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Hard to believe, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have reached the midpoint of their season. The New York Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate wrapped up first-half play in the International League with a record of 37-37. That was good for 12th in the 20-team standings, 9.5 games behind the first-half champion Memphis Redbirds (47-28). The RailRiders began second-half […]
Clearly, Paul Toboni and the front office knew that they needed to shake up the bullpen in some way. It started with demoting Paxton Schultz for Carson Palmquist. Now, the Nats claimed veteran righty Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Twins. Lawrence has had a rough year, but has been successful in the past and […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, defensive lineman Clev Lubin and offensive lineman Lance Robinson will join head coach Jeff Brohm in representing the University of Louisville football program at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff on July 16 in Charlotte, N.C.
Some of the league's best trade candidates could wind up getting dealt to their former teams.
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Twins. Minnesota designated him for assignment a few days ago. In a corresponding move, the Nats designated right-hander Jhancarlos Lara for assignment. Lawrence is out of options and will need an active roster spot once he reports to the team. Lawrence, […]
Back in January, David Samson opened up about how his personal life had been thrown into turmoil by his daughter’s battle with brain cancer, saying the strain made it harder to keep up his daily YouTube output. What started as a difficult explanation about balance and routine has now turned into something far more devastating, […] The post Ex-MLB President Mourns Tragic Demise of 28YO Daughter With Serious Illness – “Impossible to Describe” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Waldo is officially back. Yankees utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera, who hasn’t played a major-league game since fracturing his ankle early last season, is being called up by the organization to pitch in as third baseman Ryan McMahon was placed on the injured list with an throat infection. YES Network’s Jack Curry revealed the information on Wednesday […]
ANAHEIM— Jackson Holliday is not in the Orioles’ lineup for the fourth straight game due to groin tightness. He worked out at second base before Wednesday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels. “He’s in a good spot,” manager Craig Albernaz said. Albernaz was noncommittal about whether Holliday would be available during the game. “Balancing where […]
There may not be a harder award race to pick in sports than MLB Rookie of the Year Awards. Unlike in the NBA or NFL, where the top draft picks enter the league right away, and the best of the best typically are known from their first game, picking a rookie to win in the […] The post NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (June 24) appeared first on Just Baseball .
Our prolonged nightmare of west cost games is nearly over. After tonight, the Orioles will not be back on west coast time until late August, when they have a six-game stint in Sacramento and Denver. Right now, the Orioles have gone 4-4 on this road trip. That’s not bad considering how it started in Seattle. […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a notable roster move on Wednesday, officially ending what turned out to be a brief and disappointing stint for veteran first baseman Carlos Santana. The club announced that Santana has been reinstated from the 60-day injured…
The Diamondbacks announced that left-hander Mitch Bratt has been recalled from Triple-A Reno. Fellow lefty Kohl Drake was optioned to Reno as a corresponding move. MLBTR covered the Bratt promotion yesterday. Additionally, the Snakes announced that first baseman Carlos Santana has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and designated for assignment. Arizona signed the […]
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri moved to the paternity list ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresponding move, they recalled outfielder Josh Lowe from Triple-A Salt Lake. Siri signed a minor league deal with the Angels ahead of the 2026 season, and made his way to MLB towards the […] The post Angels Move Red-Hot Outfielder to Paternity List, Recall Josh Lowe appeared first on LA Sports Report.
With the All-Star Game and trade deadline rapidly approaching, what better time to take stock?
The Rangers need help up front. Does the free agent market have anything to offer?
An intriguing nugget provided by Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman yesterday was that Kyle Farmer would try his hand at catching again on his latest rehab assignment. Farmer has caught 19 games in his career, most of which came in 2019. Not exactly a savant behind the plate, but an option nonetheless in emergency situations. […]
The New York Giants have taken a lot of swings in the NFL Draft since Joe Schoen became general manager […]
The internet has deadline questions, and our very own Robert Murray has the answers.
A traditional prototypical quarterback’s height is 6 feet 4 inches. Russell Wilson came into the league at 5 feet 11, and ensured that height was never a topic of conversation. His 14-year career saw him achieve the top honors in the NFL, and after his last season with the New York Giants, Wilson decided to […] The post “Gold Jacket Guy”: Maxx Crosby Drops Bold Hall of Fame Verdict on Russell Wilson While Defending NFL Legend appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Garrett Crochet’s shoulder is getting better. However, he still can’t pick up a baseball. On Monday, the Boston Red Sox ace failed a medical test. This failed test is a brutal setback for a team already stuck in last place. “Despite the scheduled reevaluation of Garrett Crochet’s shoulder showing that he was ‘improving,’ he still […] The post Red Sox Hit With Brutal Garrett Crochet News as Ace’s Return Timeline Slips Further appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Brazil enters its final Group C match in a strong position after drawing Morocco 1-1 in its opener and defeating Haiti 3-0 in its second game. The five-time World Cup champions have looked increasingly comfortable as the tournament has progressed,…
The Atlanta Braves suffered a disappointing loss in yesterday’s match-up against the San Diego Padres during extra innings. Martín Pérez is looking to help the team bounce back to split the series. Braves pitching has seen its struggles as of late. The bullpen is scarce, and the starters are hitting a continuous rough spot. Holding […]
The Atlanta Braves suffered a disappointing loss in yesterday’s match-up against the San Diego Padres during extra innings. Martín Pérez is looking to help the team bounce back to break their losing streak. Braves pitching has seen its struggles as of late. The bullpen is scarce, and the starters are hitting a continuous rough spot. […]
From who will start the game for the National League to who will back up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base, there are a ton of MLB All-Star Game battles that fans have no involvement in.
The Texas Rangers scored two runs but the Miami Marlins scored four runs. It was a Texas Rangers game in 2026 so saying “it was kind of an annoying game” should be assumed by default but today’s game was kind of annoying. In addition to it beginning in the ante meridiem, which made it annoying […]