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Dalton Rushing has torn UCL in right elbow

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing went from minor arm irritation to the injured list with elbow inflammation, to now a slight tear in his ulnar collateral ligament that will sideline him for at least a month. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed to reporters on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field that MRI results Monday showed a “slightly torn” […]

Dodgers on Deck: Friday, August 7 at Diamondbacks

After dropping two series in a row, the Dodgers move on to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are fighting for a wild card berth. Roki Sasaki takes the ball in the series opener on Friday night at Chase Field in Phoenix, where the roof will be appreciated with triple-digit high temperatures in the forecast all […]

How Blue Jays’ John Schneider feels about George Springer not being traded

The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, among other moves. The flurry of transactions came amid what has been a very disappointing year for the Blue Jays, who look poised to miss the playoffs after making it to Game […] The post How Blue Jays’ John Schneider feels about George Springer not being traded appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pirates make Marcell Ozuna roster move just days after trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Pirates were busy during the MLB Trade Deadline. The Pirates brought in multiple pitchers, looking to improve the roster. Now, the team is making another move to improve the roster through subtraction, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The Pirates have released Marcell Ozuna. The switch-hitting designated hitter never found his groove in Pittsburgh. […] The post Pirates make Marcell Ozuna roster move just days after trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love gets status for Hall of Fame Game vs. Panthers

The Arizona Cardinals aren’t taking any unnecessary risks with their future. As the NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers, Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will not suit up. NFL insider Ari Meirov reported the news. “Cardinals HC Mike […] The post Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love gets status for Hall of Fame Game vs. Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

What the Rays see in outfielder Jack Suwinski

As the clock ran out on the MLB trade deadline, the Rays made one final move by sending C Hunter Feduccia and minor league RP Jacob Kmatz to the Dodgers for Triple-A OF Jack Suwinski and international bonus pool money. The Rays have been linked to several popular IFA guys in the 2027 class (including […]

Happy Birthday John Olerud and Eric Hinske

Today marks John Olerud’s 58th birthday. John Olerud, born in Seattle, Washington, followed his father’s path—his father also named John—who played catcher for Washington State University and reached Triple-A in professional baseball. Olerud Jr. was picked by the Blue Jays in the third round of the 1989 draft out of Washington State, where he stood […]

For One Night Only, A Rookie And His Sweet Folks Make It Possible To Enjoy The Yankees

It used to be that all the normal, real people of this great nation could set aside political and religious differences, and even a well-calibrated distaste for Bostonians, and come together in our pure and righteous hatred of the New York Yankees. Now it's all confused: The Yankees—once such an inevitability that Bob Costas invoked the word "socialism" to describe how collective action could force them from the mountaintop—are no longer the sport's big bullies. Hell, they're no longer even th...

Who Did the Cardinals Receive After Selling at the Deadline?

The St. Louis Cardinals began the year as one of the biggest surprises of the MLB season. Many Cardinals fans were hopeful. The team was much better than expected and had a good first third of the season.  Cardinals fans were excited going into the All-Star break, and Jordan Walker winning the Home Run Derby […] The post Who Did the Cardinals Receive After Selling at the Deadline? appeared first on The Lead .

Giancarlo Stanton receives injury update after trade deadline

It was only a week ago when there was no timetable for Giancarlo Stanton to return from injury. However, the New York Yankees got a glimmer of hope on Wednesday with a critical update, per MLB.com. “Has been hitting and faced live pitching Aug. 3 from Carlos Rodón, then jogged in the Yankee Stadium outfield,” […] The post Giancarlo Stanton receives injury update after trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Top Cubs Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Clarifies Sunday’s Early Exit

Josiah Hartshorn (Hart-shorn) went from sixth-round pick to the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect (No. 60 overall) in about a year, and he’s currently putting up a 130 wRC+ with 12 homers in 248 plate appearances at High-A South Bend. A switch-hitter who has played at least 149 innings each at first base (281), right (293.1), and … The post Top Cubs Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Clarifies Sunday’s Early Exit appeared first on .

Rangers Activate Cody Bradford From 60-Day IL

The Rangers announced Wednesday that left-hander Cody Bradford has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. He’s missed the entire season so far while recovering from an internal brace procedure on his left elbow that was performed late last June. That UCL repair will ultimately end up costing him a bit more than 13 months. […]

Ellison: Paramount should be looked at “as a buyer of sports rights”

The following article " Ellison: Paramount should be looked at “as a buyer of sports rights” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . At a time of uncertainty in sports media, Paramount chairman/CEO David Ellison said Tuesday that the company should be viewed “as a buyer of sports rights.” “We’re a big believer in live sports, and I think you should look for us to obviously continue to expand in terms of how we look at the portfolio […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media n...

How do you think the Reds managed the trade deadline?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Reds fans and fans across the country. The Cincinnati Reds sat idle for almost the entire run-up to the August 3rd trade deadline. As the final hour neared, though, they managed to make a […]