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Shohei Ohtani biceps injury adds new wrinkle to Dodgers plans

It’s been almost four weeks since Shohei Ohtani last pitched in a game, still managing the left knee inflammation that still isn’t 100 percent. But that’s not the only injury the Dodgers superstar is dealing with. After Tuesday night’s game, Ohtani revealed that his right bicep has also been bothering him. That was part of […]

Seattle Mariners to host ‘Jimothy Night’ with exclusive t-shirt and rookie card celebrating viral raccoon

The Seattle Mariners announced a special theme night honoring a new Seattle star that has taken the internet by storm: Jimothy the raccoon. “Jimothy Night,” sponsored by Farmers Insurance, will take place on Wednesday, August 5 at T-Mobile Park when the Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers. Jimothy is taking over @TMobilePark next Wednesday! The

Tate Southisene on Columbus IL After HBP

The Atlanta Braves made the ultra-aggressive move to promote their star infield prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A at the age of 19 after just 104 professional games, but his run with the Clingstones is going to have an unfortunate interruption. In the second inning of his debut on Tuesday night Southisene was hit in the […]

Chris Sale gets the start against the Mets in series finale

Rise and shine, Braves country! A Wednesday split doubleheader is at your service. Chris Sale is on the mound for the Atlanta Braves to face the New York Mets in today’s second game of the doubleheader in this three-game series. With a 2.19 ERA, Sale has been a dominant force on the mound that continues […]

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Epic Ink/Quarto Present Baseball's Greatest Pitchers: Icons of Excellence from the Baseball Hall of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Epic Ink/Quarto Present Baseball's Greatest Pitchers: Icons of Excellence from the Baseball Hall of Fame kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-29 13:57 An officially licensed, era‑spanning tribute to the 86 Hall of Fame pitchers who shaped the game. Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 12:00pm ( COOPERSTOWN, NY ) – The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Epic Ink/Quarto are proud to announce the upcoming publication of  Baseball’s G...

The Rundown: Cubs Players Putting Heat on Hoyer, Bregman Rediscovering Stroke, Expect Active Deadline

“You know she’s waiting…just anticipating, for things that she’ll never, never possess.” – Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding Doesn’t the season seem to fly by once we get past the All-Star break? One of the reasons I love the expanded playoff format is that it brings so much fire to so many games. … The post The Rundown: Cubs Players Putting Heat on Hoyer, Bregman Rediscovering Stroke, Expect Active Deadline appeared first on .

8 Fantasy Baseball Players to Trade Now (2026)

Fantasy baseball managers are always looking for an edge in their leagues, and one strategy that can pay off is buying low on struggling players and selling high on those who have exceeded expectations. Below, our featured experts look closely ... read more »

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: New York Giants

Some people are fans of the New York Giants. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New York Giants. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far  here . Your team:  WHAT’S IN THE TENT?! I BET THERE’S FREE CANDY IN THERE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1fJjaYNclo

Casey Schmitt Likely Done For Season Due To Meniscus Surgery

July 29: Vitello tells reporters, including Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, that Schmitt will have surgery and is probably done for the year. July 28: The Giants announced that infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Infielder Osleivis Basabe has been selected to […]

Toronto Blue Jays Former All-Star Player Quietly Released by New MLB Team

The Toronto Blue Jays (fifth place, AL East) are currently taking on the Washington Nationals. During their series with the Nationals, there are several roster transactions taking place across Major League Baseball. On Tuesday (July 28), a former Blue Jays All-Star was quietly released by their new MLB team. More MLB on Heavy: Toronto Blue […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Former All-Star Player Quietly Released by New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .

Brewers Select Thomas Pannone

The Brewers announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Thomas Pannone. He takes the active roster spot of right-hander Garrett Stallings, who has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville. The 40-man roster has a couple of vacancies, so Pannone fills one of those without a corresponding move. It appears that Pannone has been summoned […]

Nationals Activate Trevor Williams From 60-Day IL

The Nationals reinstated righty Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list prior to this afternoon’s game, per a team announcement. Washington already had an open spot for Williams on the 40-man roster. Righty Gus Varland was optioned to Triple-A to clear an active roster spot. Williams, 34, has been with the Nats since signing a […]

The paths the Royals can take at the trade deadline

The 2026 season has been a big fat dud for the Kansas City Royals, a team that had designs on competing in what looks like a weak Central Division. With the August 3 trade deadline soon approaching, the Royals will almost certainly be sellers. The question is – what path will they take? General manager […]

Cubs trade target: Foster Griffin

Left-hander Foster Griffin is having a really good year for the Washington Nationals. He’s 12-2 in 21 starts with a 2.76 ERA, 1.032 WHIP and only 28 walks and 113 strikeouts in 124 innings, and he was named to the National League All-Star team. Can I stop for a minute and say “I told you […]