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Mets Promote Jonah Tong, DFA 9-Time All-Star
The New York Mets have shuffled their pitching staff with two notable moves on Friday. They've called up top pitching prospect Jonah Tong from the minors. But in return, nine-time All-Star and four-time league saves leader Craig Kimbrel has been designated for assignment (DFA'd). Craig Krimbrel has been designated for assignment to make room for Jonah Tong pic.twitter.com/oXSpSHf2cH — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 22, 2026 Kimbrel was the NL saves leader for four straight years...
Rays Made Blockbuster Trade Offer For Shohei Ohtani
The alternate history of MLB has a new entry, and it is one of the most remarkable what-ifs the sport has produced in years. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels engaged in serious trade discussions ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline that would have sent Shohei Ohtani to Tampa Bay in exchange for prospects Junior Caminero and Carson Williams. The deal came close. Angels owner Arte Moreno ultimately decided against it. "Imagine if in 20...
Padres Shopping For Bullpen Help; 2 Big Names Linked
The San Diego Padres have one of the best bullpens in baseball and AJ Preller is already making calls to make it better. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that Preller is poking around for bullpen help, hoping to strike an early deal with a team open to parting with relief pitching before the trade market heats up later in the summer. San Diego's relief corps ranks seventh in team ERA at 3.32, second in strikeout rate at 25.5 percent, first in ground-ball rate at 50.8 percent, third in F...
MLB Trade Rumors: Projected Trade Sees Yankees Nab Another Closer From NL Team
The New York Yankees have lost their grip on the AL East that they held through the season's first six weeks. They now find themselves 4.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays. With high-leverage relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval each sporting ERAs above 5.00, it's likely they'll try to firm up the back end of the bullpen once again at this year's trade deadline. In 2025, Bednar and Doval were each brought in, but given the volatility of closers, it's a new year, and new reinforcements...
Another Huge Update on Tarik Skubal's Remarkable Recovery
Less than two weeks after undergoing elbow surgery, two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal was back on the mound throwing another full bullpen session at Comerica Park, making his return timeline much earlier than previously believed. Postscript: The bullpen session went well, by all indications. If Skubal continues progressing at this pace, he could return on the early end of the projected timeline following surgery. @MLBNetwork https://t.co/0oF60DZhB7 — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) May 21, 2...
Diamondbacks Release World Series-Winning Pitcher
Joe Ross is a free agent again, and this time his time with Arizona appears to be over for good. The Diamondbacks released the 32-year-old right-hander from his Triple-A assignment with the Reno Aces. Ross posted a 4.29 ERA with a 12-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 21 Triple-A innings after being sent down. Joe Ross Heads to the Open Market The big league numbers that preceded the Reno assignment were the reason he never truly had a chance to stick. Ross broke camp with Arizona aft...
Tampa Bay Rays & White Sox Complete Trade
The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox completed a one-for-one swap, with the Rays sending left-handed pitcher Joe Rock to Chicago in exchange for infielder Oliver Dunn. The deal was triggered in part by necessity on the Rays' side. Infielder Ben Williamson had been dealing with a stiff back entering Tuesday's game against Baltimore, and after the Rays beat the Orioles 4-1, they moved Williamson to the 10-day injured list with a back strain and activated Dunn to fill the roster hole. Dun...
Tommy John Surgery Strikes Blue Jays Pitching Staff
The official verdict is in. And it's another huge blow to the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff. Starter Jose Berrios went under the knife on Wednesday to address the stress fracture in his elbow, and once Dr. Keith Meister got inside, it was apparent that a full Tommy John surgery was the only option. Jose Berrios ended up needing full Tommy John surgery, which was performed today, said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. The stress fracture in the elbow ended up damaging the ligament. He’...
Former MLB Star Wander Franco Could Face 5 Years in Prison
Former top prospect in baseball, Wander Franco, could be facing a five-year prison sentence, if the Public Prosecutor's Office has its way. The request came up in his renewed trial in the Dominican Republic on charges of sexual abuse and human trafficking. The new trial follows his 2025 sentence to two years of suspended prison time. He was convicted of sexually abusing a minor and transfering thousands of dollars to the victim's mother. Franco’s attorneys appealed his two-ye...
Minnesota Twins DFA Pitcher After Impressive Season
The Minnesota Twins had a busy day. Royce Lewis was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, the second member of Minnesota's Opening Day lineup to be sent down in the past week following Matt Wallner's demotion. Ryan Jeffers broke his left hamate bone on a foul ball Monday night and will likely require surgery, sidelining their best offensive producer for a significant stretch. Veterans Orlando Arcia and Alex Jackson were recalled to fill the positional gaps. And in the middle of all of it, rig...
New York Mets DFA 10-Year Veteran Outfielder
The New York Mets designated outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito to the active roster in a corresponding move that will mark Morabito's major league debut. Slater appeared in nine games as a Met, going 5-for-20 with a 69 wRC+ in 21 plate appearances, and has now been designated for assignment by two organizations in less than a month. Mets DFA'd Austin Slater After Nine Games The Marlins DFA'd him on April 23 after a dozen games in Miami...
Surprising Trade Candidate Emerging from Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have been slipping lately, losing seven of their last nine games. They now hold only a half-game lead on the Milwaukee Brewers and just one game on the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central Division going into Tuesday's play. The starting pitching woes have started to have an effect, as they've surrendered 26 runs in their last three games, going into Tuesday's play. The Cubs are without several upper-end of the rotation arms, and will need to address that. Per Bob...
Twins Reach 'Breaking Point' With Royce Lewis
One-time Minnesota Twins top prospect Royce Lewis has had a precipitous fall from grace over the past couple of years. After batting .163 this season with a .540 OPS and five errors in the field, Lewis has been sent to the minors. Twins insider Aaron Gleeman says the team has reached its 'breaking point' with the former top draft pick in all of baseball. Twins are sending Royce Lewis to Triple A. The 2017 #1 overall pick is hitting .163 with a .539 OPS in 31 games this season pic.twitter...
4 Red Sox Players Who Will Be DFA'd, Demoted or Dealt
The Boston Red Sox continue to scuffle at the bottom of the AL East standings, and with their 19-27 record, they are third-last in the entire American League. It's time for a shake-up of the roster. Zachary Rotman of Fansided calls for four Red Sox players to be either DFA'd, demoted or dealt, ASAP. Isiah Kiner-Falefa IKF, who is still trying to live down the baserunning blunder that cost the Toronto Blue Jays the World Series last fall, seemed to land on his feet (unlike his unnec...
Former Yankees Infielder Retires At Age 33
After a ten-year major league career with a lifetime average of .270, versatile infielder Gio Urshela has called it quits. He has announced his retirement at the age of 33. Classy veteran infielder Gio Urshela, who played parts of 10 seasons, announces his retirement — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 18, 2026 Urshela last played for the Athletics in Sacramento last season, posting a .238 average in 197 plate appearances. He became a household name during his three seasons as a regula...
MLB Trade Rumors: Rockies Pitcher Becomes Hot Trade Candidate
When you think of hot pitchers around the majors, pretty much the last team that would come to mind is the Colorado Rockies. But they actually have not only one of the hottest relievers in the big leagues, but one of the top trade candidates as well, as noted by insider Bob Nightengale in USA Today . Rival executives say that one of the hottest commodities at the trade deadline will be Colorado Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela, pitching in relief for the first time in h...
Breaking: Terrible News for Jose Berrios In Another Blow to Blue Jays Staff
Here we go again. The Toronto Blue Jays' pitching staff has taken another big hit. They were forced to start the year without the injured Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage and Jose Berrios. Soon after, Cody Ponce joined them, but he went down for the entire season. Max Scherzer has since joined them on the injured list as well. Only Yesavage has been able to return. Now, Berrios has gotten some brutal news on his injury, as he'll be forced to go under the knife. Jose Berrios to undergo elbow s...
MLB Trade: Pirates, A's Pull Off Trade for Recent First-Rounder
The Sacramento Athletics, looking for a little added depth for their middle infield, have swung a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, acquiring Alika Williams in return for a minor league pitching prospect. A's acquire minor league infielder Alika Williams from Pirates for minor league right-handed pitcher Kyle Robinson. Williams was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas today and infielder Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment to clear space on 26- and 40-man roster. — LVSportsBiz.co...
Free Agent Tommy Pham Signs With 10th Team in 5 Years
He's baaaack. You can't keep Tommy Pham off an MLB roster for very long. When one team cut ties with him, another is sure to come along before long. After being DFA'd late last month by the New York Mets, the 13-year veteran has signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. It's his 10th team in the past five years, and 11th overall in the majors. Tommy Pham signs a minor league deal with the Orioles, per @JonHeyman If Pham makes the big leagues, Baltimore will be his 11th team,...
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