thursday’s lineup after doctors flagged a sore right hip flexor during warm‑ups. The club announced the change just two hours before the first pitch, sending the Twins scrambling to re‑tool the top of the order. By Sports Analyst • Published May 15, 2026 Buxton, the 28‑year‑old center‑fielder who […]
Garrett Crochet threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, marking his first time pitching off a mound since entering the injured list. The Boston Red Sox left-hander is working through shoulder inflammation that sidelined him last month. By Sports Analyst • Published May 14, 2026 This development signals a shift in the recovery process for […]