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Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is helped off the field after suffering a head injury and being placed on the concussion IL.
The Huddle

Orioles Place Adley Rutschman on Concussion IL

Star catcher Adley Rutschman was hit in the head running to first base during Thursday's game in Seattle, leading to his placement on the 7-day concussion injured list.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 21
Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez in his uniform, preparing to throw a pitch on a baseball field, signifying his upcoming return from injury.
The Pitch

Marlins Rotation Awaits Boost as Eury Pérez Nears Return

After struggling to a 14.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 20
A baseball trade negotiation table with money and medical charts, symbolizing high salaries and injury risks impacting the 2026 MLB trade market.
Draft HQ

High Salaries & Injuries Shape 2026 MLB Trade Market

Despite the desire for mid-season roster upgrades, the Baltimore Orioles hesitate to acquire third baseman Matt Chapman due to his remaining $100 million contract through 2030.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 20
Toronto Marlies players celebrating wildly with the AHL Calder Cup trophy on the ice after winning Game 5.
On the Ice

Toronto Marlies Clinch AHL Calder Cup Championship

With just 3:11 left in the second period of Game 5, Vinni Lettieri scored the Cup-winning goal, sealing the Toronto Marlies' second Calder Cup championship.

Marco Moretti·Jun 20
Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton stands on the field, looking determined amidst trade speculation, affirming his commitment to the team.
The Huddle

Buxton declares "I'm a Twin" amid trade speculation

Byron Buxton, hitting .

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 19
Shinnosuke Ogasawara, former Washington Nationals pitcher, shown making a decision between MLB and NPB, ultimately signing with the Yomiuri Giants.
The Huddle

Shinnosuke Ogasawara signs with Yomiuri Giants after Nationals release

Just months after securing a two-year, $3.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 19
Arizona Diamondbacks player Aramis Garcia walking away from the dugout after being designated for assignment.
Hardwood Intel

Diamondbacks designate Aramis Garcia for assignment

Just weeks after hitting his first home run for the Arizona Diamondbacks, catcher Aramis Garcia was designated for assignment.

Darius Tehrani·Jun 15
Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash walking off the mound with a dejected expression, symbolizing the team's injury struggles.
The Huddle

Seattle Mariners place pitcher Matt Brash on IL

For the second time in a month, Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash has been placed on the 15-day injured list, signaling a deepening crisis of player availability for the team.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 15
Colorado Rockies pitcher Eiberson Castellano on the mound, ready for his Major League debut after a rapid ascent from a minor league contract.
Draft HQ

Rockies select Castellano, outright Bellozo to Triple-A

Just six months after signing a minor league contract, 25-year-old Eiberson Castellano will make his Major League debut for the Colorado Rockies.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 14
Dejected baseball player Omar Martinez watches a ball fly out of a minor league stadium after being outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.
The Huddle

Omar Martinez cleared waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake

After recording a single in his very first MLB at-bat, catcher Omar Martinez was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake just weeks later, a stark reminder of the brutal churn on the Angels' 40-man roster.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 14
Pitcher Javy Guerra in a Chicago White Sox uniform on a minor league baseball field during sunset.
The Pitch

White Sox sign Javy Guerra to minor league deal after release

Just days after being released by Atlanta's Triple-A affiliate, pitcher Javy Guerra landed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 14
Pitcher Zach Pop in a Miami Marlins minor league uniform on the mound, preparing to throw a baseball.
The Pitch

Marlins sign Zach Pop to minor league deal after calf strain

Just days after being designated for assignment by the Phillies, pitcher Zach Pop, once projected for nearly a million dollars in 2026, signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 13
Jerar Encarnacion, the newly signed first baseman for the Yokohama BayStars, poses on a baseball field with the stadium lights on and the city skyline in the background.
The Huddle

Yokohama BayStars Sign Jerar Encarnacion for 2026 Season

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars officially confirmed Friday the signing of first baseman Jerar Encarnacion to an $800,000 contract for the 2026 season.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 12
Silhouettes of powerful figures negotiating at a futuristic sports arena table with holographic player statistics, representing the 2026 free agent market.
On the Ice

2026 Free Agent Market: An Analysis of 5 Key Players

One month after a 'NanoNeedle' elbow procedure, pitcher Tarik Skubal is on a fast track to recovery, according to MLB Trade Rumors .

Marco Moretti·Jun 12
Houston Astros minor league outfielder Trenton Brooks at bat during a baseball game under stadium lights.
The Pitch

Astros sign outfielder Trenton Brooks to minor league deal

Less than two years after making his MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants, outfielder Trenton Brooks is now in the lineup for the Houston Astros' Triple-A affiliate, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 11
Colorado Rockies pitcher Keegan Thompson walking off the field, looking dejected after being designated for assignment.
Draft HQ

Colorado Rockies designate Keegan Thompson for assignment

In just three weeks, RHP Keegan Thompson allowed 11 runs over 12 innings for the Colorado Rockies, leading to his outright assignment to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to MLB Trade Rumors .

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 11
Stop Bleeding Your Wallet: 5 Costly Sports Betting Mistakes, and What to Do Instead
The Playbook

Stop Bleeding Your Wallet: 5 Costly Sports Betting Mistakes, and What to Do Instead

The convenience and accessibility of online sports betting create powerful financial and emotional motivations for participation, but this ease of entry often leads to unforced errors. Many bettors, armed with intuition …

Sponsored·Jul 6
Rafael Devers celebrating after signing a massive $313.5 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Draft HQ

Red Sox Sign Rafael Devers to $313.5M Deal

Just one year after trading him, the Boston Red Sox committed $313.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 11
Baseball pitcher Jack Kochanowicz looking somber as he walks off the mound, symbolizing the impact of his Tommy John surgery diagnosis.
The Huddle

Jack Kochanowicz sidelined for Tommy John surgery

Jack Kochanowicz's promising career hit a major roadblock Tuesday.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 10
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon is shown in pain on the mound, clutching his hamstring after suffering an injury during a game.
The Huddle

Jameson Taillon lands on injured list with hamstring strain

After just one inning on Sunday, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon exited his start with a strained hamstring, sidelining him until after the All-Star break.

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 10
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shaun Anderson on the mound, ready to throw a pitch during a baseball game.
The Pitch

Angels ink Shaun Anderson to minor league contract

Just one day after his removal from the Los Angeles Angels' 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson was re-signed to a minor league deal.

Sofia Castillo·Jun 10
A baseball pitcher on the mound under stadium lights, conveying focus and the pressure of a game situation.
Draft HQ

MLB player notes: Morris, Civale, Wilson updates

Kade Morris, after allowing nine runs over four innings in his MLB debut, was immediately optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to MLB Trade Rumors .

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 10
Pitcher Taylor Rashi is traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Minnesota Twins for cash in a surprising move.
The Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks trade Taylor Rashi to Minnesota Twins

Despite a stellar 1.03 ERA for the Reno Aces this season, pitcher Taylor Rashi was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Minnesota Twins for cash, a move that surprised many. The Diamondbacks, con

Sofia Castillo·Jun 9
Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown firmly states there are no trade discussions for star slugger Yordan Alvarez, emphasizing team commitment.
The Huddle

Astros GM Dana Brown: No Trade Talks for Yordan Alvarez

Despite a challenging start to the 2026 season, Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown has declared the team has had "zero internal discussions" about trading their MVP-caliber slugger Yordan Alvar

Rachel Goldberg·Jun 9