Gerrit Cole hit 99.6 mph during his sixth minor league rehab start on Sunday, putting the New York Yankees ace on the doorstep of a major league return. The right-hander is scheduled to make one more rehab outing before rejoining the rotation during the May 25-27 series against the Kansas City Royals. By Sports Analyst […]
The Seattle Mariners have promoted Colt Emerson, ranked No. 6 on the MLB Top 100 Prospects list, to the major leagues as they fight to stay competitive in a tight American League West race. The club announced the move Monday, May 18, 2026, slotting the 20-year-old infielder in as the primary third baseman following an […]
The Houston Astros lost second baseman Jose Altuve to a Grade 2 left oblique strain Sunday, dealing a significant blow to a club already searching for consistency in the early weeks of the 2026 season. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the injury following Houston’s 8-0 loss to the Texas Rangers in the series finale at Daikin […]
Colorado Rockies utility player Willi Castro drove in two runs Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, snapping a five-game hitless streak and giving the lineup a timely spark during the team’s current homestand at Coors Field. By Staff Writer • Published May 18, 2026 Castro went 1-for-3 with a double and a sacrifice fly, plating a […]
Los Angeles announced on Tuesday, May 18, 2026, that utility infielder Tommy Edman has signed a one‑year contract to join the Dodgers, a move timed with a recent flurry of pitching transactions. The veteran, 31, brings a blend of defensive flexibility and on‑base skill that the club hopes will offset the strain on its depleted […]
San Diego Padres announced Sunday that right‑hander Lucas Giolito will make his 2026 major‑league debut on May 19 against the Seattle Mariners after being recalled from Double‑A San Antonio. The veteran’s promotion follows four minor‑league starts that convinced the front office he’s ready to rejoin the rotation. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, 2026 […]
Austin Gomber entered MLB Free Agency on Saturday after the Texas Rangers cut his Triple-A contract, according to CBS Sports. The 27‑year‑old right‑hander posted a 0‑15 record, 7.75 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over nine outings, prompting the front office to let him test the market. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, 2026 Gomber signed […]
Lou Trivino inked a minor‑league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, adding a fresh chapter to MLB Minor League News for the 2026 season. The right‑hander was assigned to Triple‑A Lehigh Valley, where the organization hopes his low‑WHIP outings will bolster depth. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, 2026 Trivino was designated for […]
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Blake Snell will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow on Tuesday, May 19, according to Bleacher Report. The MLB Injury Report notes the 15-day IL placement was back-dated to May 12, meaning the earliest Snell could return is May 27. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, […]
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman confirmed on May 16 that the club is actively scouting veteran utility man Tommy Edman for a potential 2026 acquisition. The former St. Louis Cardinals second-baseman, now a free-agent candidate, could bolster a Dodgers outfield that lost several depth pieces to injury. By Sports Analyst • Published May […]