Gerrit Cole progresses through late-stage recovery from Tommy John surgery as the New York Yankees recalibrate rotation plans for a 2026 playoff run. The right-hander builds arm strength and command while New York mixes veteran depth with emerging options at the back end of the rotation. Yankees brass balances risk and reward by limiting workload […]
Minnesota right-hander Taj Bradley meets his old club Friday at Tropicana Field, the first such reunion since a July swap sent him to the Twins for Griffin Jax. The Rays recalibrated their bullpen by trading a former top prospect for a controllable arm built to navigate high-leverage frames. In a league where bullpen resources define […]
Byron Buxton shook off soreness after a diving catch and stayed in Friday’s lineup as the Minnesota Twins absorbed a labrum tear to optioned reliever Alan Roden. The injury, disclosed Thursday at Citi Field, trims Twin Cities outfield flexibility and raises recall odds for Triple-A St. Paul arms if setbacks occur. Target Field depth charts […]
The Mets selected Carl Edwards’ contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. This roster addition injects bullpen depth and signals that free agency chatter is shifting from quiet to active before May. For a franchise that has oscillated between rebuilding and contention over the past decade, such micro-moves are critical […]
The Seattle Mariners opened the 2026 regular season with uneven results, leaning on a steady hand behind the plate to set the tone. Cal Raleigh, the 28-year-old backstop who signed a one-year, $4.35 million contract in the offseason after his breakout 2023 campaign, said the club will ride a 25-game stretch of better swings and […]
The Yankees have built one of baseball’s sharper rotations a month into the 2026 season, blending generational pedigree with modern analytics to create a unit that is as intellectually formidable as it is athletically gifted. Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are on carefully monitored rehab assignments and could rejoin the active list within days, forcing […]
The Minnesota Twins cut Eric Wagaman from the 40-man roster Thursday and designated him for assignment to clear space for waiver claim Christian Roa. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported the move as the club sharpened its depth chart early in the 2026 regular season. Front-office brass weighed service-time control, option years, and bullpen depth […]
The Rockies traded Nicky Lopez to the Cubs for cash on Thursday, sharpening two Opening Day rosters with a ready glove and speedy bat. This MLB Minor League News ripple arrives just before first pitches and reframes depth battles in both leagues. For front offices and fans alike, the move crystallizes how cash considerations and […]
The Philadelphia Phillies placed Zack Wheeler on the injured list and confirmed an arthroscopic procedure on his right elbow on 2026-04-23. This trims rotation depth as the club pursues October goals. Wheeler will miss at least six weeks while the front office weighs reinforcements. Philadelphia stands at 46–35 and trails the Braves by two games […]
Atlanta released veteran catcher Sandy León on April 23, 2026, clearing a $10 million roster spot as the Braves chase a strong start. The move comes amid a hot early stretch and underscores Atlanta’s willingness to reshape its lineup while still chasing another MLB World Series title. Sandy León, a 2021 World Series champion, asked for […]